EVENTS IN NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Bella Vista Farmers & Makers Market—Thru Oct.
Offering affordable fresh produce, flowers, products by local artists as well as live music and entertainment featuring a variety of cultural experiences. Sundays. Sugar Creek Shopping Center. Bella Vista. www.bvfm.org
Bentonville Farmers Market—Thru Oct.
Featuring local fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, crafts and fine art by local artists. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Downtown Bentonville Square. www.downtownbentonville.org
The Original Rogers Farmers Market—Thru Oct.
Featuring locally grown produce, crafts, baked goods, meat and eggs. Wednesdays and Saturdays. Mt. Hebron Park and Frisco Station Mall parking lot. Rogers. www.rogersfarmersmarket.com
Siloam Springs Farmers Market—Thru Oct.
Find fresh, local foods and goods at this outdoor market. Kid’s Day at the Market is the second Saturday of each month. Memorial Park. Downtown Siloam Springs. www.mainstreetsiloam.org
Springdale Farmers Market—Thru Oct.
Offering locally sourced goods including coffee, honey, eggs, produce, arts and crafts. Market will be open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Jones Center. Springdale. www.downtownspringdale.org
Fayetteville Farmers Market—Thru Dec.
Featuring a wide variety of seasonal vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy, flowers, baked goods, plants, arts and crafts. Saturdays. Downtown Fayetteville Square. www.experiencefayetteville.com
Mudtown Days—June 5 & 6
This event offers free entertainment for the entire family, including concerts, games, inflatables, a mud run, talent contest, car show, parade, fireworks and more. Kathleen Johnson Memorial Park. Lowell. www.lowellarkansas.gov
First Fridays—June 5 & July 3
Events offer entertainment, vendor booths, food, activities and more. June’s theme is “First Friday Live” and focuses on live music, entertainment and interactive experiences. Downtown Bentonville Square. www.downtownbentonville.org
Art on the Bricks—June 11
Enjoy artwork from regional artists featured in local businesses and shops. Downtown Rogers. www.artonthebricks.com
Fourth Friday—June 26
A family-friendly community block party with free activities, local artisans, vendors, food trucks and live music. June’s theme is “Art In The Park.” Memorial Park. Siloam Springs. www.4thfridaysiloam.com
Northwest Arkansas Pride Weekend—June 26 thru 28
This annual event is the largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration in Arkansas. Downtown Fayetteville. www.nwapride.org
A250 Celebration—July 4
A citywide fireworks display returns to Fayetteville for the first time in more than a decade to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. Northwest Arkansas Mall. Fayetteville. www.experiencefayetteville.com
Fayetteville Movement Festival—July 10 thru 12
Join in for this fifth annual festival where the classes feature a combination of dance, yoga, functional movement and deep relaxation. Mount Sequoyah Center. Fayetteville. www.experiencefayetteville.com
Cane Hill Community Picnic—July 17
Bring your family and a picnic lunch to meet new friends and community members. Historic Cane Hill. www.historiccanehillar.org
ARTS & CULTURE
Arkansas Public Theatre—Performance
Come From Away running June 19 thru 28. The Victory Theater, Arkansas Public Theatre. Rogers. www.arkansaspublictheatre.org
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art—Exhibitions & Events
Currently on display thru July 27: America 250: Common Threads; running thru Sept. 14: The Art of Birdwatching with Susan Morrison; and beginning June 6 running thru Jan. 25, 2027: Keith Haring in 3D. Upcoming events include: Expansion Opening Celebration on June 6 & 7; Cocktail Tour: Celebrating Pride with Keith Haring in 3D on June 11; Second Saturday: Pride in the Galleries on June 13; and Deep Listening Club | Summer Solstice on June 21. Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Bentonville. crystalbridges.org
Historic Cane Hill—Exhibition
Running thru Aug. 1: The Assembling of Acculturation: The Art of Troy Jackson. Historic Cane Hill Gallery. www.historiccanehillar.org/gallery
The Momentary—Exhibitions & Events
