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The average home sales price in Northwest Arkansas in February was $363,110 in Benton County and $348,353 in Washington County, so Axios wanted to see what you can get below that price point in the area's real estate market. 

Here's a comparison of three homes that recently sold for around $300K in different neighborhoods in NW Arkansas.

Bentonville; 3 beds, 2 baths; 1,641 square feet

Features: Two-car garage, fireplace, partially covered deck

Rogers; 4 beds, 3 baths; 2,408 square feet

Features: Central air, fully insulated, attached garage

Fayetteville; 2 beds, 2 baths; 1,220 square feet

Features: Hardwood floors, central air, fenced-in back patio, in-unit washer/dryer

What $300k gets you in Northwest Arkansas

The average home sales price in Northwest Arkansas in February was $363,110 in Benton County and $348,353 in Washington County.

1404 W. Ash St. Photo: Courtesy of Darohnn Pender 

Northwest Arkansas

The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="average home sales price" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nwarealtors.org/market-statistics/" data-vars-content-id="5889aa96-4c7d-49f6-8107-c0ecd76362b7" data-vars-headline="What $300k gets you in Northwest Arkansas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nwarealtors.org/market-statistics/" target="_blank">average home sales price</a> in Northwest Arkansas in February was $363,110 in Benton County and $348,353 in Washington County, so Axios wanted to see what you can get below that price point in the area&#x27;s real estate market. Here&#x27;s a comparison of three homes that recently sold for around $300K in different neighborhoods in NW Arkansas.

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Now's the time to make travel plans for 2023, so let's dive into three prime locations to plan a weekend getaway. 

Known for great barbecue and its two-time Super Bowl champion football team, Kansas City is a lively metropolis about 3.5 hours from Fayetteville. 

Here's how to spend the perfect weekend in the heart of America. 

Stay: Spacious shipping container Airbnb with a rooftop deck for $90+ per night. 

Kick off the summer at the largest free Memorial Day weekend event in the Midwest — Celebration at the Station. This year's bash will be Sunday, May 28. 

Ride the KC Streetcar. It's free and the 2.2-mile route runs through numerous hot spots in the city.

Go to a game.  KC is home to a trio of professional sports teams: the Chiefs of the NFL, the baseball Royals and Sporting KC of Major League Soccer. College basketball fans can watch the Kansas Jayhawks play at iconic Allen Fieldhouse less than an hour away in Lawrence.  

Head to Kansas City magazine's top-ranked barbecue joint, Harp Barbecue in nearby Raytown. 

Grab some steak sauce and enjoy a Kansas City strip at Golden Ox.

Dine on the rooftop at The Well, located in Historic Waldo. 

About 3.5 hours south of NWA is Hot Springs, known for its thermal springs, hiking trails and bathing facilities. Here's some tips on how to experience it. 

Stay:  An upscale Airbnb on Lake Hamilton for 16+ guests. 

Attend the World's Shortest St. Patrick's Day Parade on Friday, March 17. Justin Moore is this year's celebrity grand marshal, and The Village People will be performing. Details.

Tour the historic Fordyce Bathhouse, which now serves as the visitors center for Hot Springs National Park. 

Enjoy panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs Mountain and the Diamond Lakes area from Hot Springs Mountain Tower.

Grab a burger, hot dog, sandwich or salad at Superior Bathhouse, which claims to be the only brewery inside a U.S. national park. 

Sit down at J&S Italian Villa for pasta, veal or grilled lamb chops. 

Oklahoma City is 3.5 hours west of NWA and has plenty to explore. Here's how to spend your time there. 

Stay: A private lakefront villa in The Village for $269 per night. 

Put on your cowboy hat and head to the Chuck Wagon Festival. This year's event is May 27–28. Details.

Learn the history of the region's native population at First Americans Museum.

Hang out in Bricktown, OKC's original warehouse and distribution center turned business and entertainment district. 

Order the Coyote Chicken Sandwich at Cafe 501.

Sit down for soul food at Florence's Restaurant, a 2022 James Beard American Classics award winner. 

