Put on your running shoes. Fayetteville is hosting the 34th annual Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival this weekend. 

• Run for all: The Chile Pepper organization was formed in 1988 to support underfunded cross country programs and has grown to one of the largest cross country events in the nation bringing together over 80 college teams, 120 high school teams, and 750 individual runners. 
• On your mark: The collegiate races begin Friday at 3:15p, followed by the open 1-mile race at 6:30p; Saturday will begin at 7:30a with the open 10k run, followed by the junior and high school divisions at 9:00a. 

Sign up for the 1-mile or 10K races HERE. 

A special concert performance by Jenee Fleenor & Friends: An All Star Bluegrass Band is coming to the Botanical Garden of the Ozarks on Friday, Oct 7th from 7-9pm.   

• Homegrown: A Springdale native known for her prowess as a songwriter and mastery at the fiddle, Jenee Fleenor has been named CMA Musician of the Year three times – the only woman in history to do so! 
• And friends: Accompanied by Nashville’s cream of the crop - Josh Martin, Johnny Meyer, Jason Hoard, and Barry Bales – this all-star group of legendary performers is sure to knock your socks off. 

You won’t want to miss it! Get your tickets HERE 

Washington Regional Medical Center’s trauma team has achieved reaccreditation from the Arkansas Division of Health as a Level II Trauma Center, the only Level II Trauma Center in NW Arkansas. 

• Level up: As a Level II Trauma Center, WRMC can initiate definitive care for injured patients and has surgeons on hand 24/7 to provide immediate coverage for general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery, anesthesiology, emergency medicine, radiology, and critical care. 
• Staying busy: WRMC has held Level II Trauma Center status since 2012 and, last year alone, treated 1,141 patients with serious traumatic injuries. 

Read more on the story HERE.

This week is sandwiched between two of Arkansas’ best music festivals! If you’re still hyped up from FORMAT Festival, you won’t want to miss Hillberry Harvest Moon Festival in Eureka Springs this weekend! 

• In tents: Enjoy four nights of music, camping, and fun from Sept 29 - Oct 2 at The Farm in Eureka Springs. 
• Lineup: Welcoming bands like Railroad Earth, Oteil & Friends, and Cory Wong, come hear an outstanding lineup featuring the best of Americana, bluegrass, and funk. 

Get tickets before they sell out HERE. 

The fall season at the Momentary is stacked full of amazing events including music, visual arts, acrobatic performances, and culinary and wellness opportunities. 

• Music: There's a fantastic lineup of musicians coming to the Momentary this fall including Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt performing outdoors, a four-day electronic music series called Momentous, an indoor performance by the Tigran Hamasyan Trio, and various local artists performing in the Courtyard Sessions. 
• Visual Arts: The galleries will be empty from Sept 27th - Oct 21st to prepare for amazing fall exhibitions featuring Yvette Mayorga and Firelei Báez. 

Check out the fall seasonal guide to the Momentary HERE.