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The 10th annual Spring Market takes over the Benton County Fairgrounds May 29–30.

Shop for keeps, hunt for gifts, and grab a bite while you're at it. 70+ vendors, free admission, free parking 🙌

📆 May 29-30
🕧 9am-6pm
📍 Benton County Fairgrounds

Discover 70+ Makers at the Spring Market of NWA 70+ local makers, artists, crafters, and food vendors take over the Benton County Fairgrounds. Free admission, free parking, and two full days to shop handmade goods from NWA makers.

Small bites, live music, and local chefs competing for bragging rights.

Taste of Rogers is May 14th, and the People's Choice Award is yours to hand out. Who are you rooting for?

📷 Rogers Lowell Chamber

Graze, Vote, and Crown a Champion at Taste of Rogers Taste of Rogers returns May 14th with small bites, local beverages, and culinary competitions at Frisco Plaza in Rogers.

Breakfast on the lake just hits different.

Psst, Jaclyn's Kitchen at Beaver Lake serves a mean lunch too!

Breakfast, Burgers, and Beaver Lake: Jaclyn's Kitchen Opens at Prairie Creek Marina Jaclyn's Kitchen has relocated to Prairie Creek Marina on Beaver Lake in Rogers, now serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner lakeside.

Bentonville's Got Talent is back!
Know someone who should be on a stage? Tag them.

📷Downtown Bentonville Incorporated

Four Minutes on Stage Could Land You a Paid Gig at Bentonville's First Friday Bentonville's Got Talent returns to the Square on May 1 for First Friday. Performers can apply through April 17 to compete.

24 flavors just landed on East Emma. Some classics, some that'll make you read twice. Have you tried Simply Scoops NWA yet?

Simply Scoops Opens on East Emma With 24 Flavors, From Butter Pecan to Cherry Oblivion Simply Scoops is now open in Downtown Springdale with 24+ flavors, a family-friendly vibe, and a growing team.

Snowmageddon has arrived ❄️

Best Spots to Sled in Northwest Arkansas Discover the best sledding spots in Northwest Arkansas for snowy adventures. From hills to parks, find your winter wonderland here!

Meet your photographer, taste your caterer's food, and knock out your entire vendor checklist in one afternoon. Pre-register now to guarantee your swag and giveaway entry 😍

Say I Do- Wedding Expo
📆 February 15th, 11AM - 3PM
📍 Benton County Fairgrounds

Say I Do Wedding Expo Brings Free Swag and Big Prizes Free NWA wedding expo with vendors, swag bags & a $1,000 giveaway. Everything engaged couples need to plan their big day. Pre-register now.