Good morning, Bentonville.

On Aug 18, the Northwest Arkansas Children's Shelter held a benefit wine tasting at Loma in Rogers—Joel Gott led the tasting as Walmart executives including Tyler Lehr, Jason Fremstad, Katie Smith, and Stephen Bell attended to support the Foster for the Future, Hope School Project.

Collectors gathered at the GG2 Sports Card collectibles show at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Bentonville, where 70 vendors sold sports and Pokemon cards, collectibles and memorabilia & visitors had autographed items checked and cards graded.

The show ran through Saturday.

Families skated on a new sheet of ice at the Joel Carve Ice Arena at the Jones Center in Springdale on Aug.

23 after six years since renovations added fresh paint, new floors, updated locker rooms, cubby spaces, and a viewing loft — officials said the changes help make the center a strong community hub.

Collectors have gathered at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Bentonville for the GG2 Sports Card show—seventy vendors sell sports and pokemon cards and memorabilia while offering card grading and authentication through Saturday.

Bentonville School Board approved spending up to $255.9 million—and transferred $17 million to the building fund—in a bid to avoid millage rate increases, with the actions part of ongoing efforts to manage school finances.

Latin Dance Night with En Fuego

7–11 p.m. — Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art — $20 ($18 for members) — Celebrate diversity through rhythm with a salsa lesson and social dancing.

Free on the Green | Baby Rave

10 a.m. – 5 p.m. — The Momentary — Free entry — A lively family-friendly Baby Rave with vibrant EDM sets for the next generation of dancers.

78th Original Ozark Folk Festival

12:00 AM - 11:59 PM — Eureka Springs Downtown — Free entry — Celebrate music and crafts at America's longest-running folk festival.

Junkin’ Market Days NWA

1 PM - 5 PM — Washington County Fairgrounds — Check for entry fee — Shop, sip, savor, and discover unique finds at this two-day market.

Pancho Barraza Concert

7:00-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $105 — Enjoy a night of vibrant music with Pancho Barraza at a cozy venue in Bentonville.

Unwound Concert

7-8:30 p.m. — The Momentary — $71 — Catch an electrifying performance by Unwound with last-minute tickets available.

Japanese Breakfast Live Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Buckyball At The Momentary — Cost not specified — Experience the acclaimed Japanese Breakfast as they perform tracks from their latest album.

From Orchard to Glass: Bentonville’s Apple History

5-7 p.m. — Peel Museum & Botanical Garden — Ticketed event — Explore Bentonville’s apple heritage with guided history, orchard exploration, and distillery tastings.

Jenna and the Soul Shakers Live

6-9 p.m. — Bike Rack Brewing Co. — Free admission — Experience high-energy soul and groove tunes that will keep you dancing all night long.

NWA Bike-a-Palooza

A bike party for everyone hosted by local NWA cycling clubs to benefit Pedal It Forward.