Neches River Festival

Queen Josie Broussard and King Steve McGrade

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival LXXV Ball

News Staff

Thursday, May 4, 2023

What: Neches River Festival LXXV Ball Where: Civic Center Photo by Chad Cooper

Dawn and Gene Isabell

PHOTOS: NRF Premier Party

News Staff

Thursday, April 27, 2023

What: NRF Premier Party Where: Home of Dawn & Gene Isabell Courtesy photos

Steve and Nancy McGrade

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival LXXV King’s Arrival

News Staff

Thursday, April 20, 2023

What: Neches River Festival LXXV King’s Arrival Where: Downtown Event Centre Photos by Jordan Gaspard

Ronda Harkey and Christina Crawford

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival LXXV Swan Soirée

News Staff

Thursday, February 2, 2023

What: Neches River Festival LXXV Swan Soirée Where: Julie Rogers Theatre Photos by Jordan Gaspard

Photo by Jordan Gaspard Photography

Festival season begins with Capes & Crowns

Chad Cooper

Thursday, January 26, 2023

The Neches River Festival was first envisioned in the spring of 1947 and two years later, the first festival debuted in Beaumont in May of 1949. The first Royal Court was composed of 11 Duchesses, six Princesses and following the coronation, a street dance was held surrounding City Hall.

Colby and Gina Crenshaw, Ashley and Tab Bryan

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival LXXV President & Social Chair

Chad Cooper

Thursday, November 17, 2022

What: Neches River Festival LXXV President & Social Chair Where: Home of Gina & Colby Crenshaw Photos by Jordan Gaspard

Henry Jenkins and Kelli Maness

PHOTOS: Neches River Festival Street Party/Farewell Brunch

Chad Cooper

Thursday, April 28, 2022

Street Party Where: Crockett Street Photos by Jordan Gaspard Farewell Brunch Where: Home of Dinah and David Bernsen Photos by Jordan Gaspard

Katherine Colley (Grand Duchess), Sarah Foxworth (2nd Lady in Waiting), Queen Christianna McAfee, King Mark Fertitta, Hanna Jenkins (1st Lady in Waiting) and Morgan Miles (3rd Lady in Waiting)