The Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival was created to bring together three Northwest Arkansas cross-country races under a single event. The Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival is now one of the premier running events in America.

Typical years, over 80 college teams and 120 high school teams battle for prestige and unique Chile Pepper awards. Additionally, 500 individuals participate in the open events including the Tom Lewis 1 Mile Pepper Dash on Friday night or the Godpepper 4K and 8K community races on Saturday. The event is held at University of Arkansas’ incredible cross country course.

The course is a combination of grass, cinder and uneven terrain. SEC and NCAA Championships have been settled here - and Coach Bucknam describes it as the Superbowl of Cross Country!

Smokin’ Oak Wood-Fired Pizza in Uptown Fayetteville is saying “thank you” to its guests with a week-long Customer Appreciation Week from September 29 - Oct 5, 2025.

The celebration includes daily deals, family activities, prizes for every guest, and a grand prize drawing for Free Pizza for a Year. Guests can enter the giveaway in-store by scanning a QR code that links to the entry page. Every guest receives one entry per day.

Daily Fun Includes:
Monday: BOGO Pizzas
Tuesday: Kids Eat Free + [family activity] + Spin the Wheel to Win + Double Points on All Purchases
Wednesday: $5 Off Tapwall with any Purchase
Thursday: $3 Garlic Cheese Bread with any Purchase
Friday: Spin the Wheel to Win!
Saturday: Order Two Pizzas and get an order of Glazed Cinnamon Knots for $2
Sunday: $5 Urban Legends (regular size)

Join us for 'Fall at the Farm'! Enjoy a corn maze, pumpkin and sunflower patches, bounce pillows, low ropes course, barrel train, hayrides, zip-lines, trackless train, corn pool, fall ball zone, a 6-acre barnyard play area and more! Don't miss our best season yet - we can't wait to share it with you!

New this year at Rivercrest! Enjoy Cider Fest Weekends as part of our Fall Festival!
Cider Fest Weekends:
September 20–21 & September 27–28.

Dates & Hours

September 13th - November 1st

September:

Sat: 10am - 7pm | Sun: 10am - 6pm

October:​

Fri: 12pm - 8pm | Sat: 10am - 8pm | Sun: 10am - 6pm

Oct. 13, 14, 15, 16, 20: 12pm - 6pm

Oct. 23, 30: 12pm - 7pm

For more detailed info, please see link. 

Sip, Paint, and Savor Something New!
Join us for a cozy and creative experience as Artistree Pottery partners with Fayetteville Tea House for a one-of-a-kind Paint & Sip (Tea Edition) pop-up!

Come explore your artistic side by painting your own pottery piece—whether it’s a mug, plate, or planter—while sipping on a curated selection of hot and iced teas. Fayetteville Tea House will be serving samples of their highly anticipated new flavors, just ahead of their tea house opening! Enjoy a glass (or two!) while you paint, and don’t forget to grab some teas to take home at the end of the night.

An art-infused series of Friday evening “compact creativity festivals” that will take place in the Ramble. Kick off the weekend with a burst of creativity and fun!

This week, Helen will be making FASTASTICAL paper hats, and Diana will be helping folks take great cell phone photos!

The WEST series is being held in conjunction with the University of Arkansas Department of Music.

Music performers will celebrate the musical diversity found at the university. Concerts will feature jazz trios, Brazilian and Afro-Cuban music, Ozark ballads, classical ensembles, rock songs, medieval music and more!

Attendees can expect a lively atmosphere where they can unwind after a busy work week, enjoy strolling through the beautiful natural area and engage with their local arts community.

Weekend Starts is free and open to the public; all ages are welcome. Attendees are encouraged to bring picnic blankets or lawn chairs. Arriving via the Razorback Greenway is encouraged. Parking for Upper Ramble events is available at the West Avenue Parking Deck and on-street parking along Dickson Street; parking for Lower Ramble events is available in the Fayetteville Public Library’s south surface lot and on-street parking along S. West Avenue.

The Ramble is within Fayetteville’s Outdoor Refreshment Area (ORA), allowing attendees to enjoy beverages from participating establishments within the designated zone, provided ORA guidelines are followed.

In the event of inclement weather, updates regarding cancellations or rescheduling will be provided on the City’s website. Attendees are encouraged to check for updates before heading to the event.

