2023 Port Neches Riverfest

The Port Neches Riverfest is back and better than ever! The Formula 1 Powerboat Championship will be making waves in Southeast Texas at the 21st annual festival. This five-day festival of fun will feature a variety of activities for the whole family to enjoy, including Concerts, Food, Carnival, Arts and Crafts, Car Show, Powerboat Races, and Much More… Held at Port Neches City Park, the grand celebration will kick off on Wednesday, May 3rd, and run through Sunday, May 7th. The “front and center” racecourse seating will give fans the best view for the finals Sunday afternoon. Fans will be entertained by all four F1 Powerboat series classes, including the junior racers of J-Hydro, Tri-Hull, Formula Light, and the blistering-fast Formula 1.

Sanctioned by the American Powerboat Association (APBA) and conducted by S.P.O.R.T. Racing for all racing activities throughout the event. We’ll begin on Thursday, May 8th, when we begin setting up the pits at noon. Friday’s action in the pits continues throughout the morning into the afternoon test sessions. The action begins early at 7:00 am on Saturday, May 6th, with the opening of registration and inspection followed by a drivers meeting before hitting the water for testing. The event will conclude on Sunday, May 7th, after two full days of racing action followed by the awards ceremony.

For those who can’t make it to the event, Live-Streamed racing coverage will be produced by Live Race Media throughout the weekend, available on the series Facebook and YouTube pages.

Facebook: facebook.com/F1PowerboatChampionship/
YouTube: youtube.com/@f1powerboatchampionship529 

Directions:

• Port Neches City Park From US 69 take FM 365 North 3 miles to FM 366 turning right.
• Continue ½ mile to Merriman St. turning left continuing to the park.
• GPS Directions use the following:
  • Neches River Wheelhouse, 720 Lee Ave., Port Neches, Tx. 77651

Google Maps Link

Event Route Map

Port Neches River Fest 2023 Tentative Schedule