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Bentonville, Arkansas – an under the radar destination but one with a wealth of discovery waiting for lovers of art, food and nature.
In 2025, Bentonville’s event calendar is packed with top class art exhibitions, culinary experiences, and expansive trail networks continue to explore in Northwest Arkansas.
Spotlight: Bentonville – A year-round destination for cycling and art
There’s no off-season in Bentonville. With its temperate climate, vibrant art scene, and exhilarating outdoor trails, Bentonville offers something for every season. Explore the Seasonal Guide for year-round inspiration.
New in Bentonville in 2025
Walmart Home Office and Public Art Phase 1 of the new Walmart Home Office opens in 2025, bringing enhanced amenities and an expanded public art experience, including a creative installation that enriches the biking experience, connecting visitors to art, nature, and local dining.
Walmart Museum Reopening March 2025: Bentonville’s iconic Walmart Museum reopens with new exhibits that provide a fresh perspective on Walmart’s history.
Send It South | February 7-9, 2025 This winter, the Momentary and OZ Trails will present Send It South, a three-day bike and music festival in Bentonville. A spectacle on two wheels, with food, fire, pop-ups and more, festival goers can experience some of the very best mountain bike riding and music https://www.visitbentonville.com/event/send-it-south-a-bike-and-music-festival/7198/
FreshGrass I Bentonville May 16-17, 2025 Returning to The Momentary, this all-ages festival celebrates bluegrass and progressive roots music. The lineup includes:
Lukas Nelson, Grammy Award winner
Shakey Graves, Americana Music Awards winner
Rosanne Cash with John Leventhal
Béla Fleck 18x Grammy Award winner
Antonio Sánchez Trio
Edmar Castañeda
Seun Kuti & Egypt 80 Afrobeat royalty
Alison Brown Grammy award winner and American Banjo Museum Hall of Fame member
2025 RØDE House concerts at The Momentary:
Real Estate | MORE TOUR 7, 2025
TRAITORS | Phobia Tour 2025 March 8, 2025
The Main Squeeze March 28, 2025
Jessica Pratt April 6, 2025
Penny & Sparrow Presented by City Sessions May 4, 2025
BFF 2025 – Bentonville Film Festival June 16-22, 2025
The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) returns, promising another year of diverse films, panels and discussions. As one of the premier cultural gatherings in Northwest Arkansas, BFF is a must for anyone following trends in storytelling. The festival, produced by BFFoundation, highlights underrepresented voices and achieved impressive diversity milestones in 2024, attracting over 25,000 combined virtual and in-person attendees. With juried selections featuring significant representation of BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and female or gender non-confirming creators, BFF continues to set a high standard in inclusive film.
Get in the Game: Sports, Art, Culture September 13, 2025 – January 26, 2026
This exhibition explores the intersection of sports, art, and culture, adding to the engaging 2025 lineup at Crystal Bridges Museum of American ARt, alongside the already announced KAWS: FAMILY (March 15 – July 28, 2025).
Bentonville: Did You Know?
Bentonville is an architecture tourism destination From historic buildings to cutting-edge projects like the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine campus, the city has a lot to offer for architecture enthusiasts.
Food & Dining: Bentonville recognized as a top culinary city in the South Bentonville’s culinary scene continues to shine. Read more here.
