NWA Today
Wednesday issue · August 26, 2026
Fair week in Fayetteville all the way through Saturday, plus a new food festival and 201 more picks
201 things to do in NWA this week — here are a few worth knowing about. We pulled the best of them so you don't have to dig.
Community
Sat, Aug 29 · 3:30 PM
Record, Bentonville
The inaugural Ozark Flame & Flavor Festival lands in Bentonville this Saturday at 3:30 PM. It's built around a League of Fire sanctioned competition for the first-ever Bentonville Belt Champion, with amateur heats open to the public and live music alongside the spicy food. Check the listing for tickets and pricing before you go.
Food & DrinkFree
Sun, Aug 30 · 8:00 AM
Sugar Creek Shopping Center, Bella Vista
The food note. Casa Alejo — the Springdale Mexican spot — is opening a downtown Fayetteville location at 102 N. Block Ave; it passed its opening health inspection July 16.