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Springdale Hosts Historic Int’l Soccer Tournament Next Week

The Marshall Islands will make its official global soccer debut at the Outrigger Challenge Cup in Springdale, happening Aug 11-17.

• Milestone Moment: The Marshall Islands were the last UN-recognized country on Earth without a national soccer team… until now! This tournament marks its first-ever international match, and big crowds are expected, especially from Springdale’s Marshallese community, the largest outside the islands themselves.

• Global Competition: This week-long event features four teams: FIFA-affiliated U.S. Virgin Islands and Turks & Caicos, Ozark United FC’s U-19 team, and the Marshall Islands men’s national team.

Get your tickets to this historic event HERE.

Events

Fayetteville’s Sunday on the Square Returns Aug 24

Experience Fayetteville’s signature community event returns later this month in Downtown Fayetteville.

• Sunday Funday: On Sunday, Aug 24, from 12-4p, the festival series kicks back into gear after taking the summer off, with a full lineup of local fun.

• Call Those Hogs: Enjoy live music from alternative pop band Lariat and southern country-rock group Maud Crawford, a Razorback Athletics pep rally to kick football season off, a group ride with Bike Fayetteville, local art, food trucks, and more.

Get the full schedule HERE.

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Best Friends and Third Space Coffee Team Up for Back-to-School Market

Celebrate the start of the school year at Iced Coffee Days, a back-to-school event and makers market with Third Space Coffee at Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville this Saturday, Aug 10, from 11a–4p.

• Markets & Mochas: Third Space Coffee will be serving up iced coffee, specialty teas, and vegan sweets while you explore a lively pop-up market featuring local makers and small businesses. Students and teachers can also enjoy exclusive discounts throughout the day.

• Pet Perks: Best Friends Animal Society is waiving adoption fees all month long, so this event is the perfect chance to meet adoptable cats and dogs in a relaxed, community setting.

Find more event details HERE.

Commercial Real Estate

NWA Saw Historically Low Office Vacancy Rates In Q2

Northwest Arkansas recorded historically low office vacancy rates in Q2 of 2025.

• Beating the National Trend: While cities across the country face soaring vacancy rates, NWA hit a 15-year low at just 4.02%, well below the national average of 20.7%.

• Why It’s Happening: Market leaders point to three reasons for the historic vacancy rates: steady demand for high-quality space, ongoing population growth, and limited new supply.

Get the full breakdown from Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Events

Pea Ridge To Celebrate 175 Years at Founders Day

Pea Ridge will celebrate 175 years as a city at its Founders Day Parade this Saturday, Aug 9, at 10a.

• 175 Years Young: From the 1862 Civil War Battle of Pea Ridge to being one of Arkansas’s first college towns, a lot of history has occurred in the city, and the parade plans to honor that legacy.

• What To Expect: A full day of activity is planned for the Founders Day event, both for the longtime resident and newcomer. Expect an opening ceremony, a parade, delicious food, historical exhibits, and more.

Find more details on the parade HERE.

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In other news…

• 🎬 Make A Scene: Local artist Payton Joy is dropping her new single “The Youngest Woman (Who Ever Lived)” at Bentonville Taproom on Thursday, Aug 15, from 7–9p. Enjoy live music, good vibes, and maybe even end up in the music video filming afterward!*

• 🪕 I and Love and You: We’re giving away two seated tickets to see The Avett Brothers with Blackberry Smoke at the Walmart AMP on Friday, Aug 22. Reply “AVETT” to this email for a chance to win! We’ll reply to the winner today by 5p. Or go ahead and secure your tickets HERE.*

• 🐻 A First For Everything: A young black bear was spotted hanging out in an East Fayetteville neighborhood this week. First responders safely returned the cub to the wild after helping it down from a tree.

• 🚴 Bicycle Race: The Jones Center’s two-day Bike Festival returns with free BBQ, games, giveaways, open riding, the Pump Track Championship, and a Vendor Village. Catch it all Friday, Oct 3 from 5-7p and all day Saturday, Oct 4.

• ⚽️ GOALLL! Arkansas’s women’s soccer team, ranked number 6 pre-season, is set to kick off its season later this month with 3 home stands versus Iowa, Notre Dame, and Duke.

• 💪 A Strong July: Arkansas’ July sales tax revenue hit $299.3M, up 3.2% from July 2024. Income tax revenue also rose 5%, reaching $259.9M.

• 🎶 Gone But Not Forgotten: The FreshGrass Bentonville Festival has officially closed its doors after a four-year run, bringing world-class roots artists to Northwest Arkansas.

• 💰 New Owner, Same Building: A 15,820 sq ft shopping center in West Fayetteville, home to CJ’s Burgers and Domino’s, sold for $5.75M recently.

• 🏃‍♀️ CORRECTION: Fore the Run: Kick off LPGA Week with the 5k @ the LPGA on Saturday, Sep 13, at the Walmart AMP! Choose between a 5k or 1k Fun Run/Walk, then enjoy a post-race expo, free breakfast, and plenty of fun freebies.

• 📅 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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