Archive for ◊ 2018 ◊

Posted: Monday, December 31st, 2018

Clarksville Chamber Membership Benefits“Keying in” is our campaign motto for the 2019 Membership Drive here at the Clarksville Lake County Chamber of Commerce. Every January we send out well over 300 membership packet applications to partner with area businesses & organizations. In 2018, we had 220 members of the Clarksville Chamber.

Membership Benefits Information
Membership Application

Our primary purpose of this Chamber is to our members. Members are “preferred” businesses because they make the commitment to the purposes of the Chamber – to promote civic, economic, and area enterprises. Chamber members promote job readiness for youth, efficient public services, a positive business climate and solid customer service. This Chamber refers only investing members’ information throughout the year. We make thousands of referrals yearly via telephone, email and person-to-person, In our office alone, we handled more than 15,000 inquiries in 2018—phone calls, emails, social media contacts (Facebook) and people walking through our door, all asking questions and needing assistance with information.

We accomplished so much in 2018, and not without the help of our members! We held 12 main events: Wine Festival, Big Lake Flea Market, Lake Festival, Harvest Days, Trick or Treat the Avenue, Estate Planning Seminar, Spring & Fall Lamppost Decorating Contest, Holiday Open House, Christmas Parade, and our Christmas Social, plus 14 Saturdays hosting the new farm fresh Marketplace events. We had 10 “Business after Hours” events, 6 ribbon cuttings, and were involved and supported the Historic Garden Tour, 4th of July Parade, Cruise-ins/Lake Life Live concert series & the worked closely with the Bicentennial committee. We maintain the LOVE sign & with the support of our members we are also able to continue streaming live videos of our beautiful downtown & Lake Views from three webcams.

This year, we hope to accomplish even more, and know that our members are the KEY to our success! Please join our organization for another successful year by joining or renewing your membership. We hope you will consider being a KEY part of this great team, together we can unlock tons of potential for our members and we really look forward to assisting you, the visitors & residents and  promoting this great community we all love so much! Join in 2019!

Let us help promote your business or special interest! Join and become “KEYED IN” with the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce & your community- working & growing together is the KEY to succeed!

Thank you, in advance, for supporting your Chamber and your community!


 

Posted: Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Clarksville-Halloween-2015Wednesday , October 31st, from 5:30-7pm Downtown Clarksville Virginia will be hosting Trick or Treat on the Avenue! It’s a the safe & fun way to Trick or Treat and great way to load up on those sweet treats! Spooky NEWS is that the street will be CLOSED this year, so there be a lot of extra fun this year!!

Over 40 merchants and civic organizations will be participating and most will be all dressed up in their costumes and handing out treats from 2nd Street to 8th Street.  All children up to age 12 are invited to this Spooktacular event; each must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Please, no masks are to be worn by those 12 years of age or over.


 

Posted: Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Clarksville Christmas Parade 2017Make your holidays extra special by attending the Christmas in Clarksville Open House on Sunday, November 18th! Downtown merchants have made special plans to be open from 1-5 pm and help you to wrap up your holidays with one-of-a-kind special gift ideas, discounts and refreshments. In addition, carolers will be strolling along Virginia Avenue singing your holiday favorites. Santa Claus will be at Santa Land located in Virginia Avenue Mall. Take a ride down Virginia Avenue in a horse drawn carriage, provide by B & W Carriage, of Buffalo Junction. Downtown Clarksville will be shining in its beautiful splendor of the holidays that take you back to Christmas of yesteryear.

Everyone is invited to come out and enjoy what Downtown Clarksville has to offer for the holidays. Remember that when you spend your money here, 1% of your tax dollars go back into our community!  SO…SHOP MECKLENBURG FIRST!


 

Posted: Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Kick off December by attending or participating in Clarksville’s annual Christmas Parade, December 7th at 6:30 pm. What’s more fun than marching December in with a Christmas Parade, cant think anything? Me either. So come enjoy the floats, bands, & see Santa in his sleigh!

Clarksville-Christmas-ParadeIt’s time to register for the Clarksville Christmas Parade ENTRY FORM must be received in the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber Office by Thursday, December 6th, to be eligible for the December 1st event. We are seeking participants—beauty queens, businesses, community clubs, organizations, churches, antique vehicles and others interested in making this the best parade to date.

