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Events

Oktoberfest NWA Returns to Railyard Live in Rogers

Oktoberfest NWA is back for its 13th year, happening at Railyard Live in Downtown Rogers on Saturday, Oct 18.

• Can I Get Refill, Please? Hundreds of people are expected to attend the festival, featuring around 25 regional breweries, a home brewery showcase, wine by the glass, a VIP experience, and great food lined up for the afternoon.

• Ride Into The Weekend: Entertainment includes a costume contest, stein hoist contest, and a Big Wheel contest, making it one of Northwest Arkansas’s most anticipated fall events.

Purchase tickets HERE.

Development

Bentonville Plaza To Undergo A Multi-Million Dollar Renovation

The Bentonville Plaza, located on 8th Street across from the former Walmart headquarters, has begun a multi-million-dollar renovation.

• Yes, Beer on Tap: The nine-story, 252K-square-foot building is being transformed into a modern workplace hub with amenities like a pickleball court, fitness center, golf simulator, shuffleboard, coffee and snack bar with beer and wine on tap, bike storage, conference rooms, and a lounge area.

• What’s for Dinner? Plans also include a first-floor restaurant, though details for the culinary concept haven’t been announced yet. Any ideas on what it could be?

Full story from Talk Business & Politics HERE.

Sports

Arkansas Hosts Texas A&M for First Time Since 2013

The Arkansas Razorbacks take on the Texas A&M Aggies at Donald W. Reynolds Stadium in Fayetteville this Saturday, Oct 18, at 2:30p.

• No More Jerry World: This marks the first time the Razorbacks have hosted the Aggies in Fayetteville since 2013, after a neutral-site agreement at AT&T Stadium in Dallas ended last year. The game also features Bobby Petrino's return to the home sidelines as (interim) Head Coach after a dramatic ending to his tenure in 2012.

• Bobby Back: NWA Daily is giving away two free tickets to the game. Follow the rules on NWA Daily's Instagram giveaway post and reply "HOGS" to this email to enter the drawing. Giveaway ends Thursday, Oct 16, at noon.

See the giveaway post HERE.

Events

250K People Expected At Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival

The 35th Annual Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival is set for Friday, Oct 17, through Saturday, Oct 18, at the Northwest Arkansas Convention Center in Springdale.

• That’s A Lot of People: The two-day event is expected to draw around 250K visitors and will feature more than 200 vendors offering holiday gifts, handmade crafts, home décor, fashion, antiques, and vintage finds.

• You Got Options: Can’t make it this weekend? Check out other fall craft fairs happening across NWA in this guide.

Festival details HERE.

Arts & Culture

SoNA Brings Music Beyond The Concert Hall

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) is taking its music on the road with the return of its SoNA Beyond series, with nine free or low-cost performances happening across Northwest Arkansas now through June 2026.

• A Night At The Museum: SoNA Beyond transforms familiar spaces like libraries, museums, and even historic chapels into concert halls. Each event pairs SoNA’s world-class musicians with creative programming designed to be inclusive, family-friendly, and community-focused.

• Transformational Experience: From a planet-hopping musical storytime at the Fayetteville Public Library to a patriotic celebration at Crystal Bridges, the 2025-26 lineup offers something for everyone, whether you’re a lifelong symphony fan or new to classical music altogether.

Full schedule HERE.

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In other news…

• 👀 LiMu Emu? A lost emu was found wandering around Hunt Lane, Fayetteville, over the weekend. Washington County Sheriff’s Office eventually captured the bird.

• 🚂 The Choo Choo Crew: 37 North Expeditions invites guests to experience fall in the Ozarks by foot and train at its Fall Foliage Train Ride + Hike, happening in Bentonville this Wednesday, Oct 15, from 9a-6p.

• 🧸 Hi-Ho, Kermit the Frog! The 17th Annual Puppets in the Park, a free community entertainment show, takes place at the Lower Ramble in Fayetteville on Saturday, Oct 18, from 12-5:45p.

• 🤖 Roboville: NWA Daily reader Shaikh Rafid contributed this blog post outlining how Bentonville is poised to influence the world in terms of AI-powered retail. From cashierless checkouts to global forecasting models, he breaks down how our region is becoming a testbed for the future of shopping.

• 💰 Green Trails: $3M in federal funds are headed to NWA for new trails and alternative transportation projects.

• 🧶 Make & Bake: Mini Makers and Baked by Kori are hosting a double-header craft experience for kids aged 4-9 and 10-14, happening in Rogers tomorrow, Oct 14, from 9:30-11:45a.

• 🚴 Ride into the Movie Reel: OZ Gravel and Revelyst will show a special screening of documentary films, Ridge to River: Arkansas Traverse and Jaunt at Skylight Cinema in Bentonville on Wednesday, Oct 15, from 6-8p.

• 📅 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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