Enjoy a prime ribeye, rack of lamb or Australian lobster tail at Mahogany.

Editor's note: This story has been updated to say Justin Moore is this year's grand marshal; he will not be performing.

3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA

Now's the time to make your 2023 travel plans. Here are three destinations to consider.

Oklahoma City skyline. Photo: Visions of America/Getty Images

Now&#x27;s the time to make travel plans for 2023, so let&#x27;s dive into three prime locations to plan a weekend getaway. <h5>1. Kansas City</h5><figure><img alt="" height="2829" id="757b4d46-a095-4c10-8886-185987b631ef" src="https://images.axios.com/GqV62If9gA7anwBgyOsO5arqKFY=/2023/01/19/1674162106774.jpg" width="4462"/><figcaption>Photo: Adam Lacy/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>Known for great barbecue and its two-time Super Bowl champion football team, Kansas City is a lively metropolis about 3.5 hours from Fayetteville. <ul><li>Here&#x27;s how to spend the perfect weekend in the heart of America. </li></ul>Stay: Spacious shipping container Airbnb with a rooftop deck for $90+ per night. <ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Book here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52299311?check_in=2023-01-22&amp;check_out=2023-01-27&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=56ff3119-8c67-480d-9dec-dad9d3ac4b9c" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/52299311?check_in=2023-01-22&amp;check_out=2023-01-27&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=56ff3119-8c67-480d-9dec-dad9d3ac4b9c" target="_blank">Book here</a>.</li></ul>Do:<ul><li>Kick off the summer at the largest free Memorial Day weekend event in the Midwest — <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Celebration at the Station" data-vars-click-url="https://www.kcsymphony.org/Celebration" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.kcsymphony.org/Celebration" target="_blank">Celebration at the Station</a>. This year&#x27;s bash will be Sunday, May 28. </li><li>Ride the KC Streetcar. It&#x27;s free and the 2.2-mile route runs through numerous <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="hot spots" data-vars-click-url="https://www.visitkc.com/visitors/things-do/attractions/things-do-along-kc-streetcar-line" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.visitkc.com/visitors/things-do/attractions/things-do-along-kc-streetcar-line" target="_blank">hot spots</a> in the city.</li><li>Go to a game. KC is home to a trio of professional sports teams: the Chiefs of the NFL, the baseball Royals and Sporting KC of Major League Soccer. College basketball fans can watch the Kansas Jayhawks play at iconic Allen Fieldhouse less than an hour away in Lawrence. </li></ul>Eat: <ul><li>Head to Kansas City magazine&#x27;s <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="top-ranked" data-vars-click-url="https://kansascitymag.com/10-best-kansas-city-bbq-spots-right-now/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://kansascitymag.com/10-best-kansas-city-bbq-spots-right-now/" target="_blank">top-ranked</a> barbecue joint, Harp Barbecue in nearby Raytown. </li><li>Grab some steak sauce and enjoy a Kansas City strip at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Golden Ox" data-vars-click-url="https://www.goldenoxkc.com/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.goldenoxkc.com/" target="_blank">Golden Ox</a>.</li><li>Dine on the rooftop at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="The Well" data-vars-click-url="https://waldowell.com/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://waldowell.com/" target="_blank">The Well</a>, located in Historic Waldo. </li></ul><h5>2. Hot Springs</h5><figure><img alt="" height="1437" id="29f05897-32f1-4db1-b4b3-52da3a7f42ea" src="https://images.axios.com/UnAwwwdo49x85bXnAAv62uRBxfc=/2023/01/19/1674162234644.jpg" width="1526"/><figcaption>Photo: Visit Hot Springs</figcaption></figure>About 3.5 hours south of NWA is Hot Springs, known for its thermal springs, hiking trails and bathing facilities. Here&#x27;s some tips on how to experience it. Stay: An upscale Airbnb on Lake Hamilton for 16+ guests. <ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Book here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/772677413261733438?guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=b759e2d1-bcd9-48ef-92f0-b4ae5df3a775" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/772677413261733438?guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=b759e2d1-bcd9-48ef-92f0-b4ae5df3a775" target="_blank">Book here</a>.</li></ul>Do:<ul><li>Attend the World&#x27;s Shortest St. Patrick&#x27;s Day Parade on Friday, March 17. Justin Moore is this year&#x27;s celebrity grand marshal, and The Village People will be performing. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://hotsprings.org/events/worlds-shortest-st-patricks-day-parade/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://hotsprings.org/events/worlds-shortest-st-patricks-day-parade/" target="_blank">Details</a>.