The parade will be fun-filled with no competitions and each entry is required to adhere to the parade regulations below. The parade is hosted and sponsored by the Clarksville Chamber and the Town of Clarksville. For more info, contact the Chamber at (434) 374-2436.

RULES & REGULATIONS

    • Registered entries only—deadline December 6th; NO Santa on any entry, Line-up format is provided when registering is completed.
    • All entries must be decorated in a Christmas theme for the Holiday and abide with these parade rules and regulations
    • No candy may be thrown from entries; walkers alongside may hand candy to the children.
    • No sirens, horns or air-horns may be used.
    • Drivers of all entries must have a valid driver’s license.
    • No entry may halt the parade (only exception will be marching bands).
    • Participants must be in line by 6:15 p.m. sharp; specific line-up location is provided with the registration form.
    • The Parade Committee reserves the right to reject any and all entries for any reason before and during the parade. No inappropriate actions or displays will be tolerated.

Please be aware that Highway 58 Business will be closed to truck traffic (trucks will need to utilize the Highway 58 Bypass) from 6-8 pm. During this same time, Virginia Avenue (2nd to 9th Streets) will be closed to vehicle traffic from 6-8 pm. So parade preparations may be completed, parallel parking along the parade route will be eliminated beginning at 5 pm through the duration of the parade.


 

Posted: Monday, September 03rd, 2018

Here are our winners for 2018 Craft Show! Each year we enlist three judges to explore all the craft booths at our event. This is the criteria we ask them to look for and choose their favorites.

  • Attractiveness of booth
  • Quality, beauty and difficulty of craft
  • Friendliness and helpfulness of crafter
Odom Woodworks-1st Prize

Charles Odom, Hookerton, NC, 1st Place

Upcycled-Second Prize

Carol Smith-The UpCycled SpokesMan, Cary, NC, 2nd Place

Wood Puzzles & Ornaments-Third Prize

John Polhemus-Wood Puzzles and Ornaments, Waldorf, MD, 3rd Place

Rustic Attitue-Honorable Mention

Maureen Booth, Rustic Attitude, Matthews, NC, Honorable Mention

 

 

 

 


 

Posted: Monday, September 03rd, 2018
Fall Plans are Underway for Harvest Days/Clarksville’s 200th Year Celebration Weekend!

harvest-festivalCome and celebrate the fall season the first Weekend in October, starting with the 200th Celebration Opening Ceremonies kick off Friday evening. Saturday is the Annual Harvest Days Festival! Saturday morning, vendors will line the streets facing the storefronts and sidewalks along Virginia Avenue offering seasonal crafts, specialty items, antiques, collectibles and antiquities (items of an era) from 9 am to 3 pm.

In addition to the vendors, the one-of-a-kind specialty shops and restaurants will offer specials throughout the downtown area, enjoy free hayrides along with fun crafts for the kids to participate in and so much more. Come out and enjoy the beautiful autumn weather and the activities that are available.

Harvest Days Festival is hosted by the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce. For more information call (434) 374-2436.

Lineup of all the other events this fall weekend:

Friday – October 05, 2018 – Opening Ceremonies
6:30 PM at the corner of Fifth and Virginia Avenue – Remembering Town History, Food, Fun, & Games

Saturday – October 6, 2018 – 1st Annual Mecklenburg County YMCA Bi-Centennial- Paddle, or Splash  Pedal & Dash
Bi-Centennial Double Triathlon at Occonechee State Park Clarksville, Virginia.  For more information contact the Mecklenburg County YMCA at 434-374-5858 or visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/MecklenburgYMCA/       

Saturday – October 6, 2018 – “Beach & Brews” – Lake Life Live presents a special Live Bi-Centennial Celebration 
at the corner of Virginia Avenue and Fifth Street.   Bring your Lounge Chair and enjoy live music from “The Band of Oz” and “Logan Robinson” while enjoying the best in nearby Craft Breweries – Gates Open 3 PM & Music starts at 4 PM – Tickets $5 at the Gate. visitmeckva.com/things-to-do/lakelifelive/

Sunday – October 7, 2018 – Community Church Service – 10 AM
Intersection of Virginia Avenue and Fifth Street – Bring your lounge chair and enjoy a community worship experience with a Live Performance from “The Clarksville Community Choir.” 

