Giving Extra Thanks
When I was a kid, I used to hate having to say what I was thankful for at the beginning of a Thanksgiving dinner. Today, I feel like I could list things until the food is cold. Or at least fill a page in a magazine with them.
This year, we have a lot to be thankful for. My wife and I welcomed our first child–a beautiful, healthy, happy baby boy. I never knew I could be thankful for sleepless nights, but those big, gummy baby smiles make it all so worth it.
As we look towards celebrating our Veterans this month, I’m thankful for all who are serving or have served in our armed forces. We are so humbled to be able to feature a veteran-owned business and share his story with our community in this issue.
I’m thankful for the team and partners who make this magazine come to life every month. Each partner you see in this magazine cares deeply about this community and I’m grateful to have their support.
I’m thankful for you. Our readers make it all worth doing. We take great pleasure in delivering this to the community each month and it is truly an honor to be invited into your homes. Our goal is always to provide a publication that adds value to your life here in Bentonville and we’re so thankful to be in a position to do that.
With the utmost gratitude,
WYATT LAYMAN, PUBLISHER
@BENTONVILLECITYLIFESTYLE
November 2024
PUBLISHER
Wyatt Layman | wyatt.layman@citylifestyle.com
EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
Michelle Bazis | michelle.bazis@citylifestyle.com
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DEDICATION TO COMMUNITY AND A DUTIFUL WORK ETHIC ARE ESSENTIAL FOR AN ENTREPRENEUR, AND SPECTACULARLY ON BRAND FOR A VETERAN.
MARINES MEAN BUSINESS
Rose's platoon. 2002, USMC Birthday Ball at Turtle Bay Resort, North Shore Oahu
Not many roll out a Bentonville welcome mat quite like Jeremy Rose, owner of The Bike Inn located on the Rainbow Curve of South Walton Boulevard. He is a beginner’s guide to Northwest Arkansas, in the flesh, and single-handedly responsible for introducing my husband and I to some of our favorite community events, trail systems, and paddling spots. Rose’s approach to hospitality, as both a guide and motel owner, is expressed much like duty, which is spectacularly on brand for a Marine.
“THIS
Throughout his time as an active duty Marine, Rose shares about his time at Camp Edinburg - his most dangerous and challenging assignment - with fondness.
“It was a British and Scottish base with a small Marine Corps detachment in the Helmand Province of Afghanistan,” he said. “It was extremely dangerous, and the worst conditions I’ve ever lived in, but the best guys I’ve ever worked with.”
What he charmingly describes as, “crappy summer camp,” Rose’s unit slept
IS THE COOLEST COMMUNITY I'VE EVER LIVED IN. NOTHING COMES CLOSE.”
Originally from a small town outside of St. Louis, Missouri, Rose joined the Marine Corps in August of 1999. “My home life kind of fell apart,” he explained. “Graduation day was the day I left. A friend of mine had signed up to join the Marines in Oklahoma City, so I drove down there and ended up signing up with him.”
Following boot camp in San Diego, and electronics school in Twentynine Palms, California, Rose was stationed in Hawaii between 2000 and 2005. Serendipitously, I reached out to request an interview on September 11th, to which Rose responded, “Nice timing!” During our chat, he recalled how the events of that tragic day changed the trajectory of his military career.
“9-11 hit when I was corporal in Hawaii,” he shared. “Prior to 2001, there wasn’t much going on. The military was kind of a normal job, then everything shifted.”
Instead of going to college and becoming an officer, Rose completed a specialized program to support signals intelligence.
“I was responsible for maintaining and repairing the equipment our intelligence guys used to spy on the bad guys.”
His unit was the first to reach the Kuwait and Iraq border in 2003, which Rose joined the following year for a nine month deployment. “We flew into Kuwait and drove to Al Asad Airbase in Northwestern Iraq. We did 80 convoys at that time,” he explained.
on cots in tents, with too few showers, without fresh food, for six months. “You’re sweaty, it’s hot. We were eating only MREs for six months, and you went to the bathroom in WAG bags. But it was the best deployment I ever had. We were doing real missions with real lives on the line.”
It would be easy to confuse Rose’s time as a Marine with the civilian career that followed. “I got out in 2007 and immediately returned to Iraq and Afghanistan doing contract work for SAIC out of Charleston, South Carolina,” he said. “I didn’t come back to the States for two years.”
