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Updates coming to HWY 112, a new pinball destination in NWA, Frost Fest, a new brunch spot in Fayetteville, indoor triathlon at The Jones Center, and more!

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Infrastructure

Highway 112 To See Major Improvements With Help From $25M In Federal Funding

Highway 112 is set to become a safer, more connected corridor linking Fayetteville and Bentonville, thanks to $25M in federal funding secured through the RAISE program.

  • Wider and Rounder: The highway expansion project will transform the heavily traveled two-lane road into a safer, more efficient four-lane boulevard with a center median and over 20 roundabouts intended to reduce congestion and improve travel times for daily commuters.

  • Collaboration Driving Growth: The project also features a 12-ft-wide multi-use path for cyclists and pedestrians spanning the entire corridor, connecting neighborhoods, schools, and businesses to promote active, sustainable transportation and reduce environmental impact.

Construction is expected to begin in 2025. Learn more HERE.

Events

NWA Pinball To Host First Round of the NWA Pinball Crawl

NWA Pinball in Rogers will host the first round of the NWA Pinball Crawl this weekend, a three-night tournament at the regionā€™s biggest collections of vintage and new pinball games.

  • Blast From the Past: NWA Pinballā€™s game room is called Station Break, paying homage to a popular chain of arcades from the 1980s with the same name. Itā€™s decorated with the Station Break logo, wall numbers, paint color, and other signs from the original Station Breakā€”thereā€™s even a working payphone in the arcade. Station Break is open Fridays from 7:30-11:30p.

  • Bumping Around: The NWA Pinball Crawl kicks off at Station Break this Friday, Jan 31, at 8p. Round two of the crawl will be hosted at The Arcade in Fort Smith on Feb 1, and Pinpoint in Fayetteville will host round three on Feb 2.

Connect with the growing pinball community in Northwest Arkansas HERE.

Events

Thereā€™s A Freeze In This Weekendā€™s Forecast, And Itā€™s Called Frost Fest

Frost Fest Outdoor Beer Festival will showcase the regionā€™s best breweries at the Washington County Fairgrounds this Saturday, Feb 1, from 1-6p.

  • Chill Out: Organized by the folks behind Fossil Cove Brewery, the festival showcases local breweries and supports local organizations with lots of craft beer, food trucks, vendors, live music, and artists. Frost Fest 2024 raised $55,000 for local nonprofits!

  • Frost This: Frost Fest ticket holders will be given a keepsake-tasting glass to sample over 50 craft breweries from the Ozarks and beyond while enjoying live music by the Funkanites, Cadillac Jackson, and Haus of Untz. An unforgettable afterparty is scheduled at George's Majestic Lounge around 8p, featuring stepmom and Idle Valley.

Reserve your tickets HERE.

Food & Drink

The Feral Pig Serving Up Fresh And Familiar Flavors In Fayetteville

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Former owner of long-time favorite Dickson St. establishments Common Grounds and Hog Haus is back in the restaurant game! The Feral Pig is now open on College Ave in Fayetteville.

  • Behind The Menu: Owner Julie Sill closed Common Grounds in 2016 and Hog Haus in 2018 before moving to Maryland, but Fayetteville kept drawing her back. The Feral Pig serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch and will offer many of the items her previous restaurants were known for (including her Bloody Marys and, hoooopefully, the snickerdoodle coffee).

  • On the Plate: We checked out their breakfast this week and would definitely recommend a visit. The blueberry cream ā€œdaneā€™ishā€ was top-notch, and the sausage & egg casserole was second only to my mommaā€™s.

Follow The Feral Pig for updates on Instagram or Facebook.

Sports

Ready, Set, Tri: Start Training For The Jones Centerā€™s 2025 Indoor Triathlon

The Jones Center will host its 2025 Indoor Triathlon ā€” a swim, bike, and run competition held entirely indoors ā€” on Saturday, Apr 5.

  • Tri It Out: From beginners to experienced triathletes gearing up for spring competition season, the Indoor Triathlon is a great way to start the year. With the Training Add-On options, participants can get unlimited access to The Jones Centerā€™s fitness classes and fitness center leading up to the event.

  • Going The Distance: Participants will have 10 minutes to swim, 20 minutes to cycle on a stationary bike, and 15 minutes to run on a treadmill to log as many miles as possible. First-, second-, and third-place winners will receive awards, and all participants will receive medals and an Indoor Triathlon T-shirt.

Cost is $40 per person/$32 for Jones Center members. Register HERE.

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In other newsā€¦

  • šŸ˜­ Pass The Tissues: A Fayetteville High School teacher reconnected with a former professor and mentor in what is guaranteed to be the sweetest story you hear all weekā€¦ prepare your heartstrings to be pulled, then check it out HERE.

  • šŸ¤  Shake It For Me: Country music superstar Luke Bryan is bringing his Country Song Came On Tour to the Walmart AMP this summer on Thursday, Jun 19, as part of the 2025 Cox Concert Series.

  • šŸŽ’ School Plans: The Fayetteville School Board recently reviewed concepts for the new Ramay Junior High project. Check out renderings of the project HERE.

  • šŸšµ How Big? Coler Mountain Bike Preserve is working on ā€œsomething bigā€ for the hardcore mountain bikers in the area. Get a sneak peek of what theyā€™re building on their Instagram.

  • šŸ¦¤ Not Flying Far: Dodo Coffee Company in Fayetteville is being pushed out of its current building due to a road expansion project along MLK Blvd. A new location is yet to be officially announced, but this flightless bird isnā€™t flying far. So follow for updates.

  • šŸ“… Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

  • šŸ’¼ Job Board: Find exciting new job opportunities or find great candidates by posting open positions on our Job Board.

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