Schedule Of Events

All Day : Newton Alumni Association's Class Window Displays

Location : 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 a.m : Newton Fest Movie: The Wizard of Oz - Free

Location : Capitol II Theatre (116 1st St N; Newton, IA 50208)

Follow the yellow brick road to Capitol II Theatre for a free showing of The Wizard of Oz during Newton Fest! Sponsored by the YMCA, Lauterbach Buick GMC, and MercyOne, this family-friendly event begins at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 13. Doors open at 9:15 a.m. Tickets are free and available starting May 30 at the Newton YMCA or Capitol II Theatre. A $4 popcorn and pop special will be offered. Don’t miss this classic on the big screen!

1 p.m : Magic Show with Magician Jonathan May - Free

Location : 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 in the Library Meeting Room. Come see what everyone is talking about!

4 p.m : Food Trucks

Location : Legacy Plaza (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)​

Ninas Tacos, Big Acai, and Kulinary Khoas will be at Gezellig Brewing Co. at Legacy Plaza throughout the day.

4 p.m : Gezellig Brewing Company's "Six Years - So many beers" Anniversary

Location : Gezellig Brewing Company (403 W 4th St N; Newton, IA 50208)

Come help us celebrate six years! Gezellig Brewing Company is an award winning microbrewery set in beautiful Newton, Iowa. Think cozy, warm, inviting. Think liquid hug.

6 p.m. - Midnight : Newton Alumni Association's All Class Reunion

Location : 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.​

7 p.m. - 9 p.m : Community Pool Party - Free

Location :  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.

6 p.m. - 8 p.m : Cardinal Painting Class - Free

Location : Centre for Arts & Artists (501 W 3rd Street N; Newton, IA 50208)

Create a one of a kind masterpiece with step-by-step instruction from local artist Sophie Kruger.

9 p.m. - 10:30 p.m : UV Glow Foam Party - Free

Location : Maytag Bowl (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