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Food & Drinks

Dodo Coffee Takes Flight Into Two Exciting Opportunities

After moving on from its first Fayetteville location due to a construction project, Dodo Coffee has bounced back in a big way, with two major announcements.

• Ground-Breaking News: The shop broke ground this week on a new flagship location after operating from a custom mobile trailer to stay connected with locals. Construction should wrap in 5-7 months.

• Gone Corporate: Dodo also beat out 13 competitors to land a café inside Tyson Foods’ world headquarters in Springdale, pairing its signature hospitality with a fast-paced corporate environment.

Stay up to date on the latest with Dodo Coffee HERE.

Events

Outdoor Music Festival Returns to Prairie Grove

The 2nd annual Old Friends Music Festival hits the stage in Prairie Grove, happening Thursday, Sep 25, through Sunday, Sep 28.

• Where The Wild Things Are: Set on 40 acres of open pasture and campgrounds, the festival offers the chance to explore the beauty of the Ozarks while enjoying live music from some of the best singers and songwriters in the country.

• Festival Fun: Four days of music, workshops, and camping are planned for the event, creating a fun environment to disconnect through music, art, and nature.

Snag full event details HERE.

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Start Your Fall Planting With The Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale

The Peel Compton Foundation's annual Dr. Compton Native Tree & Plant Sale returns to Compton Gardens & Arboretum this Wednesday through Saturday, Sept 24–27.

• Choose Native: By choosing native, you’re not only creating a beautiful, resilient landscape—you’re supporting sustainability right at home. Native plants are adapted to thrive in our climate, meaning less maintenance, healthier growth, and savings on water bills. They also provide food and habitat for local pollinators and wildlife, helping keep our ecosystem strong.

• Plant Pickin': Garden enthusiasts can browse 56+ varieties of native trees, shrubs, vines, ornamental grasses, perennials, and hardy ferns at the Compton Gardens Maintenance Building on 407 NE B Street. No tickets or registration required.

Find full details about the sale and plant varieties HERE.

Events

Startup Crawl 2025 To Hit Fayetteville Square

Startup Junkie Foundation’s Startup Crawl: Built to Launch takes over the Fayetteville Square this Friday, Sep 26, from 5-9p.

• Business 2 Community: The free event turns downtown into a walkable expo of NWA startups, with live music from The Yachties and Me Like Bees, plus food trucks, craft beer, and a few space-themed surprises planned.

• Who’s Next Up: Founders, investors, students, and families alike can meet entrepreneurs, explore what’s next for the region, and soak in the creativity.

Study the details HERE.

Sports

Razorbacks Kick Off Against Notre Dame This Weekend

Arkansas Razorback Football kicks off against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this Saturday, Sep 27, at 11a.

• Taylen Green > Rudy: The two teams face off for the first time in history, setting up a significant Saturday afternoon of college football at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium.

• A Busy Weekend Ahead: In addition to the game, Woo Pig Weekend will be taking place Thursday through Saturday, with activities planned like Friday night fireworks in the stadium and soccer, volleyball, and baseball events happening around campus.

Tackle the details HERE.

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In other news…

• 🧑‍⚖️ I’ll See You In Court: For the first time ever, the Benton and Washington County quorum courts will meet together tonight in Springdale as part of the Growing Home NWA Roadshow. Make your voice heard by attending, tuning in online, or taking the regional survey at growinghomenwa.com.*

• 💵 Robo Bucks: Stop by the PayBots.AI booth at the Pryor Center during the Startup Crawl this Friday, Sep 26, from 5–9p and earn $5 for every 5 minutes you spend sharing stories. Your voice helps train ethical AI, and you’ll walk away with a gift card!*

• 🏡 Meeting Needs: Cobblestone Farm opened 89 affordable homes in West Fayetteville that include single-family homes, duplexes, and triplexes, with plans to house close to 300 total residents.

• ☮️ Peace, Love, & Tie Dye: Create your own shirt at Ozark Beer Company’s Tie Dye Patio Party this Sunday, Sep 28, starting at 2p.

• 🤝 Learn from Leaders: TEDxFayetteville announced a full list of speakers for its first event in five years, happening on Saturday, Oct 4.

• 🤠 A Life Where We Work Out: Flatland Cavalry headlines the Ozark Music Hall stage this Thursday, Sep 25, at 7p.

• 🧵 Gettin’ Crafty: Mini Makers is hosting a 10-person class Tuesday, Sep 23, from 11a-12p at Baked by Kori in Rogers.

• 📅 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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• RMP is seeking an experienced, motivated, and detail-oriented Senior Tax Manager to join its tax services team. This person will serve high net-worth clients with complex tax situations and must be prepared to work extended hours during peak tax seasons.

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