 Live at Turnbow Park | Artosphere | Neighborhood Concert Series | Chefs in the Garden | ROOTS HQ on the Avenue | Happy Hour at the AMP | INTERFORM Assembly | Gulley Park Summer Concert Series | Bentonville Film Festival | Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain | FreshGrass | Hillberry Music Festival
Springdale, AR
Live at Turnbow Park
Dates: May 27 | June 24 | July 29 | August 26 | September 30
Enjoy live music in downtown Springdale on the last Thursday of each month through September. Live at Turnbow features local musicians and bands—from jazz to mariachi, bluegrass and funk. Grab a bite or sip in the Outdoor Dining District and enjoy the tunes.
Fayetteville, AR
Artosphere
Dates: May 6 – May 23
Artosphere, Arkansas’ Arts+Nature Festival, returns May 6-23 with events across Northwest Arkansas. While there will be some changes to the typical festival activities, patrons can still expect dozens of fun experiences for the whole family to enjoy during the month—and will still offer a mix of free and paid performances spread across the region.
Each year, Artosphere spotlights artists and performers from around the world who are inspired by nature, and provides a creative framework for the community to discuss issues of sustainability and environmental awareness.
Fayetteville, AR
Artosphere
Dates: May 6 – May 23
Artosphere, Arkansas’ Arts+Nature Festival, returns May 6-23 with events across Northwest Arkansas. While there will be some changes to the typical festival activities, patrons can still expect dozens of fun experiences for the whole family to enjoy during the month—and will still offer a mix of free and paid performances spread across the region.
Each year, Artosphere spotlights artists and performers from around the world who are inspired by nature, and provides a creative framework for the community to discuss issues of sustainability and environmental awareness.
Bentonville, AR
Neighborhood Concert Series
Dates: May 21 | June 18 | July 16 | August 20 | September 17
Downtown Bentonville Inc. is partnering with City Sessions to bring local music to neighborhoods, parks, parking lots, and more with the Neighborhood Concert Series.
Held on the third Friday of each month, “neighborhood” concerts are open to all members of the community. Locations and musicians are determined each month.
Fayetteville, AR
Chefs in the Garden
Date: May 25
This event sells out every year – so plan to get your tickets early! Everyone’s favorite foodie event returns – this time in the refreshing spring season. On Tuesday, May 25 Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will host a safe, socially-distanced and fun evening. Stroll through the Garden listening to live music from Tater, Mater and Squarsh while enjoying a diverse selection of sweet and savory culinary creations from the area’s finest chefs.
This year’s Honorary Chef is Rafael Rios of Yeyo’s Mexican Grille in Bentonville and Yeyo’s Taqueria in Rogers!
Fayetteville, AR
Chefs in the Garden
Date: May 25
This event sells out every year – so plan to get your tickets early! Everyone’s favorite foodie event returns – this time in the refreshing spring season. On Tuesday, May 25 Botanical Garden of the Ozarks will host a safe, socially-distanced and fun evening. Stroll through the Garden listening to live music from Tater, Mater and Squarsh while enjoying a diverse selection of sweet and savory culinary creations from the area’s finest chefs.
This year’s Honorary Chef is Rafael Rios of Yeyo’s Mexican Grille in Bentonville and Yeyo’s Taqueria in Rogers!
Fayetteville, AR
ROOTS HQ on the Avenue
Date: June 4 | June 5 | June 12 | June 18 | July 17 | July 30 | July 31
Unfortunately, Fayetteville Roots Festival is already sold out and waitlisted. The good news is ROOTS HQ on the Avenue is not!
This intimate, urban outdoor street concert series takes place on East Avenue in downtown Fayetteville, just outside the ROOTS HQ.
Rogers, AR
Happy Hour at the AMP
Dates: May 7 – May 28
Northwest Arkansas’ favorite patio party! The Walmart AMP is hosting Friday and Saturday happy hour events the entire month of May with food, drinks and free live music by local and regional artists. Doors will open for each event at 5 p.m. with music starting at 6 p.m.
Entry is free, but space is limited and social distancing precautions in place. Tables will be available for open seating on a first come, first served basis, however, a limited number of tables can be reserved in advance. View the full schedule below.
Rogers, AR
Happy Hour at the AMP
Dates: May 7 – May 28
Northwest Arkansas’ favorite patio party! The Walmart AMP is hosting Friday and Saturday happy hour events the entire month of May with food, drinks and free live music by local and regional artists. Doors will open for each event at 5 p.m. with music starting at 6 p.m.
Entry is free, but space is limited and social distancing precautions in place. Tables will be available for open seating on a first come, first served basis, however, a limited number of tables can be reserved in advance. View the full schedule below.
