Good morning, Fayetteville.

NWA Pride events force road closures in downtown Fayetteville today.

West Avenue is closed from Dickson Street to Spring Street starting at 8 a.m. for the Pride Friday Night Festival and Dickson Street is off from Church Avenue to the Upper Ramble at 7 p.m. for the Pride Trans March, which will last 30 minutes + motorists are urged to use alternate routes.

Emergency crews responded to a crash on I-49 near Exit 62 southbound today at about 7:13 a.m.—traffic slowed on the right shoulder as injured people were taken for care.

Local author and historian Jerry 'J.B.' Hogan will lead a free walking tour of Wilson Park on June 28 from 10 to 11:30 a.m.—attendees should meet at the interpretive sign near the east end of the swimming pool as Hogan shares how the park grew from a private space in 1906 to Fayetteville’s first park.

Christopher Schulte of Fulbright College was named a Distinguished Fellow and received the Lowenfeld Award from the National Art Education Association — two honors recognizing his long-term commitment to art education and his leadership at the Center for the Study of Childhood Art.

Banjo Brunch with Clarke Buehling's Carousel Orchestra

10:30 a.m. — Nomads Trailside — Free entry — Enjoy lively tunes and delicious food at a toe-tappin' musical experience.

A FAYETTEVILLE FAMILY AND FRIENDS MUSIC CELEBRATION

SAVE THE DATE! Featuring 9 artists and 5 acts! • The DEAD HORSE MOUNTAIN BAND • DAUGHTERS of MADONNA • WOVEN • ARLAN and the PROFESSOR • CASANDRA. Including Performers: Professor Nathan Kemper, Regina Caeli, Talina Madonna, Jessica Hawk, Honnah Heartsong, Casandra Purtle, Van McClane, Sean Key, Bob Wasiluk, and Arlan!

Switchfoot Live Concert

8:00-9:30 PM — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy drinks while catching Switchfoot with support from Fox Royale on their 2025 tour.

Happy Hour Concert with Earl & Them

6-8 p.m. — George's Majestic Lounge — Cost TBD — Enjoy an evening of uplifting live music in a beloved local venue.

Folk Music Workshop: Makin' Progress

1-2:30 p.m. — Folk School of Fayetteville — Cost info not provided — Explore and update folk songs for modern themes with Simon Flory.

Ozark Enduro Lite Race 2

9 a.m. — Centennial Park — Registration required — Test your skills in a friendly Enduro mountain bike race designed for beginners.