Newton Fest

If you like to have fun, you’ll love Newton Fest. The brand new, community event will be a four day Newton extravaganza celebrating the very best of Newton June 11 -14. The festival is jam packed with fun events for all ages. We’re encouraging Newton residents, alumni, and out-of-towners to Get to know Newton during this new community festival. Check out the schedule below!
Thursday, June 11
6:00 p.m. Lemonade in the Shade featuring Boomerang at the Maytag Bowl.
7:30 p.m. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Newton Community Theatre
Friday, June 12
8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Maytag Dairy Farms Tastings and Tours
4:00 p.m. Alumni Author Reception at Newton Public Library
6:00 p.m. All-Class Reunion at Iowa Speedway
6:00 p.m. Thunder Nites in downtown
7:00 p.m. Teen Party at Maytag Pool
7:30 p.m. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Newton Community Theatre
Saturday, June 13
8:00 a.m. Birds and the Bees 5K at the Newton Arboretum
8:00 a.m. Newton Kart Klub 10:00 a.m. Hot Laps / IKF Punch Race / NKK Show
8:00 a.m. Ridiculous Day starts - Newton Chamber
9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Maytag Dairy Farms Tastings and Tours
10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Iowa Sculpture Festival at DMACC
10:00 a.m. Alumni Association Brunch and Hall of Fame Ceremony at Newton High School
11:00 a.m. Jasper County Museum opens
11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Safety Day display of Police and Fire vehicles at City Hall
1:00 p.m. Historic District Celebration at the Jasper County Courthouse
1:00-3:00 p.m. "Cool Cars 'round the Courthouse" Car Show downtown - Newton Chamber
1:00-4:00 p.m. Kids Fest Games and Entertainment at DMACC
1:00-4:00 p.m. Family Art Time at the Iowa Sculpture Festival
4:00 p.m. JJ Express musical performance downtown
5:00 p.m. Girls Alumni Softball Game at Berg Middle School
5:00 p.m. Alumni Football Game at H.A. Lynn Stadium
6:00 p.m. "Nearly Elvis" musical performance downtown
7:30 p.m. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Newton Community Theatre
8:00 p.m. Street Dance featuring 3D In Your Face downtown
Sunday, June 14
10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Iowa Sculpture Festival at DMACC
3:00 p.m. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the Newton Community Theatre