Port Neches RiverFest
Apr 29 – May 3, 2026
Five amazing days of boat racing, carnival rides, arts & crafts, car shows, treasure hunts, boat shows and delicious food!
The only event of its kind in Southeast Texas!
Port Neches RiverFest is a five-day festival held in and around Port Neches City Park featuring tons of family fun!
Thrill to Thunder on the Neches tunnel boat races on the Neches River! Feast on mouth-watering carnival food, and shop unique arts and crafts. Check out the Talent Show, Car Show and Motorcycle Show in the park on Saturday. Cheer on or compete in events such as the Horseshoe Tournament, Washer Board Shoot-Out, Fishing Tournament and Pet Show. And don’t miss the spectacular fireworks display Saturday night!
Gate Prices
Tickets are $10 per day at the door and $15 after 6pm on Saturday. Kids 12 & under get in free. Everyone gets in free on Thursday – CHRISTUS Southeast Texas Night. And Sundays are always free at RiverFest.
Thunder on the Neches
Thrills! Chills! And Spills! Legendary Formula One Powerboat Championship racing!
Watch four classes of boats tear down the Neches River in electrifying race! Tri-hull, J-Hydro, Formula 2 (SST-120) and Formula Lights (SST-45). It’s an absolute thrill to watch these boats race at speeds up to 120 miles per hour! Provided by John Schubert and S.P.O.R.T. (Southern Professional Outboard Racing Tour).
Thank you Neches Federal Credit Union!
For more than a decade, this incredible local credit union has helped bring festival fun to Southeast Texas.
Port Neches RiverFest would not be possible without the generous support of Neches Federal Credit Union. Neches believes in investing here at home, and our community is richer for it.