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Join 1,500 friends Nov 13-15 at Embassy Suites in Rogers for the 500k for NWA Feed the Funnel Party to pack 500,000 meals for 3 school districts & 10 nonprofits in NWA! Rally your crew for a 1 or 2-hour shift & get your tickets here. We'll see you around the Funnel soon!

Arts & Crafts

NWA Makers’ Market Returns To Washington County Fairgrounds

NWA Makers’ Market returns to Washington County Fairgrounds in Fayetteville on Sunday, Nov 2, from 9a-5p, for The BIG One craft fair.

• BIG Time Ahead: Over 350 artists, makers, and craftspeople will be at the fair, selling local goods. Enjoy local coffee trucks, food trucks, a beer garden, and over 50 kid vendors. Admission is $5 for ages 17 and above and remains free for ages 16 and below.

• Arts & Crafts: Can’t make it this weekend? Check out other fall craft fairs happening across NWA in this guide.

More details HERE.

Sports

Razorback Soccer Wins Fifth SEC Championship In Last Seven Years

The University of Arkansas soccer team won the SEC regular season championship on Senior Night at Razorback Field after defeating the Oklahoma Sooners 3-1.

• Winner, Winner Sooner Dinner: The Razorbacks finished atop the standings with 23 points in a tight race where four teams were separated by only one point heading into Sunday's final games. Arkansas edged Vanderbilt, Tennessee, and Georgia to claim the conference title.

• Time To Bring Home The Bacon: The team enters postseason play as the number one seed at next week's SEC Tournament in Pensacola, Florida. The Razorbacks are expected to face either Oklahoma or Mississippi State on Tuesday, Nov 5, at 4:30p in their tournament opener.

Celebrate HERE.

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Fuel Accelerator to Host Showcase Day for AI/ML Cohort

Celebrate the next wave of innovation at the Fuel Accelerator AI/ML Showcase Day on Tuesday, Oct 29, from 5–9p at The Record Downtown in Bentonville.

• Eight Startups: Hear live pitches from the graduating cohort of eight AI and machine learning startups that spent the last 10 weeks growing their ventures in NWA. From retail tech to supply chain solutions, these companies are shaping the future.

• One Big Night: The evening will feature a keynote address from Arkansas entrepreneur John James and wrap with a lively reception—complete with music, signature drinks, light bites, and a silent auction supporting free entrepreneurial programming in the region.

Find more info about the presenting startups and register to attend HERE.

Events

Goblin Candy Crawl To Move Through Downtown Rogers

Join the Rogers Historical Museum for a family-friendly candy crawl through Downtown Rogers on Friday, Oct 31, from 3:30-5:30p.

• Sweet Streets Ahead: Snag a trick-or-treat bag and map of the city from the Rogers Historical Museum booth in Railyard Park to begin the Goblin Candy Crawl. The route takes families through participating downtown locations for Halloween treats.

• Forecast = 100% Candy: Over 1K people have responded to the event posting, so expect a fun-filled Halloween afternoon on what is forecasted to be a beautiful fall day.

Event details HERE.

Outdoors

USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships To Roll Into Fayetteville

The USA Cycling Cyclocross National Championships will roll into Centennial Park in Fayetteville from Wednesday, Dec 10, through Sunday, Dec 14.

• Fun on the Mountain: The five-day event is expected to draw thousands of athletes, fans, and media from across the country for a long weekend packed with races across multiple age divisions, plus food trucks, a beer garden, coffee vendors, and even a mini-course for young riders.

• A Cycling Hub: This marks the first of two consecutive years Fayetteville will host the championship, further cementing NWA’s reputation as a hub for world-class cycling and outdoor recreation, even in the winter months.

Pedal into the details HERE.

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• 🤝 Connection On The Rocks, Please: Dress in your best cocktail attire outfit and enjoy networking, drinks, and snacks at Front Porch Real Estate’s free community event at The Block Hotel in Bentonville tonight, Oct 28, from 6-9p.

• 😴 Chill in the Hills: Need a getaway? Head north to Branson, Missouri, using this travel guide to plan a weekend of rest and relaxation.

• 👔 Secondhand Clothing Gets Fourth Location: Potter’s House has expanded its footprint in Northwest Arkansas with a new location now open in Bentonville, open Tuesdays through Sundays.

• 🏃 Who Needs Sleep Anyway: Beast of Burden, a grueling 24-hour mountain bike and running race, hits Mount Kessler in Fayetteville on Saturday, Nov 1, starting at 12p.

• 💰 Plot Twist: Walmart purchased nearly 90 acres of land in Northwest Arkansas for over $15M but didn’t specify what for. Any ideas?

• 📅 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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