It’s a three day weekend. Lots of you guys are going to the lake, a river, creek or some other body of water for some water-related activities, grilling, breaking out your white jeans and your white shoes for a much needed long weekend of relaxation with friends and family.
But for those of you who aren’t headed to the river/lake/pond/etc (as incredible as that sounds to me right now) don’t worry, you might just be rewarded with the weekend of your life.
There happens to be a full scale carnival going on all weekend at the Washington County Fairgrounds starting on Friday, and I’m pretty sure the person who wrote this list came up with the schedule of events.
Listed on their website for this weekend are a pig race, a demolition derby, helicopter rides, a banana derby (?), a magic show, a petting zoo, a “rhinestone roper,” a “wing fest eat off,” a Pink Floyd cover band, and something called a “freak show deluxe.”
And no, none of the above is a dream (or a joke.) See for yourself. You are welcome.
I am 100% positive that nothing past the words “freak show deluxe” really means anything now, but here are the rest of the weekend activities.
Greenhouse Grille celebrates their fourth year in business this weekend with the Walter Savage/Ben Harris duo on Friday. You could stop by and wish them happy birthday.
We don’t get a lot of live comedy around here, so stopping by Teatro Scarpino tonight for “The Anger Loves Company Comedy Tour” might be fun. Four comedians, $8. Jokes.
You’re still thinking about that freak show deluxe, aren’t you?
There’s a dinner and a movie night at the UARK Bowl & Ballroom with the The Graduate. Scandalous.
Tunes wise, acclaimed singer/songwriter Bill Staines is at GoodFolk, and Willie Stradlin plays a free show at George’s Friday night.
On Saturday, if you’re nerdy enough to know what WordPress is, there’s virtually no chance you’re missing Word Camp Fayetteville at the Town Center.
There’s a big show at Smoke & Barrel with Lollipop Factory, Hosta, and TIMBER! According to Lollipop Factory, they’ve been on the road since 2008, and according to the Lawrence Journal World, the Columbus, Ohio duo “shred(s) like Queens of the Stone Age and harmonize like Queen.” Interest=Piqued.
Mountain of Venus play another free show at George’s on Saturday night, but most of that is moot because I know in my heart that there’s no chance any of you are missing the pig races, helicopter rides and banana derby at the fairgrounds.
In conclusion, I’m not sure what a banana derby is, but on the description page, there is a picture of two monkeys, in costume, riding dogs.
Here’s the rest. Happy Memorial Day, everyone.
- Friday, May 28
- Washington County Fairgrounds: Ozark Mountain Fair
- UARK Bowl & Ballroom: Dinner and a Movie – The Graduate
- Ella’s: Matt Smith
- Greenhouse Grille: Walter Savage / Ben Harris Duo
- JJ’s Grill n Chill: Steppin Stones
- Rogue: DJ Derrick
- George’s: The Nace Brothers / The Odds / Willie Straddlin
- GoodFolk: Bill Staines
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Sarah Hughes Band
- Teatro Scarpino: Comedy: Marcus Lane, Patrick Beam and Dan’s Party
- Drifters: Bizar / Action Girl / J-Dub / ProFessor Ping
- Arsaga’s on Crossover: Rachel Billingsley
- Saturday, May 29
- Washington County Fairgrounds: Ozark Mountain Fair
- Walton Arts Center: The Butterfly Garden (Farfalle) by TPO
- Ella’s: Matt Smith
- JJ’s Grill n Chill: Jason Strode
- Jose’s: Stone Coat
- Arkansas Air Museum: Big Band Canteen Dance
- Boom Boom Room: Parade of Fools
- George’s: Mountain of Venus
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Lollipop Factory / Hosta / TIMBER!
- Fayetteville Town Center: WordCamp Fayetteville
- Arsaga’s on Crossover: Jerimiah’s Call
- Sunday, May 30
- Washington County Fairgrounds: Ozark Mountain Fair
- Common Grounds: DJ SoulFree / Stoll Vaughn
- New Design School: WordCamp Fayetteville
- Greenhouse Grille: Raja
- Walton Arts Center: The Butterfly Garden (Farfalle) by TPO
- Mellow Mushroom Pizza: Candy Lee
- George’s: Pope County Bootleggers
- Smoke & Barrel Tavern: Space battle movie trilogy
- Teatro Scarpino: Neta Band & Sunday Night Salsa