Craft Mac & Fleas

Together With

Enjoy a fast, fresh lunch at Smokin’ Oak Pizza in Uptown Fayetteville and get any pizza or large salad and a drink for just $9.95 every Monday-Friday between 11a and 2p! Our personal-sized pizzas are topped and ready in just 5 minutes, making it a great option for a quick dine-in or carry-out lunch.

Events

Craft Fairs, Craft Fairs, and Look! More Craft Fairs!

In case you missed it yesterday, the 69th Annual War Eagle Fair kicks off this week, featuring over 250 booths of handcrafted products along the banks of War Eagle Creek from Oct 19-22 — and that’s not the only craft fair in town this weekend!

• Interest: The It’s Fall Y’all Craft Fair, hosted by Live, Love, Events, will take over the Benton County Fairgrounds from Oct 19-22 for four fun-filled days of shopping with local artisans, foodies, makers, and small businesses.

• Desire: The Ozark Regional Arts & Crafts Festival celebrates its 33rd year, featuring over 200 vendors across two locations — the Washington County Fairground in Fayetteville from Oct 19-21 and the NWA Convention Center in Springdale from Oct 20-21.

So clear your calendars. This weekend is for crafting! Find more weekend events HERE.

Arts & Culture

INVERSE Art Festival Returns to the Momentary

Coming Nov 2-5, the Momentary will host INVERSE 2023, a four-day performance art festival featuring over 45 artists from around the country.

• Experience: INVERSE is an artist-run, community-supported platform that fosters conversation and connection via performance art. The platform was founded by Momentary Curator of Performance Cynthia Post Hunt and Chief Curator of the San Luis Obispo Museum of Art Emma Saperstein.

• See and do more: Join this unique opportunity to see artists pus

  h the boundaries of conventional methodologies and be part of the experience, as many of the artists will incorporate the community into their demonstrations.

Find ticket information and explore this year’s participating artists HERE.

Sponsored by Red Barn Bentonville

Celebrate the Fall Harvest During a Farm Fresh Dining Experience At Red Barn

Gather with local farmers, chefs, artisans, and members of our community for a special Farm Dinner at Red Barn in Bentonville on Saturday, Nov 4.

• On the Farm: Red Barn Bentonville is Arkansas's first agri-hood, an urban farming community just minutes from Downtown Bentonville. Proceeds raised by their Farm Dinners support sustainable agriculture and local food initiatives.

• Fresh Picks: Enjoy a three-course dinner curated by Chef Arturo Solis of Lady Slipper in Bentonville, featuring a delicious menu of high-quality fall produce from local farms, handcrafted cocktails, expertly chosen wine pairings, and live music from local duo Tiny Camper during this one-of-a-kind community event.

Gather around the table at Red Barn. Reserve your seat HERE.

(P.S. Members of our Fan Club have a chance to enter a drawing for two tickets below!)

Events

Shop Local Makers During Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ Fall Flea Market

Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will host the fall edition of its Four Seasons Flea Market this Sunday, Oct 22, from 9a-6p.

• In Season: The Four Seasons Flea Market is a quarterly event featuring different plants, products, and art related to the coinciding season. Plus, there will be food and drinks to match the weather.

• Fall Out: Explore fall plants, vintage clothing, art, handmade crafts, and more during this full-day event. This is also a great opportunity to explore the 50+ scarecrows decorating the garden as part of the Scarecrow Showdown exhibition and competition.

Find more information about the Fall Flea Market HERE.

Development

Crystal Bridges Unveils New Campus Parking Complex

Today, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art opens the gates to its new Campus Parking Complex on Museum Way, expanding parking options for visitors exploring the area’s attractions such as Crystal Bridges, the North Forest Trail, Listening Forest, the Amazeum, and more.

• Free Parking: Visitors to Crystal Bridges can still access parking near the entrance, but on busy days or nice days when you’d like to enjoy the grounds, guests can park at the new complex and either walk to the museum via Orchard Trail or enjoy the free shuttle service to the museum’s main entrance.

• Art Park: In true Crystal Bridges fashion, the complex is adorned with its own artwork — a 21-foot-tall geometric structure by HYBYCOZO entitled Congruence. Eventually, the complex will also include a café, bar, and retail space.

Find more information from Crystal Bridges HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Find listings in the health, education, and retail industries on our Job Board, or find great candidates by posting your open positions HERE.

NWA Daily Picks

In other news…

• ☕🍂 Sip The Magic Of Fall: Whether you're starting your morning or winding down after a day of autumn adventures, the Inn at Carnall Hall promises to add a touch of warmth and flavor to your day at Lambeth Lounge's Coffee Bar.*

• 🦉Protect Your Nest: Most people put it off until it’s too late, but HootOwl Legal can help you complete your estate planning from a place of proactiveness so you can have peace of mind knowing your nest is protected!*

• 🙌 Looks Like We Made It: The 2nd Annual Maker Faire NWA will bring a day-long celebration of creativity, learning, and innovation to the Fayetteville Public Library this Saturday, Oct 21, from 9a-5p!*

• 👻 Hey, Ghoul, Hey: Enjoy a special Ghouls Night Out in Downtown Springdale, including vendors, food trucks, a live DJ, a photo booth, and more this Friday, Oct. 20, from 4-9p.

• 🏃 The Devil Went Down to Winslow: Join the 12th Annual Devil’s Den Trail Race, featuring 3.5, 5, and 9-mile options for runners through Devil’s Den State Park this Saturday, Oct 21, at 10a. Registration ends today!

• 🖨️ In Print: Commercial printing company Moxy recently announced plans to build a new $2m headquarters in Springdale.

• 📅 Ditch the FOMO: Post your upcoming events on our Events Page, and stay in the know about upcoming events mentioned in the newsletter.

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🥳 Join the Club 🥳

Our NWA Daily Fan Club keeps this thing going. In return for being awesome, they get access to exclusive giveaways — ranging from gift cards and concert tickets to bikes and kayaks!

Today, members of our Fan Club have the chance to win two tickets to the Farm Dinner at Red Barn in Bentonville on Saturday, Nov 4.

Fans, enter below!

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