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Port Neches is gearing up for a weekend of music, food, and fast boats as RiverFest returns to the banks of the Neches River, bringing with it a mix of hometown tradition and high-energy entertainment on April 30 – May 3, with a precelebration set for April 26 and food vendors previewing April 29.

In addition to the carnival, boat races and live entertainment, there will also be a pet show, treasure hunt, washer tournament, fireworks display, cutest baby contest, pickleball tournament and much more.

This year, RiverFest is set to open its gates April 29 for a Food Vendor preview to allow visitors to try out some of the food choices without having to pay for entry. The festival officially opens April 30 with Faith and Family Night.  

The RiverFest Boat Race returns this year to offer more boat racing action May 3 – 4.

Tickets are $10 on Faith and Family Night, Wednesday, April 30 and $30 May 1 – 3. Children under 12 get free entry and a $60 Riverpass Carnival Ride Pass is available April 29 – May 3. 

Here is a breakdown of pricing:

 

Free  Tuesday / Food Vendors Open

$10.00 Wed / Faith & Family Night 

Free  Thurs  /  Christus Setx Night

$20.00 Friday

$10.00 Saturday 

$15.00 Saturday After 5 pm

Free Sunday

 

Tickets and passes can be purchased at pnriverfest.com. 

 

Here is a full schedule of events for RiverFest: 

 

SATURDAY, APRIL 26

BBQ Cookoff

10:00 am – 4 pm / 5 pm – Awards

Port Neches Park Pavilion 

 

CLASSIC CAR SHOW

10:00 am – 3 pm / Port Neches Park

 

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

5:00 pm – 9 pm

Next to City Hall

 

TUESDAY, APRIL 29

FOOD VENDORS OPEN!

Another “FREE” opportunity to enjoy Riverfest food!

5:00pm / Food vendors open.

 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30

FAITH AND FAMILY NIGHT

Ongoing – Treasure Hunt (until treasure found) 

 

8:00am / Kick-Off Coffee

Neches Federal Credit Union – 676 Magnolia

5-10pm / GATES OPEN – Carnival & Vendors

MAIN ENTERTAINMENT:

5:45pm / Faith & Family Opening Ceremonies

– Riverfront Stage

6:00pm / Life Church – Praise & Worship 

– Riverfront Stage

7:30pm / STEPHEN MCWHIRTER  

– Riverfront Stage

 

THURSDAY, MAY 1

5-10pm / GATES OPEN – Carnival & Vendors

– GET IN FREE provided by CHRISTUS SETX

– Carnival WRISTBAND NIGHT – Elite Realty Group $5.00 Off

6:00 pm / Kids T-Shirt Contest Winners 

– Acadian Ambulance Pavilion

MAIN ENTERTAINMENT:

6:30 pm / CAJUN STRONG 

– Riverfront Stage

8:30 pm / WAYNE TOUPS 

– Riverfront Stage

 

FRIDAY, MAY 2

3 pm – 5:30 pm / S.P.O.R.T. POWERBOAT TESTING 5 pm – 12 am / OPEN – CARNIVAL & VENDORS MAIN ENTERTAINMENT:

6:00 pm / OLE LONESOME  

– Riverfront Stage

8:00 pm / CODY CANADA & THE DEPARTED 

– Riverfront Stage

10:00 pm / BRAXTON KEITH 

– Riverfront Stage

 

SATURDAY, MAY 3

8:30 am – 12 am / GATES OPEN

9 am – 5 pm / S.P.O.R.T. Boat Racing

10 am – 12 am / CARNIVAL & VENDORS

10 am – 6 pm / Bow-Tie Ent. Music, Trivia & Prizes

– Acadian Ambulance Pavilion

MAIN ENTERTAINMENT:

7:00 pm / CATALINA WINE MIXER 

– Riverfront Stage

9:00 pm / FIREWORKS DISPLAY 

– Riverfront Stage

9:15 pm / KINGS OF NEON

– Riverfront Stage

 

SUNDAY, MAY 4

9 am – 4:00 pm / S.P.O.R.T. BOAT RACING

8:30 am – 6:30 pm  / GATES OPEN – FREE 11 am – S.P.O.R.T OPENING CEREMONIES 

– RACE STAGE (NATIONAL ANTHEM)

11 am – 6:30 pm / Vendors – OPEN

11 am  – 6:30 pm / Carnival – OPEN

Noon – Until / Horseshoe Tournament 

– Hospitality Tent Area

1 pm – 4:00 pm / Bow-Tie Entertainment & DJ 

– Acadian Ambulance Pavilion

1 pm – Cutest Baby Contest (must be pre-registered)

1:45 – 2025 Miss Port Neches Pageant

WINNERS ANNOUNCED – Acadian Ambulance Pavilion

2 pm – 2025 Mother-of-the-Year

– Acadian Ambulance Pavilion

2:30 pm – 4:00 pm / 2025 Pet Show 

Acadian Ambulance Pavilion

3 pm – Until / Washer Board Shoot-Out 

– Hospitality Tent Area

4:30 pm / Boat Race Awards Ceremonies 

– Race Stage