Bike Fest, Bloom Lavender Festival & More β€” NWA This Weekend


Hey, it's Lynn –

Happy Friday!

Bike Fest is in full swing, lavender festival, and NWA is not slowing down.

Glow Run, free concerts, butterfly gardens, board games until 2 AM, and six of NWA's best chefs cooking over fire β€” so many events, only one weekend.

Scroll down and find your fun.πŸ‘‡πŸ‘‡

Weekend Events
Catch The Fun

BENTONVILLE​
πŸ₯§ Public Art in Bentonville β€” Panel & Pie | Sat Jun 13 | 2:30–4 PM | Bentonville Public Library, Bentonville | Free panel discussion on Bentonville's public art history and process β€” plus free pie from Gooseberry Pies. No registration required.
🏹 USA Archery Arkansas Outdoor State Championship | Sun Jun 14 | 7:15 AM–3:30 PM | The Quiver Archery Range, Bentonville | State-level outdoor archery competition under official USA Archery rules β€” compound, barebow, recurve, and more, all ages and skill levels welcome.
🎡 Community Concert at the Momentary | Sat Jun 13 | 6 PM | The Momentary Green, Bentonville | Free outdoor concert featuring Big Piph and Tomorrow Maybe β€” DJ sets, kid-friendly treats, and good vibes on the green.

✨🚡 Bentonville Bike Fest - This Weekend - Jun 9–14th​

The Mid-South's largest bike and outdoor expo β€” elite competition, pro-led workshops, free demo bikes, live music, and community events celebrating Bentonville's world-class cycling culture. Applegate Property - 1770 SW 2nd St, Bentonville.

EUREKA SPRINGS​
πŸ³οΈβ€πŸŒˆ Eureka Springs Pride Parade | Sat Jun 13 | 11 AM | Downtown Eureka Springs | Join the parade as a walker, car, or float β€” or just show up and cheer. Sign up to participate or come celebrate.

✨🌾 The 2nd Annual Bloom Lavender Festival - This Weekend - Jun 13–14th​

Two days in the lavender fields at peak bloom β€” food trucks, live music, artisan vendors, yoga, sound baths, wine and beer garden, and lavender treats. $10/day, kids under 12 free. 1755 County Road 329, Eureka Springs, AR.

FAYETTEVILLE
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Matt Maeson β€” Watch My Step: A Solo Experience | Sat Jun 13 | 7 PM | Ozark Music Hall, Fayetteville | Raw and stripped-down solo performance from Matt Maeson. Tickets required.
πŸ¦‹ If You Plant They Will Come | Sat Jun 13 | 2–3 PM | Fayetteville Public Library, Fayetteville | Free workshop on butterfly gardening β€” plant selection, garden placement, and creating habitats for monarchs and native pollinators. Led by Washington County Master Gardeners.
🌟 Fayetteville Glow Run | Sat Jun 13 | 7 PM | Fayetteville | A 3–5K untimed fun run through color-powered glow zones β€” finish the course covered in neon powder with a mini music fest at the end. Tickets required.
πŸ”₯ Chefs & Fire | Sun Jun 15 | 4–8 PM | 2648 N Old Wire Rd, Fayetteville | Six of NWA's top chefs, six signature fire-driven dishes, six cocktails β€” wander station to station at this ultimate backyard cookout benefiting Apple Seeds. Tickets $175.

ROGERS
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🎲 AdventureCon 2026 | Fri–Sun Jun 12–14 | Rogers Convention Center, Rogers | Three days of board games, RPGs, tournaments, miniature painting, and a 400+ game library β€” open until 2 AM Friday and Saturday. Badges from $20.
🏟️ MYS Sportsplex Grand Opening | Sat Jun 13 | 1–3 PM | 6361 S Oldridge Pl, Rogers | Brand-new indoor sports facility opens its doors β€” petting zoo, giant turf field, parkour course, martial arts demos, giveaways, and free family fun. Registration required.
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​SILOAM SPRINGS​
🎭 Theophilus North β€” Theatre in the Park | Sat Jun 13 | 7 PM | Chautauqua Amphitheater, Memorial Park, Siloam Springs | Free outdoor comedy performance β€” bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a feel-good show in the heart of downtown Siloam Springs.
🎣 Heroes on the Water | Sat Jun 13 | 10 AM–2 PM | Lake Siloam Springs, Siloam Springs | Free kayaking and fishing event for military, veterans, police, firefighters, and first responders β€” everything provided including kayaks, gear, and lunch. Registration required.

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