Depot Days Festival 2023 – Newport, Arkansas

The 25th Annual Depot Days Festival to be held September 15-16, 2023, on Front Street in downtown Newport. The festival is a showcase of local, regional, and national talent paying tribute to the rich musical history of Jackson County for which Rock ‘n’ Roll Highway 67 was recognized by the Arkansas Legislature and Governor Mike Beebe years ago. This year’s lineup features its most diverse range of music yet from Christian to Country, Blues and Bluesy Rock, R&B to Dance Favorites! Don’t forget your lawn chairs or blankets. Learn more about this years lineup below. Or click on the Schedule Tab above!

  Tickets are required for the Conductor’s Reception & Fundraiser indoors Friday night.  Tickets can be purchased from the Newport Area Chamber of Commerce.  Admission is FREE to the public on Saturday, music will be performed outdoors on the Terry Scoggins Memorial Stage. Bring a lawn chair or blanket.  For more info, call 870-523-3618.

Friday, September 15, 2023

6:00pm            Doors Open – Conductor’s Reception & Fundraiser, Jane Parnell Performing Arts Hall

6:30pm            The Legendary Pacers – Call 870-523-3618 for ticket info

Saturday, September 16, 2023 – FREE ADMISSION

1:15pm             Crutchfield (Contemporary Christian)

2:30pm            The ShotGunBillys (Blues)

3:45pm            Memphissippi Sounds (Blues)

5:00pm            Kish & Pamela (Country)

6:15pm            The Big Dam Horns (R&B, Dance)

7:30pm            Chapel Hart (Country)