Events & Festivals
What's Happening
in NWA
From world-class film festivals to massive motorcycle rallies — there's always something happening across the region.
This Weekend in NWA
July 24-26, 2026 — Updated weekly
Turnpike Troubadours
HeadlinerOne of the biggest country bookings of the summer lands at the AMP with Waylon Wyatt and Lance Roark opening. If you want one big Saturday-night pick for NWA, this is it.
Details & Tickets →Art of Wine Goes West
This FridayWalton Arts Center's 24th annual Art of Wine heads west with 100 wine vendors, bites from regional restaurants, and a dressed-up Friday crowd on Dickson Street.
Details & Tickets →Nick Shoulders with Agalisiga Mackey
This FridayThe Arkansas-born cult favorite brings his Apocalypse, Never! tour stop to George's for a late-night Dickson Street show with a lot of local buzz.
Details & Tickets →Death Cab for Cutie with Nation of Language
This SaturdayA major outdoor concert night at the Momentary with Death Cab's singalong catalog and Nation of Language opening. Expect one of the weekend's strongest crowds in Bentonville.
Details & Tickets →Dickson Street Mile
This SaturdayThis downtown Fayetteville one-mile race packs in open, youth, dog, and competitive divisions, then spills straight into a brunch-and-coffee kind of morning on Dickson.
Details & Tickets →Bubble Party
Family PickCrystal Bridges turns the lawn into a family-friendly bubble zone with splash-pad play, outdoor art activities, and Big Poppa Bubble working the crowd.
Details & Tickets →Bentonville Farmers Market
WeeklyPeak-season produce, flowers, baked goods, and local makers on the square. It remains the best low-key Saturday morning start in Bentonville.
Details & Tickets →Fayetteville Farmers Market
WeeklyThe longtime downtown market brings produce, pantry staples, flowers, prepared food, and buskers to the square every Saturday morning.
Details & Tickets →Never a Dull Weekend
NWA hosts 50+ major events annually across four cities
Year-Round
Annual Events Calendar
Bentonville Film Festival
BentonvilleMarch-AprilAnnual film festival focused on diversity and inclusion. Co-founded by Geena Davis. Screenings, panels, and celebrity appearances.
Walmart AMP Season Opens
RogersAprilThe outdoor amphitheater kicks off its season with major touring acts through October. Get tickets early for top shows.
Fayetteville Roots Festival
FayettevilleMayAmericana, folk, and roots music festival celebrating the acoustic traditions of the Ozarks.
First Friday Art Walk
Bentonville + RogersMay-OctoberMonthly walkable art events in both downtowns. Galleries open late, street performers, food trucks, community vibe.
Crystal Bridges Expansion + America 250
BentonvilleNow OpenThe $150M Safdie Architects expansion is now open — 114,000 sq ft of new galleries, studios, and community spaces. Current exhibition: "America 250: Common Threads" commemorating 250 years of American art with historic documents, textiles, and paintings. Free admission.
Juneteenth Freedom Festival
SpringdaleJuneNWA's largest Juneteenth celebration at Luther George Park. Live music, vendor market, food trucks, horse rides, kids' activities, and community connection.
Rodeo of the Ozarks
SpringdaleJuneOne of the South's premier rodeos at Parsons Stadium on Emma Ave. Parade on Wednesday, bull riding, barrel racing, and classic rodeo action through Saturday. A Springdale institution since 1944.
NWA Pride Weekend
FayettevilleJuneAnnual NWA Pride Parade & Festival on Dickson Street. Festival at Upper Ramble, parade, and afterparty at George's. The largest LGBTQ+ celebration in Arkansas.
Walmart AMP Summer Concert Series
RogersJulyMajor touring acts all summer at the Walmart AMP. 2026 highlights include Australian Pink Floyd (July 17), Coral Reefer Band (July 21), Turnpike Troubadours (July 25), and Darius Rucker (July 30).
4th of July Celebrations
Region-wideJuly 4Annual fireworks across NWA: Evening at Orchards Park (Bentonville), Walmart AMP Spectacular with Symphony of NWA (Rogers), NWA Mall fireworks (Fayetteville), and Bella Vista at Loch Lomond Dam.
Post Malone & Jelly Roll at Razorback Stadium
FayettevilleJuly 11The BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2 brings Post Malone, Jelly Roll, and Carter Faith to Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. One of the biggest concerts in NWA history.
Bentonville International Cycling Festival
BentonvilleJulyMulti-day cycling celebration with races, trail rides, and events for all skill levels across NWA's world-class trail system.
Bikes Blues & BBQ
FayettevilleSeptemberOne of the largest motorcycle rallies in America. 400,000+ attendees, 3 days of music, BBQ, and bikes on Dickson Street.
Crystal Bridges en Plein Air
BentonvilleSeptemberNational juried outdoor painting competition on the Crystal Bridges grounds. Artists from across the country compete.
Fayetteville Roots & Blues
FayettevilleOctoberBlues, soul, and Americana music festival at multiple venues across downtown Fayetteville.
NWA Halloween Celebrations
Region-wideOctoberBentonville's downtown and Fayetteville's Dickson Street both throw massive Halloween street parties.
Small Business Saturday NWA
Region-wideNovemberDowntown shopping districts across NWA come alive with local vendors, specials, and community events.
Bentonville Christmas on the Square
BentonvilleDecemberTree lighting, holiday market, live music, and festive events through December on The Square.
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