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Events

Weekend Roundup

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

• 🍇 The Show Goes On: The Grape Festival’s rollercoaster rides, spaghetti dinners, and live music continue this weekend in Tontitown, Friday, Aug 8, and Saturday, Aug 9.

• 🎤 Ozarks Live: Kick off your weekend early at KUAF’s Ozarks at Large live show, hosted in partnership with pro soccer club Ozark United FC, at The Medium in Springdale today, Aug 8, from 12-2p.

• 🎨 That New, New: Mount Sequoyah opens a new art gallery featuring works from local artists, Dani Ives, Shannon Smith, and Melissa Milton, tonight, Aug 8, from 6-8p.

• 🎸 Tacos & Tunes: Fayetteville’s Taco & Tamale will host free live music on its patio tonight, Aug 8, from 6-8p. Get there early to grab a seat, enjoy happy hour deals, and catch local band The Common Roots.

• 🤣 Laugh Out Loud: Aussie comedian Monty Franklin takes his stand-up experience honed while touring with jokesters like Rob Schneider and Jim Breuer to The Grove in Lowell, tonight, Aug 8, from 6:30-8p.

• ⚾️ Movie In The Outfield: Springdale Parks & Recreation is hitting play on a free showing of Angels in the Outfield at Arvest Ballpark tonight, Aug 8, at 7p.

• 🎶 Return of the Arkansauce: Local favorite Arkansauce returns to George’s Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville tonight, Aug 8, at 8:30p.

• 🎷 Full Setlist: Horn band Full House takes the stage at Rogers’ Railyard Live this Friday, Aug 8, at 8p. Then on Saturday, Aug 9, catch a triple setlist from alternative pop groups Modeling, Ted Hammig & the Campaign, and Frailstate at 7:30p.

• 🥞 See Ya L8er, Summer: The Rogers Farmers Market is throwing a Back To School Bash this Saturday, Aug 9, at 8a. Ring in the new school year with free pancakes, water inflatables, snow cones, games, and a backpack drive.

• 🎉 Happy Birthday! Pea Ridge celebrates 175 years of legacy at its Founders Day event on Saturday, Aug 9, at 10a.

• 💄 New Store Unlocked: Shop deals on household goods, beauty products, and snacks at the grand opening of Daiso, a new Japanese value store in Fayetteville, this Saturday, Aug 9, at 11a.

• 🎵 Mr. Brightside: Belt your favorite shower song at Pub on the Bricks Karaoke Night in Rogers, Saturday, Aug 9, from 8-11:30p.

• 🧘 Yoga G.O.A.T: Stretch it out over a cold one at Movement Driven Life’s goat yoga session, happening at Goat Lab Brewery, Sunday, Aug 10, at 1p.

• 🐶 Cannon Balllll: Pools aren’t just for people! Bring your pup to Springdale Aquatics Center’s Pooch Plunge, this Sunday, Aug 10, from 1-3p.

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

Sponsored By Wild Birds Unlimited Nature Shop

Give Your Backyard Birds The Gold Treatment

Wild Birds Unlimited is rolling out a fresh Finch Blend and splashing into the hot months of summer with a sale on bird baths at both their Rogers and Fayetteville shops.

• Finch Me, I’m Dreaming: The new Finch Blend is specially designed with fine sunflower chips and thistle seed to attract American Goldfinches, Pine Siskins, House Finches, and more. Expertly blended to suit local birds, it's ideal for attracting a variety of finches and small songbirds to your yard.

• Stay Flydrated: Finches need more water thanks to their salty diet, and with summer heat in full swing, all birds benefit from a consistent water source. Keep them cool with discounted metal bird bath dishes and more. Speaking of drinks, this weekend, WBU is hosting a lemonade stand at both locations in support of Northwest Arkansas Children’s Shelter.

Find product details and visit the Rogers store HERE or the Fayetteville store HERE.

Events

Patio Social Returns With Exclusive Networking Event

NWA Patio Social will host an exclusive evening at Ashleigh Wine and Sake Lounge on Tuesday, Aug 19, from 6-9p.

• Smaller Crowds, Big Connections: This Exclusive Social format limits attendance to just 70 people, creating space for more intentional conversations in a more laid-back atmosphere, different from the community’s usual patio energy.

• Dress The Part: This is a ticketed event with no sponsors, designed to benefit both the host venue and those attending. Dress business casual, enjoy a complimentary cocktail and charcuterie, and spend time creating lasting relationships in Northwest Arkansas.

Snag your tickets HERE.

Education

Walton MBA Shifts Program From 21 Months To 1 Year

The Sam M. Walton College of Business at the U of A has redesigned its MBA program, condensing the format from 21-months down to one-year.

• Why The Change? To meet the needs of a fast-moving marketplace. Today’s leaders want strenuous education, valuable connections, and sharpened skills without having to step away from the workforce for two years.

• A Win For Your Career: For Northwest Arkansas leaders looking to invest in their career, this graduate program provides a powerful combination: national recognition as a top 25 MBA program, an accelerated path back to the workplace, and the opportunity to receive an assistantship that ease the cost of tuition.

Study the full story HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• Banana Ball Pro Baseball Tour Hits Baum-Walker Aug 15 & 16

• 126th Tontitown Grape Festival Returns This Week

• Springdale Speakeasy Officially Opens Its Doors

• New Bar & Lounge To Open Near Bentonville Square

• Springdale Hosts Historic Int’l Soccer Tournament Next Week

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Pet Of The Week

Meet Gilmore. Just like Happy Gilmore, he’s just as cheerful! This friendly pup loves spending time with both dogs and kids. He’s nearly house trained, walks well on a leash, and is learning fast in his foster home. Gilmore is ready to be a fun, loving addition to your family.

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In other news

• 🐾 A Purr-fect Match: Wild Birds Unlimited is hosting a special cat adoption event this weekend at both their Rogers and Fayetteville locations. With three cats in each store, they're teaming up with NWA Community Cat Project to find these furry friends a forever home.*

• 💨 In Rare Air: 1 of only 13 active airships in the world, the Goodyear Blimp, floated over Downtown Fayetteville yesterday morning.

• 📚 Back In Session: The school year is just around the corner. Stay ahead of the game with this curated list of start dates for every public school in Northwest Arkansas.

• 🏀 Cal Those Hogs: The Southeastern Conference just dropped the Arkansas Men’s Basketball conference schedule for the 2025-2026 season. Big names like Tennessee, Kentucky, and Auburn are set to visit Bud Walton Arena in the new year.

• 🧑‍🧑‍🧒 Filling the Foster Gap: With 400 children in foster care and only 100 eligible foster families, the NWA Children’s Shelter is aiming to close the growing gap.

• 🌲 Fir Real Though: Sharpen your foresting skills at City of Fayetteville’s Tree Care Techniques class, happening Saturday, Aug 9 at 11a, and again Tuesday, Aug 12, at 6p.

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