On Saturday, May 2nd from noon to 6 p.m., a quiet stretch of Prairie
Street in downtown Fayetteville transforms into something the city hasn’t quite seen in a while: a free, all-ages block party built entirely by the small businesses, artists, and neighbors who call
this block home. With two stages of live music, hands-on art experiences, kids’ activities, local makers, vintage finds, and the best local food, organizers are expecting 1,000 people and
growing.
What to Expect
The block party is loaded with things to see, do, and take home. BYOTee Live Screen Printing invites attendees to bring a tee from the drawer and get a custom print pulled live on the street. The “Art Dump” Community Mural is a collaborative, all-ages art installation where anyone can contribute, with proceeds benefiting FIRA (Fayetteville Independent Restaurant Alliance). A University of Arkansas art student community booth will showcase emerging talent from one of the region’s top programs.
Local independent artists, makers, and vintage vendors line the block with handmade goods, original artwork, curated vintage gear, and the kind of one-of-a-kind finds you won’t get from anywhere else. This is a celebration of the people who make things with their hands and sell
them face-to-face. For families, there are dedicated kids’ activities running throughout the afternoon out on the street. Inside, the block’s own businesses are getting in on the energy too. Prairie Street Pub &
Tap will be running Kentucky Derby watch parties for the adults while the block party rolls on outside. The block party lands on the same day as the Square to Square bike event, which brings
thousands of cyclists through Northwest Arkansas. With Prairie Street sitting directly along the Razorback Greenway trail, the timing could amplify foot traffic and visibility well beyond what
organizers originally imagined.
Two Stages, Six Acts
Live music runs all afternoon across two stages, featuring a mix of original artists spanning a kids band, rock, alt, folk, and more:
Natural Threads Stage: Jett Boyett & Sailor Byers (12:00 p.m.), Benjamin Del Shreve (2:00p.m.), Ashtyn Barbaree (4:00 p.m.)
Prairie Street Live Stage: Goldstar Neurotic (1:00 p.m.), Avery Lee & The Sweeties (3:00 p.m.), Sad Palomino (5:00 p.m.)
Low-Waste, Trail-Side
The Prairie Street Block Party is committed to sustainability, partnering with the City of Fayetteville’s Recycling & Trash Collection division to operate low-waste stations throughout the
event. Attendees are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles, ride their bikes, and walk the Greenway. The block party sits right on the trail.
