Facts as of JANUARY 2009 Hosts- Newton Merchants Group- Downtown Newton's independent merchants united to bring more business to Newton and work to improve the downtown. Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet, Rt. 16 Newton NC is the Diamond sponser and the festival is officially called Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet Newton Mayfest.
Location- On the streets of Newton NC-surrounding Catawba County Court House and extending one block north and south on both College Avenue and Main Avenue (10 blocks in total). The site is located on Route 16 north of Route 10 and 1/2 mile east if Business Route 321 (turning east at CVS Pharmacy).
Opening Ceremony
Downtown Stores will be having sidewalk sales and offer special merchandise pricing inside the store.
For Children- So far we have the Little Blue Choo, pig races, petting zoo, climbing wall, kid's slides and Driver Dale Dodge with his race car & kids can sit in
Vendors- Over 150 vendors will offer a wide variety of hard to find hand made items, wood products, fashion accessories and useful household items. Flavor filled festival food will keep the public supplied with energy as they persue the craftsman, commercial businesses, non-profit organizations and church groups on display. You can find a form for vendors below. (clicking on the image will enlarge the image and allow you to print a copy to submit)
Family Fun- Liberty Car Cruisers
Entertainment-
The Public is invited to bring friends and family and lawn chairs to enjoy a day in downtown Newton with good food, good fun, and good entertainment.
- Trivia's Dance Studio (hip-hop)
- Perfect Workout- Zumba Demo
- Belly Dancing Demonstration by Candy's Group
- Tradewinds Mobil DJ
Observer News Enterprise Stage-
At the intersection of A Street and College Ave. by First Citizens Bank
- 11:00-11:30am "Sigmon Stringers"-Local Grass band
- Noon to 1:30pm "Unifour Jazz"
- 2:00-4:00pm "Moods and Memories"
- 5:00-7:00pm "Extraordinaires"-Beach Music
Ron Webb Memorial Stage-
On N. Main Ave. by Zanders Coffee House
- 10:00-11:00am "Chris Dixon"-Variety
- 11:30am-12:00pm "Pandemic"-Lenior Rhyne University Drum Band
- 1:00-5:00pm High School Stage Bands (Bandy's High School, Newton Conover Middle School, Newton Conover High School, and St.Stephans High School)
- 5:30-7:00pm "Southern Class"-(traditional country)
- Rhythmic Essence-Belly Dancing
For additional information contact Dana Ramseur at 828-466-1999
