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Bentonville Couple Will Open Wine Shop in Their Townhouse
A couple living downtown plans to renovate the front of their townhome at 421 Southwest B Street into a small boutique wine shop.
The plan is to convert a bedroom/den-like space on the ground level into a storefront that will accommodate no more than three customers at a time. The store will sell wine for off-premise consumption, with no tastings or drinking on-site. It will also offer items that pair well with wine, such as cheeses, chocolates, olive oils, and jams.
The Cellar on B Street, as the 169-square-foot wine shop will be known, was approved at the Planning Commission meeting on August 5, with a permit that will allow operations for a year.
FreshGrass Festival in Bentonville Discontinued
The FreshGrass Festival in Bentonville is being canceled, according to a post shared by the organizers on Facebook:
After much thoughtful consideration, the FreshGrass Foundation and the Momentary have made the joint decision to conclude the FreshGrass | Bentonville festival.
Since its inception in 2021, FreshGrass | Bentonville has brought together artists and audiences to celebrate world-class roots music in the heart of Northwest Arkansas. We are incredibly proud of the festivals we’ve created together, full of unforgettable performances and joyful community.
A version of the festival will continue to be held by the FreshGrass Foundation in North Adams, Massachusetts.
Airship’s Trailside Coffee Shop Was a Gamble. It Paid Off.
Airship Coffee opened a location in Coler Mountain Bike Preserve in 2020.
Exposed to the elements. No parking lot. No wifi. Just a café, about a mile into the park, accessible only by bike or on foot.
Was it crazy or brilliant?
New Map Shows State of Sewer Pipes in Bentonville
Development is paused in some parts of Bentonville due to sewer capacity issues, as The Bentonville Bulletin has previously reported. In certain areas, the pipes that carry sewage to treatment plants are too small to handle growth.
A new map created by city staff offers more detailed insight into the issue, showing the capacity of individual sewer pipes in the affected areas. To view the data, access the Bentonville GIS master map and toggle on the “sewer capacity” layer.
On the map, green indicates adequate capacity, red means the pipe is undersized, and blue shows that an issue downstream in the system is affecting that section. Black lines represent smaller pipes that have not yet been evaluated by the city but will require evaluation if new developments are proposed.
Local Residents Trade Corporate Life for a Bakery Dream
Great Harvest NWA is now open in Bentonville, offering fresh-baked bread, pastries, sandwiches, coffee, and more.
Everything is made fresh daily in an open kitchen where customers can see the process.
The bakery is a partnership between Tonya Kissinger and Dusty and Karla White. All three have corporate backgrounds but are newcomers to the restaurant industry (not including part time jobs in their teenage years).
Big TV at The Barber
The Barber, a new bar at 115 NW 2nd Street, is about to be the latest addition to the Bentonville bar scene.
The name is a nod to the building’s decades-long history as a barbershop. That history is reflected in the décor, with a barber pole and a sign from its days as Corner Barber & Styling reinstalled.
To make use of the outdoor space, the team installed a 9-by-12-foot television.
Community Announcements
Join the Most Magical Race in Arkansas! Sept. 21 in Eureka Springs (Main Street Eureka Springs)
Delicious Deals & Giveaways During Bentonville Restaurant Week: August 17–23 (Visit Bentonville)
Monster Match Pickleball Tournament returns in October (Peel Compton Foundation)
Registration open for fall adult recreation opportunities (City of Bentonville Parks and Recreation)
These are paid messages from community organizations. Submit yours here.
7 Things To Do This Week
Stargazing Social & Night Market
Tuesday, Aug 12
Enjoy an evening of stargazing, hands-on demos, and local vendors under the night sky. Hosted by Downtown Bentonville Inc.
Bentonville Community Blood Drive
Tuesday, August 12 @ Two Locations
Give blood and support local hospitals during this annual community drive, held at Northwest Medical Center and Bentonville Fire Station 1.
Soar NWA Hot Air Balloon Festival
Friday, August 15 & Saturday, August 16 @ Benton County Fairgrounds
Dozens of hot air balloons, live music, a beer garden, hot air balloon rides and more.
Lotería Night: Pets, Community & Resources
Saturday, August 16 @ Best Friends NWA
Join Best Friends Animal Society for a free night of Lotería (Mexican bingo), prizes, and pet-friendly fun.
The Black Market by Black Owned NWA
Saturday, August 16 @ Record Downtown
Celebrate Black Business Month at this community market featuring 30+ Black-owned vendors offering food, art, clothing, skincare, books, and more.
Plaza Concert: Los Carnales Hernandez
Saturday, August 16 @ Crystal Bridges Plaza
Live music, food trucks, and splash pad fun with a performance from local duo Los Carnales Hernandez.
Anvil Fest
Saturday, August 16 & Sunday, August 17 @ The Momentary
A two-night, all-ages music festival featuring local artists.
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