A New American Town - Bentonville, Arkansas

The American Alpine Club is bringing its renowned Craggin' Classic climbing festival to Bentonville, Arkansas from May 10-12, 2024. This multi-day event offers climbing workshops, gear exhibitions, camping, and a stewardship day at local crag Lake Lincoln.  

Climbers of all levels can learn new skills, explore Northwest Arkansas' urban and rural climbing areas, meet fellow enthusiasts, and give back through trail projects...

Join the conversation with NWA Master Naturalist—Pam Morgan— for an illuminating look at Bentonville's brand-new Firefly Sanctuary at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve.

Hear how Coler became the first certified firefly sanctuary West of the Mississippi, the magic and ecology behind Bentonville’s landscape, tips for prime firefly viewing, and more information on what Master Naturalists do around the whole state.  

Whether you're ...

Alec Pasqualina, Director of Mountain Bike at USA Cycling, describes life with Bentonville, Arkansas being the official home of the U.S. National Mountain Bike Team. His goal is for every development mountain bike athlete to train and compete in Bentonville before racing internationally. Hear about how partnerships contribute to Team USA’s success and how having a homebase in Bentonville is helping shape the future of the team. Fol...

Join us for an insightful conversation with Walter Harris, CEO and President of the Heartland Whole Health Institute, as we explore the institute's revolutionary vision for transforming healthcare in Northwest Arkansas and beyond. 

Discover how this groundbreaking wellness campus initiative is bridging the gap to healthcare. From value-based care models and discovering new delivery systems to virtual healthcare solutions and sp...

Join us for a conversation with the multi-talented singer-songwriter and R&B/soul artist, Valerie June. Valerie shares her inspiring journey from her musical roots in Memphis to her upcoming performance at FreshGrass Bentonville. 

We dive into her creative process, her passion for mentoring young artists, and her mission to spread positivity through her talents. Listen now! 

You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Ove...

Discover the vibrant educational scene of arts and culture in Bentonville through this captivating conversation with Jessica Sudduth, Senior Education Manager at Ovations+. 

From theater classes and student productions to orchestra concerts and youth ensembles, Ovations+ offers a wide range of enriching programs to bring premier children’s theater to NWA through the merger of Trike Theatre and Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra. 

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Dr. Megan Bolinder, Executive Director of Northwest Arkansas Community College’s (NWACC) Trails Trade School in Bentonville, Arkansas, shares exciting details about the school’s upcoming Trail Technician Program. Launching in the fall 2024 semester, the program’s mission is to provide world-class training and hands-on education in trail building, maintenance, and safety while connecting passionate individuals with rewarding careers...

Join Jaclyn House’s conversation with Dalaney Thomas, Director of Tourism with the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism, as she spotlights what sets the state apart. From unmatched outdoor recreation and trail access to cultural amenities like southern cuisine, hospitality, and art, Dalaney provides insider tips to maximize your Arkansas vacation. Tune in to learn why the Natural State is an accessible, vibrant destin...

Tune in to hear XNA Chief Operating Officer Andrew Branch detail the major terminal modernization (T-MOD) project currently underway. With new restaurants like Einstein Bagels and Slim Chickens, a Crystal Bridges art gallery, increased check-in capacity, and more nursing rooms and private work pods, the Northwest Arkansas National Airport is elevating the passenger experience. 

 Whether you're a resident or visitor, you'll...

Join our conversation with Alice Gray Stites to explore the exhibitions, artists, and visionaries behind one of America’s most unique contemporary art museums—21c Museum Hotel. From provocative sculptures and interactive installations to community events that encourage dialogue around complex social issues, the 21c Museum Hotels aim to spark wonder, conversations, and new ways of seeing the world.

Today, you’ll gain insight into how...

The Great American Eclipse on April 8, 2024, is almost here and Bentonville, Arkansas, will see 97.7% of totality. Whether you're here to view or stopping through to get to totality nearby, Bentonville is ready to welcome you! From eclipse-themed community events, programs, and outdoor activities, you will be able to celebrate the 2024 Great American Eclipse in style! 

Listen to hear from Kim Williams, travel writer for Arkansa...

Jamie Cathey, Visit Bentonville’s Outdoor Recreation Sales Manager, gives an overview of the 40+ cycling events taking place in Bentonville this year. She shares thoughtful insight on how Visit Bentonville, along with its partners, successfully welcomes visitors and hosts flagship & grassroots events like Square 2 Square, Big Sugar Classic, and Bentonville Bike Fest.  

Events in 2024 across multiple disciplines include social ri...

Visit Bentonville kicks off season 7 with an episode dedicated to getting to know our new Host Jaclyn House, the co-host and producer of Good Day NWA on KNWA FOX24. Hear about her favorite spots in Bentonville, Arkansas, from food and drinks to fun family activities at Crystal Bridges Museum and Trike Theatre.  

You can listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Overcast, Spotify, CastBox, Podcast Casts, Google Podcasts, iHeartRadio,...

People who visit and live in Bentonville typically love two things: bikes and coffee. Mark Bray recounts the epiphany on a flight home from Honduras that inspired the Airship Coffee we know and love today. After founding Airship in 2018, there are now four bustling locations throughout Bentonville – one of which is located at Coler Mountain Bike Preserve and only accessible by foot, bike, scooter, skateboard, or other wheels of cho...

Local owners of Ozark Mountain Bagel Co. joined us to share their origin story, more on the fourth location expansion, and some funky bagel combinations.

Owners Bill and Sheila Ford, along with their son Tyler, bring authentic New York-style bagels to Northwest Arkansas with a motto of spreading joy, love, and cream cheese. Originally serving bagels in Rainbow Curve off Walton, it now serves Northwest Arkansas across 4 locations!  

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Tune in for an engaging conversation with our host, Allen Woody, and Micah Klasky, executive chef at The Hive in Bentonville. In this episode, Klasky shares his recent experience filming A Southern Night at the Cinema, which premiered this month in New York City.

Klasky took filmmakers from the Local Palate to three of his favorite spots in Bentonville, including PinoyLicious Filipino Kitchen, a food truck located at Osage Park; Th...

Curious about the construction happening around the Bentonville Square? Tune in as our host, Allen Woody, and Bentonville Parks and Recreation Director, David Wright, discuss plans to elevate the Downtown Bentonville experience through projects currently underway! 

Get the inside scoop on Bentonville Parks and Recreation projects happening in the downtown area, including the A Street Promenade which will convert the road to a p...