BENTON COUNTY — Friday, May 6 - Saturday, May 7

BELLA VISTA - Art on the Creek. Regional arts and crafts and food will be for sale. The event is open from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the corner of U.S. Highway 71 and McNelley Road (Benton County Road 40). Admission is free. Visit www.bellavistafestival.

org or call 855-2064 for more information.

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Friday, May 6 - Sunday, May 8

BENTONVILLE - The Spanker Creek Farm Arts & Craft Fair. Regionalartists and craftspeople will display and sell their wares.This is one of many fairs open during the annual spring arts and crafts event in northwest Arkansas. Admission is free.

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Fair is located a half-mile east of U.S. Highway 71 on McNelly Road. Call 685-5655 for details.

WAR EAGLE - The War Eagle Mill Crafts & Culinary Arts Fair brings a gathering of national artists and craftsmen to the historic mill to sell their handmade items and demonstrate their skills. Artisan food vendors are also on hand for tasting and cooking demos. Step inside the Mill to shop for locally crafted items, and try food samples made from organic grains and mixes. Fair is located at 11045 War Eagle Road east of Rogers off Arkansas Highway 12. Fair admission is free, but parking is $3. Call 866-492-7324 or visit www.wareaglemill.com for more information.

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Saturday, May 7

FAYETTEVILLE - Fayetteville’sthird annual Spring Craft Extravaganza, Center Street and around the town square. Artisans of the Fayetteville Farmers’ Market sell juried fine art and handcrafted items. All items at the market are produced locally. Some artists offer on-site demonstrations of their craft.The open-air market runs from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and admission is free. Visit www.fayettevillefarmersmarket.org/ or call 236-2910 for details.

Community, Pages 6 on 05/04/2011