Fall fun guide 2023: Festivals, fairs, movies and events coming up in Clarksville

by ClarksvilleNow.com

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – From Octoberfests to trunk-or-treats, there’s plenty of fun going on this fall.

Here’s your guide to local fall events, through Oct. 31. If you know of other big local events coming up, email news@clarksvillenow.com.

Sept. 22-24

Oktoberfest 

Where: Beachaven Vineyards and Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane
When: Friday-Sunday, Sept. 22-24
Cost: Free admission
Details: Presented by The Star Spangled Brewing Co., the seventh annual Clarksville Oktoberfest will feature a live polka band all weekend, Oktoberfest beers, wines from the vineyard, tons of German foods and games, along with dancing and stein-holding competitions.

Cumberland Winds Jazz Concert

Where: First Baptist Clarksville, 435 Madison Street
When: 7:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22
Cost: Free admission
Details: The Cumberland Winds Jazz concert features guest artist Andrew Carney on Trumpet. Carney is a composer, arranger and performer.

Scriptless in Seattle 

Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin Street
When: 7 p.m., Friday, Sept. 22
Cost: $25 admission
Details: Scriptless in Seattle is a dynamic improv comedy troup known for quick wit, creativity, and ability to entertain audiences of all ages.

Sept. 23

Barks & Brews

Where: 138 Center Pointe Drive
When: Saturday, Sept. 23, from 11 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.
Cost: Tickets $15
Details: Guests can expect a variety of entertainment options for both humans and pets. Participate in contests such as Owner/Dog Lookalike or enter our newest contest the Pooch Plunge: Hot Dog Edition. Enter to win great prizes all day long, explore pet friendly vendors and local businesses, live DJ, and other fun activities.

Bankin Festival

Where: Run-a-Muck Outfitters, 3011 Port Royal Road, Adams
When: Saturday, Sept. 23
Cost: $10 admission
Details: Music festival to benefit Coalition for Cause woman and children charities. Featuring Still Moves, Shelton Slack, Walt Heggie Band, Jeremy Holt and the Tennessee Field Hands. With food trucks, an art show and more.

Movie Night

Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
When: 7:30 p.m. Saturday Sept. 23.
Cost: Free
Details: Join in a family fun movie night under the stars with a showing of Encanto.

Sept. 24

Vanderbilt vs. MTSU Hockey Game

Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24
Cost: Free
Details: Rivals Middle Tennessee State University and Vanderbilt University will compete in the first College Hockey South game to be played at the F&M Bank Arena. Local non-profit organizations will be at the event.

Sept. 28

Nashville Predators’ Gold Star Showcase

Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
When: 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28
Cost: Tickets start at $17.90
Details: The Nashville Predators will host the Gold Star Showcase, an intrasquad game between Predators players benefiting the Special Operations Warrior Foundation.

A great time was had by all at the 21st Annual Montgomery County Antique Tractor & Engine Club Fall Festival at the John Bartee Agricultural Center on Sat September 25 (Lee Erwin).

Sept. 29-30

Antique Tractor and Engine Club Fall Festival

Where: John D Bartee Agriculture Complex, 1985 Rossview Road
When: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29; 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30
Cost: Free admission
Details: The Montgomery County Antique Tractor and Engine Club event features tractors and engine displays, corn shelling, threshing, corn grinding and tractor games. It’s a family fun event, so bring the kids for the pedal car pull. Vendors on site with food, crafts and tractor parts.

Sept. 30

Just Plane Fun Day

Where: Clarksville Regional Airport, 200A Outlaw Field Road
When: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30
Cost: Free
Details: This aviation-themed, family-friendly event will feature a multitude of vendors, food trucks, bouncy houses.

Hispanic Heritage Festival

Where: Valor Hall Conference & Event Center, 105 Walter Garrett Lane, Oak Grove, Kentucky
When: Noon-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30
Cost: Free
Details: Free family friendly event. International food and product vendors. Magic show, cultural performers and live music.

Jazz on the Lawn

Where: Beachaven Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane
Cost: $5 for adults 21 and up. Children free.
Time: 3-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 30
Details: Clarksville Jazz Collective and South Street Players will be playing outside of Beachaven. The first band will play 3-5 p.m. and the second 6:30-9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be present.

Master Gardeners Fall Plant Sale 

Where: Public Library, 350 Pageant Lane, front sidewalk
When: Saturday, Sept. 30
Cost: Free admission
Details: Plants for sale, to support Master Gardeners program.

PAW Patrol Live! “The Great Pirate Adventure,” presented by Nickelodeon and VStar Entertainment Group, is coming to F&M Bank Arena. (Contributed, Dan Norman Photography)

Sept. 30, Oct. 1

PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure

Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
When: Saturday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.; Sunday, Oct. 1 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $45
Details: This music-filled, interactive live stage performance is based on the hit animated preschool series PAW Patrol, which airs on Nickelodeon.

Oct. 1

BBQ, Brews and Beethoven

Where: Clarksville Regional Airport, 200A Outlaw Field Road
When: 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 1
Cost: Tickets start at $25
Details: Toast to the start of the Gateway Chamber Orchestra’s 15th Anniversary Season with a fusion of German excellence: great brews and great music.

Oct. 3-7

Artsville Fest

Where: Artlink Studio, 116 Strawbery Alley
When: Oct. 3-7, times vary
Cost: Several free events, with some ticketed.
Details: Artsville is an annual art festival that features a variety of artists creating live for all the community to see, from 3D chalk art to mural and sculpture art. This is a 5-day festival with different events each day.

