Welcome to the Fayetteville Farmers Market, where our commitment to fresh, locally grown produce and goods has helped Northwest Arkansas grow into a healthier and greener community.

Since 1973, the market has offered the finest in locally produced vegetables, fruits, flowers, plants, meats, baked goods, honey, eggs, jams, juried crafts, and fine art from the four-county area. All producers at our market grow and make their products within 60 miles of Fayetteville, AR. This is why we are hyper local and ALL Arkansas Grown and Arkansas Made. 100% Local and Loved!

The Fayetteville Farmers’ Market operates year round making locally grown and locally made items available during every season.

The Highlands Gravel Classic is the first of two qualifiers in the USA for the UCI Gravel World Series (GWS). The GWS will include both new and existing events from around the world to qualify competitors to attend the world championships in Nice, France. Selection for the world championships will be based upon age group and gender, along with both Elite men's and women's categories for UCI-licensed riders. The top 25% finishers of ages 19-34 and then each 5-year age group (ex 35-39) separated by gender up to the oldest competitor will qualify.

Highlands Gravel Classic will feature 2 courses...Highlands - 68 miles and Farmlands - 54 miles. The 68 mile course is for Elites, Males (19-59) and Females (19-49). The 54 mile course is for Males 60+ and Females 50+.

Field Participant Caps:

Farmlands course - 500 total riders
Highlands course - 600 total riders

Start / finish of the event - Goshen Community Center - 244 Clark Street, Goshen, AR

Question: Is it supposed to be DO NOT STOP, or DONUT STOP? Answer: YES!
Like Running or Walking? Love Donuts? This race is for you! Join us for the annual DoNot Stop Half Marathon, 5k/10k! A donut-themed event that is perfect for the whole family.

The fun includes -

Great Swag - designer shirt & custom medal
Chip-timing with live results and awards
Free photos
Delicious donut waiting at the finish line
Plenty of fun!

Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one!

Can't make the race? No problem! We offer a virtual race option where you can run anywhere, at any time, and still earn the fun swag!

• Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $15

Half - Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
10k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
5k registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and an awesome finisher medal!
1 Mile registration includes a designer shirt and a an awesome finisher medal!
The kid's dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids' dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid's dash, and doesn't want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

• Register by Thursday at midnight the week BEFORE the race to be guaranteed a shirt

The “Meteoride”

Ride is a no-drop 30 – 45 miles ride, followed by delicious treats and visiting at the Cafe.

• The Rapha ride also meets at this location, so be sure you’re with the right group!

Cancelled when temperature is 40 degrees or below.

FREE to all spectators! Come and watch any part of the Northwest Arkansas Dressage Club's first show of the season.

Local riders and their horses will complete at various levels of dressage, an equestrian discipline often called "dancing with horses."

The show will take place Saturday, April 26 at the Pauline Whitaker Arena off Garland Avenue, north of the University of Arkansas campus, from around 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Information about horseback riding lessons and opportunities in Northwest Arkansas will also be available.

Hear live music at Jammin Java every Saturday, 9am-12pm!

We have some great acts coming up you’re not gonna want to miss!

April 5 - Mike Lavender

April 12 - Jake Reno

April 19 - Caroline Kid  Gravel Road Serenade

April 26 - The Squirrels

Join us for the Earth Day Garden Market, an enchanting celebration that combines our annual Earth Day festivities with the excitement of the BGO Plant Sale.

This family-friendly festival offers a blend of fun, education, and community spirit, featuring interactive activities, crafts, games and live music.

Shop from over 20 local vendors selling a variety of plants, flowers, pottery, garden accents, and unique artisan products.  Celebrate our shared home, the earth, and join us in committing to its protection and preservation!

• Members Enjoy Early Access! Members Only: From 10:00am - 12:00 members enjoy first access to the Garden Market and a complimentary mimosa.
• General Public enjoys access from 12:00 - 5:00pm, with last entry at 4:00pm.

“Where Hospitality and Music Reside”
The 6th Annual Home Sweet Home Festival is back!
Join us APRIL 24-26th in homes all around NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
~Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale, Fayetteville~

That’s right, it’s a festival. In houses. And NWA is the only place in the world that does it.

24 Homes
57 Artists
100 Shows

City Sessions' mission is to "Build Community Through UNFORGETTABLE Music Experiences". Trust us, hospitable community and unforgettable music is on full display this weekend! You're going to be amazed at the songs written right here in NWA, as well as the special friends we're bringing in from all over the country.