</li><li>Tour the historic <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fordyce Bathhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/fordyce-bathhouse.htm" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.nps.gov/hosp/planyourvisit/fordyce-bathhouse.htm" target="_blank">Fordyce Bathhouse</a>, which now serves as the visitors center for Hot Springs National Park. </li><li>Enjoy panoramic views of the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs Mountain and the Diamond Lakes area from <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Hot Springs Mountain Tower" data-vars-click-url="https://hotspringstower.com/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://hotspringstower.com/" target="_blank">Hot Springs Mountain Tower</a>.</li></ul>Eat:<ul><li>Grab a burger, hot dog, sandwich or salad at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Superior Bathhouse" data-vars-click-url="https://www.superiorbathhouse.com/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.superiorbathhouse.com/" target="_blank">Superior Bathhouse</a>, which claims to be the only brewery inside a U.S. national park. </li></ul><ul><li>Sit down at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="J&amp;S Italian Villa" data-vars-click-url="https://jandsitalian.com/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://jandsitalian.com/" target="_blank">J&amp;S Italian Villa</a> for pasta, veal or grilled lamb chops. </li><li>Try a plate of &quot;frychos&quot; at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Taco Mama" data-vars-click-url="https://tacomama.net/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tacomama.net/" target="_blank">Taco Mama</a>.</li></ul><h5>3. Oklahoma City</h5><figure><img alt="" height="3150" id="6457937b-18b4-42cf-8a48-a6097497284c" src="https://images.axios.com/IaWNWwl7B66hCFaK4bwRXpD-1NI=/2023/01/19/1674162355190.jpg" width="6300"/><figcaption>Photo: Visions of America/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>Oklahoma City is 3.5 hours west of NWA and has plenty to explore. Here&#x27;s how to spend your time there. Stay: A private lakefront villa in The Village for $269 per night. <ul><li><a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Book here" data-vars-click-url="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/648248012569493782?check_in=2023-01-29&amp;check_out=2023-02-03&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=5e2c3810-5478-4270-a433-309e47671c00" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/648248012569493782?check_in=2023-01-29&amp;check_out=2023-02-03&amp;guests=1&amp;adults=1&amp;s=67&amp;unique_share_id=5e2c3810-5478-4270-a433-309e47671c00" target="_blank">Book here</a>.</li></ul>Do:<ul><li>Put on your cowboy hat and head to the Chuck Wagon Festival. This year&#x27;s event is May 27–28. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Details" data-vars-click-url="https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/annual-chuck-wagon-festival/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://nationalcowboymuseum.org/annual-chuck-wagon-festival/" target="_blank">Details</a>.</li><li>Learn the history of the region&#x27;s native population at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="First Americans Museum" data-vars-click-url="https://famok.org/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://famok.org/" target="_blank">First Americans Museum</a>.</li><li>Hang out in Bricktown, OKC&#x27;s original warehouse and distribution center turned business and entertainment district. </li></ul>Eat:<ul><li>Order the Coyote Chicken Sandwich at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Cafe 501" data-vars-click-url="https://cafe501.com/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://cafe501.com/" target="_blank">Cafe 501</a>.</li><li>Sit down for soul food at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Florence&#x27;s Restaurant" data-vars-click-url="https://www.florences.restaurant/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.florences.restaurant/" target="_blank">Florence&#x27;s Restaurant</a>, a 2022 James Beard American Classics award winner. </li><li>Enjoy a prime ribeye, rack of lamb or Australian lobster tail at <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Mahogany" data-vars-click-url="https://mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com/locations/mahogany-downtown-okc/" data-vars-content-id="6bd8bb52-b55f-4b7a-905e-5a81e7ed2ea5" data-vars-headline="3 must-do road trips less than 4 hours from NWA" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://mahoganyprimesteakhouse.com/locations/mahogany-downtown-okc/" target="_blank">Mahogany</a>.</li></ul>Editor&#x27;s note: This story has been updated to say Justin Moore is this year&#x27;s grand marshal; he will not be performing.

