Events

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Check out our calendar for an overview of upcoming activity dates, and scroll down for detailed information about our current and ongoing events.

 

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For all questions, contact us at [email protected]

 

Live Music

From May to October, Downtown Commons hosts the Downtown @ Sundown concert series, where you can bring a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy free performances starting at 7pm.


BBQ Fest

BBQ Fest Across the River is a two-day, October 9-10, 2026, family-friendly event at RichEllen Park, featuring a BBQ competition, cornhole tournament, live music, and football on the big screen.

Enjoy free activities, beer, food trucks, and the People's Choice tasting, all in a fun-filled atmosphere celebrating great food and community!

Click here to learn more: BBQ Fest Across the River


Fall Break Movie Marathon

Make plans to visit Downtown Clarksville for our 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒔 Fall Break Movie Marathon, happening October 12–17!

Starting at 6 pm each night, journey through the legendary 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓 𝑾𝒂𝒓𝒔 saga with a different movie featured each evening at the Downtown Commons.

Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, arrive early to enjoy themed activities, explore interactive experiences, and grab dinner or treats from our amazing downtown restaurants and community partners.

Each night will feature new surprises from across the galaxy! Stay tuned for event updates.


Christmas Tree Lighting

Join us on December 5 to watch the lighting of the Montgomery County Christmas Tree at 4:30 pm and stay for the Lighted Christmas Parade at 5:00 pm.

Prior to the Christmas Tree Lighting, SpiritFest will be taking place from 2:00-4:00 pm on the lawn of Downtown Commons, First Presbyterian, and Trinity Episcopal Parish


Live Ice Sculpting & Movie Night

Join us December 21 at 6 PM for a viewing of The Polar Express, plus live ice sculpting by Joshua Perry from Burgasm during the movie. It's a Christmas classic with a frosty twist!


New Year's Eve Party

Beginning at 9:00 PM on December 31st, we will kick off our fourth-annual New Year’s Eve Party of Montgomery County, with presenting sponsor Austin Peay State University! Thank you to TriStar Beverage of Clarksville for sponsoring our bars for the evening.

Join us for a night of singing, dancing, and enjoying delicious food as we enter 2027! We’ll have a live band, dance floor, photo-booth trailer, food trucks, a balloon drop, and a surprise at midnight. This is a once-a-year event you don’t want to miss! Best of all, this event is free and open to the public.

Contact Info.

Parks and Recreation

2308 Rotary Park Drive
Clarksville, TN 37043


Phone: 931-648-5732
Email: [email protected]

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