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Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverage Booths and Carnival
Savor the flavors and feel the fun at Pioneer Park! Browse food and beverage booths offering tasty eats and refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, then take in the sights and sounds of the carnival with classic rides, midway games, and bright lights.
Face Painting & Balloon Twisting
Watch as Rockie's Faces, on the Pioneer Park Gazebo Stage, transforms faces with colorful and creative designs, from playful animals to fantasy characters, in addition to crafting amazing shapes and figures with balloons that will bring smiles to kids and adults alike.
Lucha Libre (Wrestling)
Watch as professional luchadores take to the ring, set up in Pioneer Park, delivering thrilling matches full of dynamic moves, colorful costumes, and dramatic showdowns. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to the world of Lucha Libre, this action-packed event offers a unique and exhilarating experience for all.
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An Evening Under the Stars
Come be part of a fantastic evening featuring wine and micro-brew tastings, live and silent auctions, exciting raffles, and delicious hors d'oeuvres, all while supporting the Newman Fall Festival! Held at the Newman Downtown Plaza (1328 Main Street), tickets are $45/person and the event is for guests aged 21 and over. Get your tickets at Pizza Plus (1420 Main Street, Newman - cash/check only), via Venmo for will call, or at the door (while supplies last). This popular event often sells out quickly, so be sure to secure your tickets early!
Volleyball Tournament
Bump, set, spike your way to victory in the annual Volleyball Tournament at Densmore Park! Signups start at 8:00 AM, with teams split into upper and lower divisions. Entry is $10 per person and includes a commemorative t-shirt (while supplies last). For more details, contact Kiyo Yamamoto at 209.862.0620.
Baking Contest Drop-Off
Submit your delectable creations at the L.J. Newman Memorial Center (649 Orestimba Road). Participants are invited to bring their best baked goods to be judged. Whether you’ve perfected a pie, mastered a cake, or baked a batch of irresistible cookies, this is your chance to shine.
Booths
Stroll through the 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.
Cruzin' Critters
Held at the Pioneer Park Gazebo Stage, this engaging and entertaining event features a dynamic showcase of fascinating animals, including exotic and unusual critters. Watch as expert handlers introduce you to a variety of creatures, sharing interesting facts and stories about each one.
Booths
Stroll through the 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.
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!
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.
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.
Co-Ed Softball Tournament
At Barrington Fields, co-ed teams hit the diamond for the Softball Tournament, with 10 players plus alternates (minimum 6 men, 4 women). Pre-registration is required, and the entry fee is $240 per team. For questions or to register, contact Marc Chittim at 209.262.5420.
