Events

Weekend Roundup

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

• 🎈 Up, Up, and Away: SOAR NWA floats into the Benton County Fairgrounds tonight, Aug 15, and Saturday, Aug 16, from 5-10p with activities like hot air balloon rides, a kid zone, circus performers, a beer garden, live music, a car exhibit, and much more.

• 🍌 B-A-N-A-N-A-S: As part of their four-team world tour, two Banana Ball teams, the Party Animals and the Texas Tailgaters, roll into town for a head-to-head matchup at Baum-Walker Stadium in Fayetteville tonight, Aug 15, and Saturday, Aug 16.

• 🤠 Boot Scootin’ Boogie: Two-step over to the Embassy Suites in Rogers for the Diamond Dance Classic, starting today, Aug 15, at 11a.

• 🎷 Hey Alexa, Play Jazz: Wind down your week with smooth jazz at Downtown Bentonville’s the Momentary Courtyard Series featuring the Cameron Summers Band, happening tonight, Aug 15, from 7-8:30p.

• ⚾️ Play Ballllll: The Northwest Arkansas Naturals have a home run weekend planned for their weekend series versus in-state rival, the Arkansas Travelers, tonight, Aug 15, at 7:05p, Saturday, Aug 16, at 6:05p, and Sunday, Aug 17, at 2:05p.

• 🐝 Black and Yellow: Celebrate National Bee Day with local honey vendors and the Rogers Garden Club at the Hive and Harvest-themed Rogers Farmers Market, this Saturday, Aug 16, from 8a-1p.

• 👕 It’s Giving… Vintage: Complete your wardrobe at the FayetteVINTAGE Summer Vintage Block Party, happening at the Fayetteville Square, Saturday, Aug 16, from 10a-4p.

• 🧢 Hat’s Off: Join local apparel brand JUNK as they celebrate their new hats and apparel line at The Garage by JUNK in Bentonville this Saturday, Aug 16, from 11a-3p. Enjoy free food, drinks, exclusive discounts, brand new merchandise, and yard games with friends and family.

• 🛍️ Small Business Spotlight: Support Black-owned businesses and shop local at The Black Market, hosted by Black Owned NWA, this Saturday, Aug 16, from 11a-4p at The Record in Bentonville.

• 🏈 Woo Pig Sooie: College football is just around the corner. Get ready for the season at Arkansas Football’s Fan Day, set for Saturday, Aug 16, from 3-4:30p.

• 🎉 Block Party Bling: Underwoods Fine Jewelers and A-Team Collections are throwing a Bid Day Block Party on Saturday, Aug 16, from 11a–4p at 628 W Dickson St. Expect sorority-themed gifts, birthday treats, live printing, and live tunes by Hi-Fin.

• 🛻 Monster Truck Mash: Monster trucks roaring their way into Springdale’s Parsons Stadium for the Insanity Tour this Saturday, Aug 16, starting at 5:30p.

• 🧗‍♂️ Bye, Bye Summer: Fayetteville’s Boulders and Brews is throwing an End of Summer Bash. Climb over for free hot dogs, burgers, and live music from local alt-pop band, Lariat, Saturday, Aug 16, at 7p.

• 🎸 Stars of the Show: Head to the Momentary Saturday, Aug 16, and Sunday, Aug 17, at 6p to enjoy the Anvil Fest, a two-day show of local rising music stars like Modeling and Mud Lung hitting the stage.

• 🍳 Green Eggs & Ham: Kick off the school year the right way at Downtown Bentonville’s Back to School Breakfast on the Square, happening Sunday, Aug 17, from 10a-12p.

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

Highlight

McNelly Farms Opens as Elevated Estate Getaway

A brand-new private estate, McNelly Farms, is now open for luxury group getaways just minutes from downtown Bentonville.

• Ozarkan Elegance: Tucked into 48 scenic acres, McNelly Farms blends upscale design with natural beauty, featuring a main house and guest house with seven bedrooms, a chef’s kitchen, wine cellar, speakeasy lounge, and expansive indoor-outdoor living spaces.

• Rooted & Refined: Created by HOWSE founder Jay Howard, with support from NASCAR legend Mark Martin, the estate reflects Arkansas’s charm with resort-level hospitality and design. It's ideal for full-property rentals, offering a peaceful, high-end escape near top regional attractions.

Read the full press release and find more photos of the property HERE.

Hospitality

Fayetteville’s Moxy Hotel Checks In Early September

Fayetteville’s newest stay, Moxy Hotel, is set to open its doors at the South Yard in early September.

• New Digs: Developed by Specialized Real Estate Group and Beechwood Hospitality, the $33M, seven-story, 131-room hotel will bring fun amenities to the area and create close to 50 new jobs.

• For The Young At Heart: Hotel guests will enjoy a complimentary drink upon arrival at Bar Moxy, a lobby lounge & library, aesthetic rooms, local art, shuffleboard, 24/7 food & beverage options, plus an all-day fitness center and meeting rooms.

Get the full story from Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Outdoor Sports

USA Cycling Announces National Team at Bentonville’s The Ledger

USA Cycling announced its Mountain Bike National Team earlier this week at The Ledger in Downtown Bentonville.

• Slaughter Pen to Switzerland: 23 riders will represent the United States at the Mountain Biking World Championships in Switzerland, running Aug 30-Sep 14.

• Home Trail Advantage: Bentonville acts as the headquarters for the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team, where its world-class trails help athletes sharpen skills and prepare for the global stage.

Get the full story from KNWA News HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• JJ’s Live Announces Official Rebrand With New Name ‘Ozark Music Hall’

• The Momentary Unveils Star-Studded Fall Concert Lineup

• South Side of Bentonville Square Hits the Market for $17.4M

• TEDxFayetteville To Return After 5-Year Hiatus

• Magician Jason Verners Returns to BlakeSt for a Weekend of Wonder

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• 💍 Shine Bright Like a Diamond: After a month-long search, a woman found a 2.30 carat diamond at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park. She plans to use it for her future engagement ring.

• 💰 For a Rainy Day: This week, the Rogers City Council approved a $28M emergency fund to prepare for future disasters like the May 2024 tornadoes and the Oct 2024 Marck Industries fire that strained city budgets.

• 🎨 Work in Progress: Get a sneak peek of world-famous 3D artist Leon Keer’s progress on two murals in Downtown Fayetteville.

• 🧑‍💻 ChatSPS: Springdale Public Schools (SPS) has launched an artificial intelligence task force to explore how AI can improve learning, teaching, and school operations.

• ♻️ Cash Saver: The City of Fayetteville approved a new cart-based recycling system, replacing 18-gallon green bins with 65-gallon blue carts. The city estimates up to $1.4M in savings and new jobs added from the change.

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