honestly, Northwest Arkansas is quietly becoming a destination for some of the best outdoor filmmaking in the country. The **Fly Fishing Film Tour** is rolling back into Fayetteville next month for its 20th anniversary, and they’re bringing a heavy lineup of shorts from anglers around the globe, plus some prizes that sound like they belong in a major city—but here, they’re happening in our back yard.
The event hits **TheatreSquared** on **Thursday, Oct. 15**, with doors opening at **5:30 p.m.** If you’ve followed the outdoor scene around here—or chased trout in the Buffalo River—you know this series. It’s the 20th year, and organizers are leaning into the community aspect. Expect **complimentary food and drinks from local vendors**, plus giveaways and a chance to actually meet other folks who just spent the weekend knee-deep in a creek.
There is one prize attached to the night that honestly sounds ridiculous if you think about what it would cost or look like in New York City or Chicago. The grand raffle winner gets a helicopter flight from Thaden Field straight out into the Ozarks for a guided smallmouth bass fishing trip. Look, that is a massive experience that usually comes with a hefty price tag, and it’s all in service of a cause.
Proceeds from the raffle benefit **The Mayfly Project**, a nonprofit that uses fly-fishing and mentorship to support children in foster care. It shifts the focus from just a night out to real, practical help for families in Northwest Arkansas and beyond.
We see a lot of events rolling through Benton and Washington counties these days—from big concerts at the Walton Arts Center to the latest lineup additions at the Walmart AMP. (Mumford & Sons just added to that AMP schedule this week)—but this one feels distinct because it digs into the actual outdoors community. It’s that local hustle of
Source: Fayetteville Flyer