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Food & Drink

Sweetgreen to Launch Two Locations in Northwest Arkansas

Popular fast-casual restaurant Sweetgreen is planting roots in Northwest Arkansas, with new locations opening in Fayetteville and Bentonville.

• Eat Your Greens: Known for locally sourced, sustainable ingredients and a delicious menu of fresh bowls and protein plates, Sweetgreen’s Arkansas debut is part of its 2025 growth plan, which includes 40 new restaurants nationwide.

• South Yard / Wal-Yard: The Fayetteville spot will land at the South Yard development off MLK Jr Blvd. The Bentonville location will open at Walmart’s new home campus on SE 8th St and be open to both employees and the public.

Learn more about Sweetgreen HERE.

Community

Downtown Rogers Pilots Smart Bike Locks with Local Startup

Cyclists in Downtown Rogers have a new way to securely park their bikes thanks to a pilot program with local startup Lockstop.

• Built By Bikers: Founded to solve the frustration of stolen bikes and forgotten locks, Lockstop blends startup innovation with everyday convenience. The app transforms standard bike racks into smart, app-enabled locks, offering cities a safer, smarter way to make biking an easy choice for commuters.

• Try It Free: The City of Rogers has partnered with Lockstop to install locks at local favorites like Onyx Coffee Lab, Ozark Beer Co., Natural State Beer Co., and Frisco Plaza. Riders simply download the Lockstop app to scan, lock, and go. The locks are free to use during the pilot phase, which will run for the next few months as the city gauges public interest for a potential permanent rollout.

Learn more about the program HERE.

Sponsored by Peel Compton Foundation

Rise to the Challenge at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve

Peel Compton Foundation is excited to announce the return of the Rise Challenge Presented by Niagara at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Two race dates are set this fall, Aug 9 and Nov 8.

• Rise To The Challenge: Back for its second year, this endurance event dares runners, hikers, and outdoor athletes to conquer The Rise, Coler’s legendary staircase, by completing as many laps as possible up and down its 186 steps.

• Stairway to Heaven: Registration is $50 and includes entry to both race dates, a T-shirt, and a Junk headband. Races begin at 7:00a (Women) and 8:15a (Men). Winners in each category will be crowned Queen & King of the Rise… and will likely spend a few days feeling pretty sore. But worth it, right?

Think you’ve got what it takes? Register HERE.

Highlight

NWA Local Food Guide Connects Community With Region’s Farms and Farmers Markets

Experience the freshest finds with the 2025 Northwest Arkansas Local Food Guide, a comprehensive guide to our region's farms, farmers markets, you-pick opportunities, and more.

• Grow Off: The Northwest Arkansas Local Food Guide is a nonprofit publication of the Northwest Arkansas Local Food Network, an organization focused on supporting our local food system through farm and farmers market support and consumer education.

• Farm Fresh: This guide is your ultimate resource for discovering the vibrant local food scene in Northwest Arkansas, including over 140 farms located across the region and farms that sell at any local Farmers’ Markets. Some farms also offer agritourism opportunities like festivals, special events, farm stays, farm tours, workshops, and you-picks. There’s also a directory of restaurants featuring local food on their menus.

Find a list of pickup locations where you can grab a free guide HERE.

Culture

New Podcast Explores Untold Stories from Ozarks History

The Ozark Podcast is expanding beyond the outdoors with a new bi-monthly series, The Old Ozarks, hosted by the region’s foremost historian, Dr. Brooks Blevins.

• Voice Of The Ozarks: Dr. Blevins, an Izard County native and Missouri State professor, has authored nearly a dozen books on Ozarks history. With this podcast, he aims to share untold stories of regional pioneers and personalities with a wider audience through bi-monthly episodes.

• Regional Deep Dive: Backed by The Ozark Podcast platform, The Old Ozarks explores overlooked figures like sharpshooter Bill Akard and writer Mary Elizabeth Mahnkey. Blevins hopes the show fosters a deeper connection to Ozarks culture by blending storytelling with historical insight.

Find The Old Ozarks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 🧗‍♀️ Summer Rocks: Boulders & Brews is hosting a summer camp packed with climbing, arts & crafts, and recreation for kids ages 6–12. Camp runs from 9a–1p across nine different weekly sessions from Jun 2 through Aug 7. Spots are limited and filling fast, so reserve your spot today!*

• 🏪 Wally World: Here’s a list of restaurants and retail shops that will soon open on the new Walmart Home Campus.

• 🎷 Get Down With the Funk: Funk Factory is bringing the groove to Railyard Live in Downtown Rogers this Saturday, May 24, at 8p!

• 🚴‍♂️ Rolling Strong: The 5th Annual Bentonville Bike Fest will roll on from Thursday to Sunday, May 22–25! With 180+ vendors, stunt shows, races, and a massive bike expo.

• 🏊‍♀️ Tri The Mountain: The first-ever Mount Sequoyah Youth Triathlon kicks off Saturday, May 24, at 9a in Fayetteville! Kids ages 5–15 will compete in age-based distances at this fun, family-friendly event on the mountain.

• 🎓 Scholarships for Superparents: Applications are open through Jun 15 for fall scholarships from the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of NWA. Eligible single parents can receive up to $2,500 plus support services to help reach their education goals.

• 🌪️ Tornado Touchdowns: At least four tornadoes touched down during Monday night’s storms, knocking out power for thousands and causing flooding and downed power lines across Fayetteville.

• 📅 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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