February 15, 2025
By Michele Miller
What’s What New Port Richey
March comes in with a few outdoor and very family-friendly events in downtown New Port Richey hosted by local non-profits that are working to uplift the community in different ways
On Saturday, March 1, New Port Richey Main Street hosts the second-annual Art on Main Chalk and Artisan Festival, an event that fulfills at least two tenets of the mission of the Florida Main Street program that New Port Richey is a part of.
One – to promote the downtown with events that make people want to go there. Once there they are likely to visit one of the local establishments – get an icecream or lunch, sit down for a flight at one of the local breweries or do some shopping.
Maybe they stop in at the Historical Center, catch an artist demonstration at one of the exhibits strategically placed just over the bridge at Coastal Creations where worthy shops are sometimes overlooked. Maybe when they see all that’s going on they make a note to come back again or more often. That gives a boost to the economic vitality of the community.
Also on Saturday, Pasco Parks and Rec hosts the annual “Teach Your Kid to Fish Day,” in Port Richey. Registration ends February 28 for that free event so be sure to get on it if you are interested.
On Sunday, March 2, Cindy’s Pets, a local non-profit that delivers free pet food to seniors on the Meals on Wheels program, hosts the annual Strawberry Festival in Sims Park.
This annual event in the biggest fundraiser for Cindy’s Pets, and features strawberry shortcakes and flats for sale, the traditional Fund Dog Show and some upwards of 40 vendors including non-profits that tend to the care of animals in our community.
Closing out the month and welcoming April is the what many consider New Port Richey’s premiere event, The Chasco Fiesta (March 28 – April 5). The multi-day event features the traditional Native American Fest, live music, parades, a coronation ball, a car show, and more.
These are just some of what will be happening in March with more to be added to the Stepping Out and Outdoor and Local Library Calendars which are published on or before the first of each month. They are also featured in the bi-weekly newsletter sent for free to subscribers who sign up. If you’re not on our subscriber list and would like to be, check how to do that below.
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Teach a Kid to Fish Day, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at 8651 Dusty Lane, New Port Richey | Preregister by February 28
This fun-filled event is designed to introduce families to the vast outdoors, the sport of fishing and the importance of being stewards of Florida’s freshwater ecosystems. Hands-on educational activities will include fishing basics learning stations and hands-on fishing practice. For ages 5- 16. For more info, click here.
New Port Richey Main Street 2nd Annual Art on Main, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, March 1 in downtown New Port Richey
Enjoy some street art while taking a downtown stroll. Stop into local businesses, check them out, and take advantage of whatever specials they are offering
For more info, visit the NPR Main Street Events Page here.
Cindy’s Pets Strawberry Festival, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, March 2 in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey
Fresh strawberries and shortcakes for sale. Vendors, Raffles. Fun Dog Show. Kid’s Zone.
Will McLean Music Fest, March 7-9 at the Florida Sand Ranch in Brooksville in Hernando County | Daily and weekend passes $25 – $90 | Camping Fees Separate
From the promo…
A premier event that will entertain you with 80 folk music groups performing on 3 covered stages. Music styles include original and traditional songs, in Americana, Blues, Celtic, Bluegrass, Country, and Modern Folk. Besides performances, there are workshops, several jam areas, a young musician’s program, a children’s area and a performance of the winners of The Best New Florida Song contest. Food and craft vendors supply all your cravings.
The festival is held at the Florida Sand Music Ranch; a relaxing, wooded venue. Bring chairs. The event is held rain or shine. For more info and to purchase tickets visit the Will McLean Music Fest website here.
Richey Community Orchestra Dinner Concert – “Sinatra, With Love,” 1 p.m. March 9 at the Spartan Manor in New Port Richey | $50 dinner and show | Reservations required
From the promo..
Join us at Spartan Manor Restaurant for an afternoon of swingin’ tunes featuring fabulous soloist Tom Tiratto.
You’ll enjoy famous hits like Come Fly With Me, Summer Wind, All the Way and many more. The Orchestra will play salutes to Cole Porter, Duke Ellington, and Glenn Miller.
New Port Richey Main Street St. Puppy’s Day Crawl, 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13 in downtown New Port Richey | $15 +
Food & Drink specials. Costume Contest. Giveaways. Raffles and more.
For more info, visit the NPR Main Street Events Page here.
Calendar Girls, weekends from March 14 – 23 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown New Port Richey | $25
From the promo..
Calendar Girls is a heartwarming play based on a true story. When Annie’s husband John dies of leukemia, she and her best friend Chris decide to raise money for a new settee in the local hospital waiting room. Their unconventional idea? To create an “alternative” calendar featuring fellow members of the Women’s Institute (W.I.) posing nude. With the help of friends and an amateur photographer, they embark on this daring venture.
Chasco Fiesta, March 28 – April 5 in Sims Park in downtown New Port Richey | $5 Admission Nightly | Free Admission, Monday, March 31 | Dave Mason Concert $35 – $50 | Country Concert $20-$45
The Theme for Chasco 2025 is Cinema & Symphony: 100 Years of Music in Movies.
From the promo – An annual nine-day celebration in Sims Park, New Port Richey, FL. Enjoy an exciting lineup of events, including the iconic Native American Pow Wow, Street and Boat Parades, a Car Show, 5K Run, nightly live music spanning diverse genres—and so much more.
PHOTO | MICHELE MILLER
- Dragon Boat Races, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, March 29 on the Pithlachascotee River along Sims Park
- Chasco Fiesta Street Parade, 1 p.m. Saturday, March 29 starting on Grand Boulevard and weaving to Main Street.
- Truck and Bike Show, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Sunday, March 30 in downtown NPR
- Chasco Fiesta Boat Parade, 1 p.m. Saturday, April 4 on the Pithlachascotee River starting in Port Richey to Sims Park in downtown NPR
Live music highlights include Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam with special guests, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, April 4 $35-50), Black Honkeys (April 1), Blues Master Night with Julie Black and Alex Lopez, The Frontmen with special guests, The Embry Brothers (April 5 – $20-45)
Get Your Tickets
Those looking to get their tickets or mark a calendar might want to check out the events listed by date below. For more info on events and to purchase tickets to events at the Richey Suncoast Theatre visit the RST event page.
- Absolute Queen, two shows at 5 and 8 p.m. Saturday, March 1 at Richey Suncoast Theatre | $35, $40 and up.
- Bee Gees Tribute, 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre in downtown NPR.
- Stand-Up Comedy Night featuring Ralph Minnick, 7 p.m. Friday, March 7 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre | $20 +
- Elton John Tribute, 7 p.m. Saturday, March 8 at the Richey Suncoast Theatre | $25 +
- Rocky and the Rollers, 7 p.m. Friday, March 21 at the Pasco Hernando State College Performing Arts Center in New Port Richey | $40 + For tickets and info visit tix.com/ticket-sales
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