2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Most activities during Newton Fest are taking place at:
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CHECK OUT THESE PRE-NEWTON FEST EVENTS HAPPENING ON THURSDAY, JUNE 7!
DMACC's Chalk the Walk (FREE)
5 - 7 p.m.; Thursday, June 7 | Maytag Park (301 South 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Join DMACC at Maytag Park and bring out your inner artists! Take part in this fun, FREE, chalk art activity and get creative! Chalk will be provided.
5 - 7 p.m.; Thursday, June 7 | Maytag Park (301 South 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Join DMACC at Maytag Park and bring out your inner artists! Take part in this fun, FREE, chalk art activity and get creative! Chalk will be provided.
Summer Concert Series at Maytag Bowl featuring Blake Jack and South 35 (FREE)
7 p.m.; Thursday, June 7 | Maytag Bowl (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Blake Jack and South 35 are Iowa's premier country party band!
Those attending the free concerts are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and are welcome to bring coolers to Maytag Park as they enjoy the free, live music.
7 p.m.; Thursday, June 7 | Maytag Bowl (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Blake Jack and South 35 are Iowa's premier country party band!
Those attending the free concerts are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and are welcome to bring coolers to Maytag Park as they enjoy the free, live music.
Friday, JUNE 7
Newton Alumni Association's Class Window Displays
All Day; Friday, June 7 | Downtown Newton
All classes celebrating their reunions are invited to participate in this fun display of Red Pride! The theme is remember our past while looking forward to the future. Awards are given for most creative, most nostalgic, and best overall at Saturday's Brunch.
All Day; Friday, June 7 | Downtown Newton
All classes celebrating their reunions are invited to participate in this fun display of Red Pride! The theme is remember our past while looking forward to the future. Awards are given for most creative, most nostalgic, and best overall at Saturday's Brunch.
Free Community Movie - TBA (hosted by Capitol II Theatre)
10:30 a.m.; Friday, June 7 | Capitol II Theatre (116 1st St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Free Community Movie for all ages. More information available soon.
10:30 a.m.; Friday, June 7 | Capitol II Theatre (116 1st St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Free Community Movie for all ages. More information available soon.
Magic Show with Magician Jonathan May (FREE)
1 p.m.; Friday, June 7 | Newton Public Library (100 N 3rd Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Professional Magician, Jonathan May, is a full time entertainer specializing in magic and fun, for audiences of all ages and sizes! He'll be performing for free at the Newton Public Library. Come see what everyone is talking about!
1 p.m.; Friday, June 7 | Newton Public Library (100 N 3rd Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Professional Magician, Jonathan May, is a full time entertainer specializing in magic and fun, for audiences of all ages and sizes! He'll be performing for free at the Newton Public Library. Come see what everyone is talking about!
Food Trucks
Starting at 4 p.m.; Friday, June 7 | Legacy Plaza (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Kulinary Khaos, Naturally Juiced, and Kaaswagen will be at Gezellig Brewing Co. at Legacy Plaza throughout the day.
Starting at 4 p.m.; Friday, June 7 | Legacy Plaza (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Kulinary Khaos, Naturally Juiced, and Kaaswagen will be at Gezellig Brewing Co. at Legacy Plaza throughout the day.
Gezellig Brewing Company's Five Year Anniversary
Starts at 4 p.m.; Friday, June 7 | Gezellig Brewing Company (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Come help us celebrate five years! Gezellig Brewing Company is an award winning microbrewery set in beautiful Newton, Iowa. Think cozy, warm, inviting. Think liquid hug.
Starts at 4 p.m.; Friday, June 7 | Gezellig Brewing Company (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Come help us celebrate five years! Gezellig Brewing Company is an award winning microbrewery set in beautiful Newton, Iowa. Think cozy, warm, inviting. Think liquid hug.
Newton Alumni Association's All Class Reunion
6 p.m. - Midnight; Friday, June 7 | Legacy Plaza (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Cover charge of $5 per person with complimentary hors d'oeuvres supports the Newton chapter of Dollars for Scholars. More information from the Newton Alumni Association can be found here.
6 p.m. - Midnight; Friday, June 7 | Legacy Plaza (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Cover charge of $5 per person with complimentary hors d'oeuvres supports the Newton chapter of Dollars for Scholars. More information from the Newton Alumni Association can be found here.
FREE Community Pool Party
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday, June 7 | Maytag Pool (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Enjoy a fun family night at Maytag Pool courtesy of the Advantage Credit Union! The pool will be open free of charge from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with concessions sales available.
