FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — First Thursday is bringing back its vibrant festivals to Fayetteville Square, starting this May.
From June to October a series of festivals will be held from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month. Each festival has its own theme.
The free and family-friendly festivals feature outdoor arts, live music, food trucks, group bike rides and more.
Festival themes
May 2: Canceled
Due to inclement weather, Experience Fayetteville announced this event has been canceled.
"National Weather Service has advised us of a very high likelihood of storms Thursday, May 2, and First Thursday has been canceled. Please plan to join us on June 6!"
Theme: ElementalFestivalgoers are invited to "explore the elements of Fire, Earth, Water and Air."
Music: Shannon WurstPresentationsArkansas Game and Fish Commission’s mobile aquarium.Aerialists and fire artists from Ozark Cirque.Art Experience will lead a festive puppet parade.Slow Roll bike ride in celebration of Movement May.
June 6
- Theme: Avant Garden
- "A celebration of all things green and blooming where art meets nature."
July 4
- No festival due to the first Thursday of the month falling on a holiday.
Aug 1
- Theme: Game On
- A variety of games for the whole family
Sept. 5
- Theme: Dog Daze:
- Bring your dogs and enjoy a dog pageant.
Oct 3
- Theme: Technicolor
- Light show and activities on the square "inspired by cinama."
To learn more about First Thursday, click here.
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