Events under 'Festivals & Celebrations'
Decade Day Party
01/19/2025 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Nomads is turning 10!!
Join us for the biggest days party in NWA January 19th, 9am-5pm.
$1 Mimosa & Bloody Refills
$2 Screws
$8 Pitchers
Beats with Dj Champagne Papi
The Most Depressing Day of the Year Party (aka Blue Sunday)
01/19/2025 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Blue Monday is an annual day that is often regarded as the most depressing day of the year. It typically falls on the third Monday in January and is associated with feelings of sadness, low motivation, and a lack of energy.*
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The Most Depressing Day of the Year falls on a Monday, so we throw a party the day before to help cheer everyone up and get through it together.
More event details to come, but we'll have live music, comfort food and a short themed round of trivia with special cheery prizes.
(*source: awarenessdays.com)
NWA MLK Council's 29th Annual Freedom March
01/20/2025 11:00 am
Join us on Monday, January 20th for our 29th Freedom March.
We gather at Lot 56 on the University of Arkansas campus at 11:00 AM.
The March begins on Razorback Ave and culminates at the Arkansas Student Government Vigil at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center on the campus of the University of Arkansas.
We encourage the community and organizations to march with us. All organizations are encouraged to register to participate here: https://form.jotform.com/243446334783159
Onyx Storm Midnight Release Party
01/20/2025 11:00 pm
Doors with open at 11:00 pm for food, fun, and mingling with fellow fans! We will have discounts on all Fourth Wing merch, a dragon drawing contest, and a costume contest (with prizes)!
This ticket does not include the price of Onyx Storm. Please call Pearl's Books (479-527-6984) for preorders.
Frost Fest 2025
02/01/2025 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Frost Fest, Arkansas’ largest outdoor beer festival, will return to the Washington County Fairgrounds on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2025, bringing together over 3,000 craft beer enthusiasts for an afternoon of tasting, live music, local art, and community support.
Founded in 2016 by Fossil Cove Brewing Co., Frost Fest has become one of the state’s premier winter events, showcasing more than 50 breweries from the Ozarks and beyond. The festival will run from 1 to 6 p.m., offering two ticket tiers: Early Entry and General Admission. Early Entry tickets allow attendees to access the grounds at 1 p.m., while General Admission ticket holders can enter at 2 p.m. Both ticket types include a commemorative sampling glass.
In addition to sampling a wide range of craft beers, attendees can enjoy food from local trucks, browse booths from area vendors, and experience live performances from regional bands. Frost Fest is also a major fundraiser for local nonprofits, with a portion of ticket sales benefiting Apple Seeds, Arkansas Brewers Guild, Arkansas Climbers Coalition, and the Ozark Highlands Trail Association.
“Frost Fest is more than just a beer festival – it’s a celebration of community and the spirit of Fayetteville,” said Andrew Blann of Fossil Cove. “Thanks to the support of attendees and partners, we’re able to make a meaningful impact on the organizations that support our region.”
Last year, Frost Fest raised $55,000 for local nonprofits, a record-breaking amount that festival organizers aim to surpass in 2025.
Frost Fest will be held rain, snow, ice, or shine, and attendees are encouraged to dress warmly for this outdoor event. Tickets are limited, and organizers expect another sell-out year.
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2025 Chinese New Year Gala
02/01/2025 4:30 pm
Time flies! 2024 is almost behind us, and 2025 is quickly approaching, bringing the excitement of the traditional Chinese New Year.
We look forward to celebrating the Year of the Snake with you!
Valentine's Day Sux Party
02/14/2025 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm
This greeting card-created holiday has never been our jam, and we're here to find our people...You can be single or in a relationship for this one.
We'll have special food, decor and music for this annual event and it falls on a Friday this year, so it will be extra special! Stay tuned for more details....
Black Owned NWA Business Expo
02/22/2025 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
The 2025 Black Owned Business Expo, celebrating Black History Month, is the largest showcase of black business in the region!
It’s that time of the year again! We can’t wait to shop small & Black owned with you! The Black Business Expo is an exciting cultural experience that places Black businesses & creatives on a platform!
Here you can find items ranging from vintage clothing and candles, to baked goods and samosas from over 100 vendors. This event is free and open to the public. ALL ARE WELCOME.
While registration is free, donations, fund raising & sponsorships are encouraged, requested AND greatly appreciated. The Expo is about showing up for the Black community. We put our highest efforts into building & curating this space for our community, and we encourage our supporters to contribute to the culture.
Mardi Gras Fat Saturday Parade of Fools
03/01/2025 2:00 pm
Gather your Krewe, make a cool costume, and get ready to do some reveling, revelers. It’s time to “laissez les bon temps rouler.”
Of course we are talking about Fayetteville’s Mardi Gras, set to return to downtown Fayetteville this winter for the 32nd annual Parade of Fools on Saturday, March 1.
This year’s parade will wind its way from the Fayetteville square, and then down Block Avenue and Dickson Street with costumes, floats, and beads. This year’s parade Grand Marshal is Molly Rawn, Mayor.
The King and Queen of Fayetteville Mardi Gras this year will be Dirk & Julie Thibodeaux of the Krewe of Agape.
Fat Tuesday festivities will take place on March 4th.
Fat Tuesday Pub & Grub Crawl
03/04/2025 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Join us for our first annual Fat Tuesday Pub & Grub Crawl!
Brass Band!
Costumes & Prizes!
Beads, beads, and more beads!
This will be a more traditional pub crawl than in years past, but with the exciting addition of food establishments as well as bars. But just because it’s a more traditional crawl, it will be anything but traditional! Costumed revelers from our krewes will be following a brass band that will join the festivities, and will bring a real Fat Tuesday party – and beads – to the streets.
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