Good morning, Bentonville.

Fuel Accelerator will host Fuel For Your Health Demo Day from 5 to 9 p.m. May 14 at the new Heartland Whole Health Institute—eight health tech startups will present live innovations after a 10-week program.

Graduation weekend at the University of Arkansas ended with over 5,500 students earning diplomas after years of hard work.

Many graduates balanced classes with work and family while reaching a milestone that some had waited decades to achieve.

In prep baseball, Fayetteville beat Blue Valley and Life Way Christian won the Class 2A Region 1 Tournament—advancing to the state tournament on Wednesday—while Har-Ber finished its season with a strong win.

In prep soccer, Bentonville West, Rogers Heritage and Springdale earned key playoff seeds as girls and boys games ended with decisive wins and ties.

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman said his roster is strong after spring drills—he praised its speed and athleticism while noting the Razorbacks will face a tough SEC schedule starting with road games at Ole Miss and Memphis and focus on improving key positions before summer camp.

Zaylee Warden's bat and Emory Bowlin's arm—both key factors—helped the Pea Ridge Lady Blackhawks win the Class 4A Region 1 softball championship Saturday afternoon in Gravette.

Rule of Three Race

8 a.m. – 5 p.m. — Fly Oz Club — Registration required — Experience a unique mix of road, gravel, and MTB racing with community awards and festivities.

Bentonville Bike Fest 2025

1 PM – 5 PM — Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Journey — Ticketed entry — Celebrate biking culture with races, demos, and local food in a vibrant atmosphere.

Hippo Campus Concert

8:00 - 9:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $71 — Last-minute concert tickets available for an evening of indie tunes with Hippo Campus.

Felt Pennant Workshop

6:30-8:45 p.m. — Rick's Bakery — Complimentary snacks and drinks — Craft a unique, hand-sewn felt pennant in this fun workshop for all skill levels.

15th Annual Founder's Crawfish Boil

12-4 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Ticket required — Enjoy 2lbs of crawfish along with corn, potatoes, and sausage while listening to live music by Squash Garden.

Zoso: The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Tribute Concert

8-11 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Rock out to the iconic sounds of Led Zeppelin with Zoso at JJ's Live.

Sow and Savor Camp

9 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Thaden School, Bentonville — Cost info not provided — Explore the journey of food from farm to table with hands-on garden activities.

Simple Minds Concert

7:00 – 8:30 PM — The Walmart AMP — Tickets from $47 — Experience an unforgettable night with the iconic sounds of Simple Minds.

The Fab Four - The Ultimate Beatles Tribute

8-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Ticketed event — Experience note-for-note renditions of Beatles classics that will make you feel like you're watching the real thing.

Hammer Lane Hippies Concert

8 PM – 2 AM — Kingfish — No cover — Experience a powerhouse trio blending country, blues, and rock with original music.