Currently on display thru June 7: The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press and The Greatest Wildlife Photographs. Special events include: Courtyard Sessions | Tri Las Hermanitas Alvarez on June 4; Community Meet Up | Leashes & Lattes with Best Friends Animal Society on June 6; Supper Club | Chef Lisa Stuart on June 10; Courtyard Sessions | Orquesta Afinke on June 11; The Beths Concert on June 14; Courtyard Sessions | Dropping Hairpins on June 25; and Singles Night | Blind Date Live! on June 27. The Momentary. Bentonville. www.themomentary.org
Rogers Historical Museum—Exhibitions
Currently on display thru Aug. 1: Fashion Accessories: Adornments Through History; and running thru April 2028: Ozark Tourism: Land of a Million Smiles. Rogers Historical Museum. www.rogershistoricalmuseum.org
Symphony of Northwest Arkansas—Performances
Upcoming performances include: SoNA Beyond: The Planets on June 6 at Fayetteville Public Library; and SoNA Beyond: South Winds on June 14 at Mildred B. Cooper Memorial Chapel in Bella Vista. www.sonamusic.org
TheatreSquared—Performances
June 6: Tee Hee At T2; and running June 10 thru 28: Eugene Onegin: A Bluegrass Musical. TheatreSquared. Fayetteville. www.theatre2.org
Walmart AMP—Concerts
June 4: HARDY; June 9: Mumford & Sons; June 12: Dierks Bentley; June 22: CLAYPOOL GOLD; July 3: Bob Dylan; July 4: July 4th Fireworks Spectacular with SoNA; and July 17: The Australian Pink Floyd Show. Walmart AMP. Rogers. www.walmartamp.com
Walton Arts Center—Performances
June 6: Henry Cho; June 9 thru 11: Riverdance 30: The New Generation; and July 8 thru 12: Moulin Rouge! The Musical. Walton Arts Center. Fayetteville. www.waltonartscenter.org
Railyard Live—Thru Sept.
Enjoy a variety of live music by local and regional performers. Fridays and Saturdays. Butterfield Stage. Downtown Rogers. www.railyardlive.com
Terrific Tuesday Nights—June 2 thru Aug. 25
This family-friendly series allows the community to experience the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on beautiful summer evenings. Enjoy free admission on these Tuesday nights throughout the summer months. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Fayetteville. www.bgozarks.org
Gulley Park Summer Concert Series—June 4, 11 & 18
A family-friendly tradition of outdoor live music, food trucks and fun. Furry friends are welcome. Listen to Jon McLaughlin on June 4, Mae Estes on June 11 and JukeBoxx on June 18. Gulley Park. Fayetteville. www.experiencefayetteville.com
Bentonville Film Festival—June 15 thru 21
There will be a diverse lineup of competition films, exciting premieres, and the return of the Homegrown section, highlighting local talent, director Q&As, panels, and countless opportunities to connect. Movie lovers can once again gather under the stars at the Geena Davis Outdoor Theater for outdoor screenings while kids dive into creativity at the expanded Walmart Toy Corner, packed with games, crafts, character visits and hands-on activities. Downtown Bentonville. www.bentonvillefilm.org
On Golden Pond—June 18 thru 20
Smokehouse Players presents a spirited elderly couple facing their twilight years in this production by Ernest Thompson. Free to the community, with donations accepted at the door to benefit Magdalene Serenity House. Ozark Mountain Smokehouse. Fayetteville. www.lovehealsnwa.org
Opera in the Ozarks—June 26 thru July 24
The season will include performances of Le nozze di Figaro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi, and Candine. Also, enjoy the 2026 Chamber concert on July 21, as well as two Broadway Cabaret events on July 18 & 20. Opera in the Ozarks. Eureka Springs. www.opera.org
SPORTS & RECREATION
NWA Naturals—Upcoming Home Games
June 2 thru 7 vs. Midland Rockhounds; June 16 thru 21 vs. Tulsa Drillers; and June 31 thru July 5 vs. Corpus Christi Hooks. Visit the website for game times, promotional theme night information and admission prices. Arvest Ballpark. Springdale. www.nwanaturals.com
Yoga in the Garden—Thru July 25
Join in and make yoga your new weekend ritual with expert instructors from Fayetteville Athletic Club leading energizing sessions in the garden. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Fayetteville. www.bgozarks.org
Hope in One—June 4
A family-friendly mini golf fundraiser benefiting Northwest Arkansas Women’s Shelter. Golf Mountain Mini Golf. Lowell. www.nwaws.org
Medal Madness—June 6
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at this qualifying U.S. Road Running race consisting of a 5K, 10K and half marathon. Shaw Family Park. Springdale. www.runsignup.com/Race/AR/Springdale/Shaw23
