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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64 • nwa life • 3.29.2020 July Johnson County Peach Festival Mid July in Clarksville. Peach pie eating contest, salsa competition, peach pit spitting contest, live music, bake-off, fishing derby, there's something for everyone at this festival. August Bentonville Film Festival Early August in Downtown Bentonville. The week-long event, created by actress Geena Davis, includes film screenings, panel discussions, and much more. Tontitown Grape Festival Early August in Tontitown. Literal tons of homemade pasta, craft exhibits, entertainment, nightly carnival, and authentic Italian spaghetti dinners. Fayetteville Roots Festival Late August in Fayetteville. Four-day urban music festival celebrating the wonder that is the Ozarks with live art and music performances. Rogers Frisco Festival Live music, kid zone, street performers, food & craft vendors and more. September Antique Auto Festival Early September in Eureka Springs. The rumble of muscle cars and hot rods overrun the city in this high-octane annual festival. Fall Music & Art Festival Early September at Terra Studios in Fayetteville. Enjoy the day walking through the six-acre park while listening to local music and taking in local art exhibits. The Back 40 Fall for All Mid September in Bella Vista. Outdoor fun at its finest with biking, trail running, bug hunting, hiking, bird watching and more. World Championship Squirrel Cook-Off Mid September in Bentonville. Top squirrel chefs unite to make unique dishes including pizza, sushi, gumbo, and other one-of-a-kind dishes. Oktoberfest Mid September in Downtown Bentonville. Beer, brats, and schnitzel at this charming annual Bentonville festival. Bikes Blues & BBQ Late September in Fayetteville. The world's largest charity motorcycle event that is fun for the whole family with days of demo rides, helicopter rides, music, food, pie eating contest, and more. October Fayetteville Film Fest Early October in Downtown Fayetteville. Film fanatics gather to celebrate the art of film through various events and festivities. Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival Early October in Fayetteville. One of the areas premier running events that features a course combination of grass, cinder, and uneven terrain. Native American Cultural Festival Early October in Bentonville. Explore the vibrant Native American culture and traditions in this festival put on by Museum of Native American History. Arkansas Apple Festival Early October in Lincoln. Family-friendly festival with bushels of apples, arts and crafts, food, and activities for the whole family. Pea Ridge Mule Jump Mid October in Pea Ridge. Quirky festival where owners try to get their mules to, in fact, jump over barriers. War Eagle Mill Arts & Crafts Fair Mid October at the Historic War Eagle Mill. Four day long fair with more than 250 vendors that feature original, handmade works from clothing, pottery, candles, quilts, handmade soaps, and much more. The heART of Rogers Craft Fair Mid October in downtown historic Rogers. Features fine art and handmade crafts from talented local artisans. November Ozark Folk Festival Early November in Eureka Springs. Four- day long festival loaded with arts and crafts, live music, and a folk parade. Lights of the Ozarks Late November at the Square in Fayetteville. Walk through the millions of lights in this winter wonderland that lasts through the end of December. December Light Up Siloam Christmas Parade Early December in Downtown Siloam Springs. Annual parade that features a lighting ceremony, floats, beauty queens, and of course, Santa Clause. Christmas Tour of Homes Early December in Historic Downtown Eureka Springs. Walk through the elaborately decorated historical homes in one of the largest historic downtown districts in the country. Christmas Corgis Mid December in Downtown Bentonville. Dress up your Corgi in their best Christmas sweater and take a walk through downtown in this adorable Christmas parade. January Ozark Mountain Music Festival Mid January in Eureka Springs. Bluegrass, Folk, Urban, and American Roots music feature in this eclectic four-day music festival. February Frost Fest Early February in Fayetteville. Annual winter craft beer festival that highlights dozens of breweries in the state and surrounding region. Fayetteville Mardi Gras Late February on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. Family-friend celebration of Mardi Gras with floats, plenty of beads, and a Parade of Fools. NWA Democrat-Gazette/ANDY SHUPE Motorcyclists ride along Dickson Street during the 20th annual Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motorcycle Rally in Fayetteville.