From live music and art exhibitions to mountain biking, markets, and more—there’s always something to look forward to in Bentonville, Arkansas.
If you’re visiting this weekend, be sure to check out these exciting events happening around town:
City Sessions Presents: 5th Annual Home Sweet Home Festival
April 26 + 27
Experience some of the best storytellers and house shows you’ll ever see around Downtown Bentonville!
From national artists like Abraham Alexander, The Bros. Landreth, Abby Holliday, Mike Mains & the Branches, Phillip Michael Scales, Ira Wolf, Bailey Bigger, Tedious & Brief, falllift, and other great acts performing alongside 23 of our talented hometown and regional artists over those two days – you do not want to miss this unique community music event!
Get your tickets here.
Image courtesy of City Sessions.
Bentonville Farmers Market
April 27
From fresh produce and baked goods to beautiful arts and crafts, shop local goods between 7:30 am and 1 pm at Bentonville Square.
Image courtesy of Downtown Bentonville Inc.
Holi Festival
April 27
Come celebrate the beginning of spring and the end of winter with Holi—the Indian Festival of colors this Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm at the Momentary Green! Open to all, this festival traditionally celebrates the vibrancy of life and the love of Radha Krishna, and has been observed in India for thousands of years.
While traditionally celebrated in 2024 on March 25, Northwest Arkansas’s Holi Festival takes place in April to make the most of springtime. Come enjoy warmer weather with outdoor fun, a live DJ, traditional Indian foods, and more. Meet community partners out on the Momentary Green, or pick up an art kit from the Crystal Bridges Community Engagement team! Open to the community, free, and family-friendly, this event is a great way to shake off the stress of a long winter.
Image courtesy of the Momentary.
Arbor Day Celebration
April 27
Celebrate Arbor Day at Crystal Bridges by embracing nature and the announcement of Crystal Bridges as a recognized arboretum from 1 to 4 pm!
Engage in nature-themed activities like creating a bee bath on Walker Landing, crafting tree-inspired works in Durand and Estes studios, and chatting with Hobbs State Park Ranger Jay Schneider in our studio. Lastly, make sure to stop by the tree sapling giveaway at the museum entrance, where you can take a sapling home to nurture (while supplies last).
Free, no tickets required.
Image courtesy of Drager Creative.
Bentonville Together—A Multicultural Community Festival
April 27
Many cultures. One community. Make plans to attend Bentonville Together this Saturday from 4 to 7 pm. Bentonville Parks and Recreation is hosting this family-friendly event to highlight the art, music, customs, and traditions from around the world and to celebrate the many cultures that call Bentonville home. It is the perfect opportunity to learn, taste, experience, and discover what makes our community so unique. The event is free to the public. Concessions and event t-shirts will be available for purchase.
Image courtesy of Bentonville Parks and Recreation.
