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beautiful environment, they're making great pairings," says Gawthrop. "And Rachel Belle is doing a panel discussion at the end of it. She's a well-known podcaster, an Edward R. Murrow Award winner." Thursday, Aug. 22 The Grand Tasting and Folk Family Reunion Pratt Place, 2231 W. Markham Road, Fayetteville Spend opening night of the festival with more than 50 guest chefs at dozens of tasting stations and music by St. Paul & the Broken Bones, John Fulbright and Yola. "Most people love [all the culinary events] but they might say this is their favorite, because it has a real family reunion vibe," says Gawthrop. "But at my family reunion, we don't have a nationally recognized touring band or 50 chefs — I don't know about yours! There are no long lines, it's just wide open for you to visit breweries, wineries, chef stations, listen to music in the shade, and it feels like you know everybody there." Friday, Aug. 23 Master Classes at Brightwater 801 S.E. 8th St., Bentonville More than 20 guest chefs take to the culinary classrooms for this afternoon program at Brightwater: A Center for the Study of Food, open to students and to the public. This event will also host the fifth annual Roots Chef Cook Off competition featuring eight chefs and a VIP Master Class with Georgia Pellegrini. "Brightwater is our hub and our home for the chefs," says Gawthrop. "They've got the greatest catering kitchen in the world. We have students working with chefs and taking over the whole campus — it's amazing. They spared zero expense on everything. They have more equipment than I've ever seen, and it's all digital and amazing." Saturday, Aug. 24 Roots Food and Spirits Pratt Place, 2231 W. Markham Road, Fayetteville Fayetteville Roots Food & Spirits acts as a culinary cornucopia featuring more than 50 chefs participating in a diverse array of programs including themed tasting events, spirit and beer activations, panel discussions, culinary themed makers marketplace, cookbook signings and demonstrations. Headlining musical acts include the Travelin' McCourys and Jeff Austin Band, plus a combined set dubbed "Grateful Ball." "You're getting food that's cooked right behind the chef — it makes everything taste a little bit better," says Gawthrop. "This is an environment where [the chefs] are so excited, and they have so much fun with it — and they have an opportunity to do something different. That level of excitement makes for a once-in-a-lifetime experience. [The chefs] respect the event and we respect them, and the food they bring is just phenomenal." Sunday, Aug. 25 Jamboree Tri Cycle Farms, 1705 Garland Ave., Fayetteville This event acts as a spotlight and fundraiser for one of Roots Fest's partners, Tri Cycle Farms. With an urban farm party vibe, the event includes a farm tour, live music, tast- ings, local beers and family friendly activities. Upcoming Events Young the Giant & Fitz and the Tantrums with COIN July 10 Alabama with John Anderson & Exile July 12 Chris Young with Chris Janson & Jimmie Allen July 19 The Royal Affair Tour with Yes, ASIA, John Lodge of The Moody Blues and Carl Palmer's ELP Legacy July 21 Third Eye Blind & Jimmy Eat World with Ra Ra Riot July 25 Why Don't We with EBEN July 26 Sublime with Rome with seranation, Michael Franti & Common Kings July 31 +LIVE+ & Bush with Our Lady Peace August 14 6 WHAT'S UP! JUNE 30-JULY 6, 2019 Roots Fest Continued From Page 5 BENTONVILLE Save a life www.cbco.org This space courTesy NWa DemocraT-GazeTTe