You're also going to be blown away at the hospitality of Northwest Arkansas. Our host homes are amazing folks for opening their houses up to all of us, and they're excited to meet you.

Day Passes start at $60
Festival Passes start at $150
VIP Passes start at $350

Join us for some family song time every Saturday morning!

Join Ms. Jessica for an all age Earth Day themed story time and activity!

Learn and decorate your own 8" Single Cake topped with Buttercream Succulents and Florals . Learn techniques using icing tips and tools!

All supplies and instructions provided. Option of white or chocolate cake.

This class is recommended 12 yrs. and up.

Ages 21 yrs. and up can bring and serve their own wine.

Due to limited seating each person attending must purchase their own cake.

It’s Tie Dye time!
You’re invited to Fossil Cove’s springtime Tie Dye Party!
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 26th, then head to our webstore to pre-order your white tee or tank to decorate any way you wish! Pre-orders close in 7 days, and all the dye supplies you’ll need are included with your purchase.
www.fossilcovebrewing.com/store
We’ll have a blast designing our very own T-shirts featuring the Mosasaur skeleton illustration from Nick Shoulders! This time, we’ll have tank tops for adults, T-shirts in all sizes, and even onesies for the little ones!
Spend a fun spring Saturday with us on the patio, flexing your creativity and sipping delicious beer!

Have some fun in Fayetteville with FREE cocktails and mocktails, LIVE MUSIC, pop-ups from local makers, sweet treats, flash tattoos, sales, and more! Come sip, shop, and mingle at SonriaFest Spring Market & Block Party.

Created to Enlighten and Entertain, the market brings together our diverse community of makers and customers interested in alternatives to big box stores and offers an opportunity to connect and socialize.

To conclude Fayetteville Tree Week, in conjunction with BGO’s Earth Day Market a City urban forester will lead five free, guided hikes at BGO on Saturday, April 26. The 1.06-mile loop trail hikes will accommodate approximately 20 participants each and run on a 45-minute schedule, starting near the BGO entrance off N. Crossover Road.

The hikes will head north on the Lake Fayetteville Trail, then turn south onto the Lake Fayetteville Natural Trail. Each will include a discussion about the local flora and fauna, and a stop at the site of the new Bird Blind.

Hike Times:
12:30-1:15 p.m.
1:30-2:15 p.m.
2:30-3:15 p.m.
3:40-4:10 p.m.
4:15-5 p.m.

Register here.

Explore a colorful style and blocky painting technique with this hands-on acrylic painting workshop. You will practice successfully using value, saturation, warm vs cool color contrasts, and learn how to build depth to translate into an expressive painting.

You’re invited to our first ever “Skate & Bake” event April 26th here at GLASS Smoke Boutique from 1-6pm! Skateboarding, Live DJ’s, fingerboard skateparks, prizes, store-wide sales and more!! This is a local community project with local skate brands, skate crews, DJ’s, and artists. Thanks to Vermin Unlimited and Seasons Fingerboards for helping me curate such an epic event!

Seasons is putting together a miniature skatepark for fingerboarding on the sales floor of our smoke shop! He creates his own custom, wooden fingerboards and he’ll be offering prizes! At 3pm Vermin will host a game of skate with prizes from him, Ozark Mountain Hemp, Red Rose Skate, 2Percent Boards, GLASS Smoke Boutique, and Zlabs!

We’re going to have a couple DJ’s here bringing the vibe and groove! Come out and enjoy live sets by Rellik and Villain Skateboards!

Hush The Kid, Owen White, Red Rose Skate, Vermin Unlimited, and Seasons Fingerboards will be our premier vendors for this event!

Bring your skateboards, fingerboards, and your friends, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

To conclude Fayetteville Tree Week, in conjunction with BGO’s Earth Day Market a City urban forester will lead five free, guided hikes at BGO on Saturday, April 26. The 1.06-mile loop trail hikes will accommodate approximately 20 participants each and run on a 45-minute schedule, starting near the BGO entrance off N. Crossover Road.

The hikes will head north on the Lake Fayetteville Trail, then turn south onto the Lake Fayetteville Natural Trail. Each will include a discussion about the local flora and fauna, and a stop at the site of the new Bird Blind.

Hike Times:
12:30-1:15 p.m.
1:30-2:15 p.m.
2:30-3:15 p.m.

3:40-4:10 p.m.
4:15-5 p.m.

Register here.