Bring your friends to George’s Happy Hour and enjoy your favorite drinks while dancing to some great music from No Vacancy!

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

Doors open at 5pm and the show starts at 6pm. This is an all ages event.

Award winning Specialty Cocktails, Beer Buckets Specials and our very own, voted 5 times…BEST OF THE BEST LIVE MUSIC IN NWA, The Piano Bar SHOW!

Kitchen serving food 7pm-2am

DOORS OPEN @7pm!
SHOWTIME @8pm!

18+
No cover for 21+

Placeholders - nu punk
Aurora the Band - Alt pop punk
with Frawg!
featuring Dover
Doors open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm
$10 cover at the door

Baang, Hustle Cartel

DaBaby is a prominent American rapper known for his energetic flow and catchy hooks. Rising to fame with his unique blend of Southern hip-hop and trap music, he has consistently topped charts with his infectious tracks and dynamic performances. His ability to connect with audiences has made him a standout figure in the current music scene.

In recent years, DaBaby has garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards, including Grammy nominations and wins. His collaborations with high-profile artists and producers have further solidified his status, with tracks that showcase his versatility and creativity. DaBaby’s music often reflects personal experiences and societal issues, resonating with fans worldwide.

Alongside his solo success, DaBaby is also known for his collective work with Baang and Hustle Cartel, where he continues to push the boundaries of hip-hop. With a string of successful releases and high-energy live performances, DaBaby remains a force to be reckoned with in the music industry, continually leaving his mark on the genre.

For over 45 years, Tuck & Patti's unique vocal and guitar duo has cast its passionate musical spell worldwide, capturing the hearts of lovers, the respect of jazz buffs and the jaw-dropping awe of guitarists and singers. They have appearing at times alongside Miles Davis, Count Basie, George Benson, Chick Corea, Herbie Hancock and many others and have long been regarded by musicians and critics as the standard for a genre-defying, improvising musical duo.

Written by Jonathan Norton
Directed by Dexter J. Singleton
WORLD PREMIERE | Developed at the 2024 Arkansas New Play Festival

Two young Harlemites – Little and Foxy – form an unlikely friendship over leftover fried chicken and dirty dishwater. Then a long hot summer of heartbreak, betrayal, and racial uprising moves them farther from each other—but much closer to the history-making American icons they are destined to become. This electrifying world premiere blends sharp humor with raw humanity, revealing the laughter, struggle, and brotherhood that shaped two legends. Commissioned by TheatreSquared.

FRIDAY GAME NIGHT
@ LEVELZ LOUNGE

Spades / Dominoes / UNO Tournament

Every Friday @ 8PM

Cash Prizes
Music & Good Vibes
Drinks Flowing All Night

Pull up. Lock in. Run the table.

Friday Night Karaoke hosted by local Kuri Haus Karaoke! With $5 Cherry Limeades and $5 Whiskey Smashes, liquid courage never tasted so good!

For the first time in more than a decade, Arkansas basketball will host “Primetime at the Palace” as the official tip-off for the 2025-26 season on Oct. 3 (Friday) at 8:00 pm in Bud Walton Arena.

This highly anticipated event, where free tickets can now be claimed online, will start with the official introductions of second-year head coach John Calipari’s men’s team and first-year women’s head coach Kelsi Musick’s squad.

This excitement-filled evening will feature an exclusive event-themed t-shirt giveaway for the first 5,000 fans, a one-of-a-kind arena laser show experience, a dunk contest and a men’s Red-White scrimmage as well as an array of entertainment and much more.

Parking in lots adjacent to the arena will be free and on a first-come, first-served basis. All fans, regardless of age, are required to claim their free ticket for entry. There will be designated student seating and premium seating will be available, with all other seating options being general admission. The arena clear bag policy will be in effect.

Event details:
5:00 pm: On-Campus Parking Lots Open to Public
7:00 pm: Arena Doors Open
8:00 pm: Event Begins
9:30 pm: Event Ends

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! 

Bring your friends to George’s and enjoy your favorite drinks while listening to some great music from Bayker Blankenship with Oil & Sun + Blake Whiten!

Tickets can be purchased online or at the door.

The doors open at 8:30 pm and the show starts at 9 pm. This is an all ages event.

Double, double, TOIL & TROUBLE
Drag so magical it’ll leave you spellbound.
Catch Juicyy, Athena & Romeo at HALO’s Witching Hour!