Pig Trail Mud Run—June 6
If getting wet and dirty sounds fun, and you love to be mentally and physically challenged, then this is the race for you. Proceeds support the Rotary Club of Springdale club projects. Ecclesia College. Springdale. www.pigtrailmudrun.org
Dam Slam Pickleball Tournament—June 6 & 7
Join the Peel Compton Foundation for this inaugural event. There will be divisions for all levels of play, so everyone is welcome. Osage Park. Bentonville. www.peelcompton.org
Sager Creek Triathlon—June 7
This event includes a 300-yard pool swim, 12-mile bike ride and two-mile run. Athletes 18 years and older can participate. Walton Lifetime Health Complex, John Brown University. Siloam Springs. www.sagercreektri.com
Benton County Sheriff’s Cup—June 8
A charity golf tournament managed by Law Enforcement Assistance Program with morning and afternoon flights and lunch provided. A cocktail party will be held on June 7 with live music and Wright’s Barbecue. Pinnacle Country Club. Rogers. www.leapnwa.org
Bentonville Bike Fest—June 9 thru 14
Offering an expanded expo, gravel racing, enduro race, UCI trials, dirt jump contest, “straight rhythm” event, flatland BMX competitions, kids races and zones and live bands. 1770 SW 2nd St. Bentonville. www.bentonvillebikefest.com
Catfish, Corndogs and Cornhole Tournament—June 12
Come and play cornhole in teams of two. Amateur and competitive brackets available. Enjoy food and spend a day raising money to improve local healthcare for Mercy Health Foundation. Mercy Hospital. Rogers. www.mercyhealthfoundation.net/NWA
Espresso Run/Ride—June 13
Seventh annual event hosted by the Natural State Run Club where you can run, bike or skate between some of the region’s best coffee shops down the Razorback Greenway. All proceeds will benefit Spark Foundation. Race starts at 7 a.m. at Old Pine Coffee Roasters in Fayetteville.www.bikesignup.com/Race/AR/Fayetteville/EspressoRunRide
Obstacle Runaround—June 13
Kids and adults team up for a series of challenges designed to build endurance, strength and agility while encouraging teamwork. Teams of two will navigate 10-plus obstacles on the course, including a mud pit, tire run, army crawl and more. Community Park, Jones Center. Springdale. www.thejonescenter.net
Ozark Valley Triathlon—June 13 & 14
This event marks the fourth consecutive year for Fayetteville to host a full slate of USA Triathlon National Championship events. Lake Wedington Recreation Area. Fayetteville. www.experiencefayetteville.com
USA Archery Arkansas State Outdoor Target Championship—June 13 & 14
This exciting event will follow official USA Archery targets and rules, offering local archers the unique opportunity to compete at a high level. The Quiver. Bentonville. www.peelcompton.org
Bowling for Business—June 17
Teams from across the region are invited to spend a fun-filled time bowling and networking. Rogers Bowling Center. www.springdale.com
The Cancer Challenge—June 18 thru 20
These events advocate and support world-class cancer care in the region. Events include a golf, trap, corn hole, pickleball and tennis tournaments, and a run/walk. Various locations across Northwest Arkansas. www.cancerchallenge.com
Beaver Lake Pirate Poker Run—June 20
Play in the only boat poker run on Beaver Lake. This family-friendly event makes seven stops at the following marinas and resorts: Prairie Creek, Coppermine Lodge, Rocky Branch, Ventris Resort, Beaver Lakefront Cabins, Lake Shore Cabins and Starkey Marina. Pirate booty in five categories. Registrants get event flags, cards and sponsor swag. beaverlakepiratepokerrun.com
Rodeo of the Ozarks—June 24 thru 27
Don’t miss the opportunity to see cowboys and cowgirls from all around in one of the top outdoor rodeos in the United States. The annual Rodeo Parade will take place June 24. Parsons Stadium. Springdale. www.rodeooftheozarks.org
Mitchell’s Mountain 5K Trail Race and 1K Dash for Hope—June 27
This race is a family-friendly event to empower the local autism community through the nonprofit Mitchell’s Mountain. Kessler Mountain. Fayetteville. www.mitchellsmountain.com
Kessler Mountain Jam—June 28
An Arkansas Mountain Bike Championship Series sanctioned race. All ages and levels welcome. Kessler Mountain. Fayetteville.www.kesslermountainjam.com
Run the Railyard—July 4
