The Newtown Festival started in 1993 to commemorate Stephens City’s heritage and to bring community awareness back to the Town. The purpose of the festival, (and still is) is to bring the community together to learn and honor the long history of the village once known as Newtown.

Schedule of Events:

Friday, May 26, 2023:

6:00 PM - Festival Opens @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street)

> Food and Concessions

> Crafters

> Festival HQ

6:30 PM - Musical performance by: Souled Out & Crosswinds @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street)

Approximately 9:00 PM (Dusk) - Family Movie Night @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street) presents: "The Sandlot". - Sponsored by Seth & Kelly Thatcher

Saturday, May 27, 2023:

8:00 AM -- Memorial Day Observance - Stephens City Veterans Memorial @ Old Stephens City School (5516 Main Street)

Click here for the Memorial Day Ceremony program

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Classic Car & Truck Show - Old Stephens City School (5516 Main Street)

ALL DAY

- Selfie Tour - pick up map at the Newtown Commons Information Tent (5165 Main Street)

10:00 AM - Festival Opens - the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street)

> Food and Concessions

> Crafters

> Festival HQ

- Commemorative Sales

- Pie-eating Contest Registration

- History Tour Registration & Ticket Call

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM - Newtown History Center Transportation Museum - Old Stephens City School (5516 Main Street)

- Steele & Bro. Store @ 5353 Main Street

- Newtown History Center @ 5408 Main Street

11:00 AM - "West of Main" History Tour

> Guided Trolley tour created by Newtown History Center. Tour is free but tickets are required. Seating is limited. Pick up a ticket at the festival tent or reserve by emailing [email protected].

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM - Stephens City Volunteer Fire & Rescue Chicken Barbecue

> Drive thru and takeout @ 5346 Mulberry Street while it lasts

12:00 PM - 1:45 PM - Musical performance by: Newtown String Band @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street)

2:00 PM - Newtown Heritage Festival Parade: Awards sponsored by the Stephens City Lions Club

- "West of Main" History Tour

3:00 PM - 6:30 PM - Musical performance by: Gunner Heathe & A Little Too Serious @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street)

4:00 PM

> Guided Trolley tour created by Newtown History Center. Tour is free but tickets are required. Seating is limited. Pick up a ticket at the festival tent or reserve by emailing [email protected].

5:00 PM - 4th Annual "Pie Town" Pie Eating Contest @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street)

> Sponsored by Benner Family Stephens City McDonald’s. Youth and Adult divisions. Pre-registration required at the festival tent.

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM - Musical performance by: Dunlap & Mabe @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street)

9:00 PM - Fireworks Display @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street): Sponsored by The Hollis Family Foundation

Date: May 26-27, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Stephens City, VA 22655.

Cost: Free

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