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Events
Downtown Rogers To Host The Northwest Arkansas Community Showcase
Celebrate our community's many cultures during the NWA Community Showcase in Downtown Rogers on Saturday, September 14, from 10a-3p.
Out of Many, One: Organized by the Rogers Lowell Chamber with support from Pepsico and the Walmart Family Foundation, the Community Showcase is a free day of multicultural experiences that highlight the uniqueness of our diverse community.
It’s A Party: Enjoy performances throughout the day on Butterfield Stage, including the Chinelos Morelenses, Salvadoreños Unidos, Ocean Waves, and the Ra-Ve Indian Dance Group. Explore an exhibition of local vendors and artists around the Downtown area, including food samplings during the Battle of the Chefs competition. The new Playard will also be open at Railyard Park for kids to enjoy!
Find an event schedule and participating vendors HERE.
Music
Get Your Groove On During The 2024 Funk Festival Benefitting Arkansas Support Network

Experience Fayetteville
Get funky during the 2024 Funk Festival, featuring Arkansas’s finest funk artists at George’s Majestic Lounge on Dickson St in Fayetteville on Sunday, Sep 22, from 3-8p.
Inspiring Movement: The Funk Festival supports Arkansas Support Network, an organization founded in 1988 by dedicated mothers striving for better opportunities for their children with disabilities. ASN has since evolved into a statewide leader in empowering individuals with developmental disabilities, serving over 600 people across Arkansas.
Funkytown: Enjoy a dynamic mix of live performances, a silent auction with exclusive items, delicious local food trucks, and unique band and event merchandise. The festival lineup includes top talent like the Rodney Block Collective, The Funk Factory, The Funkanites, and Tim Anthony & Friends.
Reserve tickets for the 2024 Funk Festival HERE.
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Sports
Northwest Arkansas Naturals Host The Arkansas Travelers For Final Series Of The Season
The NWA Naturals will close out the 2024 season with a six-game series against the Arkansas Travelers at Arvest Ballpark, beginning tonight, Sep 10, through Sunday, Sep 15.
Fan Appreciation: During the final homestand of the season, enjoy 15% off full-priced items in the Naturals Team Store. This offer is only available in-store from Tuesday through Sunday, September 10-15.
Game Highlights: The series features several promotion nights, including Buck-A-Brat Tuesday, $1 Hot Dogs Wednesday, Thirsty Thursday, Post Game Fireworks on Friday and Saturday, and Family Sunday with a Kids Run The Bases!
Find game times, promotion info, and tickets HERE.
Business
Kids’ Robot Tutor Company ROYBI Opens Office In Northwest Arkansas
ROYBI, a trailblazing educational tech company that sells children’s educational robots with an artificial intelligence platform, has opened an office at the Ledger in Bentonville.
Robot Tutor: ROYBI is an award-winning educational technology company that creates AI-powered robots designed to help young children ages 3 to 7 develop communication skills, learn multiple languages, and engage with lessons in technology, math, and science through voice and face recognition.
New In Town: In the coming months, ROYBI plans to host interactive workshops, tech demos, and community events at its new Bentonville office, fostering local connections and showcasing its innovative educational technology.
Read more about ROYBI’s move to Bentonville in Talk Business & Politics HERE.
NWA Daily Picks
In other news…
🌅 Into The Sunset: A Raisin in the Sun at TheeatreSquared is earning rave reviews across NWA! Curtains close for good this Sunday, Sep 15. Don't let the sun go down on your chance for this theatre masterpiece to warm your heart. Reserve tickets HERE.*
🐶 Snack Lab: Whip up some tasty homemade dog treats in the Dog Treat Lab at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville. All ages are welcome, and the event is free! Drop in this Saturday from 11a-2p.*
🧩 Puzzled: Join a group of six to see who can put a 500-piece puzzle together the fastest to take home a first-place cash prize at The Botanical at 8th & A in Bentonville this Wednesday, Sep 11, at 6:30p.
🥇 Going For Gold: Arkansas alum and Paralympian Hunter Woodhall delivered a gold medal performance in the T62 400m final at Stade de France last Friday with a winning time of 46.36 seconds.
🎺 Midnight Train To Bentonville: Multi-Grammy Award-winning artists Patti LaBelle and Gladys Knight are set to grace the stage together for a soul-stirring evening of classic hits on the Momentary Green in Bentonville this Friday, Sep 13, at 7p.
🚵 Happy Trails: All mountain bike trails at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve in Bentonville have officially reopened following the significant storms that struck the area in May.
🫔 Hot Tamale: Raise money for local families during the 2024 Tamale Festival, featuring a tamale contest, live music, beer, a car show, and more at Ward Nail Park in Lowell this Saturday, Sep 14, from 10a-10p.
✈️ Jet Plane: Pregame flyovers are scheduled for every Razorback football home game this season, starting with USAF F-16s for the home opener vs. UAB this Saturday, Sep 14.
🕵️ Whodunnit: Join Mount Sequoyah for a rousing 1940s-themed Murder Mystery party and see if you can crack the case this Friday or Saturday, Sep 13-14, from 7:30-9p.
🎃 It’s Fall Y’all: Fall Festival at McGarrah Farms Rivercrest Orchard kicks off this weekend, featuring a pumpkin patch, sunflower field, zip lines, hayrides, fall treats, and more from Sep 14 through Nov 3.
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