BBQ Fest Across the River coming up with weekend of barbecue, music, family fun

CLARKSVILLE, TN – Montgomery County Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the full schedule for the first-ever BBQ Fest Across the River, presented by F&M Bank. This two-day, family-friendly event will take place at RichEllen Park on Friday, Oct. 10, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, with activities for all ages.

Friday night kickoff

The festival kicks off Friday evening with live music from 6-9 p.m. by local musician Lucian Greene, a variety of food trucks, and beer for sale. Families can enjoy the Family Zone, featuring inflatables, face painting, and other free activities.

A highlight of the night will be the arrival of the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, a one-of-a-kind attraction for photos and fun. Guests can also cheer on contestants in a Hot Dog Eating Contest.

For barbecue enthusiasts, ‘Meat the Teams,’ powered by United Rentals, offers a chance to walk around, meet the pitmasters, and learn about their techniques as they prep for competition.

Saturday fun

Saturday, the celebration continues with live music from noon-2 p.m. by local band The 1980, food trucks, and beer for sale. The Family Zone will once again be open with free kid-friendly activities…

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