27th Annual Portfest “Rollin’ on the River” Festival
Held on the banks of the White River, Portfest features the Arkansas State Catfish Cooking Contest, Miller Spectacular carnival, family activities, food/arts & crafts vendors, bass fishing tournament, horseshoe pitching tournament, and live entertainment including John Anderson, Darryl Worley and Vince Neil of Motley Crue. Sponsored by the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce.
Dates, Location & Info
- Dates
- May 15 – May 16
- Admission
- $15 or $20 June 6, $7 or $20 June 7
- Address
- Jacksonport State Park
- Phone
- (8700 523-3618
- [email protected]
- Website
- www.newportarchamber.org
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