Weekend Flyer: Fayetteville Foam Fest, Beauty & The Beast, Huge Lightning Comedy Fest, and more

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.


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

Event poster

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.


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.


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