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Port Neches RiverFest
May 3-7, 2023

Four amazing days of boat racing, carnival rides, arts & crafts, car shows, treasure hunts, boat shows and delicious food!

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The only event of its kind in Southeast Texas!

Port Neches RiverFest is a four-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 – unlike any sports event you’ve ever seen! 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!

Port Neches RiverFest tunnel boat races

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).

Join us at RiverFest! Wednesday, May 3 – Sunday, May 7!

Port Neches RiverFest

Port Neches Riverfront Park
600 Grigsby Avenue
Port Neches, TX 77651

Phone: 409-727-2182

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Special thanks to Neches Federal Credit Union.

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