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Events

Weekend Roundup

Happy Friday, Northwest Arkansas! Here's your Weekend Roundup:

• 🎡 My Fair Lady: It's time for Ferris wheels, funnel cakes, petting zoos, and more as the Washington County Fair continues through Saturday, Aug 24. Carnival rides are open til 2a tonight for Midnight Madness!

• 🎒 Back To School: Join the Siloam Springs community for a summer send-off during the 4th Friday Back To School Bash at Memorial Park on Friday, August 23, from 4-8:30p.

• 🎸 Off The Rails: Gear up for another great weekend of live music in Downtown Rogers as Railyard Live’s Summer Concert Series continues with Vintage Pistol on Friday, Aug 23, followed by Uncrowned Kings with The Handshake Saints on Saturday, Aug 24.

• 🎷 I Dig It: The Momentary’s free Courtyard Sessions series continues with a performance by Youngjoo Song 4-Tet this Friday, Aug 23, from 7-8:30p.

• 🛍️ We’re Making It: Shop 20+ local artists and creators during an NWA Makers Pop-Up Market at Bike Rack Brewing Co. in Bentonville this Friday, Aug 23, from 4-9p.

• 🍦 I’ll Have A Concrete: Andy’s Frozen Custard will cut the ribbon on its new location at 272 E Joyce Blvd in Fayetteville during a Grand Opening Celebration this Friday, Aug 23, from 11a-4p. Enjoy $2 regular-size, one-topping sundaes all day!

• 💙 Brews In Blue: Join Rendezvous Junction this Saturday, Aug 24, for a day of live music from The Juice, community fun, and giving in support of The Remembering Nicholas Foundation, which supports families in our community experiencing infant loss.

• 🐭 Music Mouse: Multi-platinum electronic music producer and Grammy-nominated DJ deadmau5 will perform live at the Momentary in Bentonville this Saturday, Aug 24, at 8p.

• 😇 Lightning Crashes: +LIVE+ & Stone Temple Pilots take the stage at the Walmart AMP in Rogers this Saturday, Aug 24, at 7p.

• 🍝 Noodle Night: Indulge in endless servings of comfort food done to perfection, featuring unique flavors and beautifully paired wines during the All-You-Can-Eat Pasta Night at Mount Sequoyah in Fayetteville on Saturday, Aug 24, from 6-8p. Reserve your tickets now!

• 🏋️ Get Strong: Join Movement Driven Life, NWA’s first mobile fitness studio, for a 40-minute Stretch & Strength Fitness Class at the new Gearhead Outfitters location in Rogers this Sunday, Aug 25, at 10a. Tickets are $10.

• 🧑‍🌾 Off To Market: Check out our Northwest Arkansas Farmers Markets guide to find out where you can shop local vendors, growers, and artisans this weekend!

Find events like these and more on our Events Calendar HERE.

Food + Drink

HomeGrown Restaurant Hosts Grand Opening At New Rogers Location

HomeGrown will host the Grand Opening of its new location at 4301 South JB Hunt Dr in Rogers, offering great deals from Friday through Sunday, Aug 23-25.

• For The Early Birds: HomeGrown offers a culinary experience that pairs comfort with style in its charming daytime eatery. Enjoy breakfast and lunch every day from 6:30a-2:30p at its Rogers and Springdale locations.

• Friends With Benedicts: The menu features delicious omelets, pastries, benedicts, sandwiches, soups, salads, and more! Enjoy Grand Opening weekend deals like $1 Bottomless Coffees, $5 Mimosas & Bloody Marys, and free coffee cake for the first 50 tables each day.

View their locations and menus HERE.

Sponsored by CACHE

Discover The Keys To Effective Communication During CommsCon 2024

CommsCon, organized by CACHE, will feature two days of community building, hands-on workshops, one-on-one support, and communications skill development designed specifically for artists and arts organizations at the Fayetteville Public Library on Sep 10-11.

• Artists & Nonprofits: Day One (Sep 10) focuses on individual artists and creatives with sessions like Canva basics, event programming, and social media strategy. Day Two (Sep 11) caters to nonprofits, covering topics such as messaging frameworks, program evaluation, and cross-sector collaboration.

• Consultation & Collaboration: Receive direct help during one-on-one sessions on both days from 1-3p, covering Instagram Content Pillars, Press Release revisions, and Creating Programs People Actually Want. Both days conclude with Social Hour, CACHE’s ongoing program to connect arts administrators from Northwest Arkansas’s art world.

CommsCon is free to attend, but registration is required. Sign up HERE.

ICYMI

This Week’s Top Stories

• RedBall Project Announces Locations For Northwest Arkansas Tour

• Enjoy Deals On Local Favorites During Bentonville Restuarant Week 

• Construction On 8th Street Gateway Park To Start In September

• Hardwater Cocktail Bar is Now Open In Bentonville

• Four Animals Native to Arkansas That Have Gone Extinct

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• 🥾 An Idea Is Not A Business: Are you or someone you know about to launch a business? Cornerstone Coaching is hosting 1-Day Founder Bootcamps to fast-track your strategy, execution, and brand so you can launch your business with confidence and clarity. Learn more and apply HERE.*

• 💬 Tell Me About It: The Therapy Office in Springdale will host an Open House on Tuesday, Aug 27, from 3-7p. Play photo bingo, share about the groups and classes you’d like to see, meet the therapists, and win some fun prizes from local businesses! RSVP for a chance to win a free 90-minute ART Session.

• 🌼 Party In The Garden: Botanical Garden of the Ozarks for a Back To School Bash-themed Terrific Tuesday Nights event next week on Aug 27, from 5-8p. The event is free, but registration is recommended.

• 🪷 Dance Masters: Experience the magic of Indian classical dance with Rukmini Vijayakumar hosted by the Ra-Ve Cultural Foudnation at the Fayetteville Public Library on Friday, Aug 30, from 6:30-8p.

• 👌 Excellent: The Walton Family Foundation recently shared the results of its Quality of Life Survey. Most residents ranked the quality of life in Northwest Arkansas as “excellent.”

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