Weekend Roundup

April 15, 2023

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Weekend Roundup

NWA Daily

There is much to do in Northwest Arkansas this weekend! Get out there and have some fun!

  • Pedal pros: Centennial Park in Fayetteville is hosting the 2023 US Pro Cup! Take a visit up the mountain and witness some legendary mountain biking!
  • Tulips galore: True Colors Tulips Farm in Bentonville still has plenty of tulips in full bloom and will be open this weekend, Fri-Sun, from 10a-6p, along with food trucks and barrel train rides!
  • Pitch perfect: Warm up your singing voices for the 6th annual VoiceJam Festival this weekend, Apr 14-15, at Walton Arts Center, where six a cappella groups from across the US will compete for the title of VoiceJam Champion.
  • Ruby red slippers: Join the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma for the 9th Annual Red Shoe Soirée tonight, Apr 14, at Heroncrest in Elm Springs from 7-11p. 
  • Call them hogs: Get your Arkansas Sports fix during Wooo Pig Weekend, Apr 14-16, with five Arkansas teams competing across the Hill Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  • Innovation station: The 2023 Heartland Challenge Startup Competition presents the Startup Expo this Saturday, Apr 15, where 12 semi-finalist teams will be displayed for the public to explore and engage with.
  • Grind some gravel: It's not too late to sign up for Gravel Fest for MS, Apr 15-16, a two-day ride through scenic back roads of the Ozarks with an overnight stay at Rockford Grange Farm, including food, drinks, live music, and more... and s'mores! 
  • Running of the pigs: The 47th Annual Hogeye Marathon, half marathon, & 4-person relays are this Saturday, Apr 15, followed by the Sunday Fun Day 5k & 10k on Apr 16. 
  • Apple of my eye: The Rogers Historical Museum is opening A Parade of Apple Blossoms on Saturday, Apr 15, a new exhibit celebrating the 100th anniversary of Rogers's first Apple Blossom Festival.
  • Kids show: Walton Arts Center will present a showing of Windmill Theatre's Hiccup! on Sunday, Apr 16, a hilarious rocking musical about friendship and getting over a case of the hiccups.

Sounds like a great weekend in Northwest Arkansas. Enjoy yourselves!

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