Party likes it’s 1872. That’s the tagline for the upcoming Newton 150 Summer Bash celebrating Newton’s 150-year anniversary or sesquicentennial. The event, which is for all ages, is 4-10 p.m., Saturday, June 4, on Main Street in Newton between Fifth and Seventh streets. There’s no admission charge, but some of the things do cost, like the Ferris wheel. The committee in charge of the event got its inspiration to bring such a ride downtown because of a photo taken circa 1910 that shows that ride resting on a Newton street with people onboard. City of Newton Director of Communications Erin McDaniel said streets will be blocked off for the celebration. On the south end will be a stage and street dance area. Wheat State Revival will perform around 6 p.m., while the headliner act, The Astronauts, from Wichita, will take the stage at 8 p.m. The Revival group plays country/western music, while The Astronauts goes in another direction with ’80s-style pop music.
Source: Harvey County Now
