Catawba County’s historic patriotic event, Soldiers Reunion, is when, for a week, in mid-August, its war veterans are honored through different family-oriented activities. The Soldiers Reunion began on July 4th, 1889, marking this year (2026) the 137 years that the festival has taken place. It is believed to be one of the longest-running patriotic celebrations, […]

The 137th Annual Soldiers Reunion day for Veterans is Thursday, August 20th with the following events: 1200 - Fish Fry hosted by American Legion Post 16, 1020 Southwest Blvd         Newton, North Carolina 28658 1700 - Reunion Ceremony begins on the West Side of the Square 1745 - Veterans Honor Walk, Presented […]