Emerge NWA Food Festival

Celebrate the rich flavors of our region at Emerge NWA Food Festival, brought by Cureate Courses, where local small businesses and the area’s most exciting up‑and‑coming chefs take center stage. Following Earth Day, this event celebrates sustainability by spotlighting the makers, growers, and culinary talent building a vibrant, interconnected local food economy.

Emerge NWA is the capstone event featuring 20 graduating businesses through Cureate’s proprietary Cureate Courses curriculum. Two business owners will win $5,000 to advance their growth goals, and you have the chance to vote on our community prize ($1,000)! Awardees will be announced around 3 pm from the Quonset Hut stage.

Join us for an inspiring showcase of thoughtful bites, bold creativity, and the entrepreneurs who prove that supporting local food businesses is where true sustainability begins.
Tickets are $35, reserve your spot online or with Box Office at (479) 657-2335 today.

Cureate Courses presents the Emerge NWA Food Festival, in partnership with FORGE, funded by Walton Family Foundation. Your ticket includes a bite from each Emerge NWA vendor. Additional beverages and items are available for purchase on-site.