Sunday – October 7, 2018 – 11:30 AM – Enjoy Lunch at The Clarksville Museum 
with a vintage menu from the historic days of the Grace Hotel.  Enjoy delicious food while being served by a waitress in era dress and relive the history of the Town with a tour of the Museum.  For ticket Information call 434-374-4434 or visit the Museum at 801 West Street.


 

Posted: Thursday, July 05th, 2018

Below you will find links to all of your LAKEFEST 2018 information!

If you would like any further information please contact the chamber. Check out our event page with all the updates: https://www.facebook.com/events/518366588518100/

Saturday, July 21 at 1 pm-Tractor Pull is out on Noblin Farm Road across from the Clarksville YMCA, for more information contact Scott Ramsey. 


 

Category: Festival, Lakefest  | 2 Comments
Posted: Thursday, July 05th, 2018

Train-Lakefest-2018The new ride we plan on bringing for Lakefest is called the SCAT. You are a thrill seeker to take on this one as you are whisked around in high gravity cages that will leave you screaming for more.

Fun Time Amusements Rides has been providing family entertainment for more than 58 years and they plan to bring a wonderful array of rides and games that will enhance the main stage area adjacent Third Street (access at the corner of Third and Virginia Avenue) on Friday night, Saturday and Saturday night. Usually they bring eight or nine rides, which can range from their Flying Super Spinner, Fun Slide, Jurassic Adventure, Scooby Doo Combo Inflatable, Windjammer Kite Flyer and Rock Climbing Wall & more. Most of the rides and games will be located on the grassy lot adjacent to the area. The company’s top priority is that of safety for their patrons and their guests. Safety mechanisms on all rides are constantly monitored on an on-going basis, and the rides are inspected by Virginia State Safety compliance.

Train Rides

All aboard! No need to get your ticket punched for this train ride— passengers ride for free and there’s no ticket needed. Lakefest’s Fun-Time train will be chugging up and down Virginia Avenue (from 3rd to 7th Streets) on Saturday, July 21, from 9 am-5 pm. Turn-around locations will be at the main stage area (lot connected to 3rd Street) and at the Bank of America parking area (between 7th and 8th). The train holds up to 18 passengers, packages and baby strollers.

Helicopter Rides Clarksville Lake FestivalHelicopter Rides

For the last six years, Paul Jackson, Helicopter Pilot, has been flying the friendly skies and giving our Lakefest visitors rides over Clarksville and the Lake. Take advantage of seeing Lake Country from the air this year, it is a memory you will never forget. Rides will be available starting Friday evening, at the Food Lion lawn area & Saturday for most of the day. It is $30 per person to ride.

The Water Wars Booth

Play the ultimate water balloon game! From Warsaw, NC Water Wars is bringing some water balloon fun that you will have fun either as a game or competition–here is how you play: Opponents go to opposing battle stations with buckets of water balloons. Each battle station has a water balloon launcher. Place a balloon in the launcher, pull down on the handle, aim, and fire! Your balloon soars high through the air and comes crashing down on your opponent’s battle station. There are strategically placed slots and holes in the structure that allows the water to come through. You might get sprinkled, sprayed, or saturated, but watch out, retaliation comes quickly! Water Wars will be located in front of Watkins, Cooper, Lyon’s FH.


 

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Posted: Thursday, July 05th, 2018

Little-Mermaid-Lakefest-2018We will have a few special guests appearances this Lakefest Saturday! They will be here for a limited time during the festival, so you won’t want to miss them!

The Little Mermaid party character is a princess who has lived in the sea and on dry land, and she loves both with all her heart. She’s a spunky, talented princess who’s full of curiosity. She can’t help but make friends everywhere she goes.

Captain America Parody party character is a real patriot with a heart of gold and a super-strong shield. He defends his friends and the American dream no matter what comes his way. His enhanced strength makes him a powerful defender of freedom everywhere.

Wonder Woman Parody party character is a skilled warrior. She uses her mystical lasso and super-strong bracelets to fight for what’s right. She is on the side of peace, justice, and everything good. Bad guys everywhere fear this amazing lady; she hits hard and takes control. She’ll fight to make your celebration great.


 

Category: Festival, Lakefest  | One Comment
Posted: Thursday, July 05th, 2018

Jewelry-Lakefest-2018The arts & crafts show is juried and the jurors have been kept busy reviewing applications and photographs since early in February. It is a packed house this year with over 200 vendors ranging from Crafts, Food, Non-profits & Retail items. Vendors this year are coming not only from Virginia, but also other states: Florida, Ohio, North and South Carolina, Alabama, Maryland, Pennsylvania & Georgia.

