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Events

Fun is Blooming at Rivercrest Orchard in Fayetteville

Rivercrest Orchard’s annual Tulip Festival is springing up this weekend, coloring the farm with over 500,000 tulips to explore and enjoy. The festival runs Mar 22 through Apr 6.

• Tiptoe Through the Tulips: Rivercrest Orchard features a beautiful 3-acre tulip field, perfect for spring photo ops! You can pick your own tulips and enjoy fun amenities at the orchard, like bumper cars, barn chute slide, train rides, bounce pillows, bubble barn, ropes course, & more!

• Bloom & Glow: Take the fun to new heights during Balloon Glow Days. Watch as vibrant hot-air balloons light up the evening sky over the blooming tulip fields the weekends of Mar 29-30 and Apr 5-6, from 6 to 8p.

Find more event info and daily schedules HERE.

Events

Turpentine Creek Hosts 33rd Annual Kite Fest

Watch the sky fill with color during the 33rd Annual Kite Fest at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs this Saturday, Mar 22, from 10a-3p.

• Lions, Tigers, & Bears: For over 30 years, Turpentine Creek has rescued over 500 animals from private owners, roadside zoos, and situations of abuse and neglect, providing lifelong sanctuary within its 459-acre refuge. The refuge is currently home to several tigers, lions, ligers, a jaguar, a leopard, a hyena, and more.  

• Oh, Fly: Bring your kite, or you can purchase or make one on-site with KaleidoKites. Enjoy shopping from local vendors, food trucks, and live music from classic rock artist Avery Waltz! The kite fest is free, though general admission still applies if you’d like to tour the refuge.

Find more event details HERE.

Food & Drink

Brothers Meethouse Brings Bold Barbecue to Downtown Bentonville

From fall-off-the-bone ribs to tender brisket, Brothers Meethouse is dishing out smoky, savory goodness in the heart of Downtown Bentonville.

• Expanding Flavors: Brothers Meethouse is the latest concept from the Good Gravy Group, the hospitality team behind Tusk & Trotter, The Bend, and Trash Ice Cream. Chef Rob Nelson, the group’s owner, was recently honored by the Arkansas Heritage Food Hall of Fame as the 2024 Proprietor of the Year.

• BBQ & Bucking Boars: If you're craving good barbecue this week, stop by Brothers Meethouse. The brisket and charred chicken thighs are top picks, along with the smoked bread. As for dessert, you’ve got to try the cornbread pudding. If you’re feeling particularly adventurous, take a ride on their bucking boar!

Enjoy 20% off at Brothers Meethouse and 9 other local restaurants with our Daily Dine Card.

Arts & Culture

Walton Arts Center Announces 2025-26 Procter & Gamble Broadway Series

Walton Arts Center recently announced its 2025-26 P&G Broadway Series, including six larger-than-life Broadway hits and five Broadway Bonus* shows

• A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, Oct 14-19

• *Clue, Nov 7-9

• Kimberly Akimbo, Dec 9-14

• *Mrs. Doubtfire, Dec 19-21

• *The Music Man, Jan 16-18, 2026

• *Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Feb 3-8, 2026

• Water for Elephants, Feb 24 – Mar 1, 2026

• Some Like it Hot, Mar 17-22, 2026

• MAMMA MIA!, Apr 21-26, 2026

• & Juliet, May 26-31, 2026

• *Moulin Rouge! The Musical, Jul 8-12, 2026

Patrons who subscribe now get first access to tickets HERE.

Highlight

Northwest Arkansas Remains One of the Fastest-Growing Metros in the U.S.

Northwest Arkansas continues to lead the state in population growth, ranking as the fastest-growing metro in Arkansas and the 22nd fastest-growing in the nation, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates.

• Steady Climb: The region’s total population grew by 2.3% in 2024, reaching 605,615 residents, up from 591,895 in 2023. The area also moved up two spots to become the 96th most populous metro in the country.

• Benton County Boom: Benton County remains Arkansas’s fastest-growing county, adding 9,318 residents in 2024 to reach a population of 321,566. Washington County followed with a gain of 4,304 residents, growing to 266,184.

Find more details on the latest population trends in Talk Business & Politics HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🐶 Pups & Pints: Sip on a local brew and meet your new best friend at Natural State Beer Company’s Adoption Event next Saturday, Mar 29, from 1-3p. Best Friends Animal Society will be there with adoptable dogs, and all adoption fees are covered!*

• 🛡️ Secure Your Legacy: Join HootOwl Legal for a free 60-minute estate planning workshop at The Ledger in Bentonville this evening, Mar 17, at 5:30p. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and navigate wills, trusts, probate, and more. RSVP HERE.*

• 🐝 Busy Bees: It’s time for some spring cleaning! So we’re teaming up with Bee Organized NWA to give away a 3-hour organization or packing service with 2 Bees (a $420 value)! Head over to our Instagram to enter.*

• 🔥 Wildfire: Local fire departments worked for 3 days to contain a wildfire near Beaver Lake this past weekend.

• 🏀 Hoop, There It Is: Arkansas Men’s Basketball earned a 10-seed and will play Kansas in the first round of the NCAA Tournament this Thursday, Mar 20, at 6:10p.

• 🛍️ Junk Yard: Shop boutique clothes, jewelry, home decor, furniture, candles, gourmet foods, and more from local small business owners during Junkin’ Market Days at the Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville this weekend, Mar 21-22.

• 🏅 Olympic Insights: Power couple Hunter and Tara Davis-Woodhall will headline a Q&A session at the Fayetteville Town Center as part of the U of A’s Distinguished Lectures series this Wednesday, Mar 19, at 7p.

• 🎶 Southern Sounds: Country duo Muscadine Bloodline is bringing their Alabama-rooted, soulful country music to the Momentary Green on Saturday, Aug 23.

• 🍎 Top of the Class: Bonnie Pollock, a 6th-grade literacy teacher at Old High Middle School in Bentonville, has won the prestigious Milken Educator Award and a $25,000 prize for excellence in teaching.

• 🌳 Tree-mendous: For the first time, Fayetteville residents can vote for the 2025 Amazing Tree of Fayetteville, which recognizes the biggest and most beautiful trees in the city. Voting is open until this Friday, March 21.

• 🎬 Lights, Camera, Action: Join the Arkansas Cinema Society for a Social Hour at The Medium in Springdale, on Wednesday, Mar 19, from 5:30-7:30p. Hear from ACS Director of Advocacy Brandon Goldsmith and filmmaker Zak Heald about efforts to advance filmmaking in Arkansas.

• 📅 Events Calendar: Find and post upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas on our Events Calendar.

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

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