Weekend Guide: NWA Pride Parade, Rodeo of the Ozarks, Modest Mouse, The Pixies, and More

Get ready for a busy weekend in Northwest Arkansas, packed with music, rodeos, and celebrations!

Music to Your Ears

Indie rock fans rejoice The Pixies and Modest Mouse will co-headline a concert at the Walmart AMP on Friday, June 28. The event, part of the Cox Concert Series, promises an unforgettable evening with gates opening at 5 pm and the music starting at 6:30 pm. Special guest Cat Power will join the dynamic duo, making this an unmissable night for music lovers.

Rodeo Mania

Grab your cowboy boots and get ready for the Rodeo of the Ozarks from June 26 to 29. The thrilling rodeo parade kicks off on June 26 at 10 am at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. Don’t miss the chance to see cowboys and cowgirls from all around in one of the top outdoor rodeos in the country.

Pride and Celebration

The Northwest Arkansas Pride Parade and Festival is taking place from June 28 to 30 in downtown Fayetteville. This 20th annual event is Arkansas’s largest LGBTQ+ Pride celebration and promises a fun-filled weekend. The Pride Parade, Trans March, and Pride Festival are just a few of the exciting events on the schedule.

More Great Events

The weekend is full of other exciting activities:

The Cancer Challenge Summer Social on June 28 at Heroncrest in Elm Springs
Fayetteville Movement Festival from July 5 to 7 at Mount Sequoyah Center
Heroes & Hotrods of the Ozarks on June 7 and 8 at Holland Barn Venue in Highfill
The Junk Ranch on June 7 and 8 in Prairie Grove
Mudtown Days on June 7 and 8 in Ward Nail Park, Lowell
Arkansas Anime Festival from June 7 to 9 at Four Points Sheraton in Bentonville
Garden Gate Tour on June 8, featuring various gardens in Fayetteville
Street Dinner on June 8 in downtown Springdale
Super Adoption Weekend on June 15 and 16 at Best Friends Pet Resource Center in Bentonville

There’s something for everyone in Northwest Arkansas this weekend. Mark your calendars and join the fun!