This weekend in Clarksville: Soul concert, tattoo convention, then Montgomery County Fair

by Chris Smith

Montgomery County Fair at the Clarksville Speedway on May 30, 2025. (Wesley Irvin)

CLARKSVILLE, TN (CLARKSVILLE NOW) – There’s a lot coming up, particularly the Montgomery County Fair that starts Tuesday! Leading up to that, there’s a soul music concert, a tattoo convention, and, if the rain holds out, Dueling Pianos at the Commons.

Dueling Pianos

Where: Downtown Commons, 215 Legion St.
When: Friday, May 22, 7-9 p.m.
Cost: Free
Details: Talented pianists go head-to-head in a fun, interactive performance. Food trucks available along Main Street with food for purchase.

Southern Soul Lovers Tour

Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center
When: Friday, May 22, at 6 p.m.
Cost: Tickets start at $70
Details: Performances by Sir Charles Jones, Anthony Q, Tonio Armani, Marcellus The Singer and Young Guy.

Old Ties Clarksville Tattoo Convention

Where: F&M Bank Arena, 101 Main St.
When: May 22-24 (begins at 2 p.m. May 22)
Cost: Not listed
Details: The fourth annual Old Ties Clarksville Tattoo Convention returns as the city’s longest-running tattoo convention, featuring top tattoo artists from Tennessee and surrounding states.

Memorial Day Ceremony

Where: William O. Beach Civic Hall
When: Monday, May 25, at 10 a.m.
Cost: Free
Details: The Montgomery County Veterans Service Organization will honor the men and women who gave their lives in military service to the United States.

This week in Clarksville

Montgomery County Fair

Where: Clarksville Speedway & Fairgrounds
When: May 26-30; 5:30-10 p.m. Tuesday-Friday, 1-10 p.m. Saturday
Cost: Midway admission: $8 adults (12+), $5 children ages 4–11, free for ages 3 and under
Details: Carnival rides, games, food vendors, exhibits and entertainment, including the popular Swifty Swine pig races. Ride armbands and tickets will be available daily, with themed nights including Family Day, Military Day and Kubota Coleman Tractor Night. Parking is included with paid admission.

| DON’T MISS AN EVENT: For more Clarksville things to do, check out the Spring fun guide or the Clarksville Events calendar.