Vintage Market Days is coming to Bentonville from Mar 31 to Apr 2. Enjoy perusing original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, and more at this three-day event.

• What to expect: Three days of shopping along with food trucks and fun with friends! There will be over 150 vendors from 15 states with a variety of handmade goods to pick from.
• Kid-friendly: Admission for children under 12 is free, and tickets are good for weekend-long re-entry.

Learn more HERE.

The Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge is celebrating their 31st anniversary with a "Feast with the Beasts" event, and they've invited Carole Baskin of “Tiger King” fame to join them as the keynote speaker!

• Celebrate: Taking place Apr 29 from 3:30-8p, the event will feature happy hour in the Discovery Area, a special tram tour, dinner and live music.
• Support: Tickets are limited, so grab yours soon. Proceeds go toward the animals of the refuge, and never-before-seen footage of their rescues will be shared.

Find out more from the Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge event HERE.

Cycling is a billion-dollar industry in Northwest Arkansas, with hundreds of locals and outsiders alike taking advantage of the Razorback Regional Greenway, local trails and destinations.

• Historic: The sport has been popular in the region since the Highroller Cyclery opened in Fayetteville in 1972, and the Joe Martin Stage Race began in 1978.
• A big wheel: Cycling's growth as an activity, sport, and mode of transportation is having a major economic impact, from tourism and retail to manufacturing, wholesale and infrastructure.

Learn more about the booming industry HERE.

Timeout featured Bentonville as one of the top 16 "Unexpected US Weekend Getaways". Nestled in the Ozark Mountains, Bentonville left an impression on the authors as a charming alternative to nearby Southern cities.

• Cultural Immersion: From the Walmart Museum to the stunning Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Bentonville is ripe for exploring for the weekend traveler.
• Get outside: There's a seemingly endless amount of trails to bike, hike, or explore the natural landscape before deciding which of the many great restaurants downtown to eat at.

This article is a good reminder for us locals to do a staycation every now and then to really appreciate all the fun things we have here. See what other towns made the list alongside Bentonville HERE.

Squeaky Wheel Casting is searching for homeowners in Bentonville and the surrounding area interested in being on a home renovation show! To qualify, applicants must:

• Live near Bentonville: Be within 30 minutes of Bentonville, but they cannot be in Fayetteville (due to potential zoning and permitting issues).
• Renovation budget: To qualify, homeowners must have a reno budget of $120,000 or more.

To have a chance to make your home the one you've always dreamed of, learn more and apply HERE.