Downtown Fayetteville Coalition

Get your $25 ticket TODAY for all day tastings, a specialty beer mug, and UNLIMITED entry inside the Beer Garden. 🍺 🍻 🍻 🍺
🎟️ Prices go up on Sunday! 🎟️

Buy at www.downtownfay.org or comment 🍺 and we’ll send you the direct link!

Check out all the breweries participating this Sunday, September 29th!

There's a reason no one's ever found Bigfoot... he's been hiding away, training with the best, and getting ready for Ryleigh's ping-pong 🏓 competition at Fayetteville Falltoberfest 2024!!

Come see the elusive creature and test your skills next Sunday from 2-4 in front of Ryleigh's. If you think you have a chance to beat Bigfoot, sign up on site for one of the 6 games available from noon-2pm.

If you can score more points than Bigfoot in 10 minutes you'll be named a winner and receive a special prize! 🏆 🏓

Game 1 2-2:10
Game 2 2:20-2:30
Game 3 2:40-2:50
Game 4 3-3:10
Game 5 3:20-3:30
Game 6 3:40-3:50

There's more than just 🍺 beer and 🎶 music at Fayetteville Falltoberfest 2024! (although there will be plenty of that too 😉)

Will we see you next Sunday for Bigfoot playing ping-pong 🏓 , a peek into some 🖼️Dickson Street history, 🚒 touch-a-trucks for kids of all ages, 🎨 live art demos, 🎃 seasonal cocktails & specialty menus 🥨 🌭 , product demos and giveaways, corn hole and beer pong, contests and pageants, and some perfect patio weather ☀️ 🍂 and people watching?!

Stay tuned for the full Fayetteville lineup and map being released next week!

As always, head to www.downtownfay.org for information, purchase beer garden tickets 🎟️ , sign up your pup for dogtoberfest 🐩 , or enter in the Mr. Oktoberfest pageant 👑 !

Calling all charismatic males to the stage! Get ready to compete for the most coveted title in Fayetteville - Mr. Oktoberfest! 🏆 💪 🍺

Registration is open at downtownfay.org and limited to only 10 men, so grab your $10 spot today!

For those that want to enjoy the pageant at Falltoberfest, head on over to at 4PM on Sunday, September, 29th

**This stage is 21+

Co-sponsored by: The Arkansas Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence - The Abbey of Hillbilly Harlots, Condom Sense and the Downtown Fayetteville Coalition

It wouldn’t be Falltoberfest without beer and it wouldn’t be Fayetteville Falltoberfest without all our local brewers! 🍺

In addition to our many fabulous bars on Dickson street, you’ll be able to sample craft beverages from all across Arkansas by purchasing a ticket for unlimited entry to the Arkansas Brewers Guild Beer Garden.

Attendees age 21 & above can freely roam the festival with your ORA approved, commemorative cup!

Purchase tickets today at downtownfay.org for $25 or on site for $30. For a purchase link in your DMs, comment ‘BEER’ below.

YOUR BEER DRINKIN’ BUDDY and mark your calendars for Fayetteville Falltoberfest on Sunday, September 29th.

Tis’ the season 🍁 🍻

Lineup announcement! We’re excited to add even MORE entertainment choices for your Fayetteville Falltoberfest 2024 afternoon.

On Sept 29th you’ll find a variety of regional and national talent on TWO stages set up at both ends of Dickson Street as well as live music and DJs playing all day at local businesses: JJ's Grill on Dickson, Tin Roof Fayetteville, and Kingfish.

The Puritan Coffee & Beer on Dickson will have the return of Dogtoberfest, reggae sounds from Rochelle Bradshaw, followed by the magical sounds of Maggie Koerner from New Orleans and ending with King Cabbage Brass Band from Tulsa. This stage is brought to you by Experience Fayetteville.

George's Majestic Lounge on Dickson will have Fort Smith natives, Who Shot JR? followed by an NWA local alt-pop punk band, The Phase Music. We're excited for Fayetteville's very own The 1 oz. Jig and Ozark Riviera! This stage is brought to you by the Walton Arts Center.

While you’re bouncing back and forth on Dickson all day, you can stop at any of our downtown businesses which will be hosting music, competitions, games, and specialty drink and food menus.

Stay tuned for the full itinerary to be released soon!

Two community events are going down - downtown on the Fayetteville Square this Thursday!

Watch the pups and their owners strut their fluff in the dog daze pageant at First Thursday () and stroll around Welcome Fayetteville to learn all about the City of Fayetteville’s () programs & services available to you!

Afterwards, walk your dog to any of the 🐶 dog-friendly spots downtown:
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(except for show days)
Rogers Rec



We’ll see you all there!

