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Farmers Markets, Rides, Festivals & Spring Fun: A Packed Weekend Across NW Arkansas
Published about 1 month ago • 4 min read
Hey, it's Lynn –
Happy Friday! Northwest Arkansas is stacked with things to do this weekend—from the opening weekend of the Bentonville Farmers Market to races, rides, festivals, and plenty of quirky local fun.
You can browse fresh produce and local goods on the Square Saturday morning,explore Vintage Market Days at the Benton County Fairgrounds, or join the playful Underachiever .5K in Rogers.
Add in anime fans gathering in Fayetteville, chili tasting near Holiday Island, and spring bazaars and markets popping up across the region, and it’s a packed April weekend across NWA.
New this week in the tracker — 3 new restaurant openings. Check it out. HOT – NEW Restaurant Tracker—no credit card needed!
🌽Farmers Markets in Northwest Arkansas
Farmers markets are thriving across Northwest Arkansas, with weekend, mid-week, and evening markets in cities like Bentonville, Fayetteville, Rogers, and more. Shoppers find local produce, meats, canned goods, crafts, and farm-to-table ingredients — with even an online order-and-pickup option at one innovative market. 👉 See What Opens When
WEEKEND EVENTS Catch The Fun
BELLA VISTA 🛍️Bella Vista Spring Bazaar| Sat Apr 11, 9 AM–2 PM | Bella Vista Recreation Center | Free-entry spring market featuring 60+ local artisan vendors selling handmade jewelry, art, candles, soaps, woodcarvings, collectibles, and more. BENTONVILLE 🎗️Red Shoe Soiree: Evening in Capri | Fri Apr 10, 6:30 PM | Ledger Bentonville | Charity gala benefiting Ronald McDonald House featuring cocktails, chef-prepared dinner, silent and live auctions, raffles, volunteer recognition, family stories, a 360 photo booth, and an after-party with dancing. 🎶 🥕 Bentonville Farmers Market | Sat Apr 11, 7:30 AM–1 PM | Bentonville Square | Weekly outdoor market with fresh local produce, fruits, veggies, artisan goods, and small-business vendors. 🎷Sunset Sundays (Launch Event) | Sun Apr 12, 5–7 PM | Bentonville Square, 100 N Main St | New outdoor jazz series inviting the community to relax and unwind with live music as the sun sets over the Square. This special kickoff also includes a curated Art Market featuring local artists, makers, and creatives.
SPONSOR — Vintage Market Days® of NW Arkansas (3-DAY EVENT)
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• Three-day shopping experience featuring hand-picked vendors from across the country • Shop vintage, farmhouse, industrial, re-purposed, and one-of-a-kind handmade goods • Ranked "Top Flea Market in Arkansas" and Top 15 in the nation by Country Living Magazine • Festive atmosphere with specialty drinks, live music, and local food vendors • $10 Friday/Saturday (includes re-entry) | $5 Sunday • Kids 12 and under and Parking are FREE Learn more here:
FAYETTEVILLE 🎌Fayetteville AR Anime-Fest | Sat Apr 11, 10 AM–5 PM | Hilton Garden Inn – Fayetteville | Family-friendly anime convention featuring voice actors, vendors, cosplay contest, panels, and attractions. Kids get in free. 🎤 VoiceJam One-Day Choir| Sun Apr 12, 10 AM | Walton Arts Center | Free, no-audition choir event where singers of all backgrounds come together to learn and perform music in one day as part of the VoiceJam A Cappella Festival. HOLIDAY ISLAND 🌶️ Arkansas State Chili Championship| Sat Apr 11, 12:00–4 PM | The Barn on the Island, Holiday Island | 10th annual chili cook-off with Red, Green, Homestyle, and People’s Choice divisions, tastings, $3,000 in prizes, and a winner advancing to the World Championship Chili Cook-Off. Benefits a local prescription assistance program.
LOWELL 🐄 Brews, Moos & Friends | Sun Apr 12, 1–3:30 PM | GOAT LAB Brewery, Lowell | Meet mini cows, donkeys, goats, a bunny, and a mini horse during this family-friendly animal meet-and-greet hosted by NWA Farm School.
PEA RIDGE 🚴 Rock the Ridge Gravel Ride| Sat Apr 11, 9 AM | Pea Ridge City Park | Family-friendly gravel cycling event with a 13-mile beginner loop and a 45-mile Ozark gravel route through scenic ridges and quiet roads around Pea Ridge.
ROGERS 🏍️Second Saturday Bike Night | Sat Apr 11, 6 PM | Pig Trail Harley-Davidson, Rogers | Bike night with live music from Tom Bryant, food trucks, cold beer, stunt show, burnout pit, and a 50/50 raffle. Riders and spectators welcome for a high-energy night. 🏃 The Underachiever .5K | Sun Apr 12, 2 PM | Ozark Beer Company, Rogers | A playful .5K (0.31 mile) fun run through Downtown Rogers with costumes encouraged, a mid-race “water” stop with beer or seltzer, and a finish-line party on the taproom patio. Registration includes goodies and prizes for best costumes. SILOAM SPRINGS 🎉Okie-Mart Grand Opening | Sat Apr 11, 9 AM–4 PM | Okie Mart, Siloam Springs | Celebrate the grand opening with a full day of festivities, shopping, and community fun at the new Okie Mart location.
SPRINGDALE 🏃♂️ Hogeye Marathon Weekend Expo| Thu Apr 10, 10:45 AM – April 12th 9:30 AM | Downtown Springdale | Kickoff expo for the 50th annual Hogeye Marathon featuring race info, packet pickup, vendors, and runner support leading into marathon weekend events. 🎣 International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) | Sat Apr 11, 6:30–9:30 PM | Jones Center, Springdale | Evening film screening hosted by Reel Recovery Arkansas featuring curated fly fishing films, community storytelling, and doors opening at 5:30 PM before the show begins at 6:30 PM.
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