Happy Fall, Clarksville! Here's your guide to the can't miss fall events
Happy (almost) Fall, Clarksville! Fall is only days away and people are gearing up to celebrate cooler weather, the leaves changing colors and the start of the holidays.
Whether you're looking for something haunted or just a nice time outside to enjoy the fall weather and colors, there is a little bit of everything in Montgomery County. Here are some can't miss events for the season.
Oktoberfest
The 7th annual Oktoberfest is here. The Star Spangled Brewing Co said that is set to be "even bigger and better with free admission, Live polka band all weekend" according to their website. With games, tons of German food, live music and stein holding competitions,
You can purchase a stein, stein with fill of Oktoberfest beer or VIP tickets ahead of the weekend long festival at TheStarSpangledBrewingCo.com.
When: Sept. 22- 24, 2023
Where: Beachaven Winery, 1100 Dunlop Ln. Clarksville TN
Price: Varies
Mix & Sip
Ever wanted to take a mixology class, or been invited to a party and had no idea what to bring? What a better time to learn than right before the holidays?
During this class, an experienced mixologist will teach you how to make three fall cocktails, served with appetizers and dessert. You can get tickets for the mixology class here.
When: Thursday, Sept. 28, 2023, from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Magical Moments Event Center LLC, 210 Needmore Road, Suite H, Clarksville, TN
R & P Haunted Farm
Start your Halloween season with a haunted hayride at R&P Farm. If you aren't interested in the haunted hayride, there will be concessions, vendors, music and a bonfire for everyone to enjoy.
For more information, you can visit the R&P Farm Facebook page.
When: Saturday, Sept. 30, Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28 and 31, 2023 from 7 to 10:30 p.m.
Where: R & P Farm, 1976 York Road, Clarksville, TN
Price: $15
Jazz on the Lawn
Live music, wine and food trucks are still on the schedule as Beachaven Vineyards and Winery finishes their Jazz on the Lawn. With only two Saturdays left to enjoy, fall is the perfect time to be outside and enjoy live music.
The first band will play from 3 to 5 p.m. and the second playing from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Here's who'll be performing in September and October.
Sept. 30: Clarksville Jazz Collective and South Street Players
Oct. 28: Harold Dawson and Tina Brown
For more information about Jazz on the Lawn, you can visit Beachaven Winery's website.
Halloween favorites at the Roxy Regional Theatre
This year, the Roxy Theatre is celebrating Halloween with the return of Planters Bank Presents... by showing a different movie every Sunday in the month of October.
Here's the schedule for movies you can look forward to this fall:
Ghostbuster, 1984
Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023 at 2 p.m.
The Cabin in the Woods, 2012
Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Clue, 1985
Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023 at 2 p.m.
Hocus Pocus, 1993
Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023, at 2 p.m.
Tickets are $5 and can be reserved at www.roxyregionaltheatre.org, by phone at (931)645-7699 or at the theatre during box office hours (9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday- Friday and an hour before show time).
Ghoulish Gala
Get your best masquerade mask and costume ready for the annual Ghoulish Gala. Before entering the gala, the night of fun and glamour starts with a red carpet.
Registration is open until Oct. 6, 2023 here.
When: Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Where: Crow Recreation Center, 211 Richview Road
Price: Free
Clarksville Halloween Market
The 2nd annual Halloween Market is coming up in less than a month. With more than 60 vendors, food trucks and a Trunk or Treat, there is enough fun to keep the family entertained.
For more information on the market and a full list of vendors, you can visit ClarksvilleHalloweenMarket.com.
When: Saturday, Oct. 15, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Trunk or Treat hosted by the Clarksville Gearhead Car Club from 4 to 6 p.m.
Where: Wilma Rudolph Event Center
Trunk or Treat
The VFW Auxiliary Post 11160 is hosting a trunk or treat this year, just in time for Halloween. So dress up your kids and bring them down for some early Halloween fun!
You can visit the events Facebook page for more information.
When: Oct. 21, 2023 from 4 to 7 p.m.
Where: VFW 11160, Andrew C. Withee Post Clarksville, TN
Halloween Canvas Creation
Time for a new painting in the house? Or what to add to your fall decor? What better way than your own painting. Whether you already paint or this is your first time picking up a paint brush, this event is the perfect time to tap into your creative space.
According to the Clarksville Parks and Recreation department this session, lead by Janay Moreland, "offers a creative, therapeutic session that targets participant's emotional well-being."
Registration is open until Oct. 9, 2023 with Clarksville Parks and Recreation department here..
When: Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Kleeman Recreation Center, at 166 Cunningham Lane
Price: $20
Fall Festival in Rotary Park
Montgomery County Parks and Recreation at Rotary Park is celebrating their third annual Fall Festival this year.
Trick-or-treating, pumpkin painting, food truck are some of the things you'll get at this year's Fall Festival. Sponsored by Fortera Credit Union, this family-friendly event is open and free to the public.
If you're interested in having a trick or treat station, you can apply with the Montgomery County Parks and Rec.
When: Saturday, Oct. 28, 2023 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: 2308 Rotary Park Drive Clarksville, TN
Price: Free
Backstage Costumes at the Roxy Regional Theatre
Backstage Costumes, a full-service costume shop, has opened just in time for Halloween.
The shop has various inventory of rental costumes, costumes for purchase, accessories, stage makeup and more. You can find themed items such as superhero to retro, mascots, tuxedos and more than 1,000 sequined gowns.
Backstage Costumes is open Monday- Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
For rental, email costumes@roxyregionaltheatre.org or call (931) 552-5589 to schedule an appointment.
Boyd's Pumpkin Patch
Nothing says fall quite like pumpkins. Whether your picking a pumpkin to paint, carve into a jack-o-lattern or to cook the seeds, finding the perfect pumpkin is part of the fun.
Boyd's has the perfect place to go on a nice fall day for a fall family photo, corn maze and, of course, the pumpkins. Boyd's opens for the season on Friday, Sept. 2023 and will be open daily weather permitting.
When: Sept. 22- Nov. 1, 2023 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Where: 1425 Hwy 76 Clarksville, TN 37043, half-mile from Interstate 24 Exit 11
Price: Varies
Did I miss your favorite fall event? Email your event to me at kanderson@nashvill.gannett.com to get added to our list.
This article originally appeared on Clarksville Leaf-Chronicle: From pumpkin patches to haunted houses. Here are some can't miss events.
