Chasco Fiesta 2013: Carnival, Pow Wow, Christian Concert Tonight

Chasco Fiesta is upon us. 

Want to know what’s on the schedule for tonight?

Here’s our rundown.

For a schedule of all the activities planned for the nine-day festival, see Patch’s full event rundown.

·       Chasco Fiesta Native American Pow Wow and Festival

Time:  5-9 p.m.

Opens Friday and continues through Sunday, April 7

Location: Sims Park, Downtown New Port Richey

Why go? Visit a three-day festival featuring American Indian dancing, instructional demonstrations, wildlife displays and artists, vendors and craftsmen.   See the Chasco website for a full line-up of Pow Wow events.

·       Chasco Fiesta Carnival

Time: 5 p.m.- 11 p.m.

Opens Friday and continues every day through Saturday, April 13, although times vary.

Wristband costs: Mon-Thurs:  $15, Fri-Sun: $20

Location:  Bank Street, New Port Richey

Why go: Fun abounds with Midway rides and games, complete with a special area with rides for small children.  

·       West Pasco Sertoma Beef BBQ

Time: 12 p.m.-11 p.m.

Opens Friday and runs through Sunday, April 7.

Location: Sims Park, New Port Richey

Why go?  It’s a tasty barbecue in which more than 15,000 pounds of beef will be served. 

·       Lighthouse Coronation Ball

Time: 6 p.m.

Location: Spartan Manor, 6121 Massachusetts Ave, New Port Richey

Cost: $100

Why go? Celebrate community involvement at a ball in which one local philanthropists will be crowned as Queen Chasco and another local philanthropist will be named as King Pithla.

·       Live Music: Contemporary Christian Family Music Night

Time:  6 p.m.-10:30 p.m.

Location: Sims Park, New Port Richey

Cost: Free

Why go? Headliner For King and County will perform their music. The concert also features Shepherd’s View and Audea. See Chasco website for band appearance times.