Featured Village Events

Coming in May

MAY 7th | 9am Out and About Series: Tour of Downtown Springdale

Join us for a fabulous tour of vibrant downtown Springdale! Jill Dabbs, executive director of Downtown Springdale Alliance, will host a tour of revitalized downtown, featuring the Outdoor Dining District, bars, shops, Walter Turnbow Park and a growing collection of outdoor public art. The tour starts at the restored Apollo on Emma and ends at The Odd Soul Craft Bar and Pizzeria. Prior to the tour, stop by the BTV Performance Hall for a special showing from the 1937 movie Kidnappers Foil, filmed in Northwest Arkansas with two local children, Martha Westberg and Earlene Henry, now BTV residents.

MAY 13th | 4:30pm Caribbean Vibes Cookout and Concert Featuring the Banana Oil Pan Band Southeast Parking Lot

Experience a taste of the islands at this Caribbean-themed outdoor event. Groove to the Banana Oil Pan Band with lively melodies and smooth Calypso sounds, while Chef Memo Vaca serves a fresh island-inspired grilled menu for guests to enjoy.

MAY 18th | 4pm Out and About Series: Sassafras Springs Winery Tour & Tasting

Our next Out & About Series visit is to Springdale’s award-winning Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Winery. Located on sixty acres, this family owned operation offers food and wine in the rustic indoor Tasting Room and a peaceful outdoor setting. We’ll enjoy a late afternoon wine flight, stroll the vineyard site, and tour the production area where wine is made. We’ll cap off the evening with appetizers and one last glass of vino on the covered outdoor patio. For reservations and more info, contact Riki Stamps at rstamps@btvillage.org.

Village Tours Presents: P. Allen Smith Farm Tour & Lunch

BTV presents another exciting signature event: a day-trip tour of P. Allen Smith’s farm at Moss Mountain in central Arkansas. Smith is one of America’s most talented garden designers. His property includes a three-story Greek Revival-style home and lush gardens overlooking the Arkansas River. Discover the beauty of Allen’s Terrace Garden, the Hidden Rose Garden, Hydrangea Allée, and his one-acre Vegetable Garden. Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch, featuring selections from Smith’s book, “Seasonal Recipes from the Garden.” Last but not least, tour Poultryville and learn about Smith’s efforts to conserve America’s early breeds. For reservations and more info, contact Riki Stamps at rstamps@btvillage.org.

Coming in June