CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Join the City of Clarksville along the banks of the Cumberland River, on Sept. 9-10, 2023, to celebrate the finale of the Riverfest festival.
Riverfest is Clarksville’s longest-running community festival and brings more than 30,000 people to the banks of the Cumberland River, showcasing the cultural diversity of Clarksville through music, local eats, drinks, shopping, and recreational activities for the entire family.
Admission and entertainment at the festival are free and open to the public.
This two-day music and culture festival features two stages of local and nationally known entertainers, delicious food and fun for the entire family.
ROAD CLOSURES & PARK INFORMATION
Friday, Sep. 8
6 a.m.: All three southbound lanes on Riverside Drive and center turning lane closed. Only one northbound and one southbound lane will be open for two-way traffic.
Saturday, Sept. 9 and Sunday, Sept. 10
6 a.m.: All three southbound lanes on Riverside Drive and center turning lane closed. Only one northbound and one southbound lane will be open for two-way traffic.
College Street between North First Street and Second Street will remain closed from 6 a.m. until 5 p.m.
6 p.m.- midnight: Riverside Drive will be closed to through traffic from Spring Street to College Street.
Midnight: Riverside Drive will be reopened for one northbound and one southbound lane for two-way traffic.
The courtesy boat dock and boat ramp at the Cumberland RiverWalk at McGregor Park will be closed Thursday through Sunday morning. Boats can be anchored on the county side of the channel during the festival, however, no boat may anchor in the channel or on the Riverside Drive side of the channel.
River traffic may be subject to safety checks. There is no swimming in the event area after sunset, from the R.J. Corman Train trestle to the Red River/Cumberland River confluence. These regulations are subject to change at any time.
PARKING & SHUTTLES
Free parking will be available at APSU Campus in parking lots 5 and 7 on Farris Street and Bailey Street, both directly off of Eighth Street. A map of these locations is available at apsu.edu/parking.
Clarksville Transit System will provide shuttle service every 15 minutes on Saturday, 10:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., and Sunday from 10:45 a.m. until 7:00 p.m. CTS buses are ADA-accessible for attendees with mobility challenges.
Riverfest parking is not permitted at Two Rivers Business Center at any time or at Riverside Drive businesses during their business hours.
FESTIVAL POLICIES
The following are prohibited:
- Pets (with the exception of service animals.)
- Outside alcoholic beverages
- Coolers
- Weapons, except as provided by TCA 39-17-13-51
- Roaming solicitation
- Flash photography, camcorders, or recording devices during headlining concerts (after 8 p.m.).
- Fights or foul language
- Drones and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
- Amplification devices
- Any violation of these policies will result in expulsion from the festival.
About Riverfest
Riverfest is all about bringing the Clarksville community together and building camaraderie between neighbors. We create an atmosphere that celebrates and showcases the cultural diversity of our city through music, local eats, drinks, shopping, and recreational activities for the entire family. Admission to Riverfest is free and open to the public.
Riverfest is Clarksville’s longest-running community festival and brings more than 30,000 people to the banks of the Cumberland River. The 34th and final festival will be Sept. 9-10, 2023. Clarksville Parks and Recreation is currently surveying the citizens of Clarksville about the future of city events. The survey can be taken by following this link https://tinyurl.com/h5wkeec8.