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Mardi Gras Fat Saturday Parade of Fools

03/01/2025 2:00 pm
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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 TBA.

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.

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2025 Ragnar Trail Arkansas

04/18/2025
Every Day until 04/19/2025

The venue, Centennial Park, is located just 10 minutes from the heart of vibrant and charming downtown Fayetteville. 
Teams of 8 (or 4) will set out to conquer three incredibly unique, clean single-track trails. You’ll run up and around the rollercoaster of world class mountain biking trails at Centennial Park.

Runners will also flow through the lush forest of Kessler Mountain, surrounded by granite slabs, vibrant moss, and breathtaking views of the Ozarks. 
When you’re not out there cruising through the course, you’ll kick it with your team as you camp under billions of stars at Ragnar Village.

Rest your legs next to the campfire, chow down on s’mores, and relax with your team. Come early for a bonus day of camping, campfires, and fun!

Event is Friday and Saturday.  Event is over at 7pm on Saturday.

Check out the link to find out more!!

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2025 Ragnar Trail Arkansas

04/19/2025
Every Day until 04/19/2025

The venue, Centennial Park, is located just 10 minutes from the heart of vibrant and charming downtown Fayetteville. 
Teams of 8 (or 4) will set out to conquer three incredibly unique, clean single-track trails. You’ll run up and around the rollercoaster of world class mountain biking trails at Centennial Park.

Runners will also flow through the lush forest of Kessler Mountain, surrounded by granite slabs, vibrant moss, and breathtaking views of the Ozarks. 
When you’re not out there cruising through the course, you’ll kick it with your team as you camp under billions of stars at Ragnar Village.

Rest your legs next to the campfire, chow down on s’mores, and relax with your team. Come early for a bonus day of camping, campfires, and fun!

Event is Friday and Saturday.  Event is over at 7pm on Saturday.

Check out the link to find out more!!

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2nd Annual Fayetteville Tequila Fest

05/03/2025 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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Save the date! Info to come!

Fayetteville Strawberry Festival 2025

05/18/2025 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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Downtown Fayetteville Coalition’s Fayetteville Strawberry Festival is coming back to the historic downtown square for a second year on Sunday, May 18th from 12-6pm.

Fayetteville will be bustling with things to see and do including live music on multiple stages, a costumed canine parade, some honky tonk two-stepping, and, of course, a pie competition! 

Sample over a dozen local and regional beers with the Arkansas Brewers Guild.

Grab fresh strawberries from a local farm or satisfy your sweet tooth with our long list of dessert vendors.

Learn something new from the culinary demonstrations and panel discussions. Stop by the downtown bars and restaurants to try their seasonal menu items and embrace your creative side with make-and-take art activities led by local artists.

Festival details coming soon. Head over to downtownfay.org for more!

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Chefs in the Garden 2025

05/20/2025 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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The Botanical Garden of the Ozarks is thrilled to announce the return of its signature spring fundraiser, Chefs in the Garden, now in its 17th year! This highly anticipated event will take place on Tuesday, May 20, from 5:00 to 8:30 pm.

Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the beauty of the Garden while listening to live music, sipping on local libations, and sampling a diverse selection of sweet and savory culinary creations from the area’s finest chefs. This is the perfect chance to get a taste of Northwest Arkansas in just one night!

Tickets cover all food and drink for the evening and can be purchased soon at bgozarks.org. Proceeds from the event will support the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks, with a portion of each ticket sale benefiting a local charity.

This event is for guests aged 21 and up and will take place rain or shine.

Please check back as the date grows closer for more details! 

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2025 NWA Pride Weekend

06/27/2025
Every Day until 06/29/2025

Stay tuned for Parade and Festival registrations, event schedules, Glitterville information, and other events produced in partnership with NWA Pride Weekend.

Trans March, Rally, and Pride Festival: Friday, June 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Upper Ramble, Dickson Street, Fayetteville

NWA Pride Festival: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Upper Ramble, Dickson Street, Fayetteville

21st Anniversary NWA Pride Parade, Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 5:00 p.m., Dickson St., Fayetteville

Glitterville: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:00 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville

Hi Tea Dance & Pool Party: Sunday, June 29, 2025, Noon to 6:00 p.m., Mount Sequoyah Center, Fayetteville

Stubs.net is the official event ticketing, parade entry, and vendor registration service. Please do not purchase passes or register through any other platform without contacting NWA Equality.

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2025 NWA Pride Weekend

06/28/2025
Every Day until 06/29/2025

Stay tuned for Parade and Festival registrations, event schedules, Glitterville information, and other events produced in partnership with NWA Pride Weekend.

Trans March, Rally, and Pride Festival: Friday, June 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Upper Ramble, Dickson Street, Fayetteville

NWA Pride Festival: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Upper Ramble, Dickson Street, Fayetteville

21st Anniversary NWA Pride Parade, Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 5:00 p.m., Dickson St., Fayetteville

Glitterville: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:00 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville

Hi Tea Dance & Pool Party: Sunday, June 29, 2025, Noon to 6:00 p.m., Mount Sequoyah Center, Fayetteville

Stubs.net is the official event ticketing, parade entry, and vendor registration service. Please do not purchase passes or register through any other platform without contacting NWA Equality.

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2025 NWA Pride Weekend

06/29/2025
Every Day until 06/29/2025

Stay tuned for Parade and Festival registrations, event schedules, Glitterville information, and other events produced in partnership with NWA Pride Weekend.

Trans March, Rally, and Pride Festival: Friday, June 27, 2025, 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., Upper Ramble, Dickson Street, Fayetteville

NWA Pride Festival: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Upper Ramble, Dickson Street, Fayetteville

21st Anniversary NWA Pride Parade, Celebrating 10 Years of Marriage Equality: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 5:00 p.m., Dickson St., Fayetteville

Glitterville: Saturday, June 28, 2025, 9:00 p.m., George's Majestic Lounge, Fayetteville

Hi Tea Dance & Pool Party: Sunday, June 29, 2025, Noon to 6:00 p.m., Mount Sequoyah Center, Fayetteville

Stubs.net is the official event ticketing, parade entry, and vendor registration service. Please do not purchase passes or register through any other platform without contacting NWA Equality.

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The Party Animals Come to Fayetteville!

08/15/2025
Every Day until 08/16/2025

The “Greatest Party in Sports” is coming to Fayetteville.

The Party Animals, an exhibition barnstorming baseball team based in Savannah, Ga., will headline the Banana Ball World Tour on Aug. 15-16, 2025, at Baum-Walker Stadium. Made popular by their in-game entertainment and on-field hijinks, the Party Animals have gained significant notoriety for their circus-like approach to America’s favorite pastime.

Their “banana ball” format is a fast-paced, action-packed style of baseball with choreographed dances and celebrations, as well as rules that include a two-hour time limit; no bunts, walks or mound visits; batters stealing first base; fans catching foul balls for outs; and a showdown tiebreaker if the game is tied at the end of the two-hour time limit.

See link to confirm event time. 

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