Newcastle Days

Every September, Newcastle residents gather at Lake Boren Park for a memorable community festival packed with food, music, games and activities for all. But what exactly are we celebrating? Well, Newcastle Days falls in September for a very good reason — that’s the month in 1994 that Newcastle officially became a City. Newcastle Days is a chance for our citizens to come together, honor our past and celebrate the spirit of community that shapes us today and into the future.

Join us Saturday, September 9, for this year's main event!

Newcastle Days Schedule

Newcastle community members gather around various booths in Lake Boren Park for Newcastle Days
Join friends and neighbors for an exciting day of community fun! From live entertainment and food trucks to pony rides and giant inflatables, there is something for everyone.

Schedule
10:00 – 3:00 Car Show
10:30 – 11:00 Parade and Opening Ceremonies
11:00 – 4:30 Stage performances by local talent
11:00 – 5:00 Community booths open
11:00 – 5:00 Inaugural Art Fair open
11:00 – 7:00 Food vendors available
12:00 – 7:00 Beer and Wine Tent open
1:30 & 3:00 Historic Newcastle Cemetery tour
5:30 – 7:00 Concert by Newcastle favorite, Cherry Cherry

Activities for Kids
11:00 – 5:00 Junk Chime
11:00 – 5:00 Arts & Crafts with the Newcastle Arts Council
11:00 – 4:00 Carnival games with the Boy Scouts
11:00 – 4:00 High School Robotics
11:00 – 4:00 Touch a Truck: Explore Newcastle’s Public Works vehicles
12:00 – 4:00 Pony rides
12:00 – 4:00 Petting zoo
12:00 – 5:00 Giant inflatables

Entertainment Schedule for Lake Boren Stage
10:00 - 10:45 Community Parade (through the park, ending at the stage)
10:45 - 11:00 Opening Ceremonies featuring Scout Troop #499 and Troop #8499, Hazen High School Choir, and Mayor Newing
11:00 - 11:10 Neil Hubbard, Newcastle Bagpiper
11:10 - 11:12 Hazen High School Dance Team
11:15 - 11:25 Hazen High School Choir: Vox Lumini
11:30 - 11:40 Hazen Highlander Marching Band
11:45 - 11:50 Liberty High School Drill Team
11:50 - 11:55 Liberty High School Cheer Team
12:00 - 12:20 Blue Dog Dance
12:25 - 12:35 Glow Nation Dance Showcase
12:40 - 1:10 Magician Jeff Evans, present by Newcastle Library
1:15 - 1:35 Afterglow Dance and Fitness
1:40 - 2:05 Inochi Taiko Japanese Drummers
2:10 - 2:30 Verde Organic Body
2:30 - 2:50 Car Show Awards
2:55 - 3:15 Body Language Dance Showcase
3:15 - 3:25 Hawaiian Dance Instruction
3:25 - 3:50 Break Dance Battle
4:05 - 4:25 The Crying Diamonds
5:30 - 7:00 Cherry Cherry

Activities

children line up to play on giant inflatables

There will be tons of fun, family-friendly activities throughout the day at Newcastle Days on Saturday, September 9th. For animal lovers, pony rides are returning and will provide rides to kids of all ages. The petting zoo will also be back and will bring your barnyard favorites – goats, chickens, rabbits, and more – for visitors of all ages to interact with and learn about.

Kids will love the giant inflatables between noon and 5 p.m., where they can enjoy an inflatable slide, obstacle course, bounce areas, and more.

Discover the junk chime, a large, portable, musical sculpture made from recycled metal objects, hanging on a wheeled superstructure. Perhaps you’ll discover a budding musician in your kiddos! Next, check out high school robotics under the upper covered picnic area. FIRST Robotics creates leaders and innovators in STEM.

The Boy Scouts will have games for all ages to enjoy, and youngsters always get a kick out of exploring Newcastle’s Public Works vehicles stationed throughout the park.

Don’t forget to stop by the lower covered picnic area for arts and crafts with the Newcastle Arts Council.

Throughout the day, many vendors will have fun games and prizes for the whole family at their booths!

Food Vendors

This year, Newcastle Days will feature a variety of amazing local food vendors on Saturday, September 9, at Lake Boren Park.

For those 21 and older, the Craft Beer & Wine Garden hosted by Newcastle Chamber of Commerce returns with local sips and brews from 12 - 7 p.m. You’ll find a great lineup of local brews and wine favorites.

A mouth-watering variety of delicious food options will be available for purchase. Currently confirmed vendors include BBQ Aloha, Isidros Mexican, Jersey Mike’s, Samijon’s Hawaiian Shaved Ice, Tastyz, and The Bee Keep. More to come!