2025 Dickson St. Pup Crawl benefiting Fayetteville Animal Services!

Registration is $40.00 and includes:

1 t-shirt
1 dog bandana
Super drink specials
Roving professional photographer
Lots of furry fun!
Ticket price is a tax deductible donation
Firm rule: 1 person, 1 dog! The event is ticketed per dog to keep our numbers safe and tails agging. Tickets must be purchased one at a time.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! Ticket sales end on Thursday, April 3!

There is a maximum of 250 registrants, so don’t miss out! This year we will NOT have any 'day of' registration available--all tickets will be sold before the event and we do usually sell out quickly!

The fun begins on Saturday, April 26th at 2 pm!

Once you arrive, you can begin your “pup” crawl at any of the participating locations!

Stroll around, have fun and meet animal lovers from all walks of life! All persons bringing a dog must have a ticket. If you are a couple or group with only one dog, an extra t-shirt may be purchased for $20 without buying another full priced ticket.

We will have a passport with all the participating locations and if you get a stamp from more than 50% of the locations you can be entered to win door prizes.

We will have our paw-ty central set up again this year (location TBA). There will be puppy pools to cool off in, a fun selfie area, caricature artist, treats & more!

Participating bars and pubs:

Shirts, bandanas and event info will be ready to pick up from the shelter (1640 S. Armstrong Ave, Fayetteville, AR 72701) starting a week before the event. You are HIGHLY encouraged to pick up your items before the event. The shelter is open Monday to Friday 10 to 5:30 and Saturday 10 to 4. Anyone in your party is allowed to pick up your items, so feel free to pick up for a friend.

We will have limited pick up available the day of the event from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Paw-ty Central location TBA.

No refunds for any reason after 30 days before the event. Event is rain or shine!

Join us for some tail wagging fun this year!! Proceeds benefit the Fayetteville Animal Shelter!

Learn and decorate your own 8" Single Cake topped with Buttercream Succulents and Florals . Learn techniques using icing tips and tools!

All supplies and instructions provided. Option of white or chocolate cake.

This class is recommended 12 yrs. and up.

Ages 21 yrs. and up can bring and serve their own wine.

Due to limited seating each person attending must purchase their own cake.

Step into a world of wonder with close-up magician Joshua Stacy for an intimate magic experience at Smokin' Oak Wood-fired Pizza & Taproom in Fayetteville, AR!

Arrive early to enjoy some delicious pizza before the show!
There will be three performances at 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm.

Summer, 1938. Ilona, a concert pianist known for her sharp wit as much as her musical passion, refuses to be ruled by fear, even as fellow Jewish artists and academics flee Hungary. Surely Budapest is safe from the growing Nazi fervor - isn't it? Filled with intrigue, music, and wry humor, this world premiere is a taut emotional thriller, as a woman caught in one of history's darkest moments fights to find a way forward.

Swing by Dombek Studio & Gallery this spring! See new paintings, take a walk through the grounds, and relax with some refreshments. We’d love to see you!

George Dombek, award-winning and nationally acclaimed artist, invites the public to his annual open studio to visit the studio, gallery and grounds. The Open Studio is open to the public and there is no admission charge. Also open by appointment year-round.

Ozark Ballet Theater's Snow White tells the timeless story of young Snow White, her 7 friends (dimunitive in size but certainly not in personality!) The evil queen, and the love of a prince!  Join us at The New School Auditorium with the whole family for this exciting performance! 

Join 80 dancers from the region alongside some world class professional guest performers as they perform Vadim Fedotov's Snow White.

Seating is very limited in this beautiful venue and this show is known to sell out! purchase your seats today!

To conclude Fayetteville Tree Week, in conjunction with BGO’s Earth Day Market a City urban forester will lead five free, guided hikes at BGO on Saturday, April 26. The 1.06-mile loop trail hikes will accommodate approximately 20 participants each and run on a 45-minute schedule, starting near the BGO entrance off N. Crossover Road.

The hikes will head north on the Lake Fayetteville Trail, then turn south onto the Lake Fayetteville Natural Trail. Each will include a discussion about the local flora and fauna, and a stop at the site of the new Bird Blind.

Hike Times:
12:30-1:15 p.m.
1:30-2:15 p.m.
2:30-3:15 p.m.

3:40-4:10 p.m.
4:15-5 p.m.

Register here.

Calling all RESCUES! We are having a RESCUED DOG PAW-TY at Good Dog Cafe from 3:00-4:30!
Bring your RESCUES to romp in the park and make some new friends. Swap rescue stories with other owners and make some new friends of your own!
A limited food & drink menu will be available during the entire event.
Admission for this special event is $8 per dog and a waiver must be signed before entering the park. Dogs must meet our off-leash park requirements.
We do not allow children under 12 in the off-leash park, but they are welcome in the leashed area.
All toys/bowls will be sanitized before event. Please make sure your doggos are healthy and not showing any signs of illness.

