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Families line up for a classic, holiday, downtown tradition.

Dec 2023

PARADE STARTS at 6PM

Down Main Street & Around the Square

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Thursdays

5pm-8pm

EAST SIDE OF SQUARE

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You may be wondering...

Did you say night parade?!

We're planning to have the parade at night again in 2021.

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We all know that a great way to promote your brand is to sponsor something awesome. This event will be no exception. If you'd like to support the community by lending us a financial helping hand, talk to our Executive Director Andrew Heath.

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Discover & Learn

Themes

for 2022

01

Apr

Run Bentonville

06

May

Pet-a-palooza

03

Jun

Bikefest

01

Jul

American Spirit

05

Aug

Back To School

02

Sep

Art Festival

07

Oct

Oktoberfest

Schedule

of events

12

PM

ICE RINK OPENS

4

PM

Crafts & Games

4

PM

Multicultural Performances

This is the first Dog Days of the year, a simple event where people bring dogs to the square for competitions and the dog parade. There are literally dog's everywhere! There are free dog treats and you can win some serious prizes for you and your dog.

Head over to the DBI booth in front of the Five and Dime to sign up for competitions like: Best Costume, Most Creative Name, and a Pet/Owner Look-a-like Contest. We have an awesome prize for each winner that you don't want to miss!

SCHEDULE
Dog Parade / 10am
Dog Competitions / 10:30am

4

PM

Food Trucks Open

6

PM

LIGHTS ON

6:30

PM

SkATE SHOW at Lawrence Plaza

Upcoming

Events

20

AUG

Red BarN

Jamie Lou Connolly & Joe Dillstrom

17

SEP

Allencroft neighborhood

My Politic & 3 Penny Acre

15

OCT

TBA

Info Coming Soon

EVENTS

SPECIAL MARKETS

09

APR

OPENING DAY

30

JULY

FREEZEFEST

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Dog Days

This is the first Dog Days of the year, a simple event where people bring dogs to the square for competitions and the dog parade. There are literally dog's everywhere! There are free dog treats and you can win some serious prizes for you and your dog.

Head over to the DBI booth in front of the Five and Dime to sign up for competitions like: Best Costume, Most Creative Name, and a Pet/Owner Look-a-like Contest. We have an awesome prize for each winner that you don't want to miss!

SCHEDULE
Dog Parade / 10am
Dog Competitions / 10:30am

Events

THIS WEEK

Art Trail at Night

Sep 2

Crystal Bridges

8-11pm

First Friday: Art & Culinary

Sep 2

Bentonville Square

September First Friday: Art & Culinary begins at 11:00am on Friday, September 2, as food trucks open and live music plays on the Bentonville Square. At 3:00pm, activations and activities will open to the public and will feature a unique collaboration between our event team and the Northwest Arkansas Jazz Society, featuring an all-star lineup of some of the most talented jazz musicians in our region! Local Influencer @TheHangryPedaler will guide guests through his favorite food truck selections, plus over 80 local artists, artisans and craftspeople will showcase their talents on the Bentonville Square. You can expect chalk muralists, live painting, live iron forging, a percussion painting exhibit, and other hands-on art experiences.

ALL WEEK: Don't Miss These Special Ghirardelli Chocolate Menu Items during Art & Culinary Week in Downtown Bentonville

Sep 2

During Art & Culinary Week, select Downtown Bentonville restaurants will be offering unique Art & Culinary Week desserts and specials utilizing Ghirardelli chocolate. Please check with restaurants on availability, hours and reservations.

VIRTUAL: The Art of Wine

Sep 3

Wine pairs well with just about everything! Join Brooke Bierhaus with featured guest and Wine Broker, Jason Willems, as they discuss the curated wine selection for the Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra's "Evening with the Maestro".

Bentonville Farmers Market

Sep 3

Bentonville Square

Art & Culinary Week continues on Saturday, September 3rd, the square will be full to the brim with 85+ growers, bakers and makers in part of Bentonville Farmers Market and Art Market. This is a free event and will run from 7:30 a.m. through 1:00 p.m and attendees can expect special art demonstrations throughout the morning.

VIRTUAL: Merging the Business of Art and the Art of Business at The Improv Lab

Sep 4

Improvisation, or improv for short, is a form of artistic expression that we can all use to improve our daily lives. Located on Main Street in Downtown Bentonville, The Improv Lab is a leading voice in the conversation of merging the business of art with the art of business.

