Clarksville, TN – The 33rd Annual Riverfest hosted by the Clarksville Parks and Recreation Department takes place Friday, September 9 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 10 from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Riverfest takes place along the banks of the Cumberland River at McGregor Park.
Come celebrate the cultural diversity of Clarksville through music, local food, drink, shopping and recreational activities for the whole family.
Riverfest is a two-day music and culture festival that features both stages of local and national artists, delicious food and fun for the whole family.
McGregor Park is located at 640 North Riverside Drive.
Dragon Boat Race
The dragon boat races will take place at Riverfest on Saturday, September 10. The 46-foot long dragon boats can hold 20 paddlers, 1 paddler and 1 coxswain (provided)!
Two dragon boats will come out every hour to simulate a race on a 200 meter stretch of the Cumberland River in front of Riverfest! The heats will take place at 11:00 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. with a break at 1:00 p.m. for the cardboard boat regatta.
Cardboard Boat Regatta
The traditional Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta is back and will take place on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at the McGregor Park boat launch on the Cumberland River. Between rounds of the Dragon Boat Race, participants will race their boats for 100 yards to compete for the fastest time in each division.
This event is just as fun to watch as it is to race.
Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. and races start at 1:00 p.m.
F2CON
F2CON, powered by CDE Lightband, is back and better than ever for its third year! Mark your calendars to join us over Riverfest weekend for two glorious days of intense competition, casual games and fun for all ages. With CDE Lightband’s super-fast gigabit internet, you won’t have to worry about lag as you make your way to the main stage!
F2CON is packed with entertainment ranging from retro games to live competitions. With 2 days of tournaments for all skill levels, fun activities and vendors; There really is something for everyone.
F2CON will feature 14 tournaments with a $10,000 pot bonus across various titles like Dragon Ball FighterZ, Street Fighter V, Super Bros SMASH Ultimate, and more.
We also have something for the occasional competitor! Compete in open play events like Fortnite, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate 2v2 and Rocket League!
F2Con will be held at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center, located at 8 Champion’s Way, on September 9-10.
Musical programming
Friday, September 9, 2022
Bud Light Seltzer Stadium
| Time | Interpreter |
|---|---|
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Lillicat |
| 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Herchel Bailey |
| 7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Water Choir |
| 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | The seductive band |
Friday, September 9, 2022
Stage of the real estate of the cordon bleu
| Time | Interpreter |
|---|---|
| 5:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | JD Shelburne |
| 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. | Awake |
| 7:45 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Tina Brown |
| 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Consumed by fire |
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Bud Light Seltzer Stadium
| Time | Interpreter |
|---|---|
| 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Michael RixRicks |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Can’t relate |
| 1:15 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | To be determined |
| 2:00 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Jason Lee McKinney |
| 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Friday night rush |
| 4:15 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. | Britt Dignan |
| 5:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. | Kodigoz |
| 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. | Wandering Nova |
| 8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. | Ivey |
| 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Radio Generation |
Saturday, September 10, 2022
Stage of the real estate of the cordon bleu
| Time | Interpreter |
|---|---|
| 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. | Clarksville Adult Colorguard |
| 11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. | Natalie’s Dance Network |
| 12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Casting and Crown |
| 1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Ainsley Costello |
| 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. | Therese Guidry |
| 3:15 p.m. – 4:15 p.m. | The Shakers Clarksville Nude |
| 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. | Harold Dawson |
| 5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. | Odiss Kohn |
| 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. | A gypsy soul |
| 8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m. | DJ Prior |
| 9:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | texas hill |
About Riverfest
Riverfest is all about bringing the Clarksville community together and building camaraderie among neighbors. We create an atmosphere that celebrates and showcases our city’s cultural diversity through music, local food, drink, shopping and recreational activities for the whole family.
Riverfest is Clarksville’s longest running community festival and attracts over 30,000 people to the banks of the Cumberland River. The 33rd annual festival will take place September 9-10, 2022. Admission to Riverfest is free and open to the public.
For more information, visit www.clarksvilleriverfest.com