[hosted every month, date / time varies]

[hosted every third Tuesday]

[hosted every 3rd Monday]

[hosted every month, date / time varies]

[hosted every second Tuesday]

Ready to Start a Career in the Food Industry? Brightwater is offering two FREE trainings through the B Workforce Program. These intensive 8-week workforce bootcamps are designed to prepare you for success in a professional kitchen.

[typically hosted every first Monday, except for September]

[hosted every first Monday]

Join FIRA’s information and activity booth on Sunday, October 4, from 12–6 PM as Fayetteville Falltoberfest returns for its fourth year, transforming the Upper Ramble and seven blocks of Dickson Street into one big autumn celebration.

[you can find us during the Farmer’s Market season about once / month]

[hosted every 3rd Monday]

[hosted every month, date / time varies]

[hosted every third Tuesday]

[typically hosted every first Monday, except for September]

[typically hosted every first Monday, except for September]

Naturals vs Tulsa Drillers

[hosted every second Tuesday]

[you can find us during the Farmer’s Market season about once / month]

[hosted every month, date / time varies]

Join other hospitality industry workers for a weekday hike hang. Bring your sketchbook, snacks, or a book to read at the top of the trail! Please feel free to invite any friends (in any industry) that might enjoy a weekday moment in nature.

[hosted every second Tuesday]

Level up your coffee knowledge with FIRA member businesses, Sicarú Coffee Roasters and WORD Coffee!

Each meetup we will discuss 3 high-quality coffees that are indicative of a specific region &/or style. This conversation based group is hosted in a relaxed, expectation-free environment. Bring your experience (whether beginner or expert), your palette, and a notebook.

[hosted every first Monday]

Join other local community members involved in food recovery and food insecurity for a coffee and conversation at one of Fayetteville’s newest community-focused coffee shop!

Join other hospitality industry workers for a weekday hike hang. Bring your sketchbook, snacks, or a book to read at the top of the trail! Please feel free to invite any friends (in any industry) that might enjoy a weekday moment in nature.

Level up your cheese knowledge with FIRA member business, Bloom Cheese Collective!

This recurring, industry gathering provides an opportunity to learn more about cheese and cheesemaking processes in a casual, conversation based group. Registration required!

We’ll be set up at our favorite local farmer’s market with information about our mission. Come chat with a FIRA member about our member businesses, opportunities to join / volunteer / donate, or to discuss potential job openings in the area!

Level up your coffee knowledge with FIRA member businesses, Sicarú Coffee Roasters and WORD Coffee!

Each meetup we will discuss 3 high-quality coffees that are indicative of a specific region &/or style. This conversation based group is hosted in a relaxed, expectation-free environment. Bring your experience (whether beginner or expert), your palette, and a notebook.

Join other local community members involved in food recovery and food insecurity for a coffee and conversation at one of Fayetteville’s newest community-focused coffee shop!

Walk with Fayetteville Independent Restaurant Alliance in the NWA Pride Parade! We are showing up loud, proud, and in full support of our LGBTQIA+ hospitality community!

As a volunteer walker, you will get to help represent Fayetteville's independent restaurants, spread awareness about the HERO fund for hospitality workers, and celebrate our amazing and diverse community during the largest pride parade in the state! Come prepared to take a slow walk down Dickson Street and be showered with love and cheers!