Family-friendly event featuring a scenic 5K run/walk and an adventurous 10K trail run, hosted by the Rotary Club of Downtown Rogers. Make sure to wear your most festive, patriotic attire. Railyard Bike Park. Downtown Rogers. www.dtrrotary.com/run-the-railyard
Paradise Found 5K Trail Run—July 11
Experience mountain bike trails in a new way during this 5th annual event. Coler Mountain Bike Preserve. Bentonville. www.peelcompton.org
OTHER EVENTS
Garden Gate Tour—June 6
This Master Gardener fundraising tour of various Fayetteville gardens supports educational programs for the public on topics of interest to gardeners. Rain or shine. Various locations across Fayetteville. www.wcmgar.org
Street Dinner—June 7
Downtown Springdale Alliance’s largest fundraiser of the year includes an outdoor evening with a cocktail hour and a three-course meal. Emma Ave. Downtown Springdale. www.downtownspringdale.org
The Chicken Strip: 66th Annual Poultry Festival—June 12 & 13
This festival will be rockin' around the clock with all the flavor, flair and festivity you’ve come to expect from The Poultry Federation, offering avariety of activities for networking, team building and socializing. This year’s theme is “All Roads Lead to Here” and will include a golf tournament, trap shoot, scholarship auction, awards ceremony and all-member cooking contest. Walmart AMP. Rogers. www.thepoultryfederation.com
AdventureCon—June 12 thru 14
Wander through the forest of board games and tabletop gaming hosted by nonprofit Meeple Academy. Find a library of more than 300 games, including play-to-win games, role-playing campaigns, speed puzzling, mahjong, late-night social deduction events, an exhibitors' hall and Warhammer tournaments. Rogers Convention Center. www.tabletop.events/conventions/adventurecon-2026
Chefs and Fire—June 14
An interactive experience. Dine at high tables in the garden, walk through the orchard, mingle fireside to the music and talk with chefs while theyignite conversation and great flavors. Apple Seeds Teaching Farm. Fayetteville. www.appleseedsar.org
Women of All Generations—June 16
Join the Fayetteville Chamber of Commerce for an inspiring event designed to bring together women from all generations, celebrate their achievements, and inspire future leaders with a panel discussion, celebration, and the Sarah Jessie Young Award. Fayetteville Town Center. www.fayettevillear.com
Adult Night—June 18
The Amazeum after hours becomes an immersive, adults-only playground where science, art and creativity meet hands-on exploration. Engage with thoughtfully curated, interactive experiences, explore every corner of the museum, and savor light bites and drinks as you connect, experiment and play. Scott Family Amazeum. Bentonville. www.amazeum.org
Restoring Lives: Evening of Impact—June 18
This evening will reflect on the work of the Children & Family Advocacy Center. Honor those who help impact the community and look ahead to the organization’s future. Heroncrest. Elm Springs. www.cfacbentonco.com
Freedom Festival—June 20
Join Music Moves Arkansas in its mission to make Black music and arts accessible to the entire community for Arkansas’ largest Juneteenth celebration. Luther George Park. Springdale. www.musicmovesar.com
Paint the Town Red—June 20
Join in for a party with a purpose with eats from restaurants, beverages, silent auction with mobile bidding, and entertainment to help raise awareness and funds for the American Heart Association. Ozark Music Hall. Fayetteville. www.heart.org
Big Business Brunch—June 25
Connect with guest speaker Julie Barber and host Tasha Tandy, both with Walmart U.S., while enjoying brunch. Proceeds support Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northwest Arkansas. 21c Museum Hotel. Bentonville. www.bbbsnwa.org
The Cancer Challenge Summer Social—June 26
Celebrate this year’s Cancer Challenge with the annual summer social event. Heroncrest. Springdale. www.cancerchallenge.com
Firefly Fling—June 27
Enjoy a whimsical realm and embrace the magic of the outdoors while experiencing booths with interactive displays and activities, live music, food trucks, treats, and a spectacular laser light show. Botanical Garden of the Ozarks. Fayetteville. www.bgozarks.org
1851 Farm to Table Dinner—June 28
Indulge in a meticulously curated farm-to-table menu, celebrating chef Quinn's Spanish heritage, where vibrant Spanish flavors meet the freshest local ingredients from Full Swing Farms. 14209 Round Mountain Community Road. Fayetteville. www.experiencefayetteville.com