This special supplement includes a wealth of discoveries for newcomers and local residents alike, on places to see, play, shop, dine and live in Northwest Arkansas.
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62 • nwa life • 3.29.2020 No matter what your interest, Northwest Arkansas has a festival for you. The thriving area plays hosts to countless fairs, festivals, parades, and special events year-round. Film buffs can take featured film screenings at the Bentonville Film Festival. Western wranglers can enjoy barrel racing and bull riding at the Rodeo of the Ozarks. Dog lovers can enjoy the holidays with their four-legged friends at Christmas Corgis. Or take a scenic ride on the back of your Harley at the world's largest charity motorcycle rally; Bikes Blues & BBQ. Whether you pick out your favorites or try them all, you're guaranteed to have an unforgettable experience getting to know the various growing communities, traditions, and cultures of the area. March Annual Art with an Altitude Kite Fest Late March at the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge in Eureka Springs. Bring your own kite or have the experts help you make your own in this festival that is fun for all ages. April Spring Diversity Festival in Eureka Springs Early April in Downtown Eureka Springs. Weekend celebration honoring the LGBTQ community with live music, special game nights, dance parties, and lots of events and opportunities to explore Eureka Springs. Ales & Tails Crawfish Festival Early April in Fayetteville and Bentonville. All-you-can-eat crawfish, corn-on-the-cob, and potatoes, along with the best of local craft brews will have you enjoying one of the South's tastiest delicacies with live entertainment. Fayetteville Springfest Mid April on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. No better way to welcome Spring than with local arts and crafts, annual bed races, pancake breakfast, and activities for kids, parents, and everyone to enjoy. Dogwood Festival Late April in Historic Downtown Siloam Springs. Award- winning festival featuring vintage goods, homemade items, live music and entertainment, arts and crafts, KidZone, 5K run and Bed Races on Broadway. Springtime of Youth Festival Late April. Music festival with a star- studded lineup of musical performances. Artosphere April and May put on by the Walton Arts Center. Art and Nature festival celebrating artists who were inspired by nature and encourage others to live sustainable lives. Fairs and festivals NWA Democrat-Gazette/BEN GOFF @NWABENGOFF The parade moves down Dickson Street during the annual Northwest Arkansas Pride Festival in Fayetteville.