To conclude Fayetteville Tree Week, in conjunction with BGO’s Earth Day Market a City urban forester will lead five free, guided hikes at BGO on Saturday, April 26. The 1.06-mile loop trail hikes will accommodate approximately 20 participants each and run on a 45-minute schedule, starting near the BGO entrance off N. Crossover Road.

The hikes will head north on the Lake Fayetteville Trail, then turn south onto the Lake Fayetteville Natural Trail. Each will include a discussion about the local flora and fauna, and a stop at the site of the new Bird Blind.

Hike Times:
12:30-1:15 p.m.
1:30-2:15 p.m.
2:30-3:15 p.m.

3:40-4:10 p.m.
4:15-5 p.m.

Register here.

Join us for the Fox Trail/ Cork and Keg Bourbon and Bites event! Get ready to sip on some of the finest bourbons while mingling with fellow bourbon enthusiasts.

Whether you're a bourbon connoisseur or just looking to expand your network, this event is the perfect opportunity to enjoy great drinks and meet new people. Don't miss out on this unique experience to taste some top-notch bourbons with delicious food pairings. See you there!

Get ready to party like the world’s on fire! 2050 is back on Saturday, April 26 at @mountsequoyah

"2050: Party Like the World's on Fire" is an annual sustainable benefit concert, art exhibition, and upcycled market focused on education and volunteer action in Northwest Arkansas. Occurring on April 26th, 2050 acts as an accessible youth-focused reclamation of Earth Month that prioritizes intersectionality and environmental justice. Everybody is welcome!

To conclude Fayetteville Tree Week, in conjunction with BGO’s Earth Day Market a City urban forester will lead five free, guided hikes at BGO on Saturday, April 26. The 1.06-mile loop trail hikes will accommodate approximately 20 participants each and run on a 45-minute schedule, starting near the BGO entrance off N. Crossover Road.

The hikes will head north on the Lake Fayetteville Trail, then turn south onto the Lake Fayetteville Natural Trail. Each will include a discussion about the local flora and fauna, and a stop at the site of the new Bird Blind.

Hike Times:
12:30-1:15 p.m.
1:30-2:15 p.m.
2:30-3:15 p.m.

3:40-4:10 p.m.
4:15-5 p.m.

Register here.

Join our latest workshop! Bring THREE standard tin cans from home to decorate with decoupage. Two tins will be used to create your own herb garden, and one tin will filled with your own custom candle. It's a spring-inspired eco-friendly class hosted at Heirloom Candle Bar. Get creative with scents and colors to craft your custom candles while enjoying a laid-back atmosphere perfect for making memories. Grab your spot today!

Hear live music at Jammin Java every Friday & Saturday, 6pm-9pm!

We have some great acts coming up you’re not gonna want to miss!

Step into a world of wonder with close-up magician Joshua Stacy for an intimate magic experience at Smokin' Oak Wood-fired Pizza & Taproom in Fayetteville, AR!

Arrive early to enjoy some delicious pizza before the show!
There will be three performances at 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm.

Apple Seeds' monthly Kitchen Table Dinner series features a one-of-a-kind dining experience of Japanese cuisine featuring Chef Darwin Hamada Beyer and includes four delicious courses, along with speciality selected sake pairings, and a welcome sake cocktail from Origami Sake!

Sake pairs well with any meal, and the accompanying courses will bring out the best flavors of both the food and the sake. Join us for a dinner that showcases the Arkansas influence on centuries old Japanese traditions.

During the Pup Crawl, we will be serving up Happy Hour Specials from 2pm - 6pm, with a few drink specials dedicated to our furry friends for your Pup Crawl enjoyment, as well as a little treat for your fur babies!
• Starting at 6pm, we will commence the After Pawty Door Prize Fundraiser with all proceeds going to support Fayetteville Animal Services. The purchase of your Pup Crawl event tickets gets you 4 ENTRIES in the drawing. And hey! Even if you didn’t purchase event tickets, we still invite you & your pups to come by! For every $10 donation, you will receive 1 ENTRY into the drawing! We look forward to PAWTYING with all of you!

