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Events

FORMAT Festival Returns to the Ozarks With Stellar Lineup of Artists, Musicians, and Creators

Back for its second year, FORMAT Festival has a dynamic weekend of music, arts, and technology planned in Bentonville the weekend of Sep 22-24, and we’re stoked about the 2023 lineup.

• You Oughta Know: Three days and nights of incredible talent will take the stage during the festival featuring a lineup of 54 musical artists, including LCD Soundsystem, Leon Bridges, and Alanis Morissette.

• Coming Home: Beyond the stage, festival goers can enjoy stunning visual and performing arts from artists like Kameelah Janan Rasheed, Ragnar Kjartansson X The National, and the Inside Out Project.

Ticket prices increase this Friday, Sep 15. Reserve yours HERE.

👋 P.S. Fan Club Members, enter for a chance to win two tickets at the end of the email. We’re also running a separate giveaway for everyone through our Instagram!

Event

Gravel Riders And Farmers Unite Over Rural Roads

Tear up some gravel, explore rural routes, and engage with the local farming community during the Gravel and Farmer Community Night, hosted by Arkansas R3 & Farm Bureau on Tuesday, Sep 19, from 4:30-9p.

• Rock On: The group ride will depart from Rapha Bentonville at 4:30p and ride approximately 19mi of gravel/pavement out to Wes Evans’ farm, voted Benton County Farm Family of the Year. Rural Recreational Roads and Arkansas Farm Bureau will provide drinks and dinner, and local artist Cara Hood will provide the tunes!

• Share the Road: Learn more about farming and how gravel cyclists can coexist peacefully with those in the farming and agricultural communities, then end the evening with a group night ride back to town.

Learn more and register for the free event HERE.

Sponsored by BeFamily

BeFamily App Turning Family Chaos Into Calm

If you’re constantly on the lookout for a solution to the calendar chaos that comes with managing a family schedule, this new app is your light at the end of the tunnel — even cooler, one of the developers lives right here in Northwest Arkansas!

• Calendar Clarity: Created by parents who were tired of the endless back-and-forth about who’s driving the kids, organizing childcare, and the admin work of running a family, the BeFamily app works as an intelligent assistant, keeping your family organized and communicating clearly.

• Present People: Managing a family shouldn’t feel like a chore. Free up your time and clear your headspace so you can be less frazzled and more present for your family.

Sign up before Sep 30 and get BeFamily completely free for life – just in time to conquer the holiday hassle with ease. Download BeFamily HERE.

Sports

Start Your Razorback Weekend Off With Some Fall Baseball

How about some Friday night baseball to pregame this weekend’s football matchup with BYU? Razorbacks Baseball will host its Annual Fall Classic, featuring a free intrasquad scrimmage at Baum-Walker Stadium this Friday, Sep 15, at 6p.

• A Little Preview: Arkansas achieved a 43-18 overall record in 2023 and took home its fourth overall SEC championship — its second in the last three seasons. The Hogs are the only SEC team, and one of just two teams in the country, with at least 40 wins from the last six full seasons.

• A Little Freeview: From parking to entry, the Fall Classic is completely free to the public. Concession stands will be closed, but outside food and drink are allowed — including coolers in the Hog Pen.

Learn more HERE.

Highlight

Northwest Arkansas Resident Recognized for Her Incredible Journey Overcoming Debt

A Fayetteville woman’s inspiring story of paying off over $35,000 in credit card debt was highlighted during the NCFF Annual Conference in D.C. with the 2023 Brighter Financial Future Award.

• Burdened by Debt: Staring down $35,000 of credit card debt, Jennifer Bryant turned to local nonprofit CCOA for guidance. With the help of CCOA’s Debt Management Program, Bryant was able to pay her debt in full in under five years, despite facing enormous challenges along the way, including job changes and the passing of her husband.

• Brightened Future: The Debt Management Program provided budgeting and financial strategies, lowered her interest rates, stopped late fees, and lowered her monthly payments so Bryant could successfully repay the debt — avoiding debt settlement which can hurt credit score and incur tax consequences.

Hear more of Jennifer’s story HERE and learn about CCOA’s programs HERE.

Employment

Cool Jobs In NWA

Looking for a job? Check out the wide range of positions posted to our community board:

• Inspire young minds as a Lead Preschool Teacher at Prism North America in Fayetteville — start date Sep 25.

• Drive environmental impacts…literally…with Ozark Compost & Swap as a Driver.

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

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In other news…

• 🎧 Here’s The Tidbit: Subscribe to The Tidbit Podcast and sign up for The Tidbit Newsletter, where Cureate talks through tidbits of knowledge around starting or running a small business with a food and beverage lens. First episode of the new season drops today on Entrepreneurship in Arkansas!*

• 🎭 Edge-of-Your-Seat Ending: As the clock ticks down, the suspense rises. This Sunday, the final twist of Dial M for Murder unfolds at TheatreSquared. Will you be there to witness it? Grab your tickets today!*

• 👑 Karaoke Queen: Summon your inner Beyonce or Freddie Mercury and show everyone the rockstar you are at Big Box Karaoke in Fayetteville. Make a reservation today.*

• 🧑‍🌾 Oh My Goshen: Explore local vendors and enjoy live music on the lawn during the Goshen Farmers Market from 4:30-7p every Thursday through Oct 19. Make a market purchase, and you'll get a sticker for 1/2 off your first beer at Orthodox Farmhouse Brewery, located just down the road!*

• 🍴Take a Bite: Tickets are on sale now for BITE Experience @ the LPGA, returning to the #NWAChampionship this year from Sep 29-Oct 1. Reserve your spot at this signature culinary experience and sample the best local restaurants the region has to offer.

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

• 🥳 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!

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