Artsville Fest to return to downtown Clarksville October 3

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Artsville Fest will return to Downtown Clarksville on Saturday, Oct. 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., bringing artists, performers, musicians, makers and the community together for a free day of art and creative experiences.

The annual festival will take place throughout the Downtown Commons and surrounding downtown area, with visual art, live entertainment, interactive community art projects, the Artsville Chalk Walk, artisan and food vendors, and activities for all ages.

Live entertainment will take place throughout the day on two stages. The Downtown Commons Stage will feature dance, youth performers and community performance groups, while the ’Ville Stage, presented in collaboration with ’Ville Magazine, will feature live bands and musicians.

Visual artists will also be creating throughout the festival, giving attendees an opportunity to see the artistic process in real time. Interactive community art projects will invite festivalgoers to participate and contribute to collaborative works during the event.

The Artsville Chalk Walk returns as part of the 2026 festival, with youth and adult participants creating original chalk artwork in designated spaces downtown. Competition categories include ages 12 and younger, ages 13 to 17, and adults 18 and older. Artwork will be completed throughout the day, with judging beginning at 3 p.m. and awards presented at 3:45 p.m.

An artisan market will feature local and regional artists, makers and creative businesses, with food vendors also located throughout the festival area.

Artsville Fest is free and open to the public. The festival benefits ArtLink Studio, a Clarksville nonprofit organization that works to expand access to creative opportunities within the community.

Ufford Law & Mediation Offices serves as the 2026 Artsville Fest Title Sponsor. The festival is also supported by local sponsors, community partners, artists, performers and volunteers.

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