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Local Winery Wins 2025 Texas International Wine Competition

The local Springdale winery, Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery, recently earned the Platinum Best-of-Class award for its wine.

• The G.O.A.T of Wine: After facing fierce competition from over 750 wines located in 29 U.S. States and 12 countries at the 2025 Texas International Wine Competition, the local winery came out on top for its 2021 Sassafras Syrah wine.

• Taste and See: You can experience the award-winning, crowd-favorite wine along with beautiful views, great food, and wine tastings at Sassafras’ 70-acre dining and event space.

Learn more about what Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery has to offer HERE.

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Downtown Springdale Hosts Final Criterium Night

Downtown Springdale will buzz with excitement on Wednesday, June 18, as the Natural State Criterium Series wraps up its final night of racing.

• Fast Laps and Family Fun: Presented by Tyson Foods, the event features high-speed bike races on a closed course weaving through the Outdoor Dining District. Races kick off at 5p, with a kids’ obstacle course and lawn games to keep everyone entertained.

• Ride, Dine, and Unwind: At 6p, join the community bike ride led by The Jones Center, starting at the Mile 16 sign. Afterward, enjoy food, drinks, and a lively evening with friends and family downtown.

Find event details and updates HERE.

Arts & Culture

Experience the World Premiere of Ridge to River: The Arkansas Traverse

In partnership with Bentonville Film Festival, AWAL Productions is debuting Narrative Landscapes alongside the world premiere of Ridge to River: The Arkansas Traverse.

• Rivers and Roads: At the event, explore how outdoor recreation and storytelling drive tourism, spark economic growth, and shape community identity through engaging discussions from key voices in the Arkansas tourism and foundation sectors.

• Catch it First: Enjoy exciting discussion, the film’s premiere, and even a chance to win a Specialized Globe Haul ST e-bike. The event kicks off with a happy hour at 4p on Thursday, June 19. The film’s world premiere will follow at 7p.

The June 19 world premiere is sold out. However, tickets are available for a Saturday, June 21 showing. Get your tickets HERE.

Health

Olivia Walton Launches Initiative to Improve Sinking Maternal Mortality Rate

After speaking with mothers across the state and identifying gaps in the healthcare system, Olivia Walton is on a mission to improve maternal health for Arkansans.

• Health on the Rise: Arkansas ranks among the worst states for maternal mortality. Through Walton’s organization, Ingeborg Initiatives, the team is working to lower the state’s high maternal mortality rate with practical solutions aimed at improving both the health and economic well-being of new and expecting mothers.

• Vision for the Future: Walton envisions Arkansas as a model for family support nationwide. Ingeborg Initiatives is focused on three pillars to make that vision a reality: paid leave, a child tax credit, and affordable child care.

Listen to Olivia Walton share Ingeborg Initiatives’ story HERE.

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In other news…

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• 🚴 Mena, Let’s Ride: The largest mountain bike and adventure park in the world is set to begin construction in the city of Mena after approval from the U.S. Forest Service. Learn more about the project here.

• 🥬 Yard Inspo: Yes, you read that right. Take pictures, gain ideas for your own yard, and learn from other gardeners around the Fayetteville area at the Garden Gate Tour this Saturday, June 14.

• 🚧 Hard Hat and a Hammer: The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission has funded $16.6 million for 21 local road, trail, sidewalk, and safety projects across the area in an effort to support a projected population of 1 million people by 2050.

• 📚 Library on Wheels: Hit your family’s reading goals this summer at the Bentonville Schools Book Bus. Enjoy books, free Wi-Fi, and encouraging TV messages from local school staff across eight attendance zones. Find your ideal Book Bus location here.

• 🤖 A.I. Parking Lots: Artificial intelligence is headed to XNA parking lots to build a computer vision platform that enables checkout-free payments, creating a seamless drive-in and drive-out experience for travelers. Learn more here.

• CORRECTION: Art of Wine Date — On Monday we had a title that indicated the event was this week, but it is next month on Friday, July 11 from 8-11p.

• 📅 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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