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Clarksville Downtown Market
The Clarksville Downtown Market is a weekly open-air market featuring farmers and artisans who offer locally-grown fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products. The Market strives to provide an opportunity for customers to connect with local businesses while enhancing the quality of life in our community. Enjoy live music, meet our Market mascot, “Corny the Cob,” and participate in special events on select market days.
Dates & TImes
Saturdays, May 16 through September 26, 2020 (No market Saturday, September 12th.)
8:00 AM to 1:00 PM*
*Market hours are subject to change due to weather
Location
1 Public Square
VOTE FOR THE CLARKSVILLE DOWNTOWN MARKET
Each year American Farmland Trusts looks for the #1 Farmers market in America. Last year our very own Clarksville Downtown Market finished 1st in Tennessee and 7th in the nation! This year, our goal is to have the #1 market in all of America. And you can help.
The winner will receive a $1,000 grand prize to use for the betterment of their market. Let’s make the Clarksville Downtown Market #1 in America!
Farm to Market Dinner
For one night only the Clarksville Downtown Market will bring local foods directly to your table. Show your support for the Clarksville Downtown Market by gathering to experience the pleasures of eating local. All of the vegetables, herbs, meats, fruits, and desserts served are grown, produced, and provided by the Clarksville Downtown Market vendors. Enjoy great food, live music and the company of others. Purchase your tickets soon -- it sells out quickly!
Date & Time
Saturday, August 14, 2020
6:30 PM to 9:00 PM
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE HERE
BECOME A VENDOR
Registration for the 2020 season in now CLOSED. Registration for the 2021 season will be available online in January 2021.
2020 Vendors
1911 Custom Flags
Aerial Arts Knits
Angie & Mike’s Woodworking
Artful Violet
Artlink
Big City Dogs
Blocker Farms
Bushel and a Peck Homestead
Cakes by Jacqueline
Country Lane Bakery
Craft it Forward
Deer Head Studios
Designs by D’Sha
Elegant Country Creations
Fire and Ice
Firefly Farm
Flavorz
Founding Frothers Coffee
Freedon Customization and More
Gen & Juice
Get Toweled Hooded Bath Towels
Golden Rise Bakery
Groovy Gnome
Handcrafted Serenity Bath Bombs
Hui Hawaii O Tenesi
Island Jerk Flava
J & J Concessions
J’s Meats & More
JD Country Milk
Jolie Frederick
Jordan Farms
Josh’s Coin Rings
Kadis’ Tacos
Kona Ice of Grater Clarksville
KY Hydro Farm
La Casa Taqueria
Linden Tree Soap
LNM Creationz
Lola Bean Coffee
Lopez Family Garden
Louis and Leigh Woodworking
Mad Batter Confections
Mary’s Jams & Jellies
Max’s Specialty Shoppe
Ms. Pete’s Catering
Nature Tails
Nature’s Promise Farm
North Arrow Pottery
Old Dog Woodworx
Outspoken
Pan & Clover Fields
Papaws Workshop
Party Pony Pals
Photographs by David
PJ’s NY City Hot Dogs
Pure Joy Soap Co
Quilted Obsessions
Red Dog Bakery
Red River Breeze
Reynolds Family Produce
Rocky Branch Farm
Rolling Acres Produce
Roots Home Designs
Ross Farms
Rustic Americana by Jim Wilcox
Rustique Essentials
Sacer and Savive
Savor the Sweets
Shari’s Sweetz
Shirleyville Acres
Simply Stitches by Dee
Sims Photography & Woodwork
Snowie
Sugars by Sheretha
Sweeter Days Farm
Tanzu
The Bow Booth
The Flower Patch
The Food Initiative
This and That Gifts
Three Daughters Farm & Vineyard
TN Grass Fed
TN Pure Growers
Traditions Bakery
Tree Bee
Tuckessee Woodturners
Two Birds Coffee
Uniquely Handmade
Waggin Tags
Xevaduds Furbaby Fashions
Yarborough Organics
ABOUT THE MARKET
The Clarksville Downtown Market is a weekly open-air market featuring farmers and artisans who offer locally-grown fresh produce, food items, and handcrafted products. The Market has been running since 2009 and strives to provide an opportunity for customers to connect with local businesses while enhancing the quality of life in our community. Enjoy live music, meet our Market mascot, "Corny the Cob," and participate in special events on select market days.
Our Mission
- Provide access to local food choices and serve as a community-gathering place with a positive atmosphere
- Offer area farmers, producers, and artisans sustainable business opportunities
- Foster a sense of local pride while furthering the economic development of Clarksville and surrounding communities
Our Story
The Clarksville Downtown Market has been connecting local producers and artisans with local shoppers every Saturday from May through October since it was established in 2009. Fresh produce and handcrafted items are available from a variety of regional farmers, small businesses, and non-profits at the outdoor market on Public Square in Historic Downtown Clarksville, Tennessee.
The market offers:
- Live music
- Potted flowers and herbs
- Sauces
- Seasonal fruits
- Soaps
- Vegetables
- Jewelry
- Baked Goods
Ready-to-consume items vary from weekend to weekend but may include:
- lemonade
- popsicles
- hot dogs
- popcorn
- breakfast items
- Mexican cuisine
Growing & Flourishing
The market continues to grow and flourish because of the support of the City of Clarksville, our hard-working vendors, and the loyal market customers who purchase items each week. Since the Market’s introduction, it has grown from 16 vendors to over 80. In 2019, the Clarksville Downtown Market has been voted the Number 1 farmers market in Tennessee through www.farmland.org for a 10th straight season. Find out more about our ranking on the Farmland website.
ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
A community favorite and shopping destination, the Clarksville Downtown Market on Public Square, offers a variety of special events. Festivities are free of charge and diverse, offering something for visitors of all ages looking to have a great time at one of Clarksville’s most treasured gathering places. They include:
June 13 - “Front Line Heroes” Appreciation Day (Giveaways/Discounts)
June 20 - Father’s Day Celebration (Gifts/discounts for Dads)
June 27 - Military Appreciation Day (Giveaways/Discounts for Veterans/Active Military)
July 4 - Independence Day Celebration (R, W & B, Pictures with Uncle Sam)
July 11 - Scavenger Hunt (Visit Vendors - Enter to Win a Gift Card)
July 18 - Canned Food Drive (Manna Cafe, 2nd Harvest)
July 25 - Christmas In July (Pictures with Santa, Booth Decor Contest)
Aug 1 - TBD
Aug 8 - Fuel the Bus (with Clarksville Polic Department)
Aug 15 - Sock Drive for the Homeless (Donate to be entered for prizes)
Aug 22 - Youth Sports Day (Wear your Uniform)
Aug 29 - Teacher Appreciation Day (Giveaways/Discounts for Teachers)
Sept 5 - Health and Wellness Day (Wellness Tests/Exercises/Healthy Recipes)
Sept 19 - Fun with Fido (Dog related vendors/Doggie Photo Contest)
Sept 26 - Closing Day/Special Giveaways!
Dates/Events subject to change.
Follow the Clarksville Downtown Market on Facebook for more info!