7 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Friday, June 7 | Maytag Pool (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Enjoy a fun family night at Maytag Pool courtesy of the Advantage Credit Union! The pool will be open free of charge from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with concessions sales available.
FREE UV Glow Foam Party
9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Friday, June 7 | Maytag Park (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Kids and adults will have fun jumping through the foam, scooping it up, hiding underneath it and having a blast. The foam cannon stacks piles of UV glow foam while the Driving Cap Entertainment's dj plays live music and creates an experience like nothing we've had during Newton Fest in the past. The foam is biodegradable, hypoallergenic, non-staining, and scent free.
9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.; Friday, June 7 | Maytag Park (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Kids and adults will have fun jumping through the foam, scooping it up, hiding underneath it and having a blast. The foam cannon stacks piles of UV glow foam while the Driving Cap Entertainment's dj plays live music and creates an experience like nothing we've had during Newton Fest in the past. The foam is biodegradable, hypoallergenic, non-staining, and scent free.
SATURDAY, JUNE 8
Newton Alumni Association's Jack Chadwick Golf Tournament
8:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Westwood Golf Course (3387 Hwy F48 W; Newton, IA 50208)
Shot gun starts at 8:30am and 1pm. Please call Westwood Golf Course at (641) 792-3087 to reserve your spot. Teams of four are $300...$75 per person paid on the day of the event. Proceeds to benefit NHS Alumni Association scholarship fund. More information from the Newton Alumni Association can be found here.
8:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Westwood Golf Course (3387 Hwy F48 W; Newton, IA 50208)
Shot gun starts at 8:30am and 1pm. Please call Westwood Golf Course at (641) 792-3087 to reserve your spot. Teams of four are $300...$75 per person paid on the day of the event. Proceeds to benefit NHS Alumni Association scholarship fund. More information from the Newton Alumni Association can be found here.
Newton YMCA 2024 Pickleball Tournament
9 a.m. start; Saturday, June 8 | Aurora Park (2111 1st Ave E; Newton, IA 50208)
A fun day of pickleball! Medals will be given for participants placing 1st - 3rd place. Divisions include Doubles Advanced and Doubles Intermediate. More details and registration available on the Newton YMCA website.
9 a.m. start; Saturday, June 8 | Aurora Park (2111 1st Ave E; Newton, IA 50208)
A fun day of pickleball! Medals will be given for participants placing 1st - 3rd place. Divisions include Doubles Advanced and Doubles Intermediate. More details and registration available on the Newton YMCA website.
Morning Yoga at the Bowl (FREE)
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Maytag Park (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Join us on Saturday, June 10th at 9 - 10 a.m. for a FREE yoga session led by Rachel Braafhart! The session will be held at Maytag Bowl. Open to all skill levels from curious beginners to advanced yogi. Bring your yoga mats.
9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Maytag Park (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Join us on Saturday, June 10th at 9 - 10 a.m. for a FREE yoga session led by Rachel Braafhart! The session will be held at Maytag Bowl. Open to all skill levels from curious beginners to advanced yogi. Bring your yoga mats.
Newton Alumni Brunch & Newton High School Hall of Fame Induction
9:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Newton High School (800 E 4th St S; Newton, IA 50208)
Cost for the brunch is $15 and can be purchased online, at the All Class Reunion or at the Brunch. Reservations preferred. Learn more here.
9:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Newton High School (800 E 4th St S; Newton, IA 50208)
Cost for the brunch is $15 and can be purchased online, at the All Class Reunion or at the Brunch. Reservations preferred. Learn more here.
Iowa Brewery Running Series Run for Beer 5K
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Gezellig Brewing Company (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
See you at Gezellig Brewing Company on Saturday, June 8th. Fun run starts from the taproom at 10 AM. They've mapped out a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at Gezellig Brewing Company and weaves throughout the Legacy Plaza neighborhood of Newton. Run, walk, jog - whatever goes! All ages, all levels are welcome. Register online. Questions? Check out their FAQ or contact Lauren at lauren@breweryrunningseries.com.
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Gezellig Brewing Company (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
See you at Gezellig Brewing Company on Saturday, June 8th. Fun run starts from the taproom at 10 AM. They've mapped out a 5k-ish course that starts and ends at Gezellig Brewing Company and weaves throughout the Legacy Plaza neighborhood of Newton. Run, walk, jog - whatever goes! All ages, all levels are welcome. Register online. Questions? Check out their FAQ or contact Lauren at lauren@breweryrunningseries.com.
