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Upcoming Events in Newton Iowa


January

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

April

11 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

24 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

6 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

22 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

24 - 25 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

29 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

25 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

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

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

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Newton Arboretum and Botanical Garden

Collection of native and introduced trees and plants used to beautify Iowa's landscape. Annuals, perennials, hostas, roses, ornamental grasses. Prairie water garden. Paved walking path.

Newton, IA Arboretums

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

International Wrestling Institute and Museum

Museum features Olympic, collegiate and pro wrestling history. Displays on famous athletes include Iowa's Olympic champion Dan Gable, Frank Gotch and Verne Gagne. Pro wrestling hall of fame. Glen Brand Wrestling Hall of Fame of Iowa.

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

Newton Kart Klub

Enjoy weekend races on this 1/8 mile dirt oval go-cart track.

Newton, IA Kart Racing

Things to do near Newton, IA

Matthew Edel Blacksmith Shop

Visit 19th-century blacksmith shop operated until 1940 by German immigrant Matthew Edel. Shop remains as he left it in 1940.

Madrid Historical Society Museum

Keigley Doll Collection includes more than 1,000 dolls, plus toys, accessories, and teddy bears. Ackerlund-Burke Coal Mine Mu...

Iowa Events Center

Wells Fargo Arena, Hy-Vee Hall, Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Polk County Convention Complex. Concerts, tournaments and speci...

Mahanay Bell Tower

Fourteen-story carillon commands a view of Jefferson and surrounding countryside from the 120-foot-high observation deck. Fou...

Neal Smith National Wildlife Refuge and Prairie Le

Learn about Iowa's rich prairie heritage. See wildlife, native flowers and grasses, elk and buffalo along auto tour and foot ...