06/09/2026
ROCKETS & RAILS
Celebrating the 250th year of The USA 🇺🇸
Friday, July 3rd at Athletic Park
Fischer Field & Bandshell area
FOOD, CONTESTS, LIVE MUSIC, and FIREWORKS!
Info from NewtonKansas.com/rockets-rails ⬇️
“The City of Newton is excited to be bringing back fireworks to celebrate the 250th birthday of our country!
July 3 at Athletic Park (Fischer Field area) for an evening full of hometown fun. We’ll be set up near the bandshell in the grassy area north of the football stadium with food and drinks, yard games, a kids zone, activities, live music, and more – all leading up to an incredible fireworks display to close out the night.
Speaking of live music, the opening concert will take place in the bandshell starting at 7 p.m., followed by our main act on Fischer Field at 8 p.m. Come early to set up your spot, bring your chairs and blankets, and get ready for a fun evening!
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It’s been more than a decade since Newton last hosted a Fourth of July celebration like this, and we can’t wait to celebrate together in a big way!
Schedule of Events
5- 7 p.m. - Welcome, Food and Drink Vendors & Kids/Games Area open
5:30 p.m. - Hot Dog Eating Contest
6:15 p.m. - Ice Cream Eating Contest
7:00 p.m. - Opening Concert: The Sassanachs (in the band shell)
7:45 p.m. - Opening Remarks, National Anthem, Colors Presentation, etc. (Fischer Field)
8:00 p.m. - Headliner Concert: Stolen Winnebagos (Fischer Field)
10:15 p.m. or dark - Fireworks begin to the south!”
