Clarksville’s Riverfest begins Friday, September 6th

Clarksville, TN – Clarksville’s Riverfest begins this weekend Friday, September 6th and Saturday, September 7th, 2013. This two day festival runs Friday from 5:00pm to 11:00pm and Saturday from 10:00am to 11:00pm.

On, Friday, Christian recording group Sidewalk Prophets will be performing at 9:00pm on the First Baptist Church Stage.

Johnny T will be performing on the Gateway Realty Stage at 9:30pm Saturday.  Country recording artist Phil Vassar will take the stage at 9:00pm as the headlining performer on the Miller Stage on Saturday.

All concerts are free and open to the public.

Riverfest is an annual two-day music and arts festival held in Clarksville, Tennessee along the banks of the Cumberland River. This free event features delicious food, activities for kids of all ages and multiple stages of live entertainment. Other fun activities include the Riverfest Regatta, Lighted Boat Parade, Recycled Fashion Show and much more!

Admission to Riverfest is completely free! It’s hard to beat two nights of free concerts with dozens of local, regional and national performers. Tickets and wristbands may be purchased for food, beverages and inflatables.

Adventure Zone

The Adventure Zone welcomes children to the festival with special fun-filled activities, just for them!

Location
North Extension of McGregor Park’s RiverWalk. (Behind O’Charleys)

Hours
Friday, September 6th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
Saturday, September 7th, from 10:00am to 9:00pm.

Ages
Open to youth ages 6 and up.

Cost
Armbands can be purchased for $10.00. They are good for single day or both days. If returning for day two, the original armband that was purchased on day one must be worn or a new one must be purchased. No replacements will be given.

Features

• Pony Rides – cost is 2 tickets/ride; $1.00=1 ticket
• Inflatables
• A Mechanical Bull
• Rock Climbing Wall – arm band
• Motorized remote cars – cost is 2 tickets/ride; $1.00=1 ticket
• Roaming magician, Russ Nowack – Saturday from 3:30pm-6:30pm
• 501st Legion – Saturday 10:00am-9:00pm
• Face painting provided by Tabernacle Church
• Nashville Zoo’s Wildlife on Wheels Program

Quick Fit Challenge

In this multi-station challenge, participants complete a physical and educational health/fitness task for a chance to win prizes.

Location
Challenges are located at the following booths throughout the festival.

• Body Density Scan
• Air Squats/Burpees
• Nutrition Quiz
• Flexibility Exercise

Recycled Fashion Show

Riverfest is proud to offer the 2nd Annual Recycled Fashion Show. This free event is intended to educate the general public about recycling in a fun and interactive environment. Students and adults of all ages are invited to show their created fashions made from recycled materials.

Where/When
Saturday, September 7th, 2013 at 4:00pm at McGregor Park, Green Zone

Judging Categories
All contestants will be judged according to the following areas:

• Use of Materials
• Creativity
• Overall Look

Awards
Only one overall winner will be awarded, but a first, second, and third place winner will be awarded in both divisions.

• 1st place: $75.00
• 2nd place: $50.00
• 3rd place: $25.00
• Overall most creative design (from all entries): $100

River of Culture

Experience music, dance and stories from all across the globe in our River of Culture.  The River of Culture area will be a community of diverse entertainment and educational experiences.

Participating cultural groups will be sharing the history and the development of their varied cultures through interactive booths. Among the many cultural groups to showcase their way of life will be Brazil, France, Japan, Latin, Panama and Hawaii.

Some groups will also be entertaining festival guests with exciting dances, musical performances, and story telling from their own culture.

Location
North Extension of McGregor Park’s RiverWalk. (Behind O’Charleys)

Hours
Friday, September 6th from 5:00pm to 8:00pm.
Saturday, September 7th, from 10:00am to 8:00pm.

Riverfest Regatta

This year marks the 7th year for the annual Riverfest Regatta, where participants build their own boats using materials from a specified list, and race them on the Cumberland River. The heats are timed with the fastest time being declared the winner in the respective classes. The course is 100 yards long.

Where/When
Saturday, September 7th, 2013 at 10:00am (Check in begins at 9:00am) at McGregor Park Boat Ramp

Divisions

• Adult Open
• Youth w/ Adult (Parent or guardian must accompany participants 12-17 years of age in boat.
• Business & Industry
• Church/Civic Organization

The Competition
Boats will run heats. Each division will be run separately with the quickest time being declared the winner.

Awards
All boats/teams will be pre-judged prior to the racing competition. All awards will be announced and presented at the conclusion of the regatta.

• Ship Shape Award: most creative boat design
• “Cardboard Queen” Award: the prettiest boat in the regatta
• Team unity Award: most spirited and most organized team (Looks don’t matter here!)
• Team Attire Award: most creative team costumes
• The Titanic Award: awarded to the most spectacular sinking of your vessel, all components of your boat must be recovered to qualify.
• PLUS: First, second, and third place in all Divisions if your boat makes it across the finish line!!

Toddler Town

A free covered area, where young children can enjoy activities like play-doh, finger paint, smaller inflatables and more- all suited to their size and age. Area features seating for parents, a private diaper changing area, and stroller parking.

Location
North Extension of McGregor Park’s RiverWalk. (Behind O’Charleys)

Hours
Friday, September 6th from 5:00pm to 9:00pm.
Saturday, September 7th, from 10:00am to 9:00pm.

Ages
Open to children ages 5 and under.

Tour d’Art

Artists of all ages are encouraged to enter their art in the Riverfest Tour d’Art exhibit for it to be featured at various locations in downtown Clarksville then judged for a chance to win cash and prizes!

Divisions
The Tour d’Art art exhibit features three divisions:

•  High School
•  Amateur/Professional
•  Senior

Art Exhibits

• High School
  September 6th from 10:00am to 6:00pm and 7th from 10:00am to 5:00pm at the Customs House Museum
• Amateur/Professional
  September 6th from 10:00am to 8:00pm and September 7th from 10:00am to 5:00pm at the Smith-Trahern Mansion
• Senior
  September 5th from noon to 8:00pm, September 6th & 7th from noon to 5:00pm at the Downtown Artists Co-Op

Miller Lite Stage

First Baptist Church Stage

Gateway Reality Stage

River of Culture Stage

About Riverfest

Riverfest will be held September 6th-7th, 2013 along the banks of the Cumberland River at McGregor Park, located at 640 North Riverside Drive. Admission and entertainment at the Festival are free and open to the public.

For more information about the Riverfest Festival visit,  www.clarksvilleriverfest.com.