Guide to 2025 Chasco Fiesta

Published on March 28, 2025

Your Guide to the 2025 Chasco Fiesta March 28 - April 5

FRI, MARCH 28th

OPENING DAY & SPIRIT FM FAMILY NIGHT

4:00pm: Chasco Fiesta Carnival (Corner of Main & River)

5:00pm: Native American Festival (Sims Park Native American Area)

5:00pm: Spirit FM Family Night featuring Rachael Lampa & D28 Band (Sims Park)

6:00pm: Chasco Coronation Ball (Spartan Manor)

SAT, MARCH 29th

8:00am: Chasco Fiesta Dragon Boat Races (Sims Park Boat Ramp)

8:00am: Native American Festival (Sims Park Native American Area)

12:00pm: Chasco Fiesta Carnival (Corner of Main & River)

1:00pm: Meares Plumbing & Electrical Street Parade (Grand Blvd to Main Street)

5:00pm: Hits 106 Classic Rock Night with Jam Jones, The Petty Experience & Odyssey Road (Sims Park)

SUN, MARCH 30th

8:00am: Car, Truck & Bike Show (Downtown New Port Richey)

11:00am: Native American Festival (Sims Park Native American Area)

12:00pm: Chasco Fiesta Carnival (Corner of Main & River)

3:00pm: Bay Area Showcase with Pieces of Eight, Crossfire Creek Band & Forever Foreigner (Sims Park)

MON, MARCH 31st

4:00pm: Chasco Fiesta Carnival (Corner of Main & River)

5:00pm: Native American Night featuring Bill Miller (Sims Park Main Stage)

6:00pm: The History of New Port Richey as Told by The Spirit of the River (Sims Park Amphitheater)

TUES, APRIL 1st

4:00pm: Chasco Fiesta Carnival - $2 TUESDAY (Corner of Main & River)

5:00pm: Native American Festival (Sims Park Native American Area)

6:00pm: Happy Hour with The Black Honkeys & Jeff Randall and The Rusty Ole Phlockers (Sims Park)

4:00pm: Chasco Fiesta Carnival (Corner of Main & River)

5:00pm: Native American Festival (Sims Park Native American Area)

6:30pm: Classic Rock Continues with Freebird & The Doodads (Sims Park)

THURS, APRIL 3rd

12:00pm: Chasco Fiesta Golf Tournament (Seven Springs Golf & Country Club)

4:00pm: Chasco Fiesta Carnival (Corner of Main & River)

5:00pm: Native American Festival (Sims Park Native American Area)

6:30pm: Rhythm & Blues Masters with Julie Black Band & The Lightning Xpress (Sims Park)

FRI, APRIL 4th

4:00pm: Chasco Fiesta Carnival (Corner of Main & River)

5:00pm: Native American Festival (Sims Park Native American Area)

7:00pm: Ruth Eckerd Hall presents FIREFALL with The Fabulous Thunderbirds (Sims Park) - Tickets Required

10:00am: Native American Festival (Sims Park Native American Area)

12:00pm: Chasco Fiesta Carnival (Corner of Main & River)

1:00pm: Flagship Bank Boat Parade (Cotee River)

7:00pm: Country Stage Concert: The Frontmen with Embry Brothers Band (Sims Park) - Tickets Required

GENERAL INFO:

• Location: Sims Park (Grand Blvd & Bank St, New Port Richey, FL 34652)

• General Admission: $5 (Children 12 & under FREE except April 4-5 after 4pm)

• Free Days: Monday, March 31 (all day) and Saturday, April 5 (until 4pm)

• Carnival Location: Corner of Main Street and River Road

• Re-entry: Allowed with hand stamp

PARKING:

Spend more time having fun downtown, and less time looking for a place to park!

The NPR Parking Structure is open 24 hours and offers 4 dual EV charging stations, video surveillance, trolly access to and from downtown.

New Port Richey Parking Structure

6218 US-19, New Port Richey, FL 34652

The Thomas Meighan Parking Area

5645 Nebraska Ave, New Port Richey, FL 34652

Gloria Swanson Parking Area

6358 Bank St, New Port Richey, FL 34652

PERMITTED/PROHIBITED ITEMS:

Allowed:

• Blankets

• Cameras

• Sunscreen

• Clear bags (10"×10" max)

• Diaper bags with children (subject to screening)

• Medically required items

Prohibited:

• Non-clear bags

• Outside food/drinks

• Weapons

• Illegal substances

• Glass/metal containers

• Coolers

• Umbrellas, tents, chairs

• Skateboards, bikes, scooters

• Unauthorized vending

• All bags will be inspected upon entry

CARNIVAL HOURS:

• FRI, March 28th: 4pm-11pm

• SAT, March 29th: Noon-11pm

• SUN, March 30th: Noon-11pm

• MON-FRI, (3/31-4/4): 4pm-11pm

• SAT, April 5th: Noon-11pm

- Carnival Tickets: Single tickets $1, Wristbands $25 weekday/$30 weekend

- SPECIAL: $2 Tuesday (4/1) - All rides just 1 ticket or $25 wristband

CONCERT TICKETS:

Reserved seating for Friday and Saturday night concerts can be purchased through Ruth Eckerd Hall:

FRI, April 4th: FIREFALL with The Fabulous Thunderbirds - GET TICKETS

SAT, April 5th: The Frontmen with Embry Brothers Band - GET TICKETS

- Visit www.rutheckerdhall.com for more information

- All tickets are non-refundable