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 Choose Newton Update
Community events, development news, tourism and Newton promotions
September 25, 2024
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Your input is needed to help plan for the future of Newton's Downtown. Choose Newton Main Street is preparing for a visit from Kansas Main Street and Main Street America to help set transformational strategies for the upcoming year. As part of the visit and also to help set priorities for the coming year we would like to get your input into what you would like to see and ways we can strengthen our downtown district.
This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and help make a difference in our community. Take the survey today at choose-newton.com/survey. We would also appreciate your help in sharing this survey so that we can get a good picture of what our community would like in our downtown.
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 Harvey County United Way's Annual Chili Cook-Off is coming up on Saturday, September 28 from 11a.m. - 1:30 p.m. in Downtown Newton. This event is a fun way to raise money to make a difference for thousands of Harvey County residents. You don't want to miss this popular event, sample all of the amazing chili, and support wonderful causes right here in Newton and Harvey County! Don't forget to bring your dollars and spare change to vote for your favorite! Learn more about this great event.
If you don't have tickets yet make sure to check out Choose Newton's Win it Wednesday post today (September 25) to win 4 tickets to the Chili Cook-Off.
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 Blues, Brews, and Barbecue is back this year and it is free to attend! Make sure to come enjoy the delicious food, cold drinks, and amazing music in Athletic Park. On Saturday, September 28 the gates open at 4p.m. and the music will start at 6 p.m.
Lynn Avants and the Shadow Daddys will open for Amanda Fish. The event will feature Kansas beers and Off the Record Ale which is an exclusive beer just for this concert. Four food trucks will be on site to make sure you don't go hungry all evening. There will be something for everyone at this great event! Learn more here.
Blues, Brews, and Barbecue will also be the kick-off event for Love, Newton. Love, Kansas is a statewide initiative to invite friends and family to move to Kansas and enjoy the great life available right here in Newton and in Kansas. Come out to Blues, Brews, and BBQ to learn about this great initiative and to write a letter to someone you want to invite back to Newton, Kansas!
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 You know fall is upon us once Taste of Newton is here! Make sure to come downtown hungry on Thursday, October 3 in the evening. There will be food vendors spread out along Main Street from 5th to 8th Street. That's 4 blocks of food! There will also be two stages with entertainment. You won't want to miss the 27h Annual Taste of Newton! Learn more about one of Newton's favorite events.
We are busy putting together the Choose Newton 2025 Calendar. We need your help to fill the calendar and make it beautiful. Don't forget about the deadlines for event and photo submission.
If you have an event you would like to submit for the calendar those must be sent to jlehman@newtonkansas.com by October 4. This is a great way to advertise your community event.
You can also submit photos for our annual Photo Contest. Photos submitted may be featured in the calendar and other marketing materials. There is even a chance to win Chamber Checks. Photos must be submitted by October 21. We can't wait to see all of your amazing photos! Learn more about the Photo Contest.
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There are some great events coming up! This is not a complete list so make sure to check out the full Choose Newton Community Calendar so you don't miss out.
- Sept. 25 - Bethel Soccer
- Sept. 26 - Newton Murals Ribbon Cutting
- Sept. 26 - NHS Soccer
- Sept. 27 - Late Night at the Library
- Sept. 28 - Farmer's Market
- Sept. 28 - NHS Volleyball & Soccer
- Sept. 28 - Bethel Tennis & Soccer
- Sept. 28 - Kids Art Carnival
- Sept. 28 - United Way Chili Cook-Off
- Sept. 28 - CASA Cornhole Tournament
- Sept. 28 - Blues, Brews, & BBQ
- Sept. 29 - Jr. Railer Basketball Team Tip Off
- Sept. 29 - Brief Imperial Russian Sojourn
- Sept. 29 - Recovery is a Family Affair
- Oct. 1 - William Allen White & the KKK in Kansas
- Oct. 3 - Taste of Newton
- Oct. 5 - Kidron Bethel Country Breakfast
- Oct. 5 - Fall Fest
See the full schedule of events and their details at choose-newton.com/events.
If you have an event you would like added to the Newton Community Calendar please email jlehman@newtonkansas.com.
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