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Sun. May. 18

Fayetteville Strawberry Festival 2025

Sun. May. 18 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm

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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Ozark Champions Cup

Sun. May. 18 8:00 am

Ozark Juniors Volleyball Club intends to to lead, serve and inspire the community to share in the effort to achieve excellence in the sport of volleyball and life.

Join us in participating in celebrating the best youth athletes in the region.

Ozark champions cup

SoNA Beyond: Tone Painting

Sun. May. 18 2:00 pm

The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas is proud to partner with Arts One Presents and the Fayetteville Public Library for SoNA Beyond: Tone Painting.

This unique concert experience will explore the connection between music and visual art. A group of SoNA musicians will play a variety of pieces for chamber ensemble while local visual artists will create new works in real-time inspired by the sounds they are hearing.

This performance is curated by SoNA Keyboardist Tomoko Kashiwagi.

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Small Dog Sundays! Small Dog Paw-ty!

Sun. May. 18 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Good Dog Cafe is now staring SMALL DOG SUNDAYS!

Every Sunday from 3:00-4:00! We will only allow small dogs into the park during this time frame! You are welcome to come a little early to maximize play time!
Get out and make some new friends for both you and your small doggos!
Regular admission for these events. $6 per dog with any purchase or $8 for just one dog and no other purchases. A waiver must be on file for each dog. Waivers can be signed at the register.
No set size limit, just any dogs considered to be smaller size. Dogs that would do best with other small dogs.
We do not allow children under 12 years old in the dog park, but they are welcome in the leashed area.
We will have kiddie pools out during the summer months.

small dog sunday

Mon. May. 19

Open Mic Night at Waystone

Mon. May. 19 7:00 pm

Open Mic at Waystone Pizza; BYOTalent.
If you're into comedy, music, or poetry, tonight's your night.
Join us for an evening of the finest amateur entertainment that Northwest Arkansas has to offer.

waystone open mic

Tue. May. 20

Chefs in the Garden 2025

Tue. May. 20 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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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Tuesday Wine Tasting at The Meteor Cafe

Tue. May. 20 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Every Tuesday from 5pm-8pm
$15 for four 3oz pours
Each week we choose four exemplary natural wines to showcase in our tasting.
Come on out to try some fun wines and learn from one of our wine experts!

Tuesday Wine Tasting

 

Old Time Jam

Tue. May. 20 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Old Time Jam tonight at Folk School of Fayetteville 6-9pm. Hosted by Pete Howard. Come to play or come to listen!

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Wed. May. 21

Little Sprouts at BGO

Wed. May. 21 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Little Sprouts is a weekly botanically-themed program for children aged 2 to 5. Each week we read stories, sing songs, and do fun nature crafts & activities. Whether we are learning about how bees are more helpful than harmful, or exploring the garden with handmade binoculars, the children leave the Garden with a real appreciation for the world around them and a new desire to protect it.

Not only does our program serve the little ones in attendance, but also the adults who bring them. Each week we make an effort to encourage families to take the knowledge and skills they have gained from our programs and put them to use within their own homes. This is also a great way to get to know other families in the area!

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Little Sprouts at BGO

Wed. May. 21 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Little Sprouts is a weekly botanically-themed program for children aged 2 to 5. Each week we read stories, sing songs, and do fun nature crafts & activities. Whether we are learning about how bees are more helpful than harmful, or exploring the garden with handmade binoculars, the children leave the Garden with a real appreciation for the world around them and a new desire to protect it.

Not only does our program serve the little ones in attendance, but also the adults who bring them. Each week we make an effort to encourage families to take the knowledge and skills they have gained from our programs and put them to use within their own homes. This is also a great way to get to know other families in the area!

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Club 509 Presents Poetry Night

Wed. May. 21 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

POETRY NIGHT AT KAVA BAR FAYETTEVILLE!
Hosted by DERELICTS DIGEST, enjoy this FREE, ALL AGES event to share your work, meet your people, and have a chance to perform your work!
Open to the public, if you're not ready to share or just want to enjoy, grab a bev from our HAPPY HOUR, and enjoy the vibes of CLUB 509 and KAVA BAR FAYETTEVILLE.

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Gusano’s Pizza Trivia Night

Wed. May. 21 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Join us every Wednesday for Trivia from 7pm-9pm at Gusano’s Pizza!

Food & beverage specials after 4pm. 

Test you team's knowledge! 

trivia

Thu. May. 22

Music at Tin Roof

Thu. May. 22 8:45 pm

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

Drink Dance Repeat

 

 

Fri. May. 23

Live Music at Jammin Java

Fri. May. 23 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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!

May:
2nd - Edgar Lee Island
3rd - Mike Bewley

9 - Ragtaggle
10 - Jovian Jones

16 - Korey McKelvy
17 - Bruce Allen

23 - TBA
24 - Buddy Shute

30 - T.J. Williams
31 - Sam Clanton

jammin java

 

 

 

Music at Tin Roof

Fri. May. 23 8:45 pm

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

Drink Dance Repeat

 

 

Sat. May. 24

Fayetteville Farmers Market

Sat. May. 24 7:00 am - 2:00 pm

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.

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Live Music at Jammin Java

Sat. May. 24 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

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

May:
3rd - Tom Pevear

10 - March to August

17 - Amber Violet

24 - Rachel B table for 3

31 - Sally Jo

jammin java

 

 

 

Live Music at Jammin Java

Sat. May. 24 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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!

May:
2nd - Edgar Lee Island
3rd - Mike Bewley

9 - Ragtaggle
10 - Jovian Jones

16 - Korey McKelvy
17 - Bruce Allen

23 - TBA
24 - Buddy Shute

30 - T.J. Williams
31 - Sam Clanton

jammin java

 

 

 

Music at Tin Roof

Sat. May. 24 8:45 pm

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

Drink Dance Repeat

 

 

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