The Taste of Newton is an annual event that brings the community to Newton, Kansas, to enjoy a culinary experience featuring food, local vendors, and more. Entry to Taste of Newton and to the Fall Festival is free, but you will have to purchase your food.
The fall festival in Newton combines two very popular and long-running events. Taste of Newton and the Bethel College Fall Festival continue with special events during the weekend.
This festival has celebrated education, diverse cultural traditions, special foods, fine arts, crafts, and friendship for the last 39 years. To kick off the event, Bethel College sponsors 2 stages of entertainment at Taste of Newton that you can enjoy while eating tasty treats.
Taste of Newton 2026: Food, Fun & Live Entertainment
Taste of Newton is back on October 15, 2026, bringing four blocks of food and fun to Main Street in downtown Newton, Kansas!
This annual event is a great way to enjoy delicious food, support local businesses and help local nonprofits raise money. You’ll find everything from food trucks to community food booths, plus live entertainment sponsored by Bethel College as part of its annual Fall Fest celebration.
What to Expect
- Food trucks and local food vendors serving a variety of tasty treats.
- Nonprofit food booths raising money for local organizations.
- Two stages of live entertainment sponsored by Bethel College.
- Four blocks of food and fun along Main Street, from 5th to 8th Street.
- A fun community atmosphere for the whole family!
Admission is FREE! No tickets are needed. Just show up, explore downtown Newton and purchase food from your favorite vendors.
Taste of Newton is a fun way to kick off Bethel College Fall Fest while enjoying great food and supporting the local community!
Date: October 15, 2026
Time: 6 – 9 pm
Visit the Newton Area Chamber of Commerce Website for more info.
Bethel Fall Festival – Oct 15, 2026
Admission to the Bethel Fall Festival is FREE, although a few activities and the theatrical performances require separate ticket purchases.
Bethel Fall Fest Schedule of Events
- 9:30 AM–4:30 PM: Kauffman Museum Open – Kauffman Museum
- 6:00–9:00 PM: Taste of Newton – Main Street, Downtown Newton
- 6:00 PM: Bethel Jazz @ Taste of Newton – Main Street & Broadway Stage
- 8:00–10:00 PM: Blast from the Past, African American Alumni Association Social – 1887 Cafe
Date: October 17, 2026
More Info and Bethal Fall Festival Schedual: Visit the Bethal College Website.
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