Oct. 6

Downtown @ Sundown

Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
Cost: Free
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Details: American Floyd, a Pink Floyd tribute band, will be performing. Beer and other beverages will be for sale, and food trucks will line up on Main Street. Bring chairs and blankets. No coolers, pets, smoking or outside alcohol.

Oct. 7

Magic in the Park

Where: Liberty Park, 1188 Cumberland Drive
When: 3-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7
Cost: Free
Details: This is a new event for witches, wizards and non-magical folks of all ages. You will find specialty artisans, craft stations, fandom-inspired food and drinks, and your favorite magical classes will be in session. Stay for a special movie screening in the amphitheater, complete with free popcorn.

Oct. 8

‘Ghostbusters’ at Roxy

Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin St.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8
Cost: $5
Details: Planters Bank Presents Film Series continues with classic Halloween films.

Oct. 12-28

‘Rocky Horror Show’ at Roxy

Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin St.
When: 7 p.m. Oct. 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, 28 and 11:59 p.m. Oct. 28
Cost: $35 (adults)
Details: That sweet transvestite and his motley crew are back for the 11th year. Suggested for mature audiences only.

Oct. 13, 14

Historic Collinsville Lantern Tour

Where: Historic Collinsville, 4711 Weakley Road, Southside
When: 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13 and Saturday, Oct. 14
Cost: $10 per adult, $5 per child ages 6-12, and ages 0-5 are free.
Details: Walk through the darkness and hear tales from Montgomery County’s past.

Oct. 13

Great Pumpkin Ball

Where: Valor Hall Conference & Event Center, 105 Walter Garrett Lane, Oak Grove, Kentucky
When: Friday, Oct. 13, from 6:30-9 p.m.
Cost: Tickets $27
Details: This children’s event from Q108 is family-friendly for children and adults, with dancing and desserts, costume contests, pumpkin painting and more.

SPHL Preseason Game

Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
When: 7:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13
Cost: Tickets start at $23
Details: SPHL preseason hockey is coming to Clarksville! Catch the Peoria Rivermen vs. Huntsville Havoc game

Oct. 14

Beachaven Haunted Wine Run 5K

Where: Beachaven Vineyards & Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14
Cost: Registration starts at $25
Details: Halloween-themed event timed and scored by J3 Timing. Results will be posted at www.J3Timing.com. Registration includes T-shirt, wine glass, finisher medal, race bib and a pour of wine.

Oct. 15

Halloween Market

Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 8 Champions Way
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Cost: Free
Details: Shop all things strange, unusual and spooky from over 50 local vendors. This event is a family-friendly indoor event presented by Velvet Ghost Boutique.

Clarksville Gearheads Trunk or Treat

Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center, 8 Champions Way
When: 4-6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15
Cost: Free
Details: Clarksville Gearhead Car Club teaming up with Velvet Ghost Boutique to host this event during the Clarksville Halloween Market.

‘The Cabin in the Woods’ at Roxy

Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin St.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15
Cost: $5
Details: Planters Bank Presents Film Series continues with classic Halloween films.

Oct. 18

Cumberland Winds German Band

Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin St.
When: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18
Cost: $20
Details: A special Oktoberfest concert featuring your favorite German festival music. Arrive early to enjoy Oma’s Imbiss, a street vendor that serves authentic German Fest cuisine including brats, currywurst, Jägerschnitzel, Schnitzel, and Schnitzel sandwiches. Food service begins at 5 p.m.

Oct. 20

Downtown @ Sundown

Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
Cost: Free
Time: 7-10 p.m.
Details: The Wildflowers (Tom Petty Tribute Band) will be performing. Beer and other beverages will be for sale, and food trucks will line up on Main Street. Bring chairs and blankets. No coolers, pets, smoking or outside alcohol.

Oct. 21

ClarksvilleCon ComicCon

Where: Quality Inn, 2093 Wilma Rudolph Blvd.
When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cost: $20 tickets, kids under 11 free
Details: The 3rd annual show will cater to comic book and pop culture fandoms of multiple genres, with over 100 exhibitors, featured guests, cosplay contest, video game tournament and more.

Oct. 22

‘Clue’ at Roxy

Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin St.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22
Cost: $5
Details: Planters Bank Presents Film Series continues with classic Halloween films.

APSU’s 38th Annual Percussion Ensemble Halloween Concert at the Mabry Concert Hall Music/Mass Communications Building on, OCT. 28, 2022. (Lee Erwin).

Oct. 27

Halloween Percussion Ensemble Concert

Where: Music/Mass Communications Building
When: Friday, Oct. 27 at 6 and 8 p.m.
Cost: Tickets $5, go on sale Oct. 16
Details: APSU Department of Music presents its annual spooky music concert, with performers dressed to kill. Proceeds benefit the Loaves and Fishes soup kitchen.

Oct. 28

Fright on Franklin

Where: Downtown Clarksville
When: 3-6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Cost: Free
Details: Themed activities, costume contests and candy from vendors along the streets of downtown.

Fall Festival

Where: Rotary Park, 2308 Rotary Park Drive
When: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Cost: Free
Details: Trick-or-treating, Halloween crafts, pumpkin painting, food trucks and more fall fun, presented by Montgomery County.

Jazz on the Lawn

Where: Beachaven Winery, 1100 Dunlop Lane
Cost: $5 for adults 21 and up. Children free.
Time: 3-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 28
Details: Harold Dawson and Tina Brown will be playing outside of Beachaven. The first band will play 3-5 p.m. and the second 6:30-9:30 p.m. Food trucks will be present.

Oct. 29

‘Hocus Pocus’ at Roxy

Where: Roxy Regional Theatre, 100 Franklin St.
When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 29
Cost: $5
Details: Planters Bank Presents Film Series continues with classic Halloween films.

If you know of other big local events coming up, email news@clarksvillenow.com.

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