Rose later took a contract for a company in Baghdad doing communications testing, and between 2010 and 2015, he flew surveillance drones for a small company owned by Bowing out of Hood River, Oregon. “During that time, I spent 70 months deployed to combat zones.”
It was in Oregon where Rose got his first real taste for the outdoor recreation industry. As a Marine, the bar for physical endurance and mental fortitude is set pretty high. Naturally, Rose gravitated to high-intensity athletics like rugby and enduro racing, which brought him to Bentonville, Arkansas. “I came here in 2019 for an enduro race and I was blown away by the community,” he said. “I’ve done enduro racing in the Pacific Northwest, but it was dramatically different here.”
As fate would have it, 2020 presented Rose with a unique set of circumstances, which inspired a move to Bentonville. “This is the coolest community I've ever lived in, anywhere. Hands down. Nothing even comes close.” He arrived in Bentonville around Thanksgiving 2020 and by February, was signing a creative purchase agreement for what is now The Bike Inn.
“I couldn’t believe there was a motel for sale on Walton Boulevard in 2020. I knew instantly what I wanted to call it,” Rose said. Jeff and Randy Roth of Homes by Roth had purchased the historic Pines Motel in 2017 because they didn’t want to see it torn down.
Following a walkthrough and some time to sit on shared ideas for the property, the Roths approached Rose with a unique financing opportunity. “They carried our loan for the first year, interest only,” Rose said. “We handled the design and layout, and spent our savings on the remodel, which gave us time to try to refinance with traditional lending.”
On September 16th, 2021, The Bike Inn opened with an updated facade and boutique-style units equipped with bike racks, coffee bars, and neon signs glowing with the slogan, “Bike, Sleep, Repeat.” Rose also added a community gathering space, which now includes a fire pit, hot tub, cold plunge, sauna, and gazebo, flanked by adorably cozy glamping cabins, a small bike shop, and van camping sites.
As a nod to its neon-loving community and the historic Rainbow Curve on which it sits, every room at The Bike Inn features a different colored neon “Bike, Sleep, Repeat” light, “...so when they’re lit up at night, it makes a rainbow.” Clever.
But there’s another sign worth celebrating on site. In order to comply with city regulations and keep the original 1951 Pines Motel sign, along with its neon functionality, Rose had the sign designated as art with the help of Mike Abb from Oz Art.
According to Rose, his tireless work ethic, community dedication, and boots-onthe-ground marketing style are absolutely attributed to his life as a Marine. “I’m a very community driven person,” he said. “The biking community here is as close and as cool as my military community.”
2001, Rose's barracks room. Kaneohe Bay Marine Corps Base, Hawaii
“EVERYTHING IN LIFE WORTH HAVING IS WORTH WORKING FOR.”
Four years later, Rose is still using The Bike Inn brand to bolster community events while guiding tourist engagement with the help of his Freedom Shuttle - an unquestionably patriotic school bus, which matches The Bike Inn logo and pulls a custom Gnargo trailer built to haul up to 14 bikes and ten kayaks.
“I love taking couples on bike tours,” he said. “Every mile you see two to three people you know and they pick up on that. We have a world class city in a town of 60 thousand people.”
Rose’s military and entrepreneurial lives converge each year on Veterans Day when 15 to 20 of his Marine buddies travel to Bentonville to take over The Bike Inn. “When I think about my military career, I think about my time in Hawaii,” he said. “I would have been in college during those years when you make friends that last a lifetime; put hardship on top of that and those bonds really sink in. Every Veterans Day, we take over the motel. We do a day of bikes, a day on the river, and a day hanging out.”
Rose also claims military life made the road to entrepreneurship much less intimidating. “When you go through hard things on a regular basis, it makes hard things later in life easier.” It is with this sentiment that he encourages other veterans to consider starting their own businesses. “You have the tools to do it. You have the ability. Take a leap. Everything in life worth having is worth working for.”
What’s next for Rose and The Bike Inn? In addition to playing a more influential role with local tourism and recreation leadership, Rose aims to have the contract for his second Bike Inn property by the end of 2024.
Rose hangs an Oz Trails flag from the 1951 Pines Motel sign
ARTICLE BY WYATT LAYMAN
ozarks BREATHTAKING FALL HIKES IN THE
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS IS HOME TO WORLD CLASS HIKES AND AUTUMN IS ARGUABLY THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SEASON TO ENJOY THEIR VIEWS.
