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Events

Weekend Roundup

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

• 🐗 Head Hog Hangout: U of A head basketball coach John Calipari will be at Fayetteville’s Walmart Supercenter tonight, Sep 12, from 5-6p, to meet, take photos, and sign autographs for the first 100 guests at the ESPN pop-up inside the store.

• ⚾️ Going, Going, Gone: Celebrate the grand opening of Phillips Park, Bentonville’s new 50-acre premier baseball complex, with a ribbon-cutting event, home run derby, and fireworks, tonight, Sep 12, from 5:30-9:30p.

• 🎺 Sit Back & Relax: Downtown Bentonville is bringing Orchestra On The Square to the Bentonville Square tonight, Sep 12, from 6:30-7:30p.

• 🎤 Sunny and 92: Catch country singer Joe Nichols at the Ozark Music Hall in Fayetteville, tonight, Sep 12, at 7p.

• 🍷 Wine Down: Sip vino and sing tunes on the Tontitown Winery patio with Lazy Daisy, tonight, Sep 12, at 7p.

• 🐿️ Brown Eyed Squirrel: The World Champion Squirrel Cookoff is firing up the grill at the Ozark Highlands Nature Center in Springdale this Saturday, Sep 13, from 9a-5p.

• 🐣 Duck Duck Goose: The 8th Annual Duck Race, hosted by Springdale Public Schools Education Foundation, splashes through Turnbow Park, Saturday, Sep 13, 10a-12p.

• 🧶 A Log Cabin: Springdale’s Shiloh Museum of Ozark History hosts the 47th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair this Saturday, Sep 13, from 10a-2p.

• 😄 Connect with Community: Celebrate the cultures that make Northwest Arkansas unique at Rogers Lowell Chamber of Commerce’s NWA Community Showcase this Saturday, Sep 13, from 10a-3p.

• 🫔 Tamale Time: Tamales for Toys brings the 2025 Tamale Festival to Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co in Rogers, Saturday, Sep 13, from 12-6p.

• 🖼️ Crafters-Day: Community Makers NWA is hosting a Collage Making Event at Onyx Springdale, Saturday, Sep 13, from 3:30-5p.

• 🕺 Shut Up & Dance: Lace up your dancin’ shoes for Bella Vista Property Owner Association’s Fall Dance, happening Saturday, Sep 13, from 5-8p.

• 🚜 Free Fallin’ at the Farm: Rivercrest Fall Festival is back in Fayetteville with fun for the whole family, starting this Saturday, Sep 13, and running through Nov 1.

• 🚗 Hot Rod Rides Agaiiin: Bagels on the Bricks rolls into Downtown Rogers with hot rods and classic cars, this Sunday, Sep 14, from 7-10a.

• 🎸 Easy, Like Sunday Afternoon: Downtown Fayetteville’s Sunday on the Square is back this Sunday, Sep 14, from 12-4p, kicking off Arkansas Music Week.

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

Sponsored by Walton Arts Center

Enter The Comedy Zone For A Good Laugh At Walton Arts Center

Walton Arts Center is bringing The Comedy Zone, the most trusted brand in stand-up comedy, to Northwest Arkansas for a series of big laughs beginning with the hilarious Kevin Bozeman on Thursday, Sep 18, at 7:30p.

• Star Lineup: The Comedy Zone Series will feature comedians like Kevin Bozeman, Myles Weber, Dustin Ybarra, Aida Rodriguez, and Andy Woodhull throughout the season in the Walton Art Center’s Starr Theater with a mix of cabaret tables and tiered theater seating to create an intimate, club-like atmosphere.

• First On The Stand: Kevin Bozeman entertains clubs and college bars across the country with his contagious laugh and relatable brand of comedy. Drawing inspiration from growing up as the youngest of 10 children, working many odd jobs, and now fathering three children. He’s out to prove that laughter is the best medicine. 

Find ticket info and reserve your seat HERE.

Sponsored by Buffington Homes

Buffington Homes Turning Dream Home Tours Into Dream Vacations

Buffington Homes is hosting its first-ever Luxury Home Tour from Saturday, Sept. 13, through Sunday, Sept. 21—and visiting all five model homes could win you a $12,000 Disney vacation, a Branson getaway, or a local staycation at 21c in Bentonville.

