June 21
McPherson (20 minutes from Newton)
Art in the Garden
Tour five private gardens featuring artwork of local artists. Artwork is arranged within the garden areas. more info.
June 21
El Dorado (45 minutes from Newton)
Butler County Days
Antique Cars, tractors and engines, historic farming and oil field demonstrations, children's games, entertainment, historic crafts and living history. Call 316.321.9333 for more info.
June 21-22
Lindsborg (45 minutes from Newton)
Midsummer's Day Festival
Swedisch American celebration to welcome the return of summer. Folk Art, folk dancing, music, smorgasbord and midnight swim. more info.
June 26-27
El Dorado (45 minutes from Newton)
Planes over El Dorado
Reno style radio controlled giant scale air races more info.
June 27 to July 4
Hutchinson (50 minutes from Newton)
Hutchfest 2003
Six days of entertainment and activities. Includes July 4 fireworks. For more information call 620.662.3391
June 28 to July 4
NEWTON
Chisholm Trail Festival
A weeklong celebration including food, music and wild events like the annual Flusher 500 toilet races. Call 316.283.2769 for more information.