Join us for the Newman Fall Festival 2025.

The festivities will kick off on Friday evening with our fundraiser event, An Evening Under the Stars. The rest of the festival will offer a variety of exciting activities, including the Miss Newman Pageant at the Park Gazebo, free entertainment, a carnival, a Kids Zone, food, alcohol, and other beverage booths, craft and commercial vendors, a community parade, and numerous sports tournaments!

We are honored to celebrate and promote our city and its rich history. We look forward to seeing you over Labor Day Weekend!

Schedule of Events:

10:00 AM - 10:00 PM: Booths

Stroll through the park booths at Pioneer Park and discover delicious food, refreshing drinks, unique retail and commercial vendors, and engaging informational displays. While you shop and explore, enjoy live musical entertainment all day from Sounds in Motion at the Pioneer Park Gazebo Stage.

11:00 AM: Parade

Grab a seat on Main Street, between Mariposa Street and Fresno Street, or on Fresno Street, between Main Street and R Street, and watch the parade make its way through downtown Newman. Countless entries including classic cars, equestrian entries, bands and more!

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM: Carnival

Step right up and enjoy the excitement of the carnival! From classic rides and midway games to tasty treats and bright lights, there's fun for all ages day and night.

Following Parade: Car Show

Explore an impressive array of classic, vintage, and custom cars on display on Tulare Street, between Q and R Streets. Entry is just $10/car. For more information, contact Don Gomes at 209.765.1273. Co-sponsored by West Side Auto Club.

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12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Kid's Zone

Hosted by the City of Newman Recreation Department at the center of Pioneer Park, the Kid's Zone offers a number of exhilarating activities for kids of all ages. Expect creative crafts, interactive games, and much more, all designed for endless fun and engagement.

12:30 PM: Downtown Historical Walking Tour

Discover Newman’s rich past on the Downtown Historical Walking Tour, which starts at the Newman Museum, located at 1209 Main Street. Stroll through Newman's historic downtown, hear stories of the town’s early days, and see landmarks that have shaped the community’s character for over a century.

The Newman Museum will also be open from 10:30 AM to 2:00 PM. Tour highlights of some of Newman's historical homes, businesses, and local lore.

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM: Parade & Baking Contest Awards

Gather at the Pioneer Park Gazebo Stage as all winners are announced and honored. From parade floats to delicious baked goods, see the best of the festival celebrated in style.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM: Spotlight Dance Co.

Enjoy a dynamic performance on the Pioneer Park Gazebo Stage as Spotlight Dance Co. showcases skill, style, and energy in a show that’s sure to impress audiences of all ages.

2:00 PM: Cornhole Tournament

At Densmore Park, teams face off in Advanced, Competitive, and Social divisions for an afternoon of friendly competition and festival fun. Sign-ups are available through the Scoreholio app (“Newman Festival”) or in person before 2:00 PM on tournament day, with registration closing once capacity is reached. Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in all divisions. For more details, contact Carlos Santos at 209.450.7016.

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2:30 PM - 3:30 PM: Tropicana Dance Social Club

Enjoy dancing on the Pioneer Park Gazebo Stage, as it turns into an open-air dance floor, groovin’ to the Latin tropical beats of Instrumental Latin Jazz and Salsa, Bachata, Cumbia, Cha-Cha-Cha, Merengue, and Banda in Spanish, Spanglish, & English!

3:30 PM: Car Show Awards

Watch as the winners from the Car Show, co-sponsored by the West Side Auto Club, are announced and honored for their craftsmanship, style, and dedication to automotive excellence.

5:30 PM - 7:00 PM: Newman's Got Talent

Local stars take the Pioneer Park Gazebo Stage to share their music, dance, and more in a showcase of the community’s diverse talents and creativity.

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM: No Way Back

Rock out at the Pioneer Park Gazebo Stage with hits from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s as No Way Back delivers a high-energy set of classic rock favorites.