May 11, 2013 | 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Cost:
$15
Front Street Plaza
400 East Front Street, Texarkana, AR 71854 United States

Additional Information

Tickets

Railfest tickets are $3 and will be sold at the gate. Chidren 12 and under are free. Concert tickets are $15 if purchased in advance online through Ticketfly, or $20 at the gate.

Concert tickets are also sold at Townsquare Media located at 2324 Arkansas Boulevard, Texarkana, AR 71854. We're open Monday - Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. Tickets must be paid for via cash or check. Ticket sales at this location begins on Monday, April 22.

Date & Time

Railfest 2013 is on Saturday, May 11. Festival gates open at 11 a.m. and close at 5 p.m. Concert gates open at 6 p.m. and the main event kicks off at 8:30 p.m.

Venue

Railfest 2013 will be held at downtown Texarkana's Front Street Plaza at the intersections of Front and 4th Streets on the Arkansas side.

THE FESTIVAL

Railfest 2013 will have something for everyone, including a barbecue contest, live music, magic shows, a rock climbing wall, an obstacle course, bungee jumps, a bounce house, face painting, a dance show, crafts booths and vendors, lots of great food and drinks plus a beer garden and more. Although no coolers are allowed, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs for seating.

THE PRE-SHOW

Captain Joe Band

The Captain Joe Band starts the pre-show at 7 p.m. on the Coors Light stage. One of the area's favorite bands, Captain Joe is comprised of six family guys who love to play music and have a great time. Over the past few years, the band has formulated its own unique style and arranged some of the most famous southern rock and country songs to ever be recorded. You're sure to hear some of your favorites during their rocking performance.

THE MAIN EVENT

Easton Corbin

Easton Corbin is one of the hottest acts in country music today. Since breaking on the scene in 2009, he's had two number one singles, earned multiple awards and nominations including three American Country Awards and has performed on some of the biggest stages in the world. His sophomore album, All Over The Road, features music by Nashville's A-list songwriters and two which he co-wrote. Now Easton's going to perform in Texarkana at Railfest 2013, making this event one for the history books!

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