Newtown Heritage Festival Schedule

You can find all events that are planned for the 2023 Newtown Heritage Festival here. You can also follow our Facebook page for the most up to date information.

Friday, May 26th

6:00 PM
- Festival Opens @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street)
> Food and Concessions
> Crafters
> Festival HQ
6:30 PM
- Musical performance by: Crosswinds & Souled Out @ 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 27th

8:00 AM
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)
- Newtown History Center @ 5408 Main Street - Four museums will be setting up as a hamlet next to The History Center: The Josephine School, Patsy Cline House, Clarke County Heritage, and Cedar Creek Battlefield Foundation.
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].
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Stephens City Volunteer Fire & Rescue Chicken Barbecue
> Drive thru and takeout @ 5346 Mulberry Street while it lasts
12:00 PM - 1:45 PM
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2:00 PM
- Newtown Heritage Festival Parade: Awards sponsored by the Stephens City Lions Club*
* The parade will include a Sensory-Free Zone near the Newtown History Center at the south end of at town.
3:00 PM - 6:30 PM
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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
9:00 PM
- Fireworks Display @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street): Sponsored by The Hollis Family Foundation