Depot Days Festival

10/03/2026

Everyone come out to downtown Newport today!

09/24/2026

Men's, womens and youth divisions for cash prizes!

🏀✨ Newport, it’s time to hit the court!

Registration is OPEN for Hoopin in the Port during the Downtown Festival. Whether you’re bringing the heat or just ready for a good time, we want to see your team out there.

💬 Tag your teammates and get signed up today!

09/24/2026

Seeking BBQ teams for cash prizes!

Seeking teams for the Backyard BBQ Showdown at Newport's Downtown Festival on Saturday, October 3! Cash prizes for the best ribs, Boston butt and the "anything goes" divisions. Please share! Get registered here https://pci.jotform.com/form/262236822307151

09/24/2026

Come one, come all!

Get ready for the Newport Cruisin’ & Crawlin’ Show on Saturday, October 3, in Downtown Newport! Bring out your cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, side-by-sides, Jeeps, and more for a day of great rides and downtown fun. Whether you’re showing off your vehicle or just coming to check out the lineup, you won’t want to miss it! Register your vehicle here: https://pci.jotform.com/form/262285088102051.

09/23/2026

DJ Ice Tre will serve as emcee for the contests, and keep the music going and the crowd energized throughout the pre-show festivities!

09/21/2026

Don't miss out!

All aboard for a day of family fun at the Rails Along the River Model Railroading Expo on Saturday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Iron Mountain Depot, 425 Front Street in Newport. Come explore model train layouts and enjoy a day celebrating trains and railroad history. Admission is FREE, so bring the whole family and stop by while enjoying the other downtown festivities happening that day!

09/16/2026

Mark your Calendar!

01/06/2026

Join us for a great exhibit at the Tech Depot Gallery! Gail Thaxton Fogleman is one of our favorite artists!

Monster Nights is the downtown entertainment series in Newport, Arkansas. Thirty-eight events will be held downtown between May 1st and October 31st!