The crafters have been extremely active in applying for this year’s show. We have lots of new & exciting booths this year, from amazing woodworkings, acrylic and oil paintings, pottery, leather products, birdhouses and garden accessories, carvers and sculptures, personalized jewelry, items to be personalized on the spot, pain relief jewelry, photography, clothing, home accessories and even homemade pet food & attire… just to name a few.

We have great things for the kids from treasure mining to Disney characters, face painters, & amusement rides.

Walter-Pottery-Lakefest-2018There will be no shortage of food vendors and we have some new and exciting food trucks vendors this year ranging from Cuban, BBQ, crab cake sandwich, to our usual Asian, Seafood, Mediterranean, Greek & your All-American choices too! There will be special items such as along with all the other fair favorites. For the sweet tooth, Sweet Frog is back, also every kind of funnel cake you can think of which they have evolved into all the toppings and flavors a sugar lover could only dream about. There will be deep fried candy bars, & Oreos to icees, smoothies & popsicles. Cheesecake on a stick anyone? Smell the aroma of kettle corn, popcorn, cotton candy & more! All here on Saturday.

Lake Country Satellite is helping this year with Wi-Fi for the event and US98 & 3WD REWIND will be doing live remotes throughout the day! Disney Characters will be here for a short time from 10:30-1:30, so don’t miss them performing at the United Country Realty Stage. Virginia Avenue from Second through Fourth Street will not re-open at 5 pm so we have about 25 vendors opting to stay until the fireworks, so come on down any time of day. If you want to keep up with all activities, details & more of who is coming to Lakefest, go to our Lakefest Event page on Facebook to view our daily post on updates and information.


 

Posted: Thursday, July 05th, 2018

Lakefest-2018-TshirtsThe Official 2018 Lakefest t-shirts have arrived and they are simply MARVELOUS! Hunter Davies, who is this year’s winner of the LOGO contest won $250. His artwork is now the official logo for this year’s Tee shirts.

Each shirt has the official ADMIRAL VETS INC Sponsor on the left sleeve (Pictured: our VET’S Models, Kendele & Josh). On the right sleeve are our two of our Captain Sponsors, Clarksville Ruritans, & Microsoft logo.

NEW!!! This year we have ladies V-NECKS!! Limited Size and Colors: Violet, Seafoam & Mint

The 41st edition shirts are super spectacular and have many colors to choose from this year. But some are very limited in quantities, so you must come quickly because these colors won’t last long. Colors—we have a new feature on three of the tees that are in a soft style blend, colors available in soft style are: white, Gallegos blue and black! Safety Orange, Neon Blue, Neon Green, also more subdued colors Chalky Mint & Violet! All colors range in sizes from youth small to adult 3xl. Youth shirts are $15 and come in Violet & Neon Green, Adult sizes small to x-large are $20 and 2XL’s and 3XL’s are $22.

Tanks are back too in limited sizes & colors. Colors for the Ladies are: white, royal blue, Seafoam and for the men we have white, royal blue & orange. Get yours before they are gone! Tanks are $20 for regular sizes, 2XL are $22.

T-shirts are now available at the Clarksville Chamber Office (105 Second Street) and the Virginia Avenue Mall (317 Virginia Avenue). Proceeds from the shirts will help with the various expenses of Lakefest such as live bands, fireworks and hot-air balloons.


 

Posted: Thursday, July 05th, 2018

Lakefest-Raffle-2018Our Land or Land Fundraising Raffle is filled with great items for the Great Outdoors and more! Three Prize Packages, three chances to win. Stop in the Chamber office to see all the great items up for our fundraiser giveaway. You will have S’mores of Fun with the “backyard Package” with 4 grand wood seats, fire-pit and all the accessories to make your backyard into a camping experience. Our Patio prizes…The Smoker grill is awesome and we have all the accessories to make your next patio party smoking hot fun. And the Lake Prize package will have you spending hours of fun at the lake with a WOW float for four with its own cooler and so much more.

Three winners or three chances to win this year’s LAND OR LAKE Packages that are Smokin’ Hot with tons of great prizes. Winners will have a choice between our Grand Prize “LAKE” Raffle fittings for a fun day at the Lake. Then Second Chance winner will win our fun “LAND” Patio prize package and third prize is our “Backyard” fun Package.

