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Enjoy The Great Outdoors At Bentonville’s July First Friday

Celebrate the Great Outdoors during Bentonville's July First Friday with outdoor activities, delicious food trucks, and a fantastic lineup of country music at the Bentonville Square on Jul 7 from 3-9p.

• Play outside: Enjoy outdoor-themed activities like Ozark Axe House’s mobile axe throwing station, interactive learning stations by Ozark Natural Science Center and NWA Space, and a Hershey's s’mores station.

• Boot scootin’: Kick up some dust during community line dancing lessons and live country music with “Bentonville’s Got Talent Winner” Gavin Sumrall, A&E Music, and headliner David Adam Byrnes.

Find more First Friday details HERE.

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Downtown Springdale To Host Arkansas State Criterium Championships

Get ready for an energy-charged race day as the Arkansas State Criterium Championships speed through Downtown Springdale on Sunday, Jul 30, from 8a-3p.

• Interest: Downtown Springdale has developed a reputation as a cycling criterium destination after three years of hosting the Natural State Criterium Series — the largest mid-week criterium in the country, attracting riders from as far away as Australia!

• Desire: Explore Downtown businesses & restaurants as cyclists zoom down Emma Ave in this spectator-friendly race. Kids are encouraged to bring their bikes to an exciting Kids Zone hosted by Buddy Pegs.

Learn more about the Arkansas State Crit Championships HERE.

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Indulge In 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 Friday, Jul 14.

• 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 multi-course feast curated by Chef Alicia Watson of Vito & Vera in Little Rock, featuring high-quality ingredients from local farms, handcrafted cocktails, and live music during this unique community event.

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

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Firefly Fling Festival Returns To Botanical Garden Of The Ozarks

Firefly Fling Festival will illuminate the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks for one of Northwest Arkansas’s most anticipated mid-summer celebrations on Saturday, Jul 15, from 5-10p.

• Fairyland: The Garden will transform into a magical realm, inspiring its guests to embrace the wonder of the outdoors. Get in the spirit of the event by dressing up as a fairy, pirate, superhero, or any other magical creature!

• Enchanting: Enjoy engaging activities, dinner and treats from food trucks, and live music with Jennifer Brinkley, Katie Dwyer, and Jukebox. The night will end with a captivating performance by fire dancers and a laser light show!

Ticket prices increase the day of the event, so reserve yours in advance HERE.

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Startup Village Opens Second Location In Bentonville

Startup Village, a program offering free co-working space to early-stage ventures, has expanded with a Bentonville location at The Collaborative.

• Expansion: Startup Village launched in 2019 at the historic Hathcock Building in Downtown Fayetteville, now known as Startup Village South.

• Resources: Startup Village North will occupy space in The Collaborative, the U of A's education and research space at 700 S.E. 5th St, offering 24 hot desk workstations, six high-top seats, and two conference rooms.

Companies are selected for Startup Village through a competitive application process. Apply your startup for membership HERE.

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• 🎭 Theatre camp: Perry Ryan Theater Company and Story Room NWA will host an exciting summer camp for kids ages 7-17 from Jul 24-Aug 5, where participants will put together a full production of Matilda Jr. the Musical.

• 🎨 Artists wanted: Submit your artwork for Walton Arts Center’s group exhibition Our Art, Our Region, Our Time — featuring works from local visual artists curated by local artist Kathy Thompson.

• 🏥 For the kids: The Arkansas Children’s Northwest Auxiliary raised $320,033 for the hospital in its inaugural year of fundraising.

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