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Events
Weekend Roundup
Happy National Couple Appreciation Day, Northwest Arkansas! Here are 15 things to do this weekend:
All Weekend Long
🍔 Bun Appétit: NWA’s Inaugural Burger Week will happen across the area starting Sunday, May 3, to Saturday, May 9.
🎣 Hooked on Beaver: Beaver Lake in Rogers is set to host Major League Fishing’s Bass Pro Tour Stage 5 through Sunday, May 3.
🎥 Reel Good Time: The Victory Theater will host the Rogers Short Film Festival today, May 1, through Sunday, May 3.
🛫 Wing It: A B-17 and a B-25 will be at the Bentonville Municipal Airport today through Sunday, May 1-3, offering rare access to two iconic WWII aircraft.
🌿 Grow Big or Go Home: The Benton County Master Gardener Plant Sale is this weekend, today, May 1, from 8a-4p, and Saturday, May 2, from 8a-1p.
Friday
🎤 Bentonville’s Got Talent: Another round of Downtown Bentonville Incorporated’s First Friday will take over the Bentonville Square today, May 1, from 3-9p.
🏃♀️ Strike Gold: Lace up for the 16th Annual Gold Rush Fun Run and 5K in Downtown Bentonville today, May 1.
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PityPatty Party: Big Daddy’s Burgers will officially open its doors in Fayetteville today, May 1.
Saturday
🐴 Giddy Up: The Equestrian Bridges’ 14th Annual Mini Derby will trot through Rogers on Saturday, May 2, from 4-8p.
🎉 A Prairie Fun Party: The Prairie Street Block Party will transform Fayetteville’s Mill District into a grassroots, full-day celebration this Saturday, May 2, from 12-6p.
🏠 Home Sweet Home: The Washington Elementary Tour of Homes returns to Fayetteville this Saturday, May 2, from 12-5p.
🌮 Taco ‘Bout Fun: The Jones Center will host a Cinco De Mayo Festival this Saturday, May 2, from 12-7p.
🪴 Where The Wild Things Are: Head to the Wild Ones’ Spring Native Plant Sale at GOAT LAB Brewery in Lowell this Saturday, May 2, from 10a–2p.
🥃 Whiskey Business: The 2026 Bentonville Whiskey Festival will take over the Peel Mansion this Saturday, May 2, from 3-7p.
Sunday
🥬 A Sunday Kind of Market: Stop by the Bella Vista Farmers Market this Sunday, May 3, from 8a-1p.
Find events like these and more on our Events Calendar HERE.
Community
Bentonville Farmers Market Named One Of The Best In The United States
The Bentonville Farmers Market has gained national attention after being named one of the best farmers' markets in the country by USA Today.
Lettuce Celebrate! The recognition follows a No. 4 national ranking, capping off a decade of major growth, with annual sales surpassing $3M in 2025 alone.
Berry Busy: The market draws 3,500–5,000 visitors each Saturday, with even bigger crowds during peak weekends. See what it’s all about tomorrow, May 2, from 7:30a–1p, running weekly through Oct 31.
More details on the market’s national ranking HERE.
👋 Check out this curated guide to all of the best farmers’ markets happening around Northwest Arkansas.
Events
Fayetteville Makes Its Debut with Global Make Music Day
Fayetteville will join more than 1,000 cities worldwide for its first-ever Make Music Day celebration on Sunday, Jun 21, bringing free, live music to spaces across the city.
Express Yourself: This global celebration transforms everyday spots like parks, patios, and sidewalks into stages, inviting any local musician to perform or host pop-up concerts throughout Fayetteville.
Keys to the City: The day will also feature a hands-on music experience at the Pryor Center, Pianos on the Plaza at the Fayetteville Town Center, and interactive learning with Fayetteville Folks School.
Learn more HERE.
Guide
The Ultimate Guide to Coffee Shops in NWA
Northwest Arkansas is packed with coffee shops perfect for working, relaxing, or catching up with loved ones.
Perk Up: To help you find your next go-to coffee spot, we’ve brewed up a guide to some of the best cafés across the region.
Caffeine Crawl: From Airship Coffee’s trail-adjacent shop in Bentonville to Onyx Coffee Lab’s headquarters in Rogers, plus local favorites like Puritan Coffee in Fayetteville and Red Kite in Springdale, this guide has everything you need to fuel your caffeine fix.
Sip the full guide HERE.
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In other news
☀️ Pathway Proximity: Can you guess how many residential households in Bentonville & Bella Vista live within one mile of an outdoor trail?
🤰 New Program Birthed: UAMS announced plans to launch the state’s first nurse-midwifery program.
🎨 Stroke of Genius: Read more about how Bentonville is becoming a must-visit arts destination.
🤑 Class Act: Two school districts in Northwest Arkansas expect teacher salaries to rise this year.
⛈ Hail Yeah: Check out the size of hailstones that fell in Northwest Arkansas from earlier this week.
💄 Aisle Be Beautiful: A handful of Walmart stores in Arkansas now have “beauty experts” on staff, helping customers with personalized tips on beauty products.
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— Tyler Roth, Market Director at NWA Daily