Clarksville’s annual downtown music good times showcase is approaching with every day’s advance. Just as the trees are beginning to ‘bud up’ in anticipation of Spring’s arrival, so too is the City of Clarksville preparing for its annual Springtime music throwdown.

The artwork for the festival has already been secured. Promotional mini-flyers are available at City Hall and distribution of larger scale posters can’t be far behind. This year’s Rivers and Spires is slated for April 16th thru 18th.

Festival features include free admission, the River Queen and River Teen Pageant on April 4th (entry details available at the website), five entertainment stages; teen events and entertainment, a marketplace, the Kids Zone, the 15th Annual US Bank Art Open Exhibit (entry details at the website), the International Street Fest, Jazz ‘N Wine; Clarksville’s Got Talent, Children’s Parade, Arts & Crafts Vendors, Quilts of the Cumberland, Songwriters’ Showcase, Last Band Standing, Car Shows and much more.

For more information call: (931) 245-4344. Visit <www.riversandspires.com> for full details on the many events and competitions being staged as part of this Springtime festival in Historic Downtown Clarksville.