I had the pleasure of working in outreach and education in the outdoors for several years and this season always brings back fond memories of guiding others on trails through the Ozarks. I still try to share my love of the outdoors with friends and family whenever I can, which is why I’m excited to share just a few of my favorite fall hikes with you.
“Crisp mornings, hot coffee on the way to a trailhead, leaves crunching under your hiking boots, and stunning multicolored vistas—There’s nothing quite like fall hikes in Northwest Arkansas and no better season to experience them than fall.”
Centerpoint Trail to Big Bluff
It’s hard to beat floating the Buffalo River in the spring, but a close second is enjoying it from the 500-foot Big Bluff in the fall. Park at the Centerpoint Trailhead to start this six mile out-and-back trek. Be warned, you’re hiking down to the bluff; the three mile return is a strenuous uphill hike out.
Lost Valley Trail
You’ve seen the view from the bluff, now head down to the valley. This trail follows a wet-weather creek bed and delivers you to a bluff shelter. Adventurous hikers can also slip their way into a 200-foot cave at the end of the trail. Please use extreme caution while exploring.
Whitaker Point Trail
Hawksbill Crag is popular for a reason. If you’re new to the area, or just haven’t made time, this iconic 2.7 mile out-and-back hike is a must. Weekdays are ideal for avoiding the crowds and enjoying the view to yourself, but use extreme caution and watch your step while taking or posing for photos.
Yellow Rock Trail, Devil’s Den
Yellow Rock Overlook offers heavenly fall views of the Ozarks. This 2.6 mile, moderately challenging loop makes the most of the ridge lines to offer spectacular fall color viewing. It’s dog friendly to leashed pups, but the climbs could be challenging for senior pets.
Lake Wilson - Our Dog-Friendly Pick
This is a favorite for an easy stroll with your senior dog. The mostly flat trail wraps around Lake Wilson in a 2.1 mile loop. It’s shaded for the early warm days of fall and your pup will appreciate the easy terrain on their joints—and you might, too!
HOLIDAY HOSTING WITH STYLE
ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY BY
MICHELLE BAZIS
HEMMA'S STYLISHLY CURATED HOMEWARES ARE JUST WHAT WE NEED TO HOST THE HOLIDAYS WITH PANACHE.
Hosting can be an art form, especially during the holidays when guests range from picky eaters and friends with food sensitivities to wild card cousins and new neighbors. With expert advice from Hemma Homewares Owner and Stylist, Elizabeth Abstin, you can be prepared for anything and do it all with style. Her charming, Swedish-inspired shop in Downtown Bentonville - The Swedish term "hemma" translates to "at home" in English - features everything you need from fresh florals and seasonal stoneware to captivating scents and elevated guest room comforts.
INCORPORATE NATURAL ELEMENTS
“For a stunning holiday tablescape, I love to incorporate natural elements like acorns, sprigs of rosemary, or magnolia leaves—it brings a cozy fall vibe to the table without much effort,” Abstain recommends. “A perfect pre-holiday walk could include foraging for these elements around your neighborhood.” Flowers from Mount Olive Farms, Medium Satin White Vase from Alicja Ceramics, $120
PREP A COCKTAIL/MOCKTAIL
For the meal, Abstin says the secret to hosting with ease is to make a batch cocktail (or mocktail) ahead of time. “That way, your guests have something festive to sip on and you can focus on getting the food just right.”
Sophie Lou Jacobsen Opaque Ripple Cup Set (2) $60 The Floral Society 12" Taper Candles (2) $18, North Palm Large Candlestick Holders $60, $34 and $38
QUALITY CREATURE COMFORTS
With refreshments and conversation flowing, holiday festivities can easily run into the wee hours of the night. When accommodating an impromptu houseguest, creature comforts like cozy linens, soothing room spray, and quality toiletries will have them feeling welcome through to morning coffee. Bronte Moon 100% Merino Wool Blanket $150, Amuse La Bouche Ochre Candy Stripe Pillow $125 01
PRACTICAL & PLAYFUL GIFTS
“When it comes to gifts,” Abstain says, “I love to think about what will make my host's life easier—and a touch more fun!” She recommends gifting something they can use right away, like serving utensils or artisanal preserves for a charcuterie board. Minot Roomy & Linen Spray
$36, Josephine's Feast Wild Blueberry Preserves
$14, Sourcery Single-Origin Cinnamon $12, Elana Gabrielle 100% Cotton Pear Tea Towel
$28, Beechwood Honey Dipper $12
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ARTICLE BY MICHELLE BAZIS & WYATT LAYMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHELLE BAZIS
Heirloom Holidays A Special Touch:
INCORPORATING SENTIMENTAL SYMBOLS INTO YOUR SURROUNDINGS IS A GREAT WAY TO ENGAGE A THANKFUL MINDSET THROUGHOUT THE HOLIDAYS.
