BENTONVILLE, AR - First Friday Presented by Walmart returns on July 5th as Downtown Bentonville Incorporated offers ‘A Salute to Service’, including a unique Mustang Flyover during the event.  Friday’s festival is focused on the brave men and women who serve our communities both locally and abroad, and keep our city and our communities safe.  

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During First Friday, you will see members of the US Armed Forces, military veterans, and our local civil servants, including local police, firefighters, and Sheriff deputies. Downtown Bentonville Incorporated is also welcoming several veteran-owned businesses to appear at First Friday.

Todd Garner joins DBI as an honorary chair this month. Garner is the Chief Product Officer at Sam’s Club and is a graduate of the Air Force Academy.  

"I am looking forward to participating in Downtown Bentonville Inc's First Friday ‘Salute to Service’,” said Todd Garner, Chief Product Officer at Sam’s Club. “As a veteran and a proud resident of this community, I know that this event will be a meaningful tribute to the brave men and women who have served and continue to serve our country with honor and dedication."

Todd will join us for a conversation on stage at 6 pm about his time serving our country and how the veteran community is vital to Bentonville and Sam’s Club.

July’s Monthly Takeover is Mother’s Cookies. Your favorite animal cookies brand since 1914 is bringing a HUGE carnival-like experience for all families to enjoy.

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Live entertainment will begin at 4:40 on the Slim Chickens Mainstage.

4:40 - 4:50 PM Opening Flag Ceremony - Cub Scout Pack 525

4:50 - 5:00 PM National Anthem performed by Manuel Barnes

5:00 - 5:05 PM Look to the Skies for a Mustang Fly-Over

5:00-6:00 PM Erin Rowe

6:00-7:15 PM Church Street

7:30-9:00 PM Jukebox Confession

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With a season theme of ‘Mixtape’, First Friday presented by Walmart, will focus on music and experiences from the past as we remind everyone that ‘It’s HIP to be SQUARE’.  You can subscribe to the Downtown Bentonville Inc. Spotify playlist and enjoy great music all year long. Click here.

We also want to give a big THANK YOU to our incredible community partners including the City of Bentonville, Walmart, Visit Bentonville, and the Walton Family Foundation.

For more information about Downtown Bentonville Inc. and its initiatives, please visit downtownbentonville.org.  

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‍ABOUT DOWNTOWN BENTONVILLE INC. A private, not-for-profit organization, Downtown Bentonville Inc. works to enhance the downtown Bentonville experience for everyone.