Events

Downtown Bentonville, Inc. produces over 300+ hours of community events, organizing public parades, festivals, concerts, exhibits and other events to enhance the vitality of downtown Bentonville and showcase the unique aspects of our community. In addition, our organization also provides assistance to organizations that want to produce sucessful events in the downtown district.

Get all the event program details on www.360Bentonville.com

First Friday (March - November, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Every first Friday of the month, Downtown Bentonville pops with an amazing array of live music and theatre, art, food and fun. The First Friday events are a great way to experience Downtown Bentonville.

Farmers' Market (April 25 - October 31)

The Bentonville Farmers Market has been offering locally grown produce, fresh flowers, meats, jams and sauces, baked goods and quality handmade crafts for over thirty years. Join us for fresh brewed coffee, the (BIG) Saturday Bike Ride, tai chi and yoga, live music and educational workshops during Market Saturdays.

The Market is held every Saturday from 7:00 am – 1:00 pm on the Downtown Bentonville Square.

Bentonville Multicultural Festival (April 25)

The Multicultural Festival, an event that celebrates the rich tapestry of Bentonville’s community through food, music, dance, art and educational booths, will be held in conjunction with the opening day of the Bentonville Farmers Market on the Downtown Square. The event is produced in partnership with the Northwest Arkansas Community College.

Artwalk 2009 (June 12 - 13)

Download the electronic version of the Bentonville Art Walk program. Schedules, artist biographies and more! Click here.

A community celebration of the arts, the indoor/outdoor Bentonville ArtWalk offers an amazing array of fine artists from around the region, live theatre and music, children’s activities, culinary explorations, workshops, galleries and more. Friday June 12th kicks off the event with an opening celebration around the Downtown Square. Saturday, June 13th offers artist booths, in-store galleries, performances, workshops and a closing event.

Music on the Square (Beginning of May - end of September)

Starting with the onset of warm weather, downtown Bentonville offers live music on and off the Bentonville Square every weekend from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. Bluegrass, folk, country, rock, jazz, blues and classical are planned at a variety of venues. The genesis of Music on the Square – Pickin’ in the Park – continues to draw hundreds of folks to the downtown area with lawn chairs and tappin’ shoes.

Winter Wonderland (November 21 - December 5)

Lighting of the Square Saturday, November 21 from 5 – 7 pm

The Downtown Square is awash with the soft glow of a thousand lights as Bentonville kicks off the magic of the holiday season. Live music and entertainment, great restaurants and shopping opportunities, and family-friendly programming throughout the evening.

Downtown Bentonville Annual Christmas Parade Saturday, December 5, 11:00 am

One of the largest daytime parades in the state, over 7,000 people attend this fantastic affair with over 80 creative and festive entries. Parade participant applications available upon request.

VOLUNTEER FOR AN EVENT!

If you would like to volunteer for or sponsor an event in Downtown Bentonville, call our office at 479-254-0254 or email info@downtownbentonville.org

If you are interested in participating as a vendor or performer at any of our events, please contact the Downtown Bentonville, Inc. office.