Wyatt's grandfather, Don Layman
Have you taken a moment to drink in your surroundings today? What color are the leaves outside your window? When you take a deep breath, does it smell like pie-scented candles or crisp trampled leaves? Are you layered up in a flannel or chunky sweater enjoying a hot tea or pumpkin flavored treat? This is the sentiment of the season, after all: To be intentional with our gratitude, and take time to appreciate who and what we have.
PUBLISHER, WYATT LAYMAN
My most valued heirloom doesn’t necessarily lend itself to decorating, but it’s still never more present than during the holidays when I’m surrounded by family. The 1972 GMC pickup featured on the cover was handed down to me by my grandfather, Donald ‘Don’ Layman. Of course, it is a beautiful truck, but its meaning goes so much deeper. For me, the emerald truck brings to mind early memories of my grandpa taking me out for ice cream, cruising around looking at timber, or occasionally picking me up from elementary school.
For my grandfather, its meaning was even stronger. This GMC truck was a symbol of his American Dream. My grandfather was born into a large family in a rural community still reeling from the great depression. His family had a small farm and logged for a living, skidding the logs out of the woods using mules and horses. Eventually, he founded his own sawmill, and later a trucking company as well. In 1972, he ordered that beloved pickup brand new, but most importantly to him—he paid cash. It wasn’t about money; it was about ownership. The truck was his version of a framed ‘first dollar.’ It served as a symbol that he was a self-made man. Today, grandpa's GMC serves as a reminder of a man I still admire deeply and the lessons he taught me in the years we shared. I drive it regularly, but never more so than around the holidays when I reflect on memories of him at our Thanksgiving table or handing out gifts from under the tree.
Holiday decorating with weathered novels wrapped in twine and adorned with a feather.
Nannie’s handmade “Yo-Yo” quilt adds sentimental warmth to the guest room.
Papa's hand-carved corn and apples alongside Nannie's flour sifter as a makeshift vase.
“When the ‘things’ are gone, it’s the sentiment that lasts — the heart of an heirloom.”
MANAGING EDITOR, MICHELLE BAZIS
There’s no denying that nostalgia reigns supreme this time of year and gatherings start leaning sentimental. While retailers are ready to exploit our holiday weaknesses as early as backto-school, in our home, seasonal traditions begin when the leaves start to change. This is when bins are pulled from storage and a carefully curated vignette comes to life. By mid-October, the front porch is decked out in autumnal swag, and once November arrives, family heirlooms start to take center stage.
My paternal grandparents were antiquers from Alabama, so my family heirlooms - like GreatNannie's stoneware butter churn - hold stories much older than their own. My grandmother 'Nannie' was a homemaker, and nothing warms my heart after temperatures drop like her southern comfort food recipes prepared with her well loved kitchenware. Her hand-sewn quilts add warmth to the guest room while a weathered collection of classic novels and poetry adds a rustic look to gathering spaces. Autumn is the perfect season to display my grandfather's hand carved corn cobs and apples — 'Papa' was a bit of a craftsman and a bird hunter, so decorating with pheasant feathers keeps his memory front of mind.
THE SENTIMENT
Of course, we don’t all have family heirlooms, but incorporating sentimental symbols into your surroundings is a great way to engage a thankful mindset throughout the holidays. A few ways you could do this include framing your favorite photos from the year, creating a soundtrack of songs tied to special memories, exchanging handmade gifts with friends, or cooking recipes inspired by places you’ve traveled.
Perhaps you're stepping out on your own and ready to shift the tone of the holidays for future generations of your family. This could be the year you discover special items that will be celebrated for years to come. Think on the intangibles that will last beyond the physical. In Wyatt's case, the quality time with his grandfather, and his lessons in hard work. For me, the recipes and thoughtful crafts that make loved ones feel cared for. When the ‘things’ are gone, it’s the sentiment that lasts — the heart of an heirloom.”