For more information about First Thursday head to website
For more information about Welcome Fayetteville head to website

IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN! Strut your fluff 🐶 and prove your pup is the best of the best 🥇 at either of our two dog pageants in September!

First Thursday Fayetteville - Dog Daze (9/5 on the Square) & Dogtoberfest at Fayetteville Falltoberfest 2024 (9/29 on Dickson) are sponsored by the amazing Hounds Lounge Pet Resort & Spa - FAY, with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Big Paws of The Ozarks!

🏆 Prizes, rules, and registration can be found at www.downtownfay.org
🛒 MAKE SURE TO CLICK THE SHOPPING CART ICON TO COMPLETE TRANSACTION (bottom right corner) 🛒

🗓️ Dog Daze Deadline to register - Friday, August 30th at Midnight
🗓️ Dogtoberfest Deadline to register -Friday, September 27th at Midnight

🐕 We can't wait to see you and your pups show out for Fayetteville Falltoberfest! 🐩

📸 : Experience Fayetteville

Fayetteville Falltoberfest 2024 is coming back to Dickson Street! Come celebrate fall with 10,000 of our favorite Fayetteville friends on Sunday, September 29th from noon to 6pm in downtown Fay.

In the expanded footprint for 2024, you’ll find:

• FIVE stages with regional and national talent
• Fall activities and games for all ages
• Art installations from local artists
• Oktoberfest Beer Garden
• ‘Spirit Free Sipping’ – Non-Alcoholic Cocktail Showcase
• Dogtoberfest Dog Show
• Mr. Oktoberfest Pageant
• Plenty of local food, snacks, and treats
• Activities and promotions inside the Dickson Street businesses
& even more to be announced!

We hope to see you there! 👻 🎃 🍁 🍻

Applications for food, crafts, small business, and non-profit vendors are open at our website.

Phantasma is coming back to the Ramble this fall!

Join us the last weekend in October for an immersive and multi-sensory dance party amidst a stellar laser lightshow! Three DJs will be set up around the Lower Ramble and we’ll have even MORE opportunities for your friends and families to show their THRILLER 🧟‍♀️ moves at this one-of-a-kind experience.

Stay tuned! More details will be released soon from Downtown Fayetteville and City of Fayetteville on this magical and always free dance party in downtown Fay! 👻
*Costumes encouraged*

📸 : Travis Kersh at Crafty Lab Films by Experience Fayetteville

DOWNTOWN BREAKFAST 🍳 ROUND-UP! Tell us your favorite spots!

SIT DOWN SERVICE 🍽️ 🍾
If U.S. Pizza Company isn’t the first place you think of for breakfast, you’re missing out! Besides 5 versions of b-fast pizzas, they also serve a selection of frittatas and cocktails for the whole crew!

Emelia's Kitchen is a classic Dickson Street spot, serving upscale brunch on the weekends. Start your day with a treat!

Prelude Breakfast Bar is always hoppin’ for good reason! Enjoy an amazing breakfast that’s well worth the wait.

Arsaga's at the Mill District is a perfect morning spot with one of the best patios around. Great for vegans, vegetarians and omnivores!

SOMETHING HEALTHY 🌱 🍒
The Daily Beet is the newest breakfast and lunch spot downtown serving beautiful bowls, burritos, smoothies, and a luxurious lox plate!

Swoon Juice Bar is the spot for wellness shots, smoothies, and along with other “nom-noms” like their croissant breakfast sandwich & spicy fruit salad. Take the trail for extra steps! 🏃‍♂️

Mamaka Bowls is a walk-up spot also accessible via the Razorback Greenway perfect for a healthy (and HARDY) smoothie bowl with fresh fruit and homemade granola!

COFFEE'S THE STAR ⭐️ ☕️
Arsaga's specializes in breakfast toasts to go with their many coffee selections in a cute walk-up spot on the square!

Puritan Coffee & Beer is a popular spot on Dickson - for good reason! Great coffee, atmosphere and a patio where you can enjoy pastries made by none other than Dirty Apron!

Jammin Java has more than coffee. Don’t sleep on their breakfast sandwich served old school deli counter style along with their wide selection of smoothies!

COOL & FUNKY SPOTS 😎🪩🌀
Doomsday Coffee & Roasterie offers both breakfast and lunch tacos to die for, amazing matcha & mimosas, and Bob Ross videos on a loop with very cool indoor graffiti ✨ vibes ✨

Little Bread Company is another downtown staple serving breakfast sandwiches, coffee and ridiculously good pastries! Enjoy the patio on the square and watch the people go by 👀
📸 : Reese Hester

Savoy Tea Company is the cutest tea shop serving quiches, pastries, sweet and savory scones. Tea party for breakfast? Say less! 🫖

NOT JUST A RESTAURANT 🎭 🛒 📚
Fayetteville Public Library has an Arsaga’s for coffee PLUS the 641.Deli for affordable breakfast and lunch options served all day.

