CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – From free concerts to major festivals, plus movies, markets and more, there’s something to do every weekend in Clarksville this summer!
Here are the big upcoming activities from now through the first day of fall, Sept. 22. If you know of other events, email news@clarksvillenow.com.
Ongoing events
- First Thursday Art Walk: First Thursdays, 5-8 p.m. in downtown Clarksville. Free self-guided tour that combines visual art, live music, engaging events and more. Rain or shine.
- Mayor’s Summer Night Lights: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays in June and July at various locations. Free activities such as a DJ, sports tournaments, enrichment sessions, health and job information booths, motivational speakers, arts and crafts. A free meal is also provided while supplies last.
- Live Music at Beachaven: 4-7 Fridays and Saturdays, 2-5 p.m. Sundays at Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane. Free live music with wines and charcuterie boards for sale, plus a food truck. Guests can bring their own food. Indoors or outdoors on warm, sunny days.
- Live Music in Silo Park: 6-9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays at Old Glory Distilling Co.’s Silo Park, 451 Alfred Thun Road. Free live music with food and cocktails for sale in an open-air venue, with fire pits, bocce ball and cornhole.
Summer fun schedule
Aug. 1
- Where: Civitan Park, 350 Bellamy Lane
- When: Saturday, Aug. 1, noon-3 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents giant water inflatables, a toddler splash zone and a foam party. A Reverse Water Parade from 1-2 p.m. will allow families to walk past emergency and public service vehicles that spray water along the route, followed by a Balloon Battle at 2 p.m. for ages 8 and older. Food trucks on-site.
- Where: Sara and Mike Gotcher Theatre, 8th Ave. and Jackson Alley
- When: July 31-Aug. 2: Friday and Saturday 7 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 2 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets $15-$20 online
- Details: Clarksville Community Theatre will present its inaugural production, Museum, by Tina Howe. Set inside a bustling art museum over the course of a single day, the comedy follows a colorful collection of visitors.
Aug. 4
- Where: APSU parking lot between Dunn Center and Fortera Stadium, 681 Summer St.
- When: Tuesday, Aug. 4, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- Details: The Clarksville Police Department, in partnership with United Way of the Greater Clarksville Region, will host the 43rd annual National Night Out with more than 55 community vendors, school supply giveaways, bounce houses, free food, free haircuts, live demonstrations, interactive activities and free dental screenings.
Aug. 7
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7
- Cost: Free
- Details: Neon ’90s (country music) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
Aug. 8
- Where: Stokes Park, 1580 Fort Campbell Blvd.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m. (time may be updated)
- Cost: Free
- Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents “Freakier Friday.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.
Aug. 9
Last Jam at Poor Man’s Country Club
- Where: Poor Man’s Country Club, 1776 Madison St.
- When: Sunday, Aug. 9, 3 p.m. until it ends
- Details: Sixteen bands return to send off Poor Man’s Country Club, including Bobby Keel, Tim Lunch, Lucian Greene and more with backing band Uncle Willie’s Kids.
Aug. 18
Bee-Lieve in Literacy: Adult Spelling Bee Showdown
- Where: Customs House Museum & Cultural Center
- When: Tuesday, Aug. 18. Reception, silent auction at 5 p.m.; spelling bee at 6 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets $51.50 on PayPal.
- Details: The Imagination Library of Montgomery County fundraiser to provide books for young children. The evening will feature a silent auction, themed costumes, chants and audience participation. Open to guests 21 and older, with proceeds supporting the Imagination Library of Montgomery County.
Aug. 20-23
- Where: Red River Canoe and Campground, 8002 Highway 41 N., Adams
- When: Thursday-Sunday, Aug. 20-23
- Cost: $50 presale
- Details: Local music festival featuring dozens of hometown bands and artists.
Aug. 21
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 21
- Cost: Free
- Details: Eagles Project (The Eagles tribute) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
Aug. 22
- Where: Mabry Concert Hall, Austin Peay State University, 601 College St.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 22, at 7 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets available through Eventbrite.
- Details: Michael Jackson tribute concert featuring iconic hits including “Billie Jean,” “Thriller,” “Smooth Criminal” and songs from “Off the Wall.”
Clarksville Invitational Black Rodeo
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 22, at 7:30 p.m.
- Details: Classic rodeo events including bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling and more, with riders and performers traveling from across the country to participate.
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. (time may be updated)
- Cost: Free
- Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents “Wicked.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.
- Where: 3975 Jarman Hollow Road, Palmyra
- When: Saturday, Aug. 22, 7:30 a.m.
- Cost: $600/team of four
- Details: The eighth annual John Waddle Memorial Shoot will bring together shooters of all experience levels for a sporting clays fundraiser, with all proceeds benefiting Loaves & Fishes.
Aug. 28
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: Friday, Aug. 28. Doors open at 5 p.m.; preliminary card at 5:30 p.m.; main card at 8 p.m.
- Cost: $35 tickets
- Details: LFA 240: Sanders vs. Gomez brings a night of professional mixed martial arts to F&M Bank Arena.
Aug. 29
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 7:30 p.m. (time may be updated)
- Cost: Free
- Details: Montgomery County Parks and Recreation presents “Wicked for Good.” Bring your lawn chairs and blankets. Food will be available for purchase.
Aug. 29
- Where: Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane
- When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 1-8 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- Details: Beachaven Vineyards & Winery will host its second annual Harvestfest with free grape stomping at 1 p.m., local vendors, food trucks and live music.
Sept. 4
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4
- Cost: Free
- Details: Noise Pollution (AC/DC tribute) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
Sept. 11
KPOP Princesses: A Tribute to Demon Hunters
- Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
- When: Friday, Sept. 11, 6 p.m.
- Cost: Tickets start at $35 online
- Details: High-energy theatrical concert inspired by the global K-Pop and animation phenomenon.
Sept. 11-13
- Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 8 Champion’s Way
- When: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13
- Cost: Ticket prices vary.
- Details: F2Con returns for its seventh year with a weekend focused on gaming competition, esports and community events.
Sept. 18
- Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
- When: 7-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18
- Cost: Free
- Details: Pandora’s Box (Aerosmith tribute) will be performing. Food trucks will also be present.
Sept. 19
- Where: Rancho Mimosa, 377 Carter Road, Oak Grove, KY
- When: Saturday, Sept. 19, noon-9 p.m. (rain date: Saturday, Sept. 26)
- Cost: Free
- Details: The Clarksville Hispanic American Family Foundation will host the sixth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival, featuring food vendors, live music, cultural dance performances, a dancing horse show, a kids zone and petting zoo and more.
| OTHER EVENTS: If you know of other big events, email us at news@clarksvillenow.com.