Newton’s Social and Arts District

08/31/2026

We have 9 vendor spaces remaining for North College Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 17. The event application deadline is Monday, September 14. Show us what you've got! We'd love to see you there. Please share to help us spread the word.

As a reminder, all vendor applications for this event are managed exclusively through Evently. Do not respond to or message anyone posing as an event coordinator.

Deadline: September 14, 2026 - Vendor Application - Thank you for your interest in applying to be a vendor at North College Harvest Fest in Downtown Newton, North Carolina! • We will not be able to accept food or snack-type vendors. • The $25 vendor fee will be charged after your application is ...

08/31/2026

This Friday is the September Art Hop Visit Downtown Newton, NC❣️Lots of local businesses stay open late and several have local Artists!
NoCo Arts
2 Pink Magnolias
3 Little Birds Newton
The Rabbit Hole Gifts
Liberia



If you are a business and staying open late or having an Artist, drop your info in the comments.

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

Think it’s pretty cool that Newton got two of the three best festivals in the area in the Hickory Daily Record | hickoryrecord.com Best of awards! Love where you live❤️

08/28/2026

🎬 90 YEARS OF MOVIES. MEMORIES. AND COMMUNITY.
In August of 1936, the doors of the State Cinema opened in downtown Newton for the very first time. Ninety years later, those doors are still open — and we think that’s something worth celebrating!

Join the State Cinema on August 28 & 29 for it's 90th Anniversary Celebration and Grand Re-Opening — a weekend honoring nine decades of moviegoing memories and looking ahead to what comes next.

08/20/2026

It’s time for the parade! Who doesn’t love a parade! Check out the times for festivities that honor our soldiers and Veterans, watch all the great floats and bands and celebrate our history! Parking suggestions are also listed. While you’re here, shop, eat and drink local. We can’t wait to see you!

08/20/2026

The Farmers Marker will be back next Thursday! Come out this week and enjoy the soldiersreunion parade❣️

08/19/2026

You can social district tonight! (Thursday is a NO social districting day due to volume of the crowd)

Stop by your favorite spot and grab an adult beverage, food or do some local shopping while out and about🍻
Geppeto's Pizza and More
B-52S American Bar and Grill
newtonbackstreets
Brookrise BrewingChilangosiBernie's Newton NCd3 Little Birds Newton3 Little Birds Newton

08/19/2026

Here's a link to this week's event schedule for Soldiers Reunion.

Upcoming Events Printable Schedule Aug 15 2026 Car Reunion Saturday, August 15, 2026 2:00 PM 6:00 PM Frank & Sue Jones Amphitheatre (map) Google Calendar ICS Back for its second year at Soldiers Reunion, the Car Reunion brings together car enthusiasts from all makes, models, and years for a day ...

08/15/2026

The Rootin’ Tootin’ Newton t-shirt launch party is happening now until 3pm at 2 Pink Magnolias and 3:30 - 5pm at NoCo Arts. Meet artist Kendra Williford and celebrate our artistic community. kenjy737