Event Resources

Are you hosting an event in Newton? We've compiled a list of resources to help you advertise your event so you can have the greatest reach. This is not an all-inclusive list, but a good place to start.

Choose Newton Resources

Choose Newton Community Calendar

Choose Newton is home to the Newton Community Calendar. It is the one place to find all the events happening in Newton. There is no searching and no ads. Best of all, it is a free community resource. Choose Newton pulls events from the calendar to be featured on social media and their email newsletter.

Event Listing Information:

  • It is free to list an event
  • The sooner you submit your event the better! This helps other event organizers see what events are happening and gives you more marketing opportunities.
  • If you would like your event to be included on the monthly calendar, please make sure they are submitted at least a week before the month end. If your event is in March you should your event at least a week before the month ends in February.

Submit Your Event

View the Calendar

Choose Newton CVB Event Marketing Grant

The Newton Convention & Visitor's Bureau offers Event Marketing Grants to help you get the word out about your event. Applications are accepted until mid January. If there are funds left over we will accept applications on a rolling basis. Not only do you receive a grant to help offset marketing expenses, you also receive the following marketing opportunities free of charge:

  • Event Listing on Travel KS calendar
  • Event Listing on Choose Newton Community Calendar
  • Event advertising on Choose Newton social media
  • Digital Billboard placement along I-135

Apply Today

Best of Newton Calendar

Each year Choose Newton produces a printed community calendar. The calendar features pictures from Newton on each month along with events throughout the community. In order for your event to be included in the calendar, events must be submitted by mid October. Events should be submitted at Choose-Newton.com/Events. This is a free resource.

Travel Kansas Calendar

We are able to list events on the Travel Kansas website calendar. This is a great way to advertise larger scale events that tourists or regional travelers might be interested in attending. If you wish to list your event on the Travel KS website please email ChooseNewton@NewtonKansas.com. 

Newspapers & Media

Local Newspapers & Paid Advertising

We are fortunate to have 2 wonderful newspapers in Newton. They both can also help you with paid advertising in their newspaper, other papers they work with, digital marketing, and more.

News Coverage

Sending a news release to regional media outlets can be an effective and cost-free way to spread the word about your event. Be sure to include all the relevant details (time, date, place, etc.) and make a compelling case for why they should care about your event.

Newsletters

These newsletters are sent to the community highlighting events and activities happening in Newton and North Newton. 

Digital Boards

These digital billboards are located throughout the community. Most are paid to 

  • Axon Display - Email
  • Cedar Village - Email
  • Chisolm Trail 8 Theaters - Learn More
  • Citizen's State Bank
  • Conrade Insurance - Email / Phone: 316-283-0096
  • Faith & Life and Back Alley TVs - Email
  • Intrust State Bank
  • Union State Bank - Email

Community Bulletin Boards

There are bulletin boards at various locations around town where community members can post flyers advertising events. 

  • Newton Public Library
  • Newton Recreation Center (permission needed)
  • Druber's Donuts
  • Faith & Life Bookstore
  • Newton Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Newton Et Cetera Shop
  • Norm's Coffee Bar
  • Prairy
  • Teeks Antiques
  • Pizza Hut
  • ABC Laundry Mat
  • Sunshine Laundry Mat
  • Dillon's
  • Quick Trip
  • Casey's
  • 1887 Cafe at Bethel College

Facebook

Facebook has become an increasingly popular venue for advertising events in Newton. While social media is free, it does come with some difficulties in making sure the algorithm shows your posts. 

A few helpful tips

  • Make sure to use an engaging picture
  • Reels and videos can increase engagement
  • Post regularly, this doesn't mean daily, find what works for you

Facebook Events - They can be helpful in getting people to see the event as their friends express interest in attending. You can also post updates that get pushed out to those interested and attending. 

Facebook Groups - There are lots of Facebook groups you can advertise in. We have listed a few local options below. Make sure to also think about groups that might fit your event (ex. running clubs for 5Ks, art groups for art themed events, etc). There are a lot of theme specific groups for the area, state, and even region if your event would draw from a distance.

Newton Community Facebook Pages

  • What's Happening in Newton, KANSAS unfiltered
  • Newton Kansas Community Support
  • What's Happening in Newton, KS
  • What's Happening in Newton, KS (where you don't need admin approval)
  • Here's What's Happening in Newton Kansas
  • What's Happening in Harvey County
  • What's Happening in North Newton
  • Events and Happenings in and Around Newton, KS
  • Cool Places to Visit in Harvey County

Local Community Facebook Groups

  • What's Happening in Hesston
  • City of Sedgwick Chatterbox
  • What's Happening in Halstead Kansas
  • What's Happening in Walton, KS
  • What's going on in Goessel
  • Wichita, Ks. Area Events & Deals

 

Social Media

While Facebook tends to get the most traction in Newton there are a lot of social media options. Below are just a few options. While Facebook still holds the largest number of users and tends to be the most active, a good social media strategy typically encompasses a few platforms.

  • Instagram - predominately a photo sharing platform with short form video
  • Tik Tok - predominately a short form video platform
  • X (Twitter) - used for media and microblogging; offering short text updates
  • Pinterest - popular for lifestyle inspiration and visual creation
  • LinkedIn - known for professional networking, information, and events
  • YouTube - predominately a longer form video platform; great for linking longer videos

Other

These are resources that are unique to our community

  • City of Newton Community Display Case - must be reserved via application
  • Newton Et Cetera Shop Window - must be reserved, email

 

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