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Events

120th Benton County Fair Continues Through This Weekend

The 120th Annual Benton County Fair kicked off this past weekend and continues through this Saturday, Sep 28.

• Local Roots: An annual celebration of community, agriculture, and good old-fashioned fun in Arkansas, the fair highlights the talents of farmers, 4-H and FFA youth, and artisans from the surrounding community. 

• The GOAT: From carnival rides and games to live entertainment and educational programs, there's no shortage of entertainment options at the Benton County Fair, including live music, a Goat Costume Contest, and a Bike Rodeo!

Get your tickets and check out the full schedule HERE. 

Events

Celebrate Culture During the NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival

The annual NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival returns to the west parking lot of the Northwest Arkansas Mall in Fayetteville this Sunday, Sep 29, from 1-5p.

• Familia: Presented by the Fayetteville Chamber, this free, family-friendly event brings all ethnicities together to celebrate the Hispanic culture with a variety of educational and entertainment offerings, including arts and crafts, a children's area with bounce houses, and live performances by Mariachi Flor de Missouri and Sensacion Latina.

• Divertido: Enjoy authentic food trucks and explore offerings from a myriad of vendors. In conjunction with the festival, a community soccer tournament will be hosted over the weekend at Bobby Hopper Park in Springdale on Saturday and Sunday, Sep 28-29.

Learn more about the NWA Hispanic Heritage Festival HERE.

Food & Drink

Tusk & Trotter Opens New Location In Downtown Rogers

A crowd favorite of Downtown Bentonville is hitting copy/paste to bring its delicious menu to Downtown Rogers. Tusk & Trotter American Brasserie will host the grand opening of its new location this Wednesday, Sep 25, from 4-8p.

• Trot On Over: Touting a strong menu of “High South comfort food”, Tusk & Trotter has earned a reputation for unique local favorites and hand-crafted cocktails — not to mention a solid brunch offering. It’s hard to pick a favorite menu item, but “Where The Buffalo Roam” bison burger has been a longtime favorite, especially when chased with the “Trot On Over,” a sticky toffee pudding cake paired with maple bacon ice cream.

• Grand Opening: Join Tusk & Trotter for a grand opening celebration on Wednesday, Sep 25, including a ribbon cutting at 4p, live music, and Mug Club giveaways on the hour every hour from 5-8pm.

Find more info about the new Rogers location opening HERE.

Events

Startup Junkie Gears Up For The Biggest Startup Party In The Heartland

The best and brightest of Northwest Arkansas's dynamic startup scene will showcase their products and services alongside local breweries and live music during the fifth annual Startup Crawl at the Fayetteville Square on Friday, Oct 4, from 5-9p.

• Business is Brew-ming: Hosted by Fayetteville-based nonprofit Startup Junkie, the Startup Crawl transforms the Fayetteville Square into the epicenter of local innovation and celebrates our entrepreneurial community with a beer festival, live music, and the chance to network with some of the brightest minds in our region!

• High On My Lows: As you sip local brews and shake hands with local entrepreneurs, enjoy being serenaded by a killer lineup of live music, including DJ Raquel, Modeling, and Sawyer Hill. Head to George’s Majestic Lounge for the afterparty featuring Tyler Kinch and The Phase.

Purchase Startup Crawl tickets HERE.

Highlight

Circles NWA To Host Nonpartisan Educational Event To Prepare Local Voters For Upcoming General Election

Prepare for the upcoming 2024 Arkansas General Election with an engaging evening of nonpartisan information, planning, and pizza, hosted by Circles NWA at the Fayetteville Public Library on Wednesday, Oct 23, at 6p.

• Make A Plan: Local and state races play a crucial role in shaping your community and everyday life, so it’s important to show up to the voting booth feeling confident and informed. The 2024 Arkansas General Election is on Nov 4, with national, state, and local positions on the ballot.

• Be Informed: During the event, you’ll be able to view sample ballots and learn about the different roles you’ll be voting for, including those you might not be as familiar with. The event will focus on BOTH Benton and Washington counties.

Reserve your spot for this free event HERE.

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• 🎼 Live On The Green: The Momentary’s Live On The Green Series continues this week with performances by Omar Apollo on Tuesday, Sep 24, and Kaskade on Friday, Sep 27.

• ⚡️ Grease Lightning: Mount Sequoyah Center’s Movies on the Mountain series kicks off this Saturday, Sep 28, at 8p with a screening of Grease. Dress up like your favorite character for free popcorn!

• 🍁 Fallmington: Celebrate autumn during the annual Farmington Fall Festival, featuring face paintings, giveaways, local vendors, live music, games, and free daffodil bulbs at Creekside Park this Saturday, Sep 28, from 9a-4p.

• 🔌 Fully Charged: Join Ozarks Electric for an Electric Vehicle Lunch & Learn, featuring free lunch, an opportunity to learn from energy experts, and a chance to enter to win an electric scooter at Arvest Ballpark in Springdale this Thursday, Sep 26, from 11a-2p.

• 🧝‍♂️ They’re Taking the Hobbits to West Fork! Shire Post Mint is hosting its third annual Shire Fest at its headquarters in West Fork this Saturday, Sep 28, at 11a, including local vendors, food trucks, live music, games, and tours of its magical coin shop!

• 🚒 Big Trucks: Kids of all ages will be able to view, touch, and climb all over their favorite types of trucks and heavy equipment during a Touch A Truck event hosted by the Lowell Fire Department at Ward Nail Park this Saturday, Sep 28, from 10a-2p — a sensory-friendly hour will begin at 9a.

• 🚲️ Find Your Stride: Is your 3 to 6-year-old up for an epic Strider Bike challenge? Sign them up for the 2024 Adventure-Cross in Bentonville, set for Saturday, Oct 12, from 3-6p.

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