Community Calendar

As part of our ongoing commitment to fostering strong community relationships, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office is excited to host the 10th Annual Costumes, Candy, & Cops Carnival! This year’s event will be held on October 31, 2025, at the Benton County Fairgrounds.

This cherished tradition brings together families, neighbors, and law enforcement for an evening filled with fun, connection, and community spirit. As a key part of our "Community First" initiative, the carnival provides a safe and welcoming environment for families to celebrate Halloween while strengthening the bond between our deputies and the citizens we proudly serve.

BYOP ~ Bring Your Own Poem
Hosted By ~ Derelicts Digest
Free
All Ages
Your Words
Your People
Your Place

"The MINIskirt party is a fundraiser by the MINIskirts (female MINI Cooper owners) and Gotahold Brewing benefitting People Helping People, a local nonprofit that assists with prescriptions for residents of Carroll County experiencing financial hardship. Participants are encouraged to wear minikirts and compete in the miniskirt contest for prizes. About The Mountain Gyspie's: Orginating from the Boston Mountains of Arkansas, the unbreakable harmonies and seamless musicianship of The Mountain Gypsies have captivated audiences everywhere. With devout followers on social media, this trio yearns to show you their love of music. The key to the Gypsies appeal is their ability to interweave past and present, hard knock mountain soul to pop polish, taking you to a different stratoshpere with a fiddle, mandolin, guitar, and a stand-up bass.
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This fall, roam a world outside time as acclaimed studio Klip Collective uses light, sound, and state-of-the-art projection mapping to transform acres of Ozark nature into a one-of-a-kind journey across time and space.

Designed exclusively for the museum’s North Forest, this outdoor, site-responsive experience features six immersive installations for you and your crew to explore. Witness the natural rhythms of the Earth brought to life, see yourself fractured across the surface of a broken time machine, marvel together at the movements of the forest in a landscape of light, and more.

Backed by a custom soundtrack and open during the Ozarks’ most beautiful season, Time Loop truly offers an outdoor experience unlike any in Northwest Arkansas.

Workshop: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Meals provided)
1946 Movie: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm (included)
Kathy Baldock's acclaimed workshop digs deep into the history, language, and cultural shifts that have shaped how the Bible has been used against same-sex relationships. This day-long immersive teaching builds a timeline alongside attendees - revealing how science, politics, religion, law, and evolving understandings of gender and sexuality have influenced modern theology.
A screening of 1946 will follow the class.
Meals included.

The Red Autumn Art Festival celebrates the beauty of the season and the power of art to inspire and enchant. Immerse yourself in a world of creativity as you stroll through the colorful booths showcasing a wide array of artworks, ranging from paintings and sculptures to photography and pottery.

This one-of-a-kind, two-day festival brings together talented artists from all around the region. Get ready to immerse yourself in a captivating indoor/outdoor experience celebrating creativity and imagination.

Whether you are an art enthusiast or simply looking for a delightful way to spend your day, the Red Autumn Art Festival promises to be an unforgettable experience, all in the heart of downtown Sallisaw, Oklahoma.

The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press is one of JR’s most extensive immersive and experiential works to date. After taking portraits in one of three individual photo booths, visitors enter the interior of an oversized, whirring printing press – turning their image into a tangible work of art while offering a glimpse into the creative process of JR. After the experience, visitors leave with their own, one-of-a-kind print.

Member Perk: Momentary members receive two free prints per visit. Just reserve your timed ticket online or with the Box Office, and your discount will be applied at checkout!

Timed portrait tickets are $20 (Free for members), reserve your timeslot online or with the Box Office at (479) 657-2335.
Timed portrait tickets include one oversized photo portrait and admission for up to three people. Digital copies of your photo will be available after your visit.
If you do not plan on taking a portrait during your visit, no purchase is required to attend The Machine Behind the Art: Inside JR’s Printing Press.

"""Crazy Love"" is an exploration of the multifaceted nature of love, presented through the unique and contrasting lenses of three talented artists. Each artist, working in a distinct and captivating medium, offers a personal and profound interpretation of love's intricate tapestry. ""Crazy Love"" invites you to embark on a journey through the kaleidoscope of human connection, celebrating the universal language of love in all its chaotic, beautiful, and endlessly fascinating forms.

Jim Rice began his fused glass career in 2013 as an intern with CainFusions, a prominent fused glass studio formerly located in Lenexa, Kansas. In 2015 Jim opened his own studio, Jim Rice Fused Glass, in Shawnee, Kansas, relocating to Eureka Springs, Arkansas in 2018. His artwork and designs are recognized for their unique and whimsical interpretations of nature and everyday life! Much of Jim's artwork is ""retro"" in style, drawing from the 50's, 60's and 70's, with an emphasis on the music of those decades.
Raquel Debbie Franckx, an artist residing in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, finds inspiration in a life enriched by travel and a deep appreciation for the human experience. Born and raised in El Paso, Texas, a vibrant border city where cultures from Mexico, Texas, and New Mexico uniquely converge, she developed an early fascination with art's ability to express the complexities of the human condition. Bold colors and the creative upcycling of magazines characterize Raquel's art. Raquel is focused on repurposing materials in her art as an expression and a method of recycling and protecting our environment. Raquel's art encourages viewers to reflect on the beauty and complexities of the human experience, prompting deeper introspection about themselves and the world around them.
Susan Idlet is a Fayetteville, Arkansas-based artist whose passion for art ignited at the tender age of six. Upon retirement in 2016, Idlet rediscovered the joy of art, dedicating herself to exploring the vibrant world of colored pencils. Idlet's work is a celebration of vivid hues, often drawing inspiration from photographs and evocative words. With a playful spirit, she delights in capturing the unexpected and humorous aspects of the world around her. Beyond her artistic pursuits, Idlet serves as the board president of Fenix Arts/Gallery in Fayetteville. Her work has been showcased in numerous local exhibitions, including at the prestigious Walton Arts Center, and she was even featured in a video produced by the Crystal Bridges Museum. A seasoned creative professional with a background in marketing and graphic design, Idlet continues to freelance while immersing herself in the vibrant art scene of Northwest Arkansas."

🍁✨ Flannel Fest is back Nov 1st at Gotahold Brewing! ✨🍁
Part of Fall Diversity Weekend, this tradition is all about fun, teamwork, and a little friendly competition.

🪵 Build your own “cabin” from treasures in the beer forest
🎯 Minute-to-Win-It team games
🍻 Plenty of laughs (and brews) to go around

Throw on your favorite flannel and join us at Gotahold Brewing during Diversity Weekend, Oct 31–Nov 2!

"Into the Gray's members are each stellar musicians and performers with killer resumes and years of musical experience. But this Kansas City band is even greater than the sum of its talented parts. With legendary Kansas City drummer Kent Burnham, Alabama's melodic bassman Jeff Turk, Iowa Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's guitarist Skinny Webb, and powerhouse vocalist Jessica Gray, this band has been captivating audiences since their formation in 2019. Their two albums, Revelation and Little Bird, blend Latin, blues, Reggae, and rock music into their own unique, genre-defying sound.

Into the Gray's audiences have described their performances and music as creative, visionary, passionate, and one of the best bands in KC. Their songs are both original and familiar, soulful and rockin', and bursting with unique musicality and incomparable vocals. "