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Events

Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here's your Weekend Roundup:

• 🎣 On the Line: Arkansas Game and Fish announced its annual Free Fishing Weekend in Arkansas. No license is needed to cast a reel this weekend.

• 💡 Lit Up: Lightning Bug Bonanza is a free event tonight at Crystal Bridges. It is part of their week long celebration of National Garden Week.

• 🐖 Slinging Mud: Stretch those legs this weekend at the 2025 Pig Trail Mud Run. 15+ obstacles, multiple awards, this will be dirty.

• 🚂 On the Go: Saturday is Family Day at the Rogers Historical Museum which includes: farm animals, crafts, trains, and fire engine touch-a-truck.

• 👠 Walk of the Town: Bentonville Fashion Week (BFW) is hosting its inaugural

  fundraising fashion show today and tomorrow at Thaden School in Bentonville.

• 🎤 No Rain, No Flowers: The Black Keys will be rocking out at the Walmart Amp on Sunday with The Heavy Heavy opening.

• 🍽️ Dinner Out: Downtown Springdale is hosting their 9th Annual Street Dinner this Saturday where you and the community eat dinner out.

• 🦖 13 Going on 30: Everyone’s favorite brewery, Fossil Cove, is celebrating its 13th birthday this weekend.

• 🎈 Festival Season: Bentonville’s expanded First Friday is today with plenty to celebrate as this month’s theme is Festival of Nations.

• 🙏 Thank you: We’re all thankful for War Eagle, now is your chance to show it at their 21st Annual War Eagle Appreciation Day.

• ⚾️ At Bat: Arkansas Baseball is hosting the Tennessee Volunteers in the NCAA Super Regional. Winner heads to Omaha.

Find events like these and more on our Events Calendar HERE.

Sponsored By ESPY Construction

Parlor Doughnuts with a Sweet Start in Rogers

Parlor Doughnuts is officially open in Rogers, and they're celebrating with special doughnut deals today and tomorrow for National Doughnut Day and their grand opening! Personally, we're excited about Parlor coming to NWA - we've tried these signature layered doughnuts at one of their locations in California before, and they are something special.

• Built for Doughnut Lovers: Local firm ESPY Construction brought this new shop to life, wrapping up the project just in time for this sweet celebration. The grand opening marks another tasty addition to the Rogers food scene.

• Double Deals: Stop by the shop today for a $1 carnival doughnut (with any purchase) or $5 off any dozen layered doughnuts. It's the perfect way to celebrate National Doughnut Day. Tomorrow, Jun 7 from 8a-4p, you can get a free famous layered doughnut (with an app download) to celebrate the official grand opening.

Learn more about the ESPY or get more info about Parlor HERE.

Regional News

New Housing Report Urges Action as NWA Growth Outpaces Supply

A recent report from the Walton Family Foundation highlights the urgent need for increased housing development in Northwest Arkansas, as rapid population growth continues to outpace housing inventory.

• Up, Up, and Up: NWA is experiencing significant population growth, with projections indicating the region will be home to over 1mm people by 2050. This surge is intensifying the demand for housing, leading to affordability challenges and a strain on existing infrastructure.

• Five Keys to Success: The report outlines five key strategies to address the housing shortfall: 1) Increase housing production; 2) promote housing affordability; 3) enhance infrastructure; 4) foster regional collaboration; and, 5) preserve community character.

For a comprehensive look at the Walton Family Foundation report and its recommendations, you can find it HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• Arkansas’s Safest Cities 2025 List

• First Friday - Festivals of Nations Takes Over Downtown Bentonville

• University of Arkansas Receives $10mm for Mental Health Hub

• “Wraith of the Skies,” - RAT 55, seen flying over Bentonville

• Vertical Performs Return to Momentary

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Pet Of The Week

Meet Calliope—a refined girl, thoughtful, and full of quiet grace. Like her name, she has a musical soul and a love for the little things in life. She’d be the perfect companion for someone who appreciates slow mornings, gentle pets, and peaceful company.

If you’d like to get more info on Calliope email [email protected].

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In other news

• 🌱 Grow Time, Good Time: Enjoy local bites, blues, and brews at the CAFF Farm in Fayetteville on June 12, from 5–7:30p during a benefit happy hour supporting new local farms — with eats by Atlas, music by Buddy Shute, and beer from Fossil Cove. Tickets are $75.*

• ⛳ Fore the Fans: Tickets are now on sale for the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G, happening Sept 15–21 at Pinnacle Country Club. Snag general admission or go big with upgraded options like the Choctaw Club or BITE Experience @ the LPGA. Get your tickets HERE.*

• 🤝 Family Matters: Working in a family business is both uniquely challenging and uniquely rewarding. That's why Cornerstone Coaching launched a business cohort for leaders working in, taking over, or handing down a family business. Start your journey with Cornerstone HERE.*

• 🧹 Clean home, happy heart! If you need a deep clean or just need help cleaning your home on a regular basis, reach out to NWA Cleaners. Get a quote HERE.*

• 🚦30 Seconds: The amount of time it took a Rogers Police Officer to flow through the new series of roundabouts at Pinnacle Hills Parkway. Maybe Rogers is onto something…

• 🤠 Giddy up: Devil’s Den horse campground reopens after renovations. There are about eight miles of horse trails in the state park.

• 🥷 Show Time: Two NWA natives competed in an American Ninja Warrior competition and one of their companions, a ‘hype robot’ joined them!

• 🍅 Eat Local: Catfish Hole is known for a lot of things. One of those is its green tomato relish which hit Walmart stores.

• 📈 Deep Pockets: Benton and Washington County were in the top 5 counties in the nation with highest average weekly wage percentage increase for Q4 2024.

• 🤝 Grow With Us: Get your brand in front of 40,584 locals! Advertising with us means growing your business and supporting a feel-good, homegrown newsletter that’s all about building community in Northwest Arkansas. Let’s talk!

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