Event — May 15 – May 16

27th Annual Portfest “Rollin’ on the River” Festival

May
15–16

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.

Event Details

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
[email protected]
Website
www.newportarchamber.org
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