Events

Weekend Roundup

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

• 🏊 Run, Bike, Swim: Trifest for MS, the largest triathlon in Arkansas, returns to Bentonville this weekend, Aug 29-31, raising funds for multiple sclerosis research.

• 🎸 Fishin’ in the Dark: Have yourself a good time for only $20 with pop-country artist Niko Moon at Ozark Music Hall tonight, Aug 29, at 7p.

• 🍿 Movie Under The Stars: Pea Ridge Parks & Recreation is showing Dog Man at the City Park Amphitheater tonight, Aug 29, at 7:45p.

• 🎶 What’s Your Karaoke Song? Pull out your favorite karaoke song at Flashback Pizza & Milkshake’s Friday Night Karaoke, happening tonight, Aug 29, from 9-11p.

• 🚴 Test Your Skills: The 2025 Arkansas Enduro Series kicks off at Fayetteville’s Kessler Mountain Regional Park this weekend, Aug 30-31.

• 💃 Dance Thru The Weekend: Celebrate Labor Day weekend at the 2025 Clothesline Fair at Prairie Grove Battlefield State Park, running Aug 30-Sep 1.

• 🥓 Mmm, Bacon! Sizzle into Saturday at the Rogers Farmer Market’s Baconfest, Saturday, Aug 30, from 8a-1p.

• 🙆‍♂️ Stretch it Out: Springdale Parks and Recreation is hosting free yoga at Randal Tyson Park, Saturday morning, Aug 30, at 9a.

• 🏈 Hit That Line: The Arkansas Razorback football team kicks off its 2025-2026 season this Saturday, Aug 30, at 3:15p against Alabama A&M.

• 🛼 From Netflix to the Rink: Roll through the weekend at Roller City’s K-Pop Demon Hunters Skate Night, on Saturday, Aug 30, from 7-10p.

• 🎤 Year 3000: Burn up with the Jonas Brothers at the Walmart AMP, Saturday, Aug 30, at 7:30p.

• 🥏 Labor Day Disc Golf: The 19th Annual Northshore Invitational tees off Sunday, Aug 31, at 9a. The two-round disc golf tourney is a PDGA C-tier event.

• 👶 Rave But For Babies: Enjoy a high-energy, kid-friendly Baby Rave, hosted by the Momentary, this Sunday, Aug 31, from 10a-5p.

• 🎥 Sk8 D8: Catch a showing of roller derby classic Whip It before lacing up for a pop-up roller rink session at the Momentary’s Fermantation Hall on Sunday, Aug 31, from 1-6p.

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

Sponsored by Pedal Pops

Pedal Pops Celebrates 14 Sweet Years

Pedal Pops marks its 14th anniversary this Labor Day weekend, celebrating a local brand that's become synonymous with natural, delicious frozen treats across Northwest Arkansas.

• NWA’s Favorite Pop: What began with a tricycle cart in Downtown Bentonville has grown into a Northwest Arkansas staple, now headquartered at Pedal Park in Farmington. Today, Pedal Pops serves its natural fruit bars at 18+ locations while continuing to bring their mobile cart to farmers’ markets and local events for catering popup experiences.

• Sweet Birthday Deals: Stop by Pedal Park this Saturday and Sunday from 4-8p to help them celebrate! The first 14 visitors each day who mention "Happy Birthday" will receive a free pop. Plus, anyone sharing photo evidence of themselves enjoying Pedal Pops over the years will get a 10% discount.

Have photos of your Pedal Pops memories? Share them on Instagram and Facebook.

Food & Beverage

Former Owner of Bentonville’s The Dive Plans To Open New Spot

Kyle Reidy, former owner of The Dive in Bentonville, is opening a new bar, Fry, later this year.

• Prime Location: Set for 100 SW 2nd Street in Downtown Bentonville, Fry will be twice the size of The Dive, featuring a patio, on-site food truck, and an indoor stage for live music and DJs.

• Cheap Sips: In step with Reidy’s style, Fry will focus on affordable drinks, a signature across his bar and restaurant projects in Northwest Arkansas.

Dive into the full story from The Bentonville Bulletin HERE.

Business

Fayetteville’s Startup Junkie Launches AI & Machine Learning Program

Startup Junkie’s Fuel Accelerator launched its 11th AI and Machine Learning program this week.

• It Takes a Village: The 10-week program kicked off at the new Learning Lab in Bentonville, where 10 ventures will gain mentor access, local connections, and hands-on programming to build traction.

• Top Talent: Participants range from supply chain technology to software solutions, highlighting Northwest Arkansas’s ability to attract top talent to the region.

Get more details HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• Taylor Swift Headlined Mount Sequoyah’s First Music on the Mountain in 2007

• Arkansas Razorbacks Kick Off Season Against Alabama A&M

• Forbes Named Top Employers in Arkansas

• Fayetteville Voted #1 Metro in U.S. For New Home Construction

• Morning Brew Features Bentonville’s Alice L. Walton School of Medicine

Together with Best Friends Animal Society

Pet Of The Week

Meet Cheerio! He’s a 1.5-year-old, 40-lb ball of fun who LOVES to play, especially with other dogs. He’s even been caught on camera in the middle of the night playing all by himself, or with an imaginary friend… or maybe a ghost dog? Regardless. Let’s find Cheerio a home with some real friends! 

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In other news

• ☀️ Let’s Go To The Beach: XNA and Breeze Airways are adding a new nonstop route to Pensacola, with flights taking off Sep 4.

• 🚴 Pass It On: Got a bike collecting dust in your garage? Stop by Pedal It Forward’s bike drive before it wraps up today, Aug 29.

• ⚙️ Help Needed: The City of Fayetteville is on the lookout for a new Equipment Mechanic III to join its award-winning Fleet Operations Division.

• 🧇 From Football To Food: Beloved food truck, KDK’s Chicken and Waffles, owned by former Razorback Keith Kidd, is set to open its first restaurant on College Avenue in Fayetteville this September.

• 👍 CORRECTION: In Wednesday’s newsletter, we stated the Springdale Pool Lounge will celebrate its grand opening, Saturday, Aug 30, from 11-1p. The lounge will actually be open Saturday at 11a through Sunday at 1a.

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