Join Us For A Celebration Of All Things Newton, Iowa: Arts, Food, Music, History, Red Pride & So Much More
Join us the second weekend in June at Newton Fest! Residents and visitors can celebrate everything that makes Newton such a great community to live in. Newton Fest returns with a weekend of special events and family-friendly activities. Festivities will include live music, free entertainment and family fun held throughout the town and hosted by the City of Newton, community organizations and local businesses.
Schedule:
All Day: Newton Alumni Association's Class Window Displays - 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.
10:00am - 4:00pm: Try the YMCA Day - Newton YMCA (1701 S 8th Ave E; Newton, IA 50208)
The Newton YMCA will be open for the public to use free of charge, from 10am-4pm. The free entry will include the use of all YMCA facilities including the pool, workout equipment, fitness classes and tours of the facility. For anyone who decides to sign up for a membership on Friday, they will receive a discount of no joiner’s fee (a saving of up to $60).
10:30am: Free Community Movie - Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory - Capitol II Theatre (116 1st St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Free Community Movie for all ages. Starting May 26th, pick up your free tickets in advance at Capitol II Theatre. Movie starts at 10:30 am. Doors open 45 min before showtime. If needed due to popularity, a second theater will open up with a show time of 10:35 am. $4 Popcorn and Pop Special will be available.
11:30am - 12:00pm: Water Yoga - Maytag Pool (301 S 11th Ave W; Newton, IA 50208)
The City of Newton and Red Sun Yoga are offering a Water Yoga Class at Maytag Pool from 11:30am to Noon. The class is free but pool entry is $5 or pool passes are accepted. Open for all ages. Bring your swimsuits and let’s do some refreshing yoga in the pool.
12:00pm - 9:00pm: Food Trucks - Legacy Plaza (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)?
Kulinary Khaos, Magoo's Pizza, and Thumb's Up will be at Gezellig Brewing Co. at Legacy Plaza throughout the day.
4:00pm: Gezellig Brewing Company's Cheers to Four Years! - Gezellig Brewing Company (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)
Come help us celebrate four years! Gezellig Brewing Company is an award winning microbrewery set in beautiful Newton, Iowa. Think cozy, warm, inviting. Think liquid hug.
6:00pm: Newton Alumni Association's All Class Reunion - Legacy Plaza (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208) Building 16
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.
6:00pm - 10:00pm: Thunder Nites featuring Sirius Jones - Downtown Newton
The best bike night event in Jasper County is back! Get on your bike and ride to the downtown square. This event will feature live music from Sirius Jones, food trucks, vendors, a beverage garden and more!
7:00pm - 9:00pm: FREE Community Pool Party - 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.
9:00pm - 10:30pm: FREE UV Glow Foam Party - 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.