Competitors in the speech section have been impressing the adjudicators and audience with strong performances on the stage.
Here are some of the photos taken by Tony Hendron at the festival on Thursday.
5. On the stage at Portadown Festival
Alys Compston taking part in the Special Individual section of Portadown Speech Festival on Thursday morning at Portadown Town Hall. PT08-204. Photo: Tony Hendron
6. On the stage at Portadown Festival
Jessica McClean performs her poem in the Special Individual class at Portadown Speech Festival. PT08-205. Photo: Tony Hendron
7. On the stage at Portadown Festival
Pupils of St Anthony's Primary School taking part in the Special Needs section at Portadown Speech Festival. PT08-206. Photo: Tony Hendron
8. On the stage at Portadown Festival
St Anthony's Primary School pupils performing The Little Red Hen in the Special Needs section of Portadown Speech Festival on Thursday morning. Pt08-207. Photo: Tony Hendron