portland
42nd annual
Portland Windfest
A family festival with endless fun.
T
he 42nd Annual Portland
Windfest kicks off the
festivities Thursday, April
16th from 6pm-9pm with
“Wrist Band Night” at the Carnival
and Midway! Enjoy all the rides
you want for only $15 and there’s
no entry fee!
And that’s just the beginning of a weekend of
family fun with more events than you ever
dreamed possible!
“Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My”! There’s
not a yellow brick road, but this year’s
Windfest has the next best thing. A petting
zoo! But not just any zoo! You’ll be able
to see and pet all sorts of exotic animals,
including a miniature zebra, miniature
bull, kangaroo, camel and that’s just to
name a few. A rare experience for children
to get up close and personal with some
amazing animals they’re only likely to see
from afar! WOW…a KANGAROO! How
COOL is that?
The folks in Portland know how to throw a
party and there are plenty of games and fun
for children of ALL ages! Here’s what the
folks at Windfest have coming to town for
YOU! The Loop Rawlins Wild West Show!
Loop Rawlins is one of the most versatile
western performers in the world today. His
Wild West Show & Act of trick roping, whip
cracking, & fancy gun spinning has thrilled
thousands of audiences. He’s performed with
Cirque du Soleil, to high-end events, rodeos,
television shows and even overseas! Guess you
could say Loop Rawlins has done it all. This is a
WHEN: Thur. April 16th thru Sun. 19th
WHERE: Daniel P. Moore Community
Center Complex, 2000 Billy G. Webb Drive,
Portland, Texas
WHAT: Live Entertainment, Carnival, Parade
Children’s Activities, Vendors and More!
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