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Clarksville Parks and Recreation says Clarksville Downtown Market opens May 25th

Clarksville Downtown MarketClarksville, TN – Clarksville Parks and Recreation announces that the Clarksville Downtown Market will open Saturday, May 25th, 2019 with more than 80 vendors offering fresh produce, baked goods, local honey, milk, home décor and crafts, seasonal flowers and live entertainment.

The Clarksville Downtown Market will be open 8:00am to 1:00pm on Saturdays through October 12th on Public Square in downtown Clarksville. Enjoy live music, meet Market mascot “Corny the Cob,” and experience special events on select market days.

2019 Clarksville Downtown Market opens May 25th

Opening day will feature music by Hank Baker, free activities for artists of all ages provided by Art Link, and a promotion by presenting sponsor Seasons Market.

Free market totes with the new Clarksville Downtown Market logo will be available to the first 500 visitors. Merchandise such as hats and T-shirts featuring the new logo will be available for purchase.

“I’m excited to be a part of the Clarksville Downtown Market as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of connecting local producers and small businesses with the community,” Channel Lemon, Market Manager stated. “Year after year, the Market continues to grow, attracting more vendors and shoppers. It is more than just a farmer’s market, it has become a community gathering place.”

The Clarksville Downtown Market celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.

Special events for visitors of all ages are planned throughout the market season.

They include:

June 1st
Farm to Market Dinner tickets available for purchase at the Market only

June 8th
Green Day

June 13th, July 11th, August 8th, September 12th
Pop-up Markets at McGregor Park

June 15th and 29th, July 13th and 27th
Corn Shucking Contests

June 22nd
Veggie Day

June 27th, July 25th, August 22nd, September 26th
Pop-up Market at Heritage Park

July 6th
Summer Grilling

July 20th
Food Truck Takeover

August 3rd
Health & Fitness Day

August 10th
Farm to Market Dinner presented by Altra Federal Credit Union

August 17th

National Honeybee Day

August 24th
Market Scavenger Hunt

August 31st
College Football Saturday

October 5th
Fun with Fido

October 12th
Closing Day

Stay informed on what’s “fresh” each Saturday at the Clarksville Downtown Market by following the Clarksville Downtown Market on Facebook. To view a list of participating Market vendors, visit www.ClarksvilleDowntownMarket.com

SNAP benefits will be accepted.

The Market is coordinated by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department, presented by Seasons Market with additional support from Altra Federal Credit Union and Pick Tennessee.

About the Clarksville Downtown Market

Clarksville Downtown Market

The Market is a weekly open-air event featuring local farmers and artisans who offer fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products. The Market strives to provide an opportunity for customers to connect with local businesses while enhancing the quality of life.

The Market recently was recognized for best event T-shirt and for best event sponsor (Second place, Seasons Market) by the Southeast Festivals and Events Association and best market brochure and best market T-shirt by the Tennessee Association of Farmers Markets. The Market continues to be ranked #1 in Tennessee as part of American Farmland Trust’s Farmers Market Celebration.

About the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department

Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department OfficeThe mission of the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is to provide a variety of positive recreational experiences to enhance life values for individuals, families, and our diverse culture.

The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department offers a wide variety of recreational facilities and activities for all ages, maintains more than 700 acres of parks and facilities, provides 22 park facilities that offer a variety of amenities, including playgrounds, picnic areas, walking trails and pavilions or picnic shelters and maintains three community centers with year-round programming for youth, adults and seniors, as well as four public swimming pools

The Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department is located at 102 Public Square, Clarksville.

To learn more call 931.645.7476.

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