Saturday, November 14, 2026 in Bentonville, AR

KPOP ERAS
EXPERIENCE

Dress as your favorite era, 1st gen through 5th.

Mini FestFree, all ages
2–6PM
Party21+ with ID
9PM–1AM

Crown Northwest Bar & Grill, Bentonville. How to get there

Party tickets are $20 through Oct 31, then $25. The Mini Fest is free.

The Era Mix is our background music playlist, not the night party set. The DJ sets are a surprise!

Tickets

Tickets for the 21+ party are on sale now on Posh. Buy ahead and check in with your phone at the door. The Mini Fest is free, no ticket needed.

Party, advance$20 through Oct 31, then $25 · 21+
$20
Mini Fest, 2–6PMAll ages
FREE
Buy party tickets on Posh

One Saturday, two parts

Come for the afternoon, the night, or both. Everything happens at Crown Northwest Bar & Grill in Bentonville.

  1. Mini Fest opensFree, all ages
  2. Random Play DanceThe afternoon's dance peak
  3. Mini Fest wrapsGrab dinner at Crown Northwest
  4. Party starts21+, DJs and dancing
  5. Last songPlan your ride home
2–6PMFree, all agesOutdoors

Kpop Eras Mini Fest

Shop, trade, play, and dance before the room resets for the party.

  • Vendor marketplace and photo booth all afternoon
  • Fan Swap Meet and a DIY craft station
  • Trivia, Karaoke, and Random Play Dance
  • A prize drawing and a group photo to close it out
Free Full schedule
Kimle Luvmore
Kimle LuvmoreDJ
DJ Feelgood
DJ FeelgoodDJ
9PM–1AM21+ with ID

Kpop Eras Experience

The main event: a K-pop dance party from 9PM until 1AM, separate from the all-ages Mini Fest.

  • Sets from Kimle Luvmore and DJ Feelgood
  • $6 signature drinks. See the Era Menu
  • 21+ with a valid photo ID
$20 advance Get tickets

Mini Fest schedule

Saturday, November 14, 2–6PM. Free and all ages.

  1. Doors open

    Browse the vendor marketplace, check in, and snap your era look at the photo booth.

  2. Fan Swap Meet Kickoff + DIY Workshop

    Bring your trade binder for photocard and album trading, trade by consent only. Decorate toploaders and make bracelets on the side. The swap area stays open all afternoon.

  3. K-pop Trivia + Guess the Song

    Quick trivia rounds and one-second song intros, with small prizes.

  4. Karaoke Wall

    Grab the mic and sing your faves on the karaoke wall, with lyrics projected big so the whole crowd can sing along.

  5. Random Play Dance

    Fast song switches and choreography everyone knows, run live by a DJ. The big dance moment of the afternoon. Got a track you need in the set? Request an Era.

  6. Prize drawing + group photo

    The prize drawing for over $1,000 in prizes, including a Nintendo Switch 2 and seven K-pop vinyls, then a group photo and last call at the vendor tables. The Mini Fest wraps at 6.

All afternoon: the vendor marketplace and the Snap Era photo booth.

See who's vending Request an Era

The drawing: $1,000+ in prizes

Grab a free drawing ticket at the Mini Fest for a shot at over $1,000 in prizes. Winners are drawn at 5:30, right before the group photo.

Grand prize Nintendo Switch 2 The grand prize. One lucky fan takes home the new console.
Free Korean class A free Spring 2027 semester of Sunday Korean Language School, plus 50% off vouchers. Sponsored by Han Academy
7 K-pop vinyls
  • LE SSERAFIM
  • KATSEYE
  • BLACKPINK
  • BTS
  • STRAY KIDS
  • ENHYPEN
  • ATEEZ
Sponsored by Events by Lor
Music studio starter package Gear to start making your own tracks.
Korean snack box A box of Korean snacks and treats. Sponsored by A'Chau Asian Market
NEEDOH Fuzz Ball The Flower Power stress ball. Soft, squishy, and fuzzy.
LEGO Derpy A LEGO KPop Demon Hunters set. Build your own Derpy and Sussie Bird.
5:30PM Drawing at the Mini Fest, free and all ages
And more More prizes are being added. Check back before the 14th.
See the Mini Fest schedule

Getting there

Both parts are at the same place, so you can stay all day.

Crown Northwest Bar & Grill
911 SE 28th St, Suite #7
Bentonville, AR 72712
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Park across the street. Use the Walmart I Street building lot, directly across SE 28th St from Crown Northwest. Then cross at the corner of SE 28th St and SE I St, where a volunteer will walk you across. Please don't cross mid-block. The lot in front of the venue is home to the Mini Fest that day, and the remaining spots are saved for the neighboring businesses that are staying open.

Need accessible parking? ADA spots stay in the Crown Northwest lot. Enter from SE 28th St.

Drinking at the party? Plan your ride home before you head out.

A note from the organizers

Why we're doing this

Hi NWA,

We met as Razorbacks, two music lovers who spent college making projects together just because we loved it. Years later, after hosting an event together in North Carolina, we kept asking the same question: why not here, at home?

The Kpop Eras Experience is our answer. K-pop has been the soundtrack for so many of us across every generation, from 1st gen classics to whoever just dropped a comeback this week. We wanted a day where all of those eras could share one room, where families, students, and longtime fans could show up as themselves and find each other.

That's why the Mini Fest is free. Vendor fees are refunded so local makers keep what they earn, and the costs are coming out of our own pockets because we believe NWA deserves this. Every sponsor, volunteer, vendor, and fan who shows up is what makes it possible.

This is just the start. We want KPOP NWA to be a home for this community all year, with more events, more collaborations, and more space for the groups already doing the work here.

So come dressed as your favorite era. Bring your trade binder, your best Random Play Dance moves, and your friends. We can't wait to celebrate with you on November 14.

With love, Kimle & Chong The Feelgood Collective · Main Character Productions

As seen on

Northwest Arkansas K-Pop Festival bringing community and music to Bentonville KNWA