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Food + Drink

Enjoy Deals On Your Favorite Meals During Bentonville Restaurant Week

Enjoy a city-wide culinary celebration this week during Bentonville Restaurant Week, featuring deals and special menus all over town.

• Wheelin’ & Dealin’: Enjoy awesome deals like buy one, get one ½ off smoothies at Third Space Coffee, free falafel at Mrs. Shawarma, 50% off dinner service when you ride your bike to Airship at the Pumphouse, and more!

• Special Menu: Several restaurants are rolling out special menu items for the week, including shredded lamb tacos at Wrights Barbecue, Tex MEx Burgers at The Bend, Peach Pie at Loiuse At Thaden Field, a Family-Style Meal at Tusk & Trotter, and others.

Find a list of participating restaurants HERE.

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Startup

Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program Launches Fall Cohort With Seven Local Startups

The Greenhouse Outdoor Recreation Program will kick off its fall cohort on Aug 27, with seven startups participating in the U of A's outdoor recreation business incubation program.

• Greenhouse Growth: The 12-week program provides up to $15,000 in non-dilutive seed funding per company. Since 2022, GORP has launched 31 startups and supported over 300 entrepreneurs through various workshops, services, and workspace at the Collaborative in Bentonville.

• Thinking Outside The Box: The fall cohort includes unique startups, like a 17-year-old on a mission to make e-bikes more accessible, a veteran-owned startup harnessing AI to improve firearm training, and a camping company turning upcycled coffee grounds into firestarters. Meet the cohort during Demo Night at The Meteor Guitar Gallery in Bentonville on Nov 12.

See the complete list of startups and their unique ideas HERE.

Events

The 167th Washington County Fair Kicks Off Tomorrow

It's time for Ferris wheels, funnel cakes, petting zoos, and more as the Washington County Fair takes off this Tuesday through Saturday, Aug 20-24, from 10a-10p daily.

• State Title: Founded in 1857, the Washington County Fair is Arkansas's largest county fair. From bull riding and carnival rides to pageants, art displays, and a free petting zoo, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

• Join The Fun: Admission is $5 cash or $7.50 card per person for ages six and up. Children under five get in for free, and armbands with unlimited ride access cost $30. On Friday, the carnival will stay open until 2a for Midnight Madness!

Find a list of Daily Deals at the Fair HERE.

Development

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

Construction on Bentonville’s 8th Street Gateway Park project—a nearly 100-acre park that some are calling Bentonville’s own Central Park—is set to begin next month. The Walton Family Foundation has granted $32.5m toward the project, which is estimated to cost $39.4m.

• Connected Community: Plans for the park include nearly 8 mi of greenways, multi-use paths, and bike trails; a 2-mi beginner mountain bike trail; 1-acre playground; a 3-acre Great Lawn; multiple gathering spaces; and a 13,000 sq. ft. plaza for hosting events, food trucks, and more.

• Stellar Skatepark: The park will also feature a Wheelsports Garden designed by California Skate Park, the team that designed the Olympics skate park in Paris and will design the skatepark for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. 

Read more on the project in The Bentonville Bulletin HERE.

Events

Close Out The Summer During Siloam Springs 4th Friday Back To School Bash

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

• Friday On Repeat: Fourth Friday is the ultimate monthly family-friendly event that transforms Memorial Park in Siloam Springs into a themed block party with free activities, local artisans, small businesses, non-profit organizations, food trucks, live music, and abundant fun for everyone.

• Back To School: Enjoy an evening filled with exciting activities, including Touch-A-Truck, water festivities, food trucks, various vendors, and live music from local bands Ragtaggle and Midnight South.

Find more information about Fourth Friday HERE.

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In other news…

• 😺 That Thing You Do: Ever wonder what's going on in your cat's mind? Join Best Friend Animal Society for its monthly Cat Behavior 101 at the Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville on Saturday, Aug 17, from 12-1p, and let cat expert Samantha Bell provide insight into why your cat does that!*

• 🍦 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!

• ⛈️ Wind Damage: Severe storms passed through Northwest Arkansas Friday night, downing power lines and leaving thousands of Arkansans without electricity into the weekend—Governor Sanders declared a regional emergency.

• ✈️ Delta Direct: Delta Air Lines recently announced new direct flights out of XNA to Detroit and Salt Lake City, taking XNA’s total number of nonstop destinations to 24.

• 🧦 Mismatched: Fayetteville-based sock company Anyway (formerly Bisoxual) recently landed a deal to sell its unique mismatched socks in Dillard's stores. The company donates 10% of sales to help victims of domestic violence, honoring its tagline: “Wear any way you want. Leave anyway you can.”

• 💙 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.

• ⚽️ Nice Kit: USL Arkansas will partner with CHARLY, a leading soccer brand from Mexico, as the club’s official kit and training apparel

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