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Westwood Gardens Tip of the Day: If early-season annuals are fading, replace them with heat-lovers like lantana, vinca, or Sunpatiens. We grow fresh batches locally all season.

Events

Weekend Roundup

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

• 🏍️ Bike the Ozarks: The third annual Ozark Mountain Rumble Rally hits the road this weekend, June 20 and June 21. Grab your biker crew and enjoy local vendors, live entertainment, and a custom bike show.

• 🫶 Let Freedom Ring: Celebrate Juneteenth with thousands at downtown Springdale’s Freedom Festival this Saturday, June 21. Enjoy food trucks, live music, horse riding, and exciting giveaways for a day full of great vibes!

• 🚗 Car Show for a Cause: Come for the cars, stay for the cause at Turpentine Creek’s 4th annual MOPAR Classic this weekend. All proceeds will be donated to Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge.

• 🌎 World Refugee Day: Head to Mount Sequoyah Saturday, June 20 for an evening of art, music, and storytelling in celebration of World Refugee Day, hosted by Canopy NWA.

• 🎥 For the Film Fanatic: The Bentonville Film Festival continues through the weekend with an impressive list of homegrown films, events, and family fun.

• ❤️ Joy on the Move: Honor Juneteenth and the enduring legacy of African American strength and joy with a walk, dance, or bike ride through the heart of Fayetteville this Sunday, June 22, from 2-4p at the Juneteenth Rhythms of Resilience Festive March & Cookout.

• 🎸 Live Music Therapy: Two step to Gone Country this Friday, June 20 or rock out with Protohive, Big Sad, and Bellwether Sirens this Saturday, June 21 at Railyard Live in Rogers.

• 🏃 Let’s Go (Run) Clubbin’: Get your miles and caffeine fix in this Saturday, June 21 at Natural State Run Club’s sixth annual Espresso Run/Ride. Route includes stops at local favorites like Onyx Coffee Lab and Doomsday Coffee.

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

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Development

Next Steps Taken on New Coffee Shop Location Coming to Fayetteville

Big things are brewing. Dodo Coffee broke ground on its new Fayetteville flagship location this week.

• Ground Floor: Dodo Coffee is setting its sights on becoming a hub for design, community, and creativity. With its new location on the way, the team is taking the next step in redefining the NWA coffee experience.

• It Takes a Village: In partnership with renowned architect Jeffrey Dungan, the new space will be one of the region’s most unique and inviting coffee spots, built for community, creativity, and connection.

Stay informed on developments with Dodo Coffee’s new location HERE.

Restaurants

Local Restaurant Pro to Celebrate Grand Opening of Third Establishment in Fayetteville

Feral PiG is ready to make some noise on College Ave, with its grand opening celebration set for Sunday, June 29.

• She’s Baaaaaack: After successful runs with Hog Haus Brewing Co. and Common Grounds, Julie Sills is back in the restaurant game with her third concept, Feral PiG.

• A Place to Squeal About: With crowd-favorite dishes like the BirdSeed Salad and signature Bloody Marys making a comeback, Feral PiG is designed to feel Fayetteville, satisfy every palate, and create community.

Hungry yet? Find the full menu HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• Renowned Chef, Matthew Cooper, Opens Sun Painted Farm and Ryn

• XNA Breaks Traffic Record with More Travelers Flying Local

• 11th Annual Bentonville Film Festival Hits Play This Week

• $16.6M Approved for 21 Northwest Arkansas Infrastructure Projects

• Terrific Tuesday Nights Return to Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks

Together with Best Friends Animal Society

Pet Of The Week

If you’ve been dreaming of a soft companion who stares into your soul, chats with you, and makes every day feel a little brighter… Sharpey might be a perfect match.

All June, adoption fees for cats and kittens at Best Friends Pet Resource Center are covered by Litter Robot

NWA Daily Picks

In other news

• 🦇 Bats All, Folks! Head to Cave Springs on Saturday, July 19, for the Bats and Bluegrass Festival! Enjoy live music, food trucks (Wicked Wood and Monster Food), and the awe-inspiring sight of Gray Bats emerging at dusk. Bring a lawn chair and catch the magic in the Ozarks.*

• 🦅 Raptor (Not the Ford) on the Run: Catch the wild moment as Northsong Wild Bird Rehabilitation releases a real-life raptor back into the skies on Saturday, June 21 at 10a.

• 🎤 Year 3000 2025: The Jonas Brothers will be at the AMP, August 30th. Tickets go on sale today at 10a, so snag them before they start burnin’ up. See what we did there?

• 👑 Kitchen Kings Crowned: Bentonville standout chefs Rafael Rios (Yeyo’s) and Matthew Cooper (Conifer) are finalists for James Beard’s Best Chef: South award.

• 📅 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.

• 🤝 Grow With Us: Get your brand in front of 40,549 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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Employment

Find Jobs In Northwest Arkansas

Whether you're hiring or job hunting, our NWA Job Board connects the right people at the right time. Upload your resume to get noticed by local businesses, or post your openings to reach hundreds of job seekers every day.

• Shadow Valley Golf Club, a prestigious Northwest Arkansas golf course, is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Operator to assist staff with maintenance of golf course grounds, landscape, and POA areas throughout the property.