Gezellig Brewing Company's Five Year Anniversary
Begins at 10 a.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Gezellig Brewing Company (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Come help us celebrate five years! Gezellig Brewing Company is an award winning microbrewery set in beautiful Newton, Iowa. Think cozy, warm, inviting. Think liquid hug.
Begins at 10 a.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Gezellig Brewing Company (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Come help us celebrate five years! Gezellig Brewing Company is an award winning microbrewery set in beautiful Newton, Iowa. Think cozy, warm, inviting. Think liquid hug.
Free Community Movie - TBA (hosted by Capitol II Theatre)
10:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Capitol II Theatre (116 1st St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Free Community Movie for all ages. More information available soon.
10:30 a.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Capitol II Theatre (116 1st St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Free Community Movie for all ages. More information available soon.
Newton Main Street Car Show
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Downtown Newton
Join Newton Main Street on the downtown square for a car show! Park and registration takes place from 8 - 11 a.m. with judging taking place 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; judging categories include: Best of Show, Best Engine, People's Choice, Longest Distance Traveled, Best Paint and Bob Provin Memorial. $15 pre-registration and $20 registration day of the show. First 100 registered receive a free dash plaque.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Downtown Newton
Join Newton Main Street on the downtown square for a car show! Park and registration takes place from 8 - 11 a.m. with judging taking place 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.; judging categories include: Best of Show, Best Engine, People's Choice, Longest Distance Traveled, Best Paint and Bob Provin Memorial. $15 pre-registration and $20 registration day of the show. First 100 registered receive a free dash plaque.
Gezellig Brewing Company Food Trucks
Begins at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 | Legacy Plaza (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Thumbs Up Tropical Snow will be set up at 12 p.m. and Ninas Tacos will be set up at 4 p.m..
Begins at 12 p.m. on Saturday, June 8 | Legacy Plaza (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Thumbs Up Tropical Snow will be set up at 12 p.m. and Ninas Tacos will be set up at 4 p.m..
Safety Fest (FREE)
12 - 2 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Maytag Park (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
The Newton Fire Department and Newton Police Department will be parked at the park with a fire truck, ambulance, police vehicle, and more! There will be fun activities and chances to meet police officers and firefighters.
12 - 2 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Maytag Park (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
The Newton Fire Department and Newton Police Department will be parked at the park with a fire truck, ambulance, police vehicle, and more! There will be fun activities and chances to meet police officers and firefighters.
Family Fun Zone featuring Inflatables & Laser Tag (FREE)
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Maytag Park (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
The Newton Fest Fun Zone at Maytag Park will feature inflatables and laser tag can be enjoyed by residents of all age for free.
12 p.m. - 4 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Maytag Park (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
The Newton Fest Fun Zone at Maytag Park will feature inflatables and laser tag can be enjoyed by residents of all age for free.
Heath Alan and The Deep Roots in Concert (FREE)
7 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Maytag Bowl (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Heath Alan (Pattschull) is an Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Des Moines, Iowa. Heath was nurtured and mentored by some of Iowa's greatest talents including Patrick Hazell, Joe Price, Roger Miller and Jonathan Schwabe. Heath was awarded the prestigious Liberace Music Grant (Yes - That Liberace) and inducted into the Yamaha Musicians Hall of Fame before he was 18 years of age. Heath studied music at UNLV and The University of Northern Iowa with Frank Gagliardi (Louis Armstrong), Felix Vesculia and composer Jonathan Schwabe. Heath has been an active musician in the midwest for the past 20 years. Heath got his start with The Blue Band, has lead his own band for the past 20 years and is an active sideman and studio musician.
Those attending the free concerts are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and are welcome to bring coolers to Maytag Park as they enjoy the free, live music.
7 p.m.; Saturday, June 8 | Maytag Bowl (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
Heath Alan (Pattschull) is an Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Des Moines, Iowa. Heath was nurtured and mentored by some of Iowa's greatest talents including Patrick Hazell, Joe Price, Roger Miller and Jonathan Schwabe. Heath was awarded the prestigious Liberace Music Grant (Yes - That Liberace) and inducted into the Yamaha Musicians Hall of Fame before he was 18 years of age. Heath studied music at UNLV and The University of Northern Iowa with Frank Gagliardi (Louis Armstrong), Felix Vesculia and composer Jonathan Schwabe. Heath has been an active musician in the midwest for the past 20 years. Heath got his start with The Blue Band, has lead his own band for the past 20 years and is an active sideman and studio musician.
Those attending the free concerts are encouraged to bring chairs and blankets and are welcome to bring coolers to Maytag Park as they enjoy the free, live music.