August is here, and you can feel the back-to-school excitement whirling in the air as students and their families prepare to embark on a new academic year. Our city is getting involved too, with everything from back-to-school deals to themed community events. Whether you’re a local or a visitor…
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Planning a visit to Bentonville for the Fourth of July? What a great idea! A blend of historic, small-town charm and modern, big-city amenities, this “new American town” is the perfect, unique place to celebrate the holiday. Read on to learn about three exciting opportunities happening in town…
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Dust off your dancin' boots, y’all! FreshGrass | Bentonville is returning to the Momentary May 19–20. Featuring bluegrass and progressive roots music, world premieres, family-friendly activities, great local food and drink options, homegrown retail vendors, and more, this two-day festival is loads…
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The ninth annual Bentonville Film Festival, chaired by Academy Award Winning Actor Geena Davis, is just around the corner! Championing inclusion in all forms of media, BFF features selections across Narrative, Documentary, Animation, Shorts, and Episodic titles; panels challenging industry norms;…
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The Buffalo National River was established by an Act of Congress on March 1st, 1972, ending the recurring plans of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to dam the river. This month, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of this special river and Dr. Neil Compton, one of the most important figures in…
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The Peel Compton Foundation is offering some great ways to get out and enjoy your 2022 spring break when visiting Bentonville, Arkansas! Here are four different fun camps for your kids to experience. The Explore Archery Camp is held at the Quiver Archery Range will take place March 21-25…
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Written by Julie Heimeshoff Looking for fun, healthy, and whimsical spring break activities for the entire family? Well, look no further than Spring Break in OZ Basecamp. From March 12-26, Ozark Outdoor Foundation joins forces with Runway Group, ETHIC+Trailblazers, People for Bikes, Buddy Pegs, 37…
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Photo by Outerbike Bentonville, Arkansas is officially on the map. In addition to being the home of Walmart, our small town of about 50,000 people has surely made a name for itself in the cycling world. See a list below of cycling events that have been announced for 2022. We're so excited to…
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Trick or Treat on the Square | Saturday, October 30 | 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Location: Downtown Bentonville Square The Pedalers Bash | Saturday, October 30 | 9 a.m. Location: Pedaler's Pub Haunted Halloween Boogie Bash | Saturday, October 30 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. Location: The Wishing Willow Goblin…
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