Things to Do

The only thing better than a good lunch is a good, cheap lunch. 

We've got you covered with four tasty options for under $10. 

On the menu: A locally owned food truck in Fayetteville, Dot's serves Nashville hot chicken-style sandwiches and tenders, salad, cheese grits and fried potatoes. 

Cost: Plain chicken sandwich ($7.99), Dot's sandwich ($9.99), small tenders ($8.99).

Address: 617 N. College Ave., in Fayetteville.

Hours: 11am-3pm Tuesday-Saturday (check Facebook for updates).

On the menu: Feltner Brothers serves burgers, hot dogs, grilled cheese sandwiches, chicken strips, milkshakes and fried green tomatoes.

Cost: Feltner burger ($8.79 single, $9.99 double), hot dogs (starting at $7.19), chicken strips ($9.19), grilled cheese ($7.69).

Address: 2768 N. College Ave., in Fayetteville.

The "Hometown" burger from Feltner Brothers in Fayetteville has fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese. Photo: Worth Sparkman/Axios

On the menu: Crepes! A French cafe in downtown Bentonville, Crepes Paulette serves savory crepes, sweet crepes and savory and sweet crepes and soup. 

Cost: Savory crepes (starting at $7.53), sweet crepes (starting at $3.42), soup ($2.92 small, $4.39 large).

Address: 100 S.W. Eighth St., in Bentonville

Hours: 10am-7pm Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm Saturday-Sunday.

Photo: @jaydinnabigail, courtesy of Crepes Paulette

On the menu: Goldtown offers a variety of Korean dishes, noodles, sushi and other Japanese entrees. 

Cost: Fried rice ($8.95 chicken, $9.95 beef and shrimp), teriyaki ($7.95 vegetable and $9.95 chicken), sushi rolls (starting at $5.50).

Address: 1100 S.E. 14th St., in Bentonville 

Hours: 11am-9pm Monday-Saturday, noon-8pm Sunday.

4 places to grab lunch under $10 in Northwest Arkansas

The only thing better than a good lunch is a good, cheap lunch.

Chicken sandwich at Dot's Nashville Hot Chicken. Photo courtesy of Dot's Nashville Hot Chicken

Restaurants

The only thing better than a good lunch is a good, cheap lunch. We&#x27;ve got you covered with four tasty options for under $10.

Food and Drink

Business

Festival season is in full swing, and we are booked and busy in 2022, folks.

Here are the top seven events happening in NWA starting this spring.

What: Music lovers gather for a two-day celebration of bluegrass and progressive roots tunes that include family-friendly activities, local eateries, retail vendors, artist merchandise and live performances. 

Details: May 20-21 at The Momentary in Bentonville.

C0st: Single-day tickets for Friday are $75 and $90 for Saturday. Other ticket packages are available here.

Cyclist racing at Bentonville Bike Festival in Bentonville, Arkansas

What: Bentonville Bike Fest is the quintessential event for bikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The event's lineup includes dirt jump shows, biking competitions and live music. 

Details: The main festival area is located at 1019 SE 8th St, Bentonville, and it runs from June 17-19. 

C0st: Admission is free. But some events like Enduro and Women Shred require tickets. 

Crowd at LGBTQ pride parade in Northwest Arkansas

What: The festivities at NWA Pride feature local vendors, entertainment, and a trans awareness march; followed by a parade. 

An 18+ event, Glitterville will be hosted at George's Majestic Lounge. Proceeds of each ticket go towards the production of NWA Pride.

