The 74th annual Newton Mexican American Fast Pitch Tournament will be held July 1-3 at various parks around Newton. The tournament draws participants from across the Midwest and is the oldest tournament of its kind in the United States. The public is invited to watch the games. 

Friday night's events at Athletic Park include opening ceremonies at 6 p.m., followed by the old-timers game. The tournament's first game, Kansas City Outlaws vs. Los Rayos of Newton, will begin at 8 p.m.

Games will be played Saturday and Sunday at Athletic, Centennial and Washington parks.