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What to Know Before You Go: Peacemaker Music Festival 2025
Every fall, the banks of the Arkansas River transform into a two-day celebration of sound, sunshine, and small-town soul, better known as...

Miguel Medina
Oct 72 min read


Get Ready For Fall Fun In Fort Smith!
On October 4th, Downtown Fort Smith transforms into a living-history playground for one day only—imagine cavalry rides, cannon blasts,...

Miguel Medina
Sep 182 min read


Fort Smith Adult Education Center Hosts Education Fair & Career Expo
The Fort Smith Adult Education Center (FSAEC) will host its annual Education Fair & Career Expo on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from...

The Local Vibe
Sep 92 min read


Sip, Stroll & See: Art Walk Returns to Downtown Springdale
Downtown Springdale will turn into a lively, walkable gallery on Saturday, Sept. 27, 5:30 – 8:30 PM, as the Art Walk returns with an...

Miguel Medina
Aug 281 min read


NWA Naturals Final Homestand: 6 Games, Big Promotions, and Fireworks
The 2025 regular season is down to one last homestand at Arvest Ballpark as the Naturals welcome the Springfield Cardinals from Tuesday,...

Miguel Medina
Aug 271 min read


🐾 Dog-Friendly Spots in the Fort Smith Area
It’s National Dog Day, and there’s no better time to get out, enjoy dog-friendly spots and explore the Fort Smith area with your...

The Local Vibe
Aug 262 min read


Experience the Legendary Burning of Zozobra, Live on Very Local
Every year in Santa Fe, thousands gather to witness one of the most unique and unforgettable traditions in the country. A towering...

The Local Vibe
Aug 251 min read


Oklahoma Film and Music Office Invites Filmmakers to the State
We spoke to Wendy O’Connor of the Oklahoma Film and Music Office at the Fort Smith International Film Festival. She highlighted the...

Miguel Medina
Aug 211 min read


Behind the Scenes of The Fight: Creativity Shines at Fort Smith International Film Festival
Director Garrett Brennaman brought his short film The Fight to the Fort Smith International Film Festival, telling the story of a young...

Miguel Medina
Aug 211 min read


Fort Smith International Film Festival Spotlights Club Kinkead’s: Drag, History, and Humanity
Filmmakers Hezekiah Bennetts and Felicity Hull presented Club Kinkead’s , a short documentary drawn from a four-year project on Fort...

Miguel Medina
Aug 211 min read


Native Filmmaker Chris Coursey Brings “Siren of the Woods” to Fort Smith International Film Festival
Filmmaker Chris Coursey of Native Fable Movie Production presented Siren of the Woods at the Fort Smith International Film Festival, a...

Miguel Medina
Aug 211 min read


SOAR NWA 2025 Delivers Two Days of High-Flying Fun at Benton County Fairgrounds
The Benton County Fairgrounds came alive on Friday, August 15, and Saturday, August 16, 2025, as thousands gathered for SOAR NWA that...

The Local Vibe
Aug 211 min read


MidAmerica Film Market Empowers Independent Filmmakers At The Fort Smith International Film Festival
Jeff Porter, co-CEO of Porter Craig Film and Media Distribution, returned to the Fort Smith International Film Festival for the second...

Miguel Medina
Aug 201 min read


Susan: Documentary Sheds Light on Dementia and Family Advocacy At The Fort Smith International Film Fest
Director Russ Kirkpatrick, along with Susan’s daughters Heather Miller and Emily Shireman, shared their film Susan at the Fort Smith...

Miguel Medina
Aug 201 min read


Ross Macartney Shares Ocean City and His Big Plans With Reverie Studios
Filmmaker Ross Macartney screened Ocean City at the Fort Smith International Film Festival, a short film that follows an aging...

Miguel Medina
Aug 201 min read


Naturals to Host Special Jersey Night at Arvest Ballpark for Kerr County Flood Relief
This summer, floods in Kerr County, Texas, damaged homes and destroyed ballfields where children learned the game and made friendships....

Miguel Medina
Aug 191 min read


Savor Summer at the Tontitown Grape Festival!
Get ready for some summer fun! The 126th Annual Tontitown Grape Festival, one of Northwest Arkansas' favorite summer events, will take...

Miguel Medina
Jul 251 min read


Ready to Make a Splash? Parrot Island Waterpark Celebrates Its ONE MILLIONTH Guest!
On Saturday, July 19th, Parrot Island Waterpark in Fort Smith is cranking up the fun as they celebrate a major milestone: welcoming their ONE MILLIONTH guest! That’s right—one million splashes, smiles, and memories made, and it’s all thanks to YOU!

The Local Vibe
Jul 172 min read


Help Support Essentials Outreach This Month
This month, Adventure Subaru is teaming up with Essentials Outreach to help collect donations and make a difference in rural communities...

The Local Vibe
Jul 141 min read


Get Ready for the 13th Annual 40/29 and Arkansas CW Backpack Giveaway!
It's time for the 13th Annual 40/29 and Arkansas CW Backpack Giveaway! At this exciting event, we will be giving out 1,000 backpacks to...

The Local Vibe
Jul 111 min read
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