Embarras River Tourism Council

06/12/2026

Thank you Matt Poss!

06/11/2026

Just wanted you to see what you are missing!

06/01/2026

We are excited to bring music to the square three times this summer! Come join us in the empty lot next to Joe's Italian Foods & Pizza- Newton for music, community and fun!

This event is brought to you by the Embarras River Tourism Council with the assistance of Poss Music Works.

04/18/2026

Tomorrow come to Newton for the opening of the NCHS Greenhouse!

🌸Greenhouse is opening TOMORROW 🌿 rain or shine, hope to see you there!🌸

03/30/2026

We often don’t think of the impact school events have on tourism but 1700 guests is VERY impressive!

ERTC is a proud supporter of NCHS theater and if you’ve noticed a difference in the lighting we have been honored to help fund the purchase of these lights.

12/23/2025

12/04/2025

Santa on the Square!

11/29/2025

Looking for something to get the Christmas season started? Come to Jasper County today and experience Whoville in St. Marie!

WHOV🎄LLE 2025 IS COMING‼️
We are excited to present another year of community cheer‼️🎄❤️

❤️Be ready to meet our full cast of WHO characters, join us on the rink and for Snow White cotton candy 🍭 located at the Parish.

The WHO’s at WHOVILLAGE have homemade gifts to share located outdoor on Parish grounds.

WHOVILLE MENU:
🍔WhoBurgers/Chips
🫕WhoSoup &🌭WhoDogs
at Ste. Marie American Legion Post 932

Concessions will be inside the Parish:
🍭Cotton Candy
🍪Cookies
🍫Cocoa
☕️Coffee
🍿Popcorn
🥤Soda

This year face painting 🎨 and kids crafts will be located upstairs at the Legion.

WHO Hair, games, and Photo Booth will be at the Parish.

We will have something for every age, and make sure to take a family picture at the Whoville Truck 🛻🎄

10/28/2025

🚨NOVEMBER 10TH🚨
RSVP ASAP SPOTS ARE FILLING UP FAST!
Like,Share, and Comment "JASPEROPOLY" to be entered into a drawing to win a free Jasperopoly board!🥇🎲🚗
**RSVP by Novemeber 3rd to get V.I.P. seating**👇
click link to rsvp today! https://sites.google.com/jccu1.org/jasperopoly/home

07/01/2025

Flo's Coffee Bar wanted to do something for the Keebler Family and Homewood Grill Newton, The Freeze and The Nest asked to be included as well. Each location will be accepting tips/donations for The Keebler Family on Thursday.
Local businesses, please treat your employees to a drink, ice cream or food that day and leave a big tip!
Community, please get yourself a treat or let one of our fine establishments do the cooking for you and let them keep the change.

Let's show up on Thursday in a big way 💙💗💙