The Commons Bar/Café serves coffee, breakfast, and drinks 🍷 inside the beautiful space at TheatreSquared

Ozark Natural Foods has the coffee bar & patio of your dreams plus the Fayetteville-famous breakfast burritos. You might even find live music, a vintage market, or Honed In Sharpening offering knife sharpening! 📸 : Second Saturday Vintage Market

🗺️ Make sure you check out Experience Fayetteville's website for a map of downtown and a full list of our downtown eateries!

✨ TWO BRAND NEW DOWNTOWN EVENTS THIS SATURDAY, July 27th ✨

While the students 🧑‍🎓 are away, the locals come out to play! 👫

🏃‍♂️ Ever wanted to run down the middle of Dickson Street? 🏃‍♂️
Now you can at the Dickson Street Mile with competitive racing, a FUN RUN for everyone, 🐶 dogs, kids, and even bartenders 🍻 to race down Dickson.
OR be a spectator & bring your family and friends to the watch 🎉 party to cheer on the racers with breakfast 🍳 and drinks 🥂 at all our local spots!
🚨 REGISTRATION CLOSES THURSDAY JULY 25TH AT MIDNIGHT https://app.regwiz.io/register/dsm/1041

🍗 Hungry for more fun in downtown Fayetteville this Saturday? Take your family and friends to the 2nd Annual Wing Fest at South Yard presented by Central BBQ!
Join the party from 12-7pm with
🎶 Live music
🖼️ Local art
🥧 Kid’s 'Cobbler Gobbler' competition
🥤 🌮 Treats from Fayetteville Taco & Tamale Co & Swoon Juice Bar and of course.... the wing-eating contest! 🍗

Who will be named the WING WINNER? 🏆 Find out Saturday at at South Yard Lofts.

For more information on either event, check out Fayetteville Parks and Recreation or https://www.fayetteville-ar.gov/4326/Dickson-Street-Mile and Wing Fest at South Yard

Picture Credit: NWA Daily

Downtown Fayetteville has a rich history, having grown over the last 20 decades. As our downtown continues to grow and change, it’s important to look back at all that has made it such a special place. A great example of growth and change, while working hard to preserve the integrity of our downtown, is the local icon, Dickson Street Liquor.

In April 1937, the original building was constructed as "Fayetteville’s Newest and Finest Conoco Service Station," according to an ad in the Fayetteville Democrat.

Twenty-seven years later, in August 1964, Bill House and Tony Latrecchia bought the building, and Dickson Street Liquor was born. The fourth picture was taken in the 70s by Andrew Kilgore. Next door, you can see the old bar called the ‘Landing Strip,’ which turned into the Dickson Street Theater and eventually the ArtCourt you’ll find today.

Bill’s sister, Bernice G. Harner (a friend of the infamous Maxine Miller), managed the business while the current owner, Billy Waite, worked there as he put himself through graduate school at the University of Arkansas. When Billy showed interest in purchasing the business, Bernice knew she could trust that it would remain in good hands. He officially purchased it in 2003.

From one Bill to another, Billy put in a lot of effort to maintain the integrity of the building and preserve the structure as much as possible. They renovated the interior in 2003 but soon discovered they needed more space. In 2012, they worked with an architect to design an addition that complemented the original structure without compromising it in any way. The result is a store with about five different levels throughout and a series of ramps that allow staff to move from the sales floor to storage to office, etc.

Would it have been easier (and cheaper) to raze the original building and build an up-to-date one? Of course, but Billy couldn’t bring himself to erase the rich history he was fortunate enough to be a part of over the years.

Next time you’re in DSL, look for all the elements of the original structure still visible today!

⛽️ In the parking lot in front of the store, you can see the oval cutout in the concrete where the gas pump was once located.
🚘 The main entrance is located where the service garage door used to be, and the raised ceiling allowed for a car lift to function inside.
🧱 The ceramic bricks in the service bay and the crumbling plaster that exposes the underlying brick on the walls are all original and have basically been left as-is.

All credit for the pictures, story, and people goes to:

📸 Andrew Kilgore’s beautiful photography of the area from the early 70s that captures the energy of our beloved downtown.
📰 Fayetteville Flyer and photographer Todd Gill (photos 7 & 8)
📚 The book "Once Upon Dickson" for the collection of news articles, information, and pictures from 1868 to 2000, authored by Anthony J. Wappel with Ethel Simpson.
⭐️ And Billy Waite, for his love of downtown, passion for people & our community, and dedication to preserving the integrity, history, and architecture of the iconic Dickson Street Liquor.

