This Week
Newton County Farmer’s Market in Downtown Newton
The Newton County Farmer’s Market will take place on Saturday, Aug. 9, from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. on the grass lot between Third Street and Fourth Street in Downtown Newton. If raining, the Farmer’s Market will take place at the Newton County Show Bar, located at 615 Coliseum Drive in Newton.
Newton County Historical and Genealogical Society Monthly Meeting
The Newton County Historical and Genealogical Society will meet on Saturday, August 9, 2025, beginning at 10:00 a.m. at the Mississippi Department of Human Services Building located in Decatur, on Highway 15 South, across from the old Dollar General Store. This month's program will be presented by Michael May, owner of Lazy Acres Farm located in Chunky. Refreshments will be provided afterwards, so make plans to stay after the program and enjoy the food and fellowship.
Upcoming
Newton County Extension Office Executive Board Meeting
Please join us for our Executive Board Meeting on Thursday, Aug. 28, beginning at noon at the Newton County Extension Office. Lunch will be served. Please call our office at 601-635-7011 to let us know you’re attending by Aug. 26.
2025 Union Country Day set for Sept. 13
The Union Chamber of Commerce has announced that Union Country Day will be held on Saturday, Sept. 13, this year. The week of festivities will begin with a Country Gal/Country Boy Pageant on Thursday, Sept. 11. Saturday will begin with a 5K Run and Walk. Vendors will line the streets of Downtown Union. Throughout the day, shoppers will be entertained by talented performers in the mini park. Antique Car lovers will enjoy the car show, while children can play in the Kid’s Zone. New to this year, a Mule Pull will be held at the City Park. Stay tuned for more details. Make your plans now to visit Union Country Day 2025!
Submit your events for the calendar
Submit your community calendar and news items to appealproduction@gmail.com, leach@newtoncountyappeal.com or morgan@newtoncountyappeal.com. Please send events at least two weeks ahead of time. Please include the date, time, location and a brief description of the event.
