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Events

BBQ Competition To Fire Up Downtown Rogers

The 10th Annual Frisco Inferno Barbecue Competition fires up Downtown Rogers on Friday, Oct 3, and Saturday, Oct 4.

• That’s A Lot Of S’s: Kick off the weekend with a sauce showdown on Friday, where guests sample sausage-dipped sauces and vote for the People’s Choice Best Sauce Award.

• The Meat Sweats: Saturday brings the main event. Teams will be serving up pork and turkey for judges and guests to crown the ultimate pitmaster.

Snag details HERE.

Development

Downtown Cave Springs Development Plan Named Plan Of The Year

The Cave Springs Master Downtown Plan has been awarded the 2025 Plan of the Year by the Arkansas Chapter of the American Planning Association.

• Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner: As one of the fastest-growing cities in Arkansas, this winning plan provides Cave Springs with a clear vision for balancing the need to welcome new residents while protecting its small-town feel.

• Triple Bottom Line: After extensive community & stakeholder input, the plan is hospitable for people and traffic, strategic for economic development, and sustainable, utilizing low-impact development techniques and trail expansion.

Read the full story HERE.

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Exhibition At Crystal Bridges Celebrates Athletes Through a New Lens

Step into the world of sports and art with Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture, now open at Crystal Bridges through Jan 26, 2026.

• Iconic Moments: From Olympic glory to local Little League, this exhibition brings to life the passion, pressure, and triumph of sports through bold portraits, powerful reenactments, and unexpected perspectives—like a ceramic tribute to Arkansas-born Scottie Pippen or a fresh look at swimmer Diana Nyad’s grit.

• Enter The Arena: Created by San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, Get in the Game blends interactive elements with stunning artwork to let you engage solo or bring friends along for a dynamic museum day. It’s an unforgettable mix of human stories, design, and the thrill of the game.

Tickets are on sale now. Reserve yours HERE.

Business

Cutting-Edge Tech Summit Moves To Downtown Fayetteville

The Northwest Arkansas Technology Summit has switched locations, with over 1K people expected to attend the event, now in Downtown Fayetteville, from Oct 27-28.

• Mt. Rushmore of NWA Execs: The summit's 2025 theme is to launch local and scale global, featuring four tracks: health tech, innovation and entrepreneurship, retail and consumer packaged goods, and international connections. Executives from Walmart, Arvest Bank, J.B. Hunt, and other prominent NWA companies will speak at the event.

• Cutting-Edge Content: The summit aims to equip attendees on protecting values while staying current with cutting-edge technology, with one goal being to form a Northwest Arkansas tech council following the event.

Read more from Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Events

Major League Burger Competition In Springdale

The Major League Burger Competitions hits Shiloh Square in Springdale this Sunday, Sep 28, at 11:30a.

• Welcome to Good Burger: Chefs will grill up their best burger to compete for a golden ticket to the World Food Championships in Oct 2026. Cash prizes for first and second place are expected to be handed out, plus a People’s Choice Award.

• I Need A Nap: Attend the event to support The Miracle League of Arkansas, enjoy good burgers and brewskis, and maybe even a beef induced nap afterwards!

Purchase tickets HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• 👨‍🍳 Gotta Whisk It For The Biscuit: Four local chefs face off for the Top Chef NWA crown on Saturday, Oct 25, at 6:30p at the Walmart AMP. Enjoy gourmet dishes, cocktails, and desserts while supporting the Rogers Public Library Foundation. Get tickets HERE.*

• 🍽️ 2 Icons. 1 Kitchen: Before they were household names, two legends shared a sink, laughs, and a lot of dreams. See Malcolm X and Redd Foxx Washing Dishes at Jimmy's Chicken Shack in Harlem, TheatreSquared's world-premiere comedy, on stage Oct. 1-26. Don't wait, first shows sold out! Book here now.*

• 🍂 Windows Down & Cruiiiise: As the leaves turn, soak in the Ozarks’ fall colors with a long, winding cruise along one of six stunning scenic drives.

• 🐗 Hog Legends at Walmart: Catch former UA basketball sharpshooter Pat Bradley at the Fayetteville Walmart Supercenter tonight, Sep 25, from 6-7p. Then on Friday, Sep 26 from 5-6:30p, Hog greats Nolan Richardson, Corliss Williamson, and Scotty Thurman will make an appearance at the same spot.

• ☕️ World’s Best Cup of Coffee: Celebrate National Coffee Day early this year at the Bentonville Coffee Crawl, happening Friday, Sep 26, through Monday, Sep 29.

• 🎨 Gettin’ Crafty: Hang out with the Mini Makers crew at the Bentonville Public Library this Thursday, Sep 25, from 10:30-11:30a.

• 🏡 Preserving Properties: Preserve Arkansas added six locations from across the state to its Most Endangered Places list, including a Fayetteville neighborhood and historic cemetery.

• 🥞 Pancakes > Waffles: Danger Dave’s in Downtown Bentonville is hosting a pancake breakfast this Sunday, Sep 28, from 10a-2p.

• 🎃 Jack-O-Latte: Java Dudes Coffee Company in Eureka Springs has officially opened its sister location, Haunted Grounds, ahead of the Halloween season.

• 💎 Shine Bright Like A Diamond: A 2.79-carat brown diamond was recently discovered at Arkansas’s Crater of Diamonds State Park, the third largest found at the park this year.

• 📅 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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