BEANS, GREENS & CORNBREAD CONTEST

April 22/HELENA- The 6th Annual Beans, Greens and Cornbread Contest will be held on April 22, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in conjunction with the Delta Roots Festival. This special event will happen at The Hunt Center, which is located at 105 Missouri Street in downtown Helena, Arkansas. Judges from around the area will choose the best in these three categories. There will also be a People’s Choice Award. Beans, Greens and Cornbread is free to enter, attend and open to the public. Make sure your taste buds are ready because samples will be served. There will also be entertainment. Contestants must be registered by 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 22. Entry forms may be obtained at the Delta Cultural Center. For more information, please contact Richard Spilman at richard.spilman@arkansas.gov or (870) 338-4350.

Artosphere Arts + Nature Festival

May 4-24/FAYETTEVILLE – Bringing dozens of free and low-cost performances and events to all of Northwest Arkansas! Presented annually by the Walton Arts Center, the Artosphere Festival celebrates art, music  and nature with a mix of free and paid performances, activities and events for the whole family all throughout the month of May. It’s often arguably the best month for springtime weather in Fayetteville, which makes the many outdoor events included extremely enticing – and there’s definitely something for everyone to enjoy! Presented annually by the Walton Arts Center, the event celebrates art, music and nature with a mix of free and paid performances, activities and events for the whole family all throughout the month of May. For a complete schedule, visit https://www.experiencefayetteville.com/experience/art/artosphere-arts-nature-festival