Visitors begin trickling in on the first day of the Neches River Fest in Port Neches, Thursday. Tammy McKinley, The Enterprise
The Annual Port Neches RiverFest is returning to River Front Park in Port Neches the first week of May.
Stop by the park May 3-7 for power boat races, live music, food, a carnival and arts and crafts vendors.
Here’s a schedule for this year’s festival:
April 29:
Fun Run 5K and 1K 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Barbecue cook-off at the Neches River Wheelhouse, 10 a.m.-6p.m.
May 3:
Treasure Hunt Sponsored by Compass Bank, until treasure is found
Kick-Off Coffee at the Neches Federal Credit Union, 776 Magnolia in Port Neches, 8 a.m.
Mighty Thomas Carnival, open 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Entertainment Complex, open 5 p.m.-9:30 p.m.
Faith & Family Opening Ceremonies, Riverfront Stage, 6 p.m.
The Digital Age, a Christian band, 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m.
May 4:
Philpott Motors Carnival Ride Wristband Night. Stop by Philpott Motors in Nederland for a $5 off coupon.
Special Needs Carnival Session, invitation only, noon-2 p.m.
Mighty Thomas Carnival and vendors, open 5 p.m.-10 p.m.
Kids T-shirt contest winner announced, pavilion, 6 p.m.
Entertainment Complex, open 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m.
Living Proof, 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m.
Reckless Kelly, 9:30 p.m.-11 p.m.
May 5:
S.P.O.R.T. power boat testing, 3 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Mighty Thomas Carnival and vendors, open 5 p.m.-11 p.m.
Entertainment Complex, open 6 p.m.-midnight
Pea Patch Orchestra, 7 p.m.?8 p.m.
Bri Bagwell, 8:30 p.m.?10 p.m.
Turnpike Troubadours, 10:30 p.m.?midnight
May 6:
Two-day Fishing Tournament starts, 6 a.m.
S.P.O.R.T. driver registration, inspection and boat testing, 8 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Photo Contest Registration, 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Judging at noon, Hebert Public Library reception at 1:30 p.m.
Entertainment Complex, open 9 a.m.-midnight
Mighty Thomas Carnival and vendors, open 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Classic Car Show sponsored by Melancon’s Funeral Home, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Veterans Parade, starts at PN-G High School, ends at pavilion, 11 a.m.
Bow-Tie Entertainment (music, karaoke, trivia and prizes), 11 a.m.
Beaumont Exotic’s animal show, 11 a.m.-noon
Mexican Heritage Folkloric Dancers, noon-1 p.m.
Cutest Baby Contest, 1 p.m.-2 p.m.
Armentor’s United Martial Arts Academy, 2 p.m.-3 p.m.
Danceworks, 3 p.m.-4 p.m.
Fishing Tournament Weigh-In, 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Tonalta School of Music Performances, 4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Bayou Sound, 6:30 p.m.?7:30 p.m.
Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers, 8 p.m.?9 p.m.
Fireworks, 9 p.m.?9:35 p.m.
Brian Jack & The Zydeco Gamblers 9:35 p.m.?10 p.m.
Shinyribs, 10:30 p.m.-midnight
May 7:
Two-day Fishing Tournament, 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
S.P.O.R.T. boat testing, 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Entertainment Complex, open 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
S.P.O.R.T. opening ceremonies, 11 a.m.
Fishing Tournament Weigh-In and awards ceremony, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bow-Tie Entertainment (music, karaoke, trivia and prizes), 11 a.m., 4 p.m.
Vendor market open, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Colton Hill, noon-12:30 p.m.
Mighty Thomas Carnival and vendors, open noon-dark
Horseshoe Tournament, noon
Miss Port Neches Pageant Winners Announced, 1 p.m.
Mother-of-the-Year Announced, 1 p.m.
Pet Show, 2 p.m.-4 p.m.
Washer Board Shoot-Out, 3 p.m.
Boat Race Awards Ceremonies, 5 p.m.-6 p.m.
For more information on the festival, visit www.pnriverfest.com or call (409) 722-9154.
