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Riverfest adjusted amid pandemic concerns




With the COVID-19 pandemic still having a widespread impact, Clarksville Parks and Recreation plans to adapt the traditional three-day Riverfest celebration into nearly two weeks of in-person and virtual events.

“Riverfest is our biggest event, and we know our community looks forward to it,” said Jennifer Letourneau, Clarksville Parks and Recreation director. “We’ve been meeting and discussing possible ways to bring this event to life even if it looks different this year.”

Riverfest 2020 will run Sept. 1-12 and feature several new events such as the Riverfest Virtual Talent Competition, Riverfest Virtual 5K, DIY Riverfest and drive-in fireworks.

In addition to the new events, other well-known events will take place as part of the Riverfest celebration. Movies in the Park, traditionally held once a month, will take place twice in September, showing “Trolls World Tour” on Sept. 5 and “Onward,” from Disney and Pixar on Sept. 11. Both screenings will be at Liberty Park.

The Clarksville Downtown Market will join the celebration with a Health and Wellness Day on Sept. 5 and Riverfest Day on Sept. 12.

The Riverfest Juried Art Show will showcase selected artwork on Sept. 10 from 5-7 p.m., Sept. 11 from 5-8 p.m. and Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Wilma Rudolph Event Center.

The popular Riverfest Cardboard Boat Regatta will be Sept. 12 at 1 p.m. Teams will build cardboard boats and set sail on the Cumberland River.

Letourneau said the decision to adjust Riverfest wasn’t easy.

“We were hopeful that Riverfest wouldn’t be affected by the pandemic, but ultimately the safety of our community is the top priority,” she said. “We know Clarksville citizens agree and will support the event in its new format.”

More information about Riverfest 2020 can be found at clarksvilleriverfest.com.

Clarksville Parks and Recreation provides a variety of indoor and outdoor programs, facilities, nature activities and entertainment events for people who live in the Montgomery County and Fort Campbell area. The free or reasonably priced, year-round experiences help residents enhance their health, wellness and social engagement.

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