A little something for everyone!
Join us on Saturday, May 9 (always the second Saturday in May) from 10 AM to 4 PM for the annual Foothills Folk Art Festival in Downtown Newton. This family-friendly festival, which draws thousands of visitors from throughout the region, will showcase a variety of local and regional contemporary folk and fine artists—whose work will be for sale—as well as artist demonstrations, hands-on art activities for children, live music, food from downtown restaurants and food truck vendors, a beer garden, and more!
Map it out!
We’ll have over 1,500 paper maps to give out on the day of the festival, but you can also visit our digital map — complete with artists' locations, food trucks, stages, info booths, sponsors, and demos!
Of course, if you have any questions, just grab one of our volunteers, and we’ll be happy to help answer any questions that you might have!
Courtesy Trolley
Catch your breath between all the art and excitement by hopping on the trolley! A free trolley service — courtesy of our good friends at Narrow Gauge Coffee & Cafe — will run between free parking at the Catawba County Justice Center, the Foothills Folk Art Festival in Downtown Newton, and the Train Day Celebration at the Southeastern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum in North Newton.
The free trolley will run from 10:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with pick-ups and drop-offs every 15-20 minutes at the following locations:
Catawba County Justice Center parking deck, 100 Government Drive (adjacent to Southwest Boulevard/U.S. 321 Business). Start your day here to take advantage of free parking at the Justice Center without having to search for a spot!
Old Post Office Playhouse at the intersection of Main Avenue and A Street.
Local Street Jams Stage at the intersection of College Avenue and 3rd Street.
Train Day Celebration at the Southeastern Narrow Gauge & Shortline Museum in North Newton
Need Directions?
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Volunteers to squeal about!
As with most large festivals, the Foothills Folk Art Festival requires a large number of volunteers to succeed. Volunteer committees organize everything from parking and signs to children’s art activities and food. Click the red volunteer button below to sign up now!
