Newtown Heritage Festival Schedule

You can find all events that are planned for the 2024 Newtown Heritage Festival here. You can also follow our Facebook page for the most up to date information.

Friday, May 24th

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 @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street)

Saturday, May 25th

8:00 AM
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Heroes 5K Event - Sponsored by Heroes on the River to benefit combat veterans (5165 Main Street)
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
- Tours of Trinity Lutheran Church (810 Fairfax Street)
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
- Newtown History Trolly Tour (Click here to reserve your tickets)
> Guided Trolley tour created by Newtown History Center. Tour is free but tickets are required. Seating is limited.
- 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.
11:30 AM
- Newtown History Trolly Tour (Click here to reserve your tickets)
> Guided Trolley tour created by Newtown History Center. Tour is free but tickets are required. Seating is limited.
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
- Stephens City Volunteer Fire & Rescue Chicken Barbecue
> Drive thru and takeout @ 5346 Mulberry Street while it lasts
- Shenandoah Valley Chess Club Open Play
> Trinity Luthern Church Parking Lot @ 810 Fairfax 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 start of the parade at the North end of Main Street/RT-11
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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4:00 PM
- Newtown History Trolly Tour (Click here to reserve your tickets)
> Guided Trolley tour created by Newtown History Center. Tour is free but tickets are required. Seating is limited.
5:00 PM
- 5th Annual "Pie Town" Pie Eating Contest @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street)
> Sponsored by Stephens City McDonald’s. Youth and Adult divisions. Pre-registration required at the festival tent.
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM
- Fireworks Display @ the Newtown Commons (5165 Main Street): Sponsored by The Hollis Family Foundation