Deep community forms when like-minded people gather together and share in a collective passion. 

• Roll up: Vanarchy in the Ozarks is an organization with the purpose of building such a community through gatherings and events where time is spent with other adventurers. There is a Van Rally this coming Sunday (Oct. 3) at Evelyn Hills Parkway in Fayetteville, and you’re invited.
• Come together: The rally will take the form of a Van Show complete with awards and prizes for different categories. Whether you’re a seasoned vanlifer or still in the dreaming stage, you are welcome. So plan to join the party, see all the unique van builds, and learn from your fellow travelers. 

Register for the Van Show HERE. 

It is the Walton Arts Center’s 30th anniversary season, and to celebrate it is opening its first ever regional art exhibition. 

• Local creatives: Exclusively curated, “Our Art, Our Region, Our Time” exhibition showcases 73 works from 64 NWA artists. The opening reception is tomorrow from 6-8p in the Joy Pratt Markham Gallery.
• Representative: All of the pieces chosen for the exhibit were completed in 2020 and 2021 and were curated in an effort to have a diverse show in both the artists and featured art. "Our Art, Our Region, Our Time" will be on display until Nov. 5. 

For more details visit the Fayetteville Flyer HERE. 

Local apparel company, JUNK Brands, is going pro.

• New deals: Earlier this fall, JUNK entered into partnerships with the National Football League and the National Hockey League in addition to its existing licensing agreements with Major League Baseball and the National Collegiate Athletic Association. 
• Quid pro quo: Among other clothing items, JUNK makes custom headbands with team logos and is working directly with the NFL and NHL on projects that will benefit both sides of the collaboration. JUNK is in the process of moving too a bigger space because business is, well, big. 

Read more about JUNK's newest partnerships HERE. 

It’s time again to ride as the fall Square 2 Square event is this Saturday (Oct. 2). 

• Ride on: Bikers are starting at the Square in Bentonville and finishing at Walker Park in Fayetteville. There is a virtual option taking place for those wanting to go solo. If you don’t wan’t to ride, but want to help out, there is plenty for volunteers to do!
• Party path: The Halfway Halt is back at Turnbow Park in Springdale as a midway point on the 30 mile journey. There will be music, food, free yoga and more if you find you want to make a fun little pit stop. 

Registration closes at midnight tonight. Find more information HERE. 

Downtown Springdale has a host of galleries, museums, makers’ spaces and boutiques, and loves to show them off in style. 

• A series: There will be a free Art Walk series taking place during 3 evenings over the next 2 months. Mark your calendar - the 3 dates are Oct. 7, Oct. 28, and Nov. 27. 
• The whole deal: The Art Walk evenings will be filled with entertainment, food, drinks, and music to accompany the creative spaces on display. There are 12 participants that will be featured on the walks. 

For more information, click HERE.