Friday, May 6

It’s going to be one of those amazing weekends in Fayetteville. One where the weather is going to be perfect, and where there is such a diverse lineup of festivals and entertainment to be experienced, that if you can’t find something you enjoy, well, buddy, we don’t know what to tell you.

There’s a comedy festival in town, for example. The first ever Huge Lightening Comedy Festival featuring comedians from all over the country, as well as local comics, improv troupes, and more, will be happening on Friday and Saturday night at Path Outfitters. Tickets range from $10 for a single session to $30 for a full day pass. Here’s a lot more information about the festival.

There’s also a craft beer festival happening in town. Fayetteville Foam Fest kicks off with a VIP Brewer’s Dinner on Friday night at the Chancellor Hotel, chef-prepared cuisine paired with local craft brews. Sounds delicious to use. Details are here.

There are a couple really fun shows at Walton Arts Center this weekend as well. The Broadway hit, Disney’s Beauty & The Beast is playing on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at the WAC, as is the interactive show The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart in their newly expanded Starr Theatre.

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Full list

Friday, May 6

10:00 am	Featured Artisan Showcase – Bespoke Rocks and Sew Ingenious Designs Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art	Art
6:00 pm	Artist reception for Melissa Wilkinson Local Color Studio Gallery	Art
6:00 pm	BigUns / Josh Hoyer George’s Majestic Lounge	Music
6:00 pm	Fayetteville Foam Fest VIP Brewer’s Dinner Chancellor Hotel	Beer
7:00 pm	Clay Parker & Jodi James Arsaga’s at The Depot	Music
7:00 pm	Huge Lightning Comedy Festival Path Outfitters	Comedy
7:00 pm	JJ Taylor Foghorn’s on Green Acres	Music
7:00 pm	The Blacklisted Foghorn’s on 15th	Music
7:30 pm	Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Walton Arts Center	Performance
8:00 pm	The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart Walton Arts Center	Performance
8:30 pm	Wes Hart JJ’s Grill	Music
9:00 pm	Groovement George’s Majestic Lounge	Music
9:00 pm	River Dan-from Alabama Kingfish	Music
10:00 pm	Josh Hoyer / Soul Colossal Smoke & Barrel Tavern	Music
10:00 pm	The Irie Lions Ryleigh’s	Music

Saturday, May 7

It’s going to be an absolutely beautiful morning at the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market on the square.

After that, good luck choosing what to do.

How about a dog parade at the park? The 24th Annual Dogwood Walk is happening at Gulley Park beginning at 9 a.m.

The first ever Fayetteville Foam Fest Cycling Brewery Tour is set to begin at 10 a.m., for those who like to combine a little exercise with their alcohol intake (and apparently, don’t mind starting drinking at 10 a.m.). Details about the tour are here.

Speaking of tours, the annual Washington Elementary Tour of Homes is also on Saturday beginning at noon. Here’s our story about that.

The Kentucky Derby is also happening on Saturday night, and there’s a mini-version happening in Fayetteville. Equestrian Bridges will host the 4rd annual Mini Derby benefitting children with autism and their families from 3 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 7 at Parkerman Stables, 3100 Oakland Zion Road in east Fayetteville. Here’s more.

The springtime version of the annual Little Craft Show, featuring makers and crafters from all over the region, is set for 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. in downtown Springdale.

The main event of the Fayetteville Foam Fest is also on Saturday night from 5-9 p.m. at Fayetteville Town Center. Last we heard, tickets were nearly sold out. If any are left, you can get them at fayettevillefoamfest.com.

There’s plenty of music and more below. Soak as much of it up as you can.

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Full list

7:00 am	Saturday Farmers’ Market Fayetteville Square	Community
9:00 am	24th Annual Dogwood Walk Gulley Park	Community
9:00 am	Bean Mtn. Farms Plant Sale Ozark Natural Foods	Sponsor
9:00 am	Free mountain bike skills clinic Lake Fayetteville	Activity
9:00 am	Melody Pond Jammin’ Java	Music
10:00 am	Fayetteville Foam Fest Cycling Brewery Tour The Bike Route	Activity
10:00 am	The Little Craft Show – Spring Show Downtown Springdale	Art
10:30 am	Super Saturday: Free Comic Book Day Fayetteville Public Library	Community
11:00 am	Free Origami Class Ozark Natural Foods	Sponsor
12:00 pm	Cinco de Mayo Festival Jones Center	Sponsor
1:00 pm	Gallery Conversation – The Open Road Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art	Art
2:00 pm	Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Walton Arts Center	Performance
2:00 pm	The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart Walton Arts Center	Performance
3:00 pm	4rd annual Mini Derby Parkerman Stables	Fundraiser
5:00 pm	Fayetteville Foam Fest Fayetteville Town Center	Beer
6:00 pm	Great Strides Glow Walk UA campus	Fundraiser
7:00 pm	Huge Lightning Comedy Festival Path Outfitters	Comedy
7:00 pm	Lindsay Will Foghorn’s on 15th	Music
7:00 pm	Tessa Kate Foghorn’s on Green Acres	Music
7:30 pm	Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Walton Arts Center	Performance
7:30 pm	The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart Walton Arts Center	Music
8:30 pm	Queen Anne’s Revenge JJ’s Grill	Music
9:00 pm	Arkansauce / Woody & Sunshine George’s Majestic Lounge	Music
9:00 pm	Charliehorse Kingfish	Music
9:00 pm	Julia Lucille / Fiscal Spliff / Lost John / Ryan Pickop Backspace	Music
10:00 pm	Matthew J & His Wheels Smoke & Barrel Tavern	Music
10:00 pm	The Big Dam Horns Ryleigh’s	Music

Sunday, May 8

Happy Mother’s Day, Moms. We literally wouldn’t be here without you. Thanks for all you do. Have some wine or something.

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Full list:

9:00 am	Dana Louise Arsaga’s at The Depot	Music
1:00 pm	Brenda Baskin Terra Studios	Music
2:00 pm	Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Walton Arts Center	Performance
2:30 pm	The Strange Undoing of Prudencia Hart Walton Arts Center	Performance
7:30 pm	Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Walton Arts Center	Performance
10:00 pm	Joey Farr Trio Ryleigh’s	Music