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:

• Green Day -- June 8
• Corn Shucking Contests -- June 15 & 29, July 13 & 27
• Veggie Day -- June 22
• Summer Grilling -- July 6
• Food Truck Takeover -- July 20
• Health & Fitness Day -- Aug. 3
• Farm to Market Dinner presented by Altra Federal Credit Union -- Aug. 10
• National Honeybee Day -- Aug. 17
• Market Scavenger Hunt -- Aug. 24
• College Football Saturday -- Aug. 31
• Fun with Fido -- Oct. 5
• Closing Day -- Oct. 12

Create art with artlink

Artists of all ages can participate in free art activities each week provided by Art Link.

BECOME A VENDOR

Vendors selling local produce, dairy, honey, flowers, cheeses, meats, food products, baked goods/bread, and artisan items are strongly encouraged to apply, but all applicants will be considered.

To become a 2020 Market Vendor apply here:

TDA Famers Market Compliance Guide

Interested vendors can apply online at the link below. All vendors are required to submit photos of their products, and produce vendors must complete a farm inspection conducted by our Market Manager. Applications must be submitted by March 8th to be considered.

IMPORTANT DATES

• Sunday, March 8: Application deadline
  No applications for opening day will be accepted after this date
• Monday, March 16: Accepted vendors will be notified no later than this date
• Friday, March 27: Contracts due
• Monday, March 30: Invoices sent
• Friday, April 24: Payments due in full

Vendor Fees

Vendor fees include one 10 x 10 tent, 8-foot table, chair, and access to electricity.

• Full-time vendor: $225 (All 20 dates)
• Part-time vendor:  $175 (10 dates, Group A or Group B)
• Fill-in vendor: $25 per day
• Full-time food truck: $700 (All 20 dates)
• Part-time food truck: $45 per day
• Entertainers: Free (All prospective entertainers must apply. No "pop-in" entertainers will be allowed)

All Vendors must submit their vendor contract a minimum of 3 weeks before the date they wish to set up at the Market.

TDA Famers Market Compliance

2020 Vendors

To Be Announced 

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:

• Jewelry
• Live music
• Potted flowers and herbs
• Sauces
• Seasonal fruits
• Soaps
• Vegetables
• Jewelry
• Live music
• Potted flowers and herbs
• Sauces
• Seasonal fruits
• Soaps
• Vegetables
• 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.