• Beautiful Homes & Big Prizes: Tour five stunning, designer-styled model homes across Northwest Arkansas, collect stamps in your Tour Passport, and enter to win one of three major prize getaways. Grand prizes include a $12,000 trip to Disney World, a Branson package with Silver Dollar City tickets, or a 21c Bentonville staycation with dinner on the town.

• Food Trucks & Family Fun: On Saturdays, Sep 13 and 20, from 10a–3p, every stop on the tour will feature free local food trucks. Homes are open daily during the week for midweek passport stamping.

Find full details, community maps, and enter the giveaway HERE.

Arts & Culture

A Night in Buenos Aires, Right Here in Bentonville

Experience the passion and elegance of Argentine culture as Patagonia Tango Company brings Furia Tanguera, a live tango and folklore performance, to the Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville on Thursday, Oct 9.

• From Argentina With Love: Founded by Oscar Mansilla and Romina Rodríguez-Crosta, Patagonia Tango Company has been sharing the rich traditions of Argentine tango and folklore across the U.S. since 2021. Last year, they dazzled NWA with Una Noche Porteña, and now the company returns with a new show featuring an all-Argentine cast of elite tango dancers, singers, and folklorists.

• Dinner and a Show: Furia Tanguera transports guests to the fabled Casas de Tango of Buenos Aires, blending story-driven choreography, live vocals, and vibrant folkloric dance. Expect powerful performances, stunning costumes, and an immersive atmosphere, paired with a hearty à la carte dinner.

Ticket prices go up after Sep 15. Get $5 off your tickets with promo code ‘NWAmigo’ HERE.

Hospitality

Moxy Fayetteville Set To Officially Open Doors

Moxy, a new hotel at the South Yards in Fayetteville, is officially opening its doors on Thursday, Sep 18.

• Moxy Moves In: The $33M, seven-story, 131-room hotel is Arkansas’s first three-star Fitwel development, a collab between Specialized Real Estate Group, Modus Studio, and Beechwood Hospitality.

• Rest Hard, Play Hard: The space features carefully-crafted rooms, a 24/7 gym, local art, lobby lounge & library, shuffleboard, meeting rooms, and Bar Moxy, where check-in comes with a complimentary drink.

Learn more HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• The Compton Now Taking Reservations Ahead of its January Opening

• World Champion Squirrel Cookoff Fires Up The Grill This Weekend

• New Park Breaks Ground In West Fayetteville

• Farm Therapy Pediatrics Clinic To Open Location In Rogers

• Rivercrest Orchard’s Fall Festival Returns To Fayetteville

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Pet Of The Week

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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.

• Big Orange is seeking a Hospitality Assistant to create a welcoming environment by assisting with table turns, maintaining cleanliness, managing real-time updates for accurate table statuses, anticipating and fulfilling guest needs, and contributing to a warm dining experience.

• The Skipstone Group is seeking an experienced eCommerce Email Marketing Specialist (Klaviyo).

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In other news

• 🛣️ Growing Pains: As Northwest Arkansas grows, so do the challenges—housing, traffic, infrastructure, and open space. The Growing Home NWA Roadshow kicks off Tuesday, Sep 17, to gather community input for a regional growth plan. Share your thoughts through community sessions and a survey at growinghomenwa.com.*

• 🦉 Plan Ahead: HootOwl Estate Planning is hosting an educational estate planning workshop on Monday, Sep 15, in Bentonville and on Tuesday, Sep 16, in Fayetteville. Learn more and RSVP here.*

• 📈 Benton Boomin’: Benton County recorded the highest first-quarter wage growth in the nation with a 14.6% increase.

• 👏 DIY Fun: Craft your own bracelet at Modern Moon Shop, a bead bar located in Rogers.

• 📝 Understanding Minds: UAMS is hosting its second Neurodiversity Conference on Thursday, Sep 18, from 8a-3p, with content focused on providing best practices for neurodivergent patient care.

• 💭 Presidential Hometown: Step back into history on the I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast as the Clinton House Museum team sits down to swap stories of the legendary Fayetteville building.

• 🤝 Grow With Us: Get your brand in front of 40,714 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!