Tickets are now on Sale! You need to stop by the Chamber office, this is a must see in Person! $5 per ticket, Drawing is Friday night of Opening Ceremonies, July 20th!

We like to thank the following business for their contribution towards this year’s Land or Lake Raffle Clarksville ACE Hardware, Karin Kuhn, Colleens Creations, Blue Creek Cove, The Twisted Tree, HillTop on the Lake, Buggs Island Brewery, Morningstar’s BB&C, Sandy Fork, DoodleBug’s, The Bobbin Cork, Amy Spurlock, Sticks & Stones (Robert & Tamara Burr), Clarksville Community Pharmacy, Dollar General


 

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Posted: Tuesday, June 05th, 2018

Hot-Air-BalloonsLakeFest Highlights start on Thursday…Come out and enjoy the beauty of the hot air balloons! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and spend the evening watching the balloons inflate and provide fun, FREE hot-air balloon rides for children 12 and younger. This event is scheduled for Thursday, July 19, starting at 6 pm at the Lake Country Business Park located on Noblin Farm Road (next to Clarksville Elementary School).

Hot dogs, hamburgers, & soft drinks will be available for purchase, courtesy of Sentara MeadowView Terrace. A minimal fee will be charged for the food and activities; however, all proceeds will be donated to the Southeastern Alzheimer’s Association. Children’s games, and other activities will be available at the event, too!
A dunking booth (fundraiser for provided by Sweet Virginia Barn cats). The Cottage Barn will have ice cream available at the tethering.

Thursday-Night With the weather cooperating (pilot can fly only when the wind is less than 10 mph and there are no storms within a 60 mile radius), all activities will continue until dusk. For more information, contact the Clarksville Lake Country Chamber of Commerce at 434-374-2436.


 

Category: Festival, Lakefest  | 3 Comments
Posted: Tuesday, June 05th, 2018

LoganPlaying live acoustic at Opening Ceremonies, Logan Robinson is a 23 year old singer/songwriter and developmental artist with SSM Nashville in Nashville, TN. Even though Logan was born in NC, he considers Clarksville his second home.  Members of the Robinson family have owned a second home on Buggs Island for almost fifty years.  Logan has been spending his summers, with his family, in Clarksville since he was five weeks old. In fact, his first music video for his top ten country single “Boat Docks” was filmed right here in Clarksville at the house he was raised at during the summers, now owned by his parents. https://www.loganrobinsonmusic.com/

After Saluting our Sponsors, put your dancing shoes on!

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When you go to hear Miss Mini and Pressure Point, be sure to bring your dancing shoes. You’re gonna need ‘em!   Miss Mini and Pressure Point is a very talented group of singers and musicians who have just one goal in mind…making you dance! There is well over a century and a half of musical talent that makes up this high energy band. They play the best in Top 40, R&B, Beach Music, Southern Soul, Blues and more. They play their original music as well as cover tunes. In fact, many of the songs that they cover are unique to this band because their talent allows them to play the most complex arrangements. They can also easily take and play requests.  For years they have traveled up and down the Eastern Seaboard delighting audiences with their musical expertise and showmanship and will continue to do so for many more to come.  For more information about the band including individual bios, videos, pictures and more, visit the website missminimusic.com.


 

Category: Festival, Lakefest  | One Comment
Posted: Tuesday, June 05th, 2018

2015-Antique-AutoEnter your antique automobiles in the 24th annual Antique Auto Show, which will be featured at Lakefest in Clarksville on Saturday, July 21, at Century 21 On the Lake (412 Virginia Avenue) and the lawn areas adjacent to the realty office. Great trophies will be given in the categories:

  •     Hard Luck Story
  •     Oldest Vehicle
  •     Longest Distance Traveled
  •     Diamond in the Rough
  •     Tom Lilly BEST IN SHOW Award (The most important trophy of the show!)

Among those who have registered their vehicle in the show, there will be two prizes of $50 each that will be given away that afternoon.

Lakefest 2018To register your vehicle for the show, complete a registration form (available at Century 21 On the Lake 434-374-2279 or at the Chamber Office 434-374-2436 or Click here to Download or Print and return with the $10 fee prior to festival or $20 day of the show. Or it can be mailed out or faxed to those interested in participating.