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Events

The Arkansas Apple Festival Returns To Lincoln This Weekend!

After a brief hiatus, the legendary Arkansas Apple Festival is back in action! Don’t miss the fun in Lincoln this weekend, Oct 4-6.

• The History: The first Arkansas Apple Festival was hosted in 1976. Governor Bill Clinton attended the 1980 Apple Festival to crown the Apple Queen, Sandra Williams. In 1981 Governor Frank White proclaimed October to be "Arkansas Apple Month.” The COVID-19 pandemic and building safety concerns have made for a rocky past few years, but the Arkansas Apple Festival is back in full swing for 2024!

• Apple Of My Eye: Shop unique merchandise from 100+ craft vendors on the Lincoln Square, savor an array of food vendors and food trucks, and watch the Apple Festival Parade on Saturday at 10a, followed by a Tractor Show on the Square.

Find more info about the Arkansas Apple Festival HERE.

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Celebrate the Grand Reopening of Luther George Park In Springdale Next Weekend

Join the Downtown Springdale Alliance for the Luther George Park Revival Weekend, Oct 11–12. Experience two days of community activities, live performances, and family-friendly fun at the newly redesigned park.

• Doing it Live: Enjoy music from local and national artists, including Latin jazz by Los Veleros, country tunes by Jenee Fleenor and The Wood Box Heroes, and a hip-hop showcase by NWA's finest talent.

• For the Family: Participate in yoga sessions presented by The Jones Center, enjoy a free breakfast from local eateries, join "Pickin' with Jenee" in a traditional pickin' circle, and picnic with food from local vendors.

The event is free and open to the public. Get more info HERE.

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Call In The Scoops! It’s Time For The Great Cheese Dip War!

Stop by Generations Bank in Fayetteville to sample dips and cast your vote in The Great Cheese Dip War on Wednesday, Oct 16, from 4-6p.

• In The Kitchen: Generations Bank Fayetteville is located at 3665 N Investment Dr., and the competition will feature teams from Kings River Title,

  City Title, G&G Independent Insurance, Flyer Homes, and more!

• The Big Cheese: Stop by and sample the best cheese dip recipes that NWA has to offer! There will be a Peoples Choice award, and a secret judging team will award 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place!

Follow Generations Bank for updates HERE.

Events

Encounter Mysteries Of The Past On A Ghost Walk Through Downtown Rogers

The Rogers Historical Museum will offer Ghost Walk tours in historic Downtown Rogers featuring true local stories of murder, mystery, and mayhem told by costumed interpreters starting Oct 18.

• Historic Hauntings: Ghost Walks are 45-min tours that start from the museum and wind through the Downtown area. Tours begin at 7p, with groups leaving every 15 minutes — the last tour starts at 8:15p. Ghost Walks are scheduled for Oct 18-19 and 24-26.

• Stories That’ll Make You Scream: Walk among these “ghost” interpreters as they share witness accounts of dark tales of death taken from obituaries printed in local newspapers from the 1870s to 1920s. Tours are $5 per person, and each is limited to 16 participants

Learn more and reserve tickets HERE.

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Ignite Your Passion For Technology During The NWA Tech Summit

NWA Tech Summit, the heartland’s premiere technology conference, returns for its 11th year the weekend of Oct 28-29.

• Innovation Station: This year’s Homegrown theme emphasizes the region’s technological leadership and the unique contributions of local entrepreneurs and innovators. The Summit provides an unmatched opportunity for the local and national community of executives, entrepreneurs, practitioners, students, and educators to network.

• Right To Win: Hosted at the Rogers Convention Center, the two-day tech extravaganza will highlight the region’s ‘Right to Win’ technologies that provide NWA a competitive advantage over other parts of the country: Retail Value Chain, Advanced Mobility, HealthTech, and Emerging Technology. Over 2,000 people attended last year’s event with more expected this time around!

Learn more and get tickets HERE.

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In other news…

• 🕊️ Build Confidence: Help teens and kids build body confidence during the free Dove Self-Esteem Project events this weekend, Oct 4-6. There will be workshops, interactive games, and expert advice as Dove sets up at the Sam’s Club in Bentonville on Friday, the Walmart on Mall Ave. in Fayetteville on Saturday, and the Fayetteville Sam’s Club on Sunday.*

• 🚴 Find Your Rhythm: Step into SELF Cycle, Northwest Arkansas's first rhythm-based cycling studio! Experience high-energy classes designed to strengthen your body, empower your mind, and boost your confidence. New riders get their first class free and exclusive deals. Book your ride HERE.*

• 👨‍🍳 Yes, Chef: We’re giving away two tickets to the next Red Barn Farm Dinner, featuring festive music, tortillas made tableside, and delicious food prepared by the highly esteemed Chef Rafael Rios of Yeyo’s, on Oct 11-12. Head over to our Instagram to enter!*

• 🍎 The Good Apple: Stop by The Appletown Store in Lincoln on your way to the Arkansas Apple Festival or the Junk Ranch this weekend for a Fall Festival featuring 50 craft vendors, locally baked goods, face painting, and more from Oct 4-6. 

• 👨‍🏫 Classroom Hero: Nathan Miller, a history teacher at Founders Classical Academy of Rogers, earned national recognition as the recipient of the Honored National Teaching Award. Check out the full story of this awesome local teacher.

• 🌽 Harvest Time: Enjoy tasty food, drinks, entertainment, and the debut of the Scarecrow Showdown exhibitions during the Autumn Harvest Celebration at the Botanical Garden of the Ozark in Fayetteville this Sunday, Oct 6, from 5-8:30.

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Cool Jobs In NWA

Find exciting new job opportunities on our Job Board, or find great candidates by posting your open positions.

• Water For Good is seeking a Marketing Technology Manager 

• The Chuck and Bo Show is on the lookout for a Director of Partnerships 

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