Events

Weekend Roundup

The forecasted rain may affect some of these events, so it's best to check their socials or websites the day of just to be safe. That said, here are some exciting events planned for this weekend. 😜 

• 🪵 Sawing Logs: Watch live demonstrations from master chainsaw carvers during the 20th Annual Carving in the Ozarks Festival in Eureka Springs all weekend, Apr 25-26.

• 🌳 Dogonne Fun: Downtown Siloam Springs will be blooming with live music, food, and family fun during the 51st Annual Dogwood Festival, happening this Friday to Sunday, Apr 25–27.

• 🎨 Fresh Paint: Artists of Northwest Arkansas will host the grand opening of the new ANA Gallery at 300 N 2nd St in Downtown Rogers this Friday, Apr 25, from 5-8p.

• 🎽 Run it Back: Enjoy vendors, games, and free activities before the retro-themed Flashback 5K & Family Fun Festival at the Friso Plaza in Downtown Rogers this Friday, Apr 25, from 4–7p.

• 🚒 Honk For Trucks: Touch-a-Truck rolls into Rogers Pinnacle Hills Mall on Saturday, Apr 26, from 10a–3p! Kids can explore fire trucks, diggers, and more. Plus, there is a VIP Hour featuring Bluey, and quiet hours are available for sensory-sensitive families.

• 🎤 N9ne Lives: Tech N9ne hits the stage at JJ’s Live on Friday, Apr 25, at 7p, joined by Set It Off and Zero 9:36 for a night of high-octane rap and rock energy.

• 🌺 Orchid You Not: Celebrate the spring season with plants, music, and more during the new Earth Day Garden Market at the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks this Saturday, Apr 26, from 10a–5p.

• 🚵 Rock On: Fayetteville will host the Highlands Gravel Classic, a qualifier race for the UCI Gravel World Championships, this Saturday, Apr 26.

• 🪴 Plant One on Me: Trade, sell, or show off your best plants during the NWA Plant Swap and Shop at Bauhaus Biergarten in Springdale this Saturday, Apr 26, from 10a–3p.

• 🐾 It’s Pawty Time: The 12th Annual Pup Crawl returns to Dickson St. in Fayetteville this Saturday, Apr 26. Expect drink specials, dog treats, door prizes, and more, all in support of Fayetteville Animal Services.

• 👛 Expo Let’s Go: Shop 180+ booths, catch live demos, meet TV stars, and sample gourmet bites during the 40/29 & Arkansas CW NWA Women’s Expo + Great Tastes Food Expo at the Benton County Fairgrounds this Saturday, Apr 26, from 10a-5p.

• 🍓 Berry Fun: Rivercrest Orchard’s Strawberry Festival kicks off Saturday, Apr 26, from 10a–5p and runs every Saturday and Sunday through May 18.

• 🌲 Cold Arbor: Join Crystal Bridges for its Arbor Day Celebration, including free art-making activities, a sapling giveaway, and chats with local naturalists at the Campus Parking Plaza and throughout the North Forest on Saturday, Apr 26, from 11a-4p.

• 🏎️ Grip It and Rip It: Watch drivers race the clock in a thrilling test of speed and skill during Grip NWA’s AutoX event at Drake Field in Fayetteville this Saturday, Apr 26, from 8a–4p.

• 🛍️ Locals Only: Shop goods from 300+ local artisans and makers during the NWA Makers Market at the Washington County Fairgrounds this Sunday, Apr 27, from 9a–1p in Fayetteville!

• 🎶 Square It Up: Sunday on the Square returns to Downtown Fayetteville on Apr 27 from 12–4p with live music by Sicard Hollow, local art, food, and shopping.

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Outdoors

The Comeback of a Lost Ozark Giant

In light of Arbor Day, we’re spotlighting a tree once central to the Ozark landscape, but now on the brink of disappearing: the Ozark Chinquapin.

• A Vanished Native: Sometimes called the Ozark Chestnut, the Chinquapin was once a key source of food for wildlife, durable timber, and even medicinal uses. A devastating blight in the mid-1900s nearly wiped them out entirely, and today, many people have never even heard of it.

• Reviving The Roots: The Ozark Chinquapin Foundation is leading the charge to bring this tree back to life. By identifying blight-resistant trees, planting test sites, and rallying support from landowners and outdoorsmen, they’re restoring an important piece of the Ozarks’ natural heritage one seedling at a time.

Find out how this Ozark giant is making a comeback in an episode of The Ozark Podcast HERE.

Events

Bentonville Fashion Week to Host First Fundraising Show this June

Bentonville Fashion Week will launch its inaugural fundraising show at Thaden School this summer, from Jun 6-8, supporting mental health awareness and local nonprofits through fashion and community.

• A Stylish Cause: The event brings together designers, brands, and creatives for runway shows, interactive experiences, and inclusive programming. Organizers aim to elevate local talent while supporting OneCommunity, a nonprofit formed to engage, empower, and strengthen families through bilingual literacy and leadership programs.

• Get Involved: Volunteers, sponsors, and fashion lovers are invited to help bring the event to life. Applications are open now for backstage, makeup & hair stylists, photographers, guest services, and more. No experience is needed, just energy and enthusiasm!

Stay updated or get involved HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• Big Changes Ahead for College Ave in Fayetteville

• Arkansas’s First Gluten-Free Brewery Opens in Bentonville 

• Rivercrest Orchard Opens Strawberry Festival This Weekend

• EF-1 Tornado Hit Parts of Fayetteville on Easter Sunday 

• 19th Annual Fayetteville Tour of Homes Coming May 3

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In other news

• ✨ Time To Shine: The Smile Center is offering $500 off your clear aligner treatment as part of its Invisalign Week, May 5-9. Say goodbye to metal brackets and hello to a smoother, smarter way to straighten your teeth—just in time for summer! Spots are limited, so book your consultation today.*

• 💸 Fast Money: Recently stumbled across the Instagram account @cashdashnwa where they hide $50 cash somewhere in NWA with video clues to see who can find it first.

• 🚴‍♂️ A Wheely Big Week: Bentonville Bike to School Week is next week, Apr 28-May 2. Find family-friendly resources to help you get rolling safely and confidently HERE.

• 🎬 Local Stars: Shakey Grounds, a new film shot largely in Northwest Arkansas is hitting Apple TV on Friday, May 23! Here’s a link to the trailer and more info.

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Together with Best Friends Animal Society

Pet Of The Week

Our pet of the week is Officer Ben! This 4-year-old, 67-lb ball of goofiness earned the title Officer after he snuck out of his room at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center one night. The security camera footage showed him methodically exploring every part of the building just like a security officer on his rounds. Now he even has his own security badge.

He’s never met a stranger, loves playing with kids, loves puppies, and enjoys playing with other dogs. Officer Ben was adopted, but his adopter had to move overseas, so he’s back patrolling the pet resource center until he is adopted again—maybe by you?

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