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Whitewater Weekends, Food Fests, Golf Tournaments, Outdoor Parties, and Historic Summer Plans

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NWA Daily
May 02, 2024

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Outdoors

WOKA Whitewater Park Now Open On Weekends

Surfs up! Floatation rentals and concessions will be open at WOKA Whitewater Park on weekends through the rest of the month.

  • Making a Splash: Located just across the Oklahoma border, WOKA, or Waters of Oklahoma and Arkansas, is a joint project of The Grand River Dam Authority and the City of Siloam Springs, with support from the Walton Family Foundation. The state-of-the-art facility includes a 1,200-ft-long channel with eight exciting drop features designed to challenge and thrill kayakers, surfers, and tubers alike.

  • Paddle On Up: The official spring grand opening was postponed due to weather and unsafe water levels, but the park is now open on weekends through May. After Memorial Day, the park will open seven days a week.

Purchase season passes, check parking availability, and confirm that the park is open before you go HERE.

Events

Taste The Best Of Northwest Arkansas During Chefs In The Garden At BGO

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Chefs in the Garden, the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks’ signature spring fundraiser and one of our all-time favorite foodie events, returns for its 16th year on Tuesday, May 21, from 5-8:30p.

  • Gourmet Garden: Enjoy the beauty of the Garden while listening to live music, sipping on local libations, and sampling a diverse selection of culinary creations from the area’s finest chefs.

  • Reservations Please: Tickets range from $100 to $120 and cover all food and drink for the evening. A portion of each ticket sale will help feed the community via the Northwest Arkansas Food Bank.

See the delicious list of participating chefs, restaurants, and breweries HERE.

Sponsored by L.E.A.P. NWA

Support Local Law Enforcement During The Benton County Sheriff's Cup

The Benton County Sheriff's Cup Cocktail Event and Golf Tournament are back for the 4th year, organized by L.E.A.P. NWA, which provides protective equipment for local law enforcement and offers financial & medical assistance for officers and their families during times of need.

  • Sponsor Sips: Sponsors and tournament players are invited to a Cocktail Event on Sunday, Jun 2, from 6-9p, including hors d'oeuvres from Carmelita Catering Co., auctions and raffles, live music from Rick Hancock & Bullet Proof Band, and a photo booth.

  • Going Green: The Charity Golf Event at Pinnacle Country Club on Monday, Jun 3, will feature a 4-man scramble format with 8a and 1p flight times, lunch hosted by Wright's BBQ, and prizes awarded for 1st and 2nd place in each flight, hole-in-ones, closest to pins, longest drives, and more.

Purchase sponsorship packages and register for the Golf Tournament HERE.

Events

May’s First Friday In Bentonville Celebrates The Great Outdoors

Downtown Bentonville’s First Friday celebration returns this weekend with a full day of outdoor-themed activities, live music, great food, and community fun this Friday, May 3, from 11a-9p.

Find a list of performers, vendors, and food trucks to expect at First Friday HERE.

Arts & Culture

Dive Into Ozark History During Shiloh Museum’s Summer Series

The 2024 Shiloh Summer Series, titled Winding Through the Ozarks, will feature a variety of family-friendly activities and events, including guided hikes, workshops, and more.

See the full schedule of summer events and learn how to register HERE.

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  • 🥒 Pickles Delayed: The tennis and pickleball courts at Wilson Park in Fayetteville have been closed for renovations, including six new pickleball courts, new surfacing and practice walls on the tennis courts, and lights on the tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts.

  • 🫕 Melting Hearts: Famous fondue restaurant Melting Pot is eyeing Rogers or Bentonville for its first Arkansas location.

  • 🪴Plant Party: Exchange your favorite plants and plant-related items during the Northwest Arkansas Plant Swap at Randall Tyson Recreational Area in Springdale this Saturday, May 4, from 10a-1p.

  • 🏗️ Constructionville: There are a lot of cranes up around Bentonville right now. Take a photo tour with AXIOS to see what’s coming at all those construction sites.

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