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Upcoming Events in Newton Iowa


January

22 Newton Bridal Show - Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: bridalshow@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

April

12 Romance of the Flute and Harp - Linda Chatterton, flutist, and Ann Lobotzke, harpist, present familiar classical, semi-classical and folk music.

Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)

May

25 Newton Nite Out - Food, music, children's activities, and art walk in downtown Newton.

Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tourism@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

7 Farmers Market - Fresh produce, baked items, and flowers.

Ph: 641-792-5545 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: annettew@pcpartner.net
Web: www.newtoniowachamber.com

June

23 Newton Nite Out - Food, music, children's events, and art walk in downtown Newton.

Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tourism@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

25 - 26 Iowa Sculpture Festival at Maytag Park - Variety of media, shapes and forms. Musical entertainment and food.

Ph: 641-792-0882 (Always call and confirm events)
Web: www.iowasculpturefestival.org

July

4 Fourth of July Celebration - Celebrate the Fourth of July in Newton, Iowa! There will be old-fashioned hometown fun all day long. First, we will have the annual Newton 4th of July Parade, hosted by the Newton Chamber of Commerce, will begin at 9:30 AM, and festivities will continue around the square until 1:30 p.m. Following the celebration downtown, head to Agnes Patterson Park for more activities and entertainment throughout the evening, concluding with the fireworks show at dusk.

Ph: 641-792-5545 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: July4@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

August

30 Farm and City Night - Fun, food, and entertainment in downtown Newton.

Ph: 641-792-5545 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: farmandcity@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

October

26 Newton Nite Out - Food, music, children's events, and art walk in downtown Newton.

Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: niteout@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

November

10 Tour of Homes - Ph: 641-792-0299 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tourofhomes@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

1 Lighted Parade - Ph: 641-792-5545 (Always call and confirm events)
Email: tourism@visitnewton.com
Web: www.visitnewton.com

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Jasper County Historical Museum

The history of Jasper County is depicted by a 40-foot bas relief mural. Exhibits include washing machine display, Maytag memorabilia, displays from four Newton-based companies, 150-million-year-old dinosaur tracks, agricultural display, and 1875 barn. See Victorian and 1930

Newton, IA Museums

Maytag Dairy Farms

The manufacturer of world-famous Maytag Blue Cheese, Maytag Dairy Farms, welcomes visitors to a cheese shop overlooking the cheese plant and farm. View a 10-minute video covering the history of this famous cheese, and enjoy samples at the end of the tour.

Newton, IA Agriculture


Valle Drive-Inn Theatre

Central Iowa's only remaining drive-in theater is open daily, and children under 11 are admitted free with parents.

Newton, IA Drive-In Theaters

Sugar Grove Vineyards and Gatheringplace

Small country winery with 11-acre vineyard, two-acre pond, abundant wildlife, beautifully landscaped grounds. See a small herd of elk. Free wine tastings and tours of winery. Summer concert series.

Newton, IA Wineries

Things to do near Newton, IA

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