NWA Honor Festis a free, outdoor, family-friendly event. Open for everyone to honor, celebrate, and connect with first responders, service members, veterans, and their families.
SIGN UP EARLY and get an official NWA HF '24 pin, goodie bag, and more! Limited quantities... save yours now!
NWA Honor Fest is a free, outdoor, family-friendly event. Open for everyone to honor, celebrate, and connect with first responders, service members, veterans, and their families.
Sign up early and get an official NWA HF '24 pin, goodie bag, and more! Limited quantities... save yours now!
The mission of NWA Honor Fest is to celebrate all first responders, military service members, veterans,
and their families.
Together, with the community,
HF provides connections, resources,
and opportunities to serve,
work, and play in NWA.
Northwest Arkansas is the greatest place to live in the USA. Honor Fest exists to make sure that anyone who serves across the country feels welcomed, celebrated, and supported here.
Thank you to all those that keep us safe. Honor Fest is for you.
MISSION
The mission of NWA Honor Fest is to celebrate all first responders, military service members, veterans, and their families. Together, with the community, HF provides connections, resources, and opportunities to serve, work, and play in NWA.
Northwest Arkansas is the greatest place to live in the USA. Honor Fest exists to make sure that anyone who serves across the country feels welcomed, celebrated, and supported here.
Thank you to all those that keep us safe. Honor Fest is for you.
ALL DAY EVENTS
(9:00AM - 3:00PM)
Family Fun Zone
• Corn Hole • Face Painting
• Snow Cones • Bounce Houses
• Art Station • Cool Mist Tents
• Water Guns • Vehicles & more!
T.O.S.S. Academy
Dart Battlefield
Compete for glory! Open to families of all ages. Plus, catch the military vs first responders rematch! Hosted by veteran-owned T.O.S.S.
Jiu Jitsu Academy.
Kids Bootcamp
Obstacle Course
Compete for best completion time! Jump, climb, crawl, and run your way through the Honor Fest obstacle course!
ALL DAY EVENTS
(9:00AM - 3:00PM)
Family Fun Zone
• Corn Hole • Face Painting
• Snow Cones • Bounce Houses
• Art Station • Cool Mist Tents
• Water Guns • Vehicles & more!
T.O.S.S. Academy
Dart Battlefield
Compete for glory! Open to families of all ages. Plus, catch the military vs first responders rematch! Hosted by veteran-owned T.O.S.S. Jiu Jitsu Academy.
Kids Bootcamp
Obstacle Course
Compete for best completion time! Jump, climb, crawl, and run your way through the Honor Fest obstacle course!
Sign the Tribute Vehicle
Leave your mark! Give a shoutout to a hero you love or say thanks to all those that serve by writing a message on the official
HONOR FEST ’75 Pacer!
Booth Expo
Get discounts and giveaway prizes from local businesses and learn about community resources that make NWA a great place to live, work, and play.
NWA Council Job Fair
Find new career opportunities, learn to build a great resumé, and discover your next steps to move forward in the labor force. Hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Council.
Live Music
Stomp, clap, sing, and dance with local artists from across NWA. Feel free to bring a camping chair or blanket; we’ll be jamming all day.
Sign the Tribute Vehicle
Leave your mark! Give a shoutout to a hero you love or say thanks to all those that serve by writing a message on the official
HONOR FEST ’75 Pacer!
Booth Expo
Get discounts and giveaway prizes from local businesses and learn about community resources that make NWA a great place to live, work,
and play.
NWA Council Job Fair
Find new career opportunities, learn to build a great resumé, and discover your next steps to move forward in the labor force.
Hosted by the Northwest Arkansas Council.
Live Music
Stomp, clap, sing, and dance with local artists from across NWA. Feel free to bring a camping chair or blanket; we’ll be jamming all day.
August can get HOT - don’t worry, we’re prepared.
Expect lots of cold water, mist tents, and shade to stay cool.
Courtesy of our friends at Kendrick Fincher - Hydration for Life.
NWA Honor Festis a free, outdoor, family-friendly event. Open for everyone to honor, celebrate, and connect with first responders, service members, veterans, and their families.
Sign up early and get an official NWA HF '24 pin, goodie bag, and more! Limited quantities... save yours now!
Join us at Memorial Park, next to Orchards, as we dedicate an expansion project with the community for our heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
MVP Walk / Run / Ride
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Complete one of three routes around the park - on foot or on some wheels!
Hosted by Merging Vets & Players.
Enlistment Ceremony
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Support everyday heroes in our community that have made the commitment to serve. Watch this very special event as they step up and swear their oath.
August can get HOT - don't worry, we're prepared. Expect lots of cold water, mist tents, and shade to stay cool. Courtesy of our friends at Kendrick Fincher - Hydration for Life.
NWA Honor Festis a free, outdoor, family-friendly event. Open for everyone to honor, celebrate, and connect with first responders, service members, veterans, and their families.
Sign up early and get an official NWA HF '24 pin, goodie bag, and more! Limited quantities... save yours now!
Join us at Memorial Park, next to Orchards, as we dedicate an expansion project with the community for our heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice.
MVP Walk / Run / Ride
8:00AM - 8:30AM
Complete one of three routes around the park - on foot or on some wheels!
Hosted by Merging Vets & Players.
Enlistment Ceremony
10:00AM - 10:45AM
Support everyday heroes in our community that have made the commitment to serve. Watch this very special event as they step up and swear their oath.
Sheep Dog Humvee Pull
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Test your strength with a team of friends and compete in the Honor Fest humvee pull! Hosted by Sheep Dog Impact Assistance
Lunch Cookout
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Grab some burgers and dogs while you celebrate at the Park. Can’t beat free food with some music
and friends.
Startup Junkie
Pitch Competition
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Have a business or startup idea? Pitch it in front of a group of judges to see if you win the grand prize! Hosted by Startup Junkie.
Honor Family Awards
Throughout the Day
Show your appreciation for service families who have been nominated for going above and beyond. Each receive a special Honor Fest plaque of recognition.
Sheep Dog Humvee Haul
11:00AM - 12:00PM
Test your strength with a team of friends and compete in the Honor Fest humvee haul! Hosted by Sheep Dog Impact Assistance
Lunch Cookout
11:30AM - 1:30PM
Grab some burgers and dogs while you celebrate at the Park. Can’t beat free food with some music
and friends.
Startup Junkie
Pitch Competition
1:00PM - 2:00PM
Have a business or startup idea? Pitch it in front of a group of judges to see if you win the grand prize! Hosted by Startup Junkie.
Honor Family Awards
Throughout the Day
Show your appreciation for service families who have been nominated for going above and beyond. Each receive a special Honor Fest plaque of recognition.
LOCATION
Bentonville, AR
Orchards Park Recreation Area
Orchards Park is located at the intersection of NE J St and John Deshields Blvd, across from the renowned Crystal Bridges Museum.
Bring the whole family to
Honor Fest - even Spike.
Orchards has two connecting dog parks. Hit the trails, have some fun, or hang in the shade.
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LOCATION
Bentonville, AR
Orchards Park Recreation Area
Orchards Park is located at the intersection of NE J St and John Deshields Blvd, across from the renowned Crystal Bridges Museum.
Bring the whole family to Honor Fest - even Spike. Orchards has two connecting dog parks. Hit the trails, have some fun, or hang in the shade.
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Pick up your official NWA HF '24 pins and goodie bags at the Main Pavilion on Aug 10!