Art in the Alleyways

Sep 4

Downtown Bentonville

Sunday, September 4th, Oz Art NWA will offer a self-guided mural and neon tour through its Oz Art NWA Map, which can be downloaded and utilized on-demand.

VIRTUAL: A Home Base for Creation at The House of Songs

Sep 5

Music is a global language and when musicians come together to speak that language -- magic happens. Creativity is sparking in Downtown Bentonville at The House of Songs, an intentional space for local and visiting artists to collaborate, share and grow.

Spaghetti Night at Ramo D’Olivo

Sep 5

Ramo D’Olivo

Monday, September 5th features one of the city’s favorite weekly culinary offerings, Spaghetti Night at Ramo D’Olivo! Try a bowl of their delicious Tontitown pasta served with Laura’s homemade sauce, an Italian meatball, salad, and bread. Don’t forget to add your favorite bottle of wine! Reservations are recommended for this special event.

Ozark Culinary Tours

Sep 6

Downtown Bentonville

Join Chef Erin Rowe for an Ozark Culinary Tour of Downtown Bentonville on Tuesday, September 6th! On tour, guests will enjoy four food stops including dessert and one adult beverage or mocktail. As a local food author and Ozark expert, Erin will pack in all the arts, culture and history knowledge along the way on your guided walking food tour. Lunch and dinner tour options are available. This is a ticketed event.

Wednesdays Over Water

Sep 7

Crystal Bridges

Architecture at Home | 6-8pm

Bentonville Provisions Appetizer Class

Sep 7

Bentonville Provisions

Learn how to make amazing appetizers on Wednesday, September 7th at Bentonville Provisions! The Appetizer Class will teach attendees how to make bacon wrapped jalapeno poppers, caprese antipasto, seasonal bruschetta, and cauliflower buffalo dip. Tickets cost $65 and the class includes snacks, apps to take home, complimentary beer or wine and 20% off in the store the day of the class. This is a ticketed event.

POP! Program for Kids at Bentonville Farmers Market

Sep 8

Bentonville Square

While you’re downtown, don’t forget to stop by the Bentonville Farmers Market from 5:00pm to 8:00pm on Thursday evening to participate in the POP! Kids Club program, which incentivizes children to make healthy choices at local farmers markets by giving them $2 coupons to spend on fruits and vegetables.

VIRTUAL: Experience Sunnys on Second

Sep 8

Join Heather Shelton as she checks out Sunny's on Second!

Downtown Bentonville Art Gallery Stroll

Sep 8

Downtown Bentonville

Take an Art Gallery Stroll through Downtown Bentonville on Thursday, September 8th starting at 6:00pm. Participating galleries will offer free or discounted beverages. To see a full list of participating galleries, click here.

Free Gallery Conversation

Sep 8

Crystal Bridges

Behind the Scenes of Let’s Talk | 1-2PM

Cocktail Tour: Abstraction

Sep 8

Crystal Bridges

6-7:30PM

Family Dinner and a Movie on the Bentonville Square

Sep 9

Bentonville Square

Celebrate Art & Culinary Week with a family-friendly dinner and a movie on Friday, September 9th. Bring a chair or picnic blanket and enjoy a free viewing of Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs! K’Zoli’s Italian Food Truck will be on the Bentonville Square to serve up spaghetti and meatballs – plus other Italian Favorites.

Member Preview Fashioning America

Sep 9

Crystal Bridges

All Day Long

Grammy Award-winning Violinist Jennifer Koh

Sep 9

The Momentary

8pm

Fashioning America Opening Lecture

Sep 9

Crystal Bridges

featuring Fashion and Design Curator Michelle Tolini Finamore, PhD | 7-8PM

Fabric Dyeing Class

Sep 10

The Momentary

1-3PM & 3:30-5:30pm

VIRTUAL: How to Create The Preacher's Son's Bold Negroni Cocktail

Sep 10

Need a signature cocktail to wrap up the summer months? Try the balanced, bold, and bittersweet Negroni Cocktail from The Preacher's Son in Bentonville.

Discover the Grounds free nature workshop

Sep 10

Crystal Bridges

11am -12pm

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Chicken Schnitzel with Tomato Peach/Nectarine Salad with Herb Vinaigrette

Chef Matt Cooper

Conifer

Grilled Pork Chop Creamy War Eagle Grits, Caramelized Apples & Turnips with Honey Butter

Travis McConnell

Head Chef

Pressroom

Marinated Heirloom Tomatoes & Peaches with Fromage Blanc

Matt Cooper

Executive Chef

The Preacher's Son

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