POV: Sunset Views 🌅 in Downtown Fayetteville thanks to the on-demand Ozark Regional Transit

STORY TIME: Had friends visit from out of town for the holiday weekend. They were excited to check out downtown and no one wanted to drive, so we hit up the Ozark Regional Transit 🚌 for the first time. Shoutout to Bobby the bus driver for picking us up all the way over on Crossover. It felt like a field trip to ! (the best kind)
✨ First stop: Rooftop drinks and sunset views 🌆 at the Dickson Street Pub, followed by 🎤 karaoke at Big Box Karaoke, and ending with 💃 dancing at Tin Roof Fayetteville. We were able to make it home before they stopped running the buses at 11. But hours vary, so be sure to check beforehand. It was a weekend in downtown Fayetteville done right!
❤️ 🤍 💙 💥

HOW TO USE ORT:
Download the app to use it just like uber, but only $1.25 per person! 😮 Comment "🚎 " for a DM to the app's link or head to Ozark Regional Transit social’s for more information (and hours of operation)!

They'll pick you up anywhere in NWA! Perfect for game days, or when you just don't feel like parking downtown.

💡 Are you smarter than…. other Fayetteville residents⁉️ Keep your mind sharp ✏️🧠 this summer and explore downtown Fayetteville’s trivia scene!

🙋Every Tuesday at 7pm…

1. Marley's Pizzeria - Fayetteville 🍕 awards a grand prize of $50. They have games and contests between each round too!

2. Puritan Coffee & Beer keeps it fresh with very creative themes each week! This week is ‘Art of NWA’ 🖼️ 🎨

3. Grubs Bar & Grille Downtown 🍔trivia comes alongside ½ price burger night & winner scores a gift card 🥇

4. Crisis Brewing Company dole’s out a different special prize every week 🏆 + top 3 teams get a discounted tab 🍻

Test your smarts this summer, 🤓 grab some fellow smartie pants, and play in downtown Fay!

***Which trivia is your go-to?!

📸 : Sells Agency, Experience Fayetteville, and above businesses

Fayetteville Strawberry Fest 2024 was one for the books! Thank you to everyone who came out and enjoyed the day with us ✨ 🍓

A special thanks to all our wonderful sponsors that made this event possible! 💖

Thank you to Walton Arts Center LensAudio Arkansas Brewers Guild Reigncane Vodka Hounds Lounge Pet Resort & Spa - FAY Rymolene's Pies Pinpoint Fayetteville & South Yard Lofts Experience Fayetteville Steel Creek Acupuncture Theo's Fayetteville Olsson Arvest Bank Hubbard Clothing Co & CLC Real Estate

And the utmost appreciation for our wonderful downtown businesses that joined us in hosting our first Fayetteville Strawberry Festival!

Fox Trot Boutique • Maxine's Tap Room• Pearl's Books • Wild Brush Revival • The Folk School of Fayetteville • City Supply • Reagan Family Farm • Pink House Alchemy • Atlas The Restaurant • Big Box Karaoke • Darcy Apparel • Fayetteville Mercantile • Jammin Java • World Treasures • Fayetteville Public Library • The Boho Boutique • Nu Fangled Images • Urban Cellar Winery • Riffraff • Encore Bank

And last, but not at all least, a huge shoutout to all our vendors, bands and performers, artists, non-profits, volunteers, Food Loops, Beaver Water District, The City of Fayetteville, Fayetteville Arkansas Police Department, and Fayetteville Fire Dept who all aided in making Fayetteville Strawberry Festival a success!

Ready for more great days in downtown Fay!

NEED TO KNOW:
1. 💧 Pack your reusable water bottle for Sunday!
Beaver Water District will be supplying fresh water to reduce the use of single plastic bottles.

2. 🍺 The first 1,000 beer drinkers on East St. will get a reusable cup thanks to the Arkansas Brewers Guild and your Fayetteville Strawberry Festival hosts, Downtown Fayetteville.

3. 🚙 Street parking and parking in the city parking lots and decks will be free all Sunday long!

♻️ SUSTAINABILITY EFFORTS:
Our food court will be maintained by Food Loops to make sure food waste and appropriate containers are composted.

The City of Fayetteville Arkansas Government Trash and Recycling Department are providing our volunteers with trash grabbers and recycling bins to help make this a low-waste event.

Make sure to help by disposing of your food waste, trash, and recycling in the proper waste bins on site. ♻️ 🗑️

Make sure to stop inside Pinpoint Fayetteville, Maxine's Tap Room, Big Box Karaoke, and Jammin Java to try their speciality strawberry festival cocktails made with Reigncane Vodka 🍓 🍸

Made possible by Premium Brands NWA

Fayetteville Strawberry Festival is 🍓 JAM-packed with activities all day long. See you this Sunday, May 19th! We can't wait to spend the day with you!

More details at www.downtownfay.org