Stage Performances

Liberty choir performs on the Lake Boren stage

Entertainment Schedule for Lake Boren Stage
10:00 - 10:45 Community Parade (through the park, ending at the stage)
10:45 - 11:00 Opening Ceremonies featuring Scout Troop #499 and Troop #8499, Hazen High School Choir, and Mayor Newing
11:00 - 11:10 Neil Hubbard, Newcastle Bagpiper
11:10 - 11:12 Hazen High School Dance Team
11:15 - 11:25 Hazen High School Choir: Vox Lumini
11:30 - 11:40 Hazen Highlander Marching Band
11:45 - 11:50 Liberty High School Drill Team
11:50 - 11:55 Liberty High School Cheer Team
12:00 - 12:20 Blue Dog Dance
12:25 - 12:35 Glow Nation Dance Showcase
12:40 - 1:10 Magician Jeff Evans, presented by Newcastle Library
1:15 - 1:35 Afterglow Dance and Fitness
1:40 - 2:05 Inochi Taiko Japanese Drummers
2:10 - 2:30 Verde Organic Body
2:30 - 2:50 Car Show Awards
2:55 - 3:15 Body Language Dance Showcase
3:15 - 3:25 Hawaiian Dance Instruction
3:25 - 3:50 Break Dance Battle
4:05 - 4:25 The Crying Diamonds
5:30 - 7:00 Cherry Cherry

Car Show

shiny classic cars displayed on the park grass

2023 Cars on the Green Auto Show

Dust off your dashboard and polish those wheels; the Newcastle Days Car Show is back. Register for your chance to display your car on the sprawling Lake Boren Park lawn Sept. 9, 2023.

At past events, the wide-ranging lineup of vehicles came from the magical decades of the '50s and the '60s, to the muscle cars from the '70s, along with classic beauties from the '20s, '30s, and '40s. Awards are offered in a variety of categories including People’s Choice, Mayor’s and Most Unique Car Story.

No Registration Fees! Register now to reserve your space. Just download the application, fill it out, and email (or mail) it to us to reserve your space.

2023 Car Show Registration Application (PDF)

On September 9, access Lake Boren via 129th Ave SE. From Coal Creek Parkway SE, head west on Newcastle Way. Turn south at the traffic signal (by the library) and continue to the end of the road. From there, we'll have people directing you to the car show location.
Newcastle Car Show Map

Sponsored by The Garage in Renton, Newcastle Shell and Service Station, and BECU.

Parade

Newcastle Days kicks off with a fun and festive parade through Lake Boren Park, starting at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 9.

The parade will make its way through Lake Boren Park before ending at the main stage for a final performance. The parade will feature amazing dance and musical performances from schools and studios in and around Newcastle.

Come by the parade and performance to cheer on bagpiper Neil Hubbard; the Boy Scout Troop #499 Color Guard; Hazen High School band, cheer, and drill; Risdon Middle School Band; Cornerstone Dance; Blue Dog Dance; Spotlight Dance; a local Brownie troop; CCFY Dab Squad; and Bharatanatyam dancers.

Parade Entry Form -- Due August 31 by 8:00 p.m.

Art Fair

artists sell paintings of dogs under a tent

The City of Newcastle and the Newcastle Arts Council proudly present the first-ever Newcastle Days Art Fair. Stop by the tennis courts at Lake Boren Park from 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. on September 9 to shop for unique and creative items from a diverse group of local artists. From paintings to photography to handmade crafts, the Art Fair will captivate art aficionados and collectors alike.

Vendor Applications

VENDOR APPLICATIONS FOR NEWCASTLE DAYS 2023
Saturday, September 9, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lake Boren Park

Vendor Booth

Do you have a craft, product or information that you would like to showcase at Newcastle Days?

Connect with residents and businesses with a booth at Newcastle Days on September 9. This all day event features food trucks, kids activities, local performances on stage all day long, a beer garden, and of course, vendor booths featuring a wide variety of hand craft goods, business information, and more! With over 4,000 visitors, you’ll increase your brand awareness and mingle with your neighbors as a community sponsor.

Vendor and Community Booth Details
Vendors are in the park on Saturday. Previous vendor booths have included books, candles, bird feeders, artwork, jewelry, skincare, pet products as well as information on wellness, financial retirement and investment, home improvement, nonprofit organizations and environmental education.

Vendor Application -- Due July 28

Application Information:
- Applications are due July 28 and payment is due by Aug. 18, but apply by July 1 for Early-Bird Pricing.
- Application submission does not guarantee acceptance.
- Selected vendors will be confirmed and notified as they are received, but no later than Aug. 14, 2023.
- All vendors must submit a General Vendor Application and a fee with a complete description of your product, information, or what you will be providing.
- Vendors are encouraged to incorporate an interactive activity or game in their booths.

For additional information, contact [email protected]

Volunteers Needed!

We couldn't make this wonderful community event happen without the help of you, our wonderful community members! We need help with a variety of tasks and activities throughout the day. If you're interested, please sign up here. Thank you!

Don't forget to follow the City of Newcastle on our social media accounts for more #NewcastleDays updates!

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