Springdale, AR
Assembly by INTERFORM
Dates: June
This June, INTERFORM will open a series of exhibitions in Downtown Springdale curated by and featuring local artists from throughout the region. The project, collectively titled ASSEMBLY, brings together six young curators, including a member of the Interform team, chosen to work alongside INTERFORM leadership in selecting artists, handpicking artworks, coordinating exhibition spaces, creating a theme and installing their exhibitions.
The result of this program is a series of art exhibitions, events, runway shows, performances and a printed publication featuring the work of 50 local artists. The exhibitions will be free and open to the public, with galleries open for the entire month of June in Downtown Springdale. Visiting hours will be Thursday-Saturday 10:00AM-6:00PM and Sunday 1:00PM-4:00PM.
Fayetteville, AR
Gulley Park Summer Concert Series
Dates: June 24 | July 1 | July 8 | July 15 | July 22 | July 29
This summer, the Gulley Park Summer Concert Series celebrates 25 years of music! Save the dates now for weekly concerts that take place from 7pm-9pm at the Gulley Park Gazebo. The series will feature Jukeboxx, Arkansauce, Heath Sanders, Mixtapes, Trout Fishing in America and Dandelion Heart.
Bring the entire family for a concert atmosphere like no other. There is plenty of room for picnic blankets and lawn chairs throughout the fields surrounding the gazebo.
Fayetteville, AR
Gulley Park Summer Concert Series
Dates: June 24 | July 1 | July 8 | July 15 | July 22 | July 29
This summer, the Gulley Park Summer Concert Series celebrates 25 years of music! Save the dates now for weekly concerts that take place from 7pm-9pm at the Gulley Park Gazebo. The series will feature Jukeboxx, Arkansauce, Heath Sanders, Mixtapes, Trout Fishing in America and Dandelion Heart.
Bring the entire family for a concert atmosphere like no other. There is plenty of room for picnic blankets and lawn chairs throughout the fields surrounding the gazebo.
Bentonville, AR
Bentonville Film Festival
Dates: August 3 – August 8
Entering its 7th year, the Bentonville Film Festival is a one of a kind event that champions inclusion in all forms of media. Co-founded by Academy Award winner Geena Davis BFF is a year-long platform culminating with an annual festival in partnership with founding sponsor Walmart and presenting sponsor Coca-Cola.
This year’s Bentonville Film Festival will be a hybrid festival, featuring digital and in-person events as well as drive-in screenings.
Ozark, AR
Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain
Dates: August 26 – August 29
The mountain is calling! Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain has announced that the rescheduled event will take place this August. Warmer weather means more fun like cooling off in the streams and rivers high in the Ozark National Forest.
The organizers have worked with the Arkansas Department of Health to put together a 45-page safety plan that has been approved and will allow them to hold the event at a limited capacity of 4,500. The revised lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.
Ozark, AR
Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain
Dates: August 26 – August 29
The mountain is calling! Backwoods at Mulberry Mountain has announced that the rescheduled event will take place this August. Warmer weather means more fun like cooling off in the streams and rivers high in the Ozark National Forest.
The organizers have worked with the Arkansas Department of Health to put together a 45-page safety plan that has been approved and will allow them to hold the event at a limited capacity of 4,500. The revised lineup will be announced in the coming weeks.
Bentonville, AR
FreshGrass Festival
Dates: October 1 – October 2
FreshGrass | Bentonville is a two-day, family-friendly music festival celebrating today’s bluegrass and roots music that will make its debut at the Momentary on October 1-2, 2021.
The lineup will feature Grammy award-winning artists Billy Strings and Old Crow Medicine Show, Jazz legend Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, and more than 15 bands in all (more announced soon!).
Music performances will be accompanied by festival events that celebrate the culture around bluegrass and roots music, including workshops, legendary late-night jam sessions with professional musicians, a FreshKids area with family-friendly activities, local food favorites, and pop-up performances activating every space of the Momentary.
Eureak Springs, AR
Hillberry Music Festival
Dates: October 8 – October 10
Railroad Earth & Deadhead Productions are excited to once again bring you Hillberry the Harvest Moon Festival!
Taking place at The Farm Campground & Events in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and featuring two nights of Railroad Earth—get ready for 3 nights of live music and camping!
Eureak Springs, AR
Hillberry Music Festival
Dates: October 8 – October 10
Railroad Earth & Deadhead Productions are excited to once again bring you Hillberry the Harvest Moon Festival!
Taking place at The Farm Campground & Events in Eureka Springs, Arkansas and featuring two nights of Railroad Earth—get ready for 3 nights of live music and camping!