Details: June 18 at Dickson Street & West Avenue in Fayetteville. 

C0st: Information about registration for the parade and festival is available here. Glitterville tickets start at $20.

(L to R) Ashley Edwards and President of BFF Wendy Guerrero attend the 2021 Bentonville Film Festival Awards Ceremony & Party on August 07, 2021 in Bentonville, Arkansas. 

2021 Bentonville Film Festival. Photo: Justin Ford/Getty Images for BFFoundation

What: Sponsored by Academy Award-winner Geena Davis, the Bentonville Film Festival amplifies diversity and inclusion in all forms of media. 

Details: Virtual showings run from June 22–July 3 and in-person events will be hosted from June 22–June 26 in downtown Bentonville. 

C0st: Tickets to the virtual festival are $175. The in-person pass costs $250. Both can be purchased here.

What: This multi-genre music festival includes film screenings, live radio broadcasts, workshops, live art, and food from local farmers and restaurants.

Details: Roots Festival is from Aug. 25-27. Musical performances will take place throughout downtown Fayetteville at the public library event center, the Fayetteville Town Center, and Roots HQ on the Avenue.

C0st: Prices range from $25- $339. Early bird tickets are on sale here.

What: Art lovers in the land of the Ozarks gather in a family-friendly setting where attendees can indulge in local food, retail, and arts and crafts from across the region. 

Details: The Fayetteville festival is Oct. 13-15 at the Washington County Fairgrounds and the Springdale festival is Oct 14-15 at the NWA Convention Center. 

C0st: Admission and festival parking are free.

What: This charity motorcycle rally aids underserved members of the NWA community.  

Bikes, Blues, and BBQ has donated $3 million+ to local charities since its inception. 

Details: The rally begins on Oct. 5 and ends Oct. 8 in Rogers. Check here to view each ride map.

Motorcyclists line the streets at Bikes, Blues, and BBQ in Arkansas. 

7 upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas

From Fresh Grass to the pride parade, there's plenty to do in NW Arkansas this year.

Ashley Edwards and President of BFF Wendy Guerrero attend the 2021 Bentonville Film Festival Awards Ceremony & Party on August 07, 2021 in Bentonville, Arkansas.

Arkansas

Festival season is in full swing, and we are booked and busy in 2022, folks.Here are the top seven events happening in NWA starting this spring.<h5>1. <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Fresh Grass" data-vars-click-url="https://freshgrass.com/bentonville/" data-vars-content-id="a8912246-b07c-40c4-ae4f-e4e9d8f96249" data-vars-headline="7 upcoming events in Northwest Arkansas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://freshgrass.com/bentonville/" target="_blank">Fresh Grass</a> </h5>What: Music lovers gather for a two-day celebration of bluegrass and progressive roots tunes that include family-friendly activities, local eateries, retail vendors, artist merchandise and live performances.

Going out is fun, but who doesn't like a deal? 

State of play: Here are a few happy hour specials in NWA you can take advantage of during the week.

Get half-priced appetizers, $2.25 domestic bottles, $2.50 wine and well liquor, and more from 3-8pm on weekdays and 11am-3pm on Saturdays.

Cocktail and cheese fries with pulled pork

Every weekday from 4-6pm, get $1 off all beer, $4 well liquor, $4 (6 oz.) wine, $6 (9 oz.) wine and $6 cocktails.

Address: 1838 N. Crossover Rd. (Fayetteville)

Happy hour runs until 7pm on Mondays through Fridays. You can get $2 off draft beer and wine, $5 whiskey, $6 beer-and-a-shot special, $7 cocktails and more.

Address: 121 W. Central Ave. (Bentonville)

3 happy hour specials to try in Northwest Arkansas

Here are a few happy hour specials in NWA you can take advantage of during the week.

East Side Grill. Photo: Worth Sparkman/Axios

Going out is fun, but who doesn&#x27;t like a deal? State of play: Here are a few happy hour specials in NWA you can take advantage of during the week.

Maxwell Millington

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