We have even MORE outstanding Boot Camp dancers to unleash upon an unsuspecting world this Saturday after next! We invite EVERYONE in NWA to come join us in honoring them with a dance or two and a round of applause. We'll be 2-Steppin', Waltzin', and Polka-ing up a storm, and if you don't know how? No problem, Sal!

Come do my FREE Cowboy Boot Camp Crash Course at 6 to learn each and every one of them steps -- AND a whole lot more! You'll get your foot in the door, your boots on the floor, and it'll wet your whistle for a whole lot more! We'll be tearin' it up and twangin' it up! So tell ya Mom and'em, y'all get all gussied up, and come see what all the fuss is about! Yeeeee-HAW

Learn a new skill together with your partner, friend, or family member! We will walk you through the wheel throwing process together. No clay experience necessary but dress for a mess! Clay, glazes, and firing fees are included.
Ages 18 & up. 

April 5 | April 12 | April 19 | April 26 | May 10

Ashton Byrd is a Indie/Alt Rock musician who works to combine the art of emotion and color into music! Ashtons First Single called "Pretending" will be releasing in January of 2025, He is currently being produced by Joshua Larson and Leo Walter of the Sawyer Hill band.

UPDATE:  DUE TO EXPECTED INCLEMENT WEATHER, PHANTASMA HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 9-11, 2025.

Phantasma will create a world of wonder for all ages on THURSDAY and FRIDAY NIGHT, April 24 and 25. This multi-sensory installation is free to join, but we ask that you reserve your spot at your preferred time.

During your dedicated hour-long experience, you'll enjoy a mesmerizing laser light show and dance along with a silent disco surrounded by the beauty of the Lower Ramble. Three DJs curated by Her Set Her Sound will be on three different channels for you to choose a variety of sounds to dance to while the lights move around you. Headphones are provided, but not necessary to enjoy the light show and music.

Food and drink will be available for purchase at the Lower Ramble entrance on West Ave. You can also utilize the City's Open Refreshment Area (ORA) and grab an adult beverage at a nearby business beforehand to take with you to enjoy. 

AND NEW THIS YEAR!! On Saturday, April 26th, the lasers and DJs will move to the newly completed Upper Ramble for a totally different Phantasmic experience. This Glow Party will be from 7 to 10pm and is also free for all ages to participate. A lineup of DJs will be playing during the evening with dance music for everyone to enjoy under the flashing laser light show. No reservations required, open to all!

Don't miss out on this FREE event in the heart of the city brought to you by Downtown Fayetteville Coalition and the City of Fayetteville Arts & Culture. The Ramble is fully accessible and all ages are invited to join!

The Depart of Theatre presents Continuum

The annual Dance concert, titled Continuum, focuses on Dance past, present, and future at the University of Arkansas. Our newly re-energized program features dancers from the student company, The Movement. This event will highlight a piece on the founder of the U of A dance program.

Summer, 1938. Ilona, a concert pianist known for her sharp wit as much as her musical passion, refuses to be ruled by fear, even as fellow Jewish artists and academics flee Hungary. Surely Budapest is safe from the growing Nazi fervor - isn't it? Filled with intrigue, music, and wry humor, this world premiere is a taut emotional thriller, as a woman caught in one of history's darkest moments fights to find a way forward.

Get ready, Fayetteville! Dexter & The Moonrocks are bringing their cosmic energy to JJ’s Live on April 26, 2025 with special guest Red Leather! Don’t miss out!

Doors 7:00pm
Showtime 8:00pm

Step into a world of wonder with close-up magician Joshua Stacy for an intimate magic experience at Smokin' Oak Wood-fired Pizza & Taproom in Fayetteville, AR!

Arrive early to enjoy some delicious pizza before the show!
There will be three performances at 2pm, 6pm, & 8pm.

At JJ's Grill Fayetteville we do free live music 6-8pm during the week and 8:30-11:30pm on Friday & Saturday!

Enjoy free live music from 8:30-11:30 PM on Friday & Saturday. Check out who is playing this week at JJ's Grill on Dickson.

DRINK - DANCE - REPEAT

Nights out at Tin Roof are the best in Fayetteville! Bands from Nashville & beyond playing your favorite songs live on our first floor stage, DJs spinning dance tunes on our 2nd floor, plus multiple patios & bars.

Check us out for live music & good times! Open late night!

Check out who's playing here! 

Live music is back on the patio!

Saturday Night Fever! A disco-themed drag show, hosted by our Resident Queen, Juicyy! We’ve got the gag worthy talent of Taylor Madison Monroe, Misty Meanor, and Sierra! Come enjoy a cocktail and support local drag!