Great-Nannie’s butter churn filled with pheasant and turkey feathers.
Daily Gratitude Journal Prompts
ARTICLE BY DELIA JO RAMSEY
The art of gratitude can be healing well beyond the month of November, but this is a great time of year to get in the true mindset of gratefulness. To aid in your endeavors, check out these 30 daily gratitude journal prompts and stick to them until it feels natural.
1. Five things that make you happy instantly:
2. Did you get any pleasant surprises today?
3. Did you do any acts of kindness today?
4. What's something big or small you can do for those less fortunate than yourself?
5. Five personality traits you're grateful for:
6. Favorite song and how does it make you feel?
7. One small step you can take toward overcoming a challenge you currently face:
8. List something good that caught your attention today.
9. What nice thing did another person do for you this week?
10. What's something you did for another person this week?
11. Three things you own that make your life easier:
12. How can you turn something that makes you angry into something more pleasant?
13. Think of five people who irritate you or you have trouble getting along with. Name three positive qualities about them.
14. What are you most thankful for in your life?
15. Name three of your significant accomplishments.
16. Most stunning place you’ve ever visited:
17. Think about the personalities and unique qualities of someone you admire. Which qualities of them do you want to see in yourself, too?
18. What's your favorite holiday and why?
19. What friends are you most grateful for having in your life?
20. What basic daily necessities are you thankful for today?
21. What are you grateful for in your career?
22. Focus on your five senses and write down how you can make them more active.
23. Three elements of nature you're most grateful for:
24. Three things you love about your town:
25. List three struggles you experienced and overcame in your life. What did you do to overcome them, and who helped you through them?
26. What meals do you enjoy most?
27. Something you saw this week that melted your heart:
28. A time when someone went out of their way to support you:
29. A happy memory from childhood:
30. Make a list of five places you'd like to visit and consider visiting at least one very soon.
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a festive pairing
The age-old question, “What wine goes with turkey?” is answered.
ARTICLE BY MARY ABEL
It’s a question heard every year about this time: “What are the best wines to serve with Thanksgiving dinner?” “In my early days in the wine business, the answer was pretty cut and dried because it was all based on the assumption that you had a turkey that came out of the oven that was dry, and so you’re almost guaranteed to need something with a little bit of sweetness to it to help balance that out,” James Lewis says. James is a sommelier who has been in the wine business for more than 26 years. “I’d recommend a sweet or off-dry Riesling or Gewü rztraminer. Something that will help with that dry meat that you’re about to choke down.”
But now, with all the ways people are preparing the big bird, he says that conversation has become a lot more interesting and fun.
“People are frying turkeys, which come out really moist and delicious. They’re smoking turkeys and they’re doing them on the grill,” James says. “Now, when I’m asked that question, I always ask how the turkey is going to be cooked because any given preparation is going to call for something a little bit different.
“If you’re deep frying it, it’s going to come out very moist with a fair bit of fat, so you need something that’s going to cut through that. So you can go with a dry white, you can do a dry Riesling, or you could try a French Chardonnay, which typically doesn’t have that big, rich mouthfeel that California Chardonnay would have. It’s crisper and cleaner with high acidity.”
For those who prefer red wines, James says that a fried or smoked turkey can handle something a bit bolder and full-bodied. “Try something like a Pinot Noir. It’s not at all heavyhanded. When I’m talking about red wines, and
I talk about heavy-handed or big—Cabernet is big and full-bodied. I call it the linebacker of the wine world. Then you’ve got Pinot Noir, which is more about balance and elegance. So, if Cabernet is a linebacker, Pinot Noir would be the ballerina. They’re both athletes, but with different approaches to athletics, so they have different approaches to your palate. Cabernet is big, dry, and highly tannic, so you might serve a Cabernet or Malbec if you’re having a steak for Thanksgiving, but you wouldn’t want to do that with a turkey.
“With a turkey,” James continues, “you want something that’s going to have a little more acidity, less tannins, and medium body; not that big mouth-filling richness. You can do a Beaujolais or an old-world Italian Sangiovese, which tends to be a very food-friendly wine.”
Somewhere in between might be a soft, flirty rosé. And rosé wine seems to be having a moment. “Rosé was always thought of as a summer wine, but people are now drinking it year-round. It’s an excellent choice to go with turkey.”
What about bubbles? “I almost hesitate to answer that because it’s kind of the easy answer. You can drink Champagne or sparkling with anything because of that really bright acidity. Especially if you have a fried bird, a Prosecco or sparkling wine is going to cut right through that fattiness and balance it out really nicely.”
If you’re hosting a tableful of friends and family this year, James says it’s easy to bring together a collection of wines that will please the crowd. “If you do one bottle of sparkling, whether it’s white or rosé, a bottle of dry white, a bottle of rosé, and a bottle of medium-bodied red, you’ve got something to cover just about anybody’s preference.”
“If you do one bottle of sparkling, whether it’s white or rosé, a bottle of dry white, a bottle of rosé, and a bottle of medium-bodied red, you’ve got something to cover just about anybody’s preference.”
What if I’m serving ham this year?
“Lots of people have ham for Thanksgiving, right? It’s very traditional to pair ham and Pinot. But again, you can get creative. You can do a Grenache, you can do a Beaujolais…really, any of those medium-bodied reds will be delicious.”
What about dessert?
How much should I spend on a bottle of wine?
“If you’re having pumpkin pie for dessert, I would go with something like a tawny port. The spiciness of the pie combined with that kind of nuttiness and caramel notes of a tawny port? Lovely. And it would work with an apple pie as well.”
“That’s kind of an impossible question to answer because wine is so incredibly subjective. That said, I’m a firm believer that there is an absolute ocean of delicious wine in that $15–$25 retail price point. If you go to your wine shop and tell them you’re looking for a nice off-dry Riesling for around $20, they should be able to find you something that’ll work really well. There’s no reason to break the bank.”
James Lewis is a sommelier who has been in the wine business for more than 26 years, and he and his wife, Nancie own Crush Wine Bar in Castle Rock Colorado.
BLACKOUT FOR BABIES GALA
NOVEMBER 2024
events
A SELECTION OF UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
TUESDAYS
Tuesday Wine Tasting at The Meteor Cafe
401 SE D St. Bentonville, AR 72712 | 5:00 PM
Every Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. The Meteor Cafe hosts a wine tasting for just $15. The perfect dinner date, enjoy a sharable appetizer or a delicious pizza while sampling a variety of natural wines; each week features different wine selections.
WEDNESDAYS
Wednesday Trivia at The HUB Bike Lounge
410 Southwest A Street Bentonville, AR 72712 | 7:00 PM
Gather some friends and stop by The HUB Bike Lounge every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. for LIVE TRIVIA. Prizes are awarded to the top three teams.
WEDNESDAYS
Community Craft Night at Hillfolk
801 Southeast 8th Street, Suite 49 Bentonville, AR | 6:00 PM
Join community craft night, Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. at Hillfolk Textile Studio & Shop at 8th Street Market. Bring a project or purchase something new at the shop to work on. Admission is free and all ages are welcome.
NOVEMBER 22ND - 23RD
NWA Boutique Show
Rogers Convention Center at Embassy Suites | 9:00 AM
Support local boutiques, small businesses, and independent makers while getting the bulk of your holiday shopping done at the NWA Boutique Show - Northwest Arkansas’ most popular boutique shopping event featuring more than 180 merchants under one roof.
NOVEMBER 22ND - 24TH
Bentonville Enduro Race
3100 Price Coffee Rd, Bentonville, AR 72712
Experience a two-day competition with up to 14 stages and 30-35 total miles of rider-designed mountain bike racing across multiple trail systems during The Bentonville Enduro, the finale of the 2024 Arkansas Enduro Series.
NOVEMBER 23RD
Bentonville Holiday Market
Meteor Guitar Gallery 128 W Central Ave. Bentonville, AR | 9:00 AM
Before you join the Lighting of the Square, stop by the Meteor Guitar Gallery for its annual Bentonville Holiday Market. Get in the holiday spirit while shopping gifts, jewelry, apparel and more from local brands and makers.
NOVEMBER 23RD
Indoor Session - Bentonville
Farmers Market
Record at 104 SW A Street Bentonville | 9:00 AM
The beloved Bentonville Farmers Market moves indoors this month.
Visit Record Downtown to shop in-season favorites like fresh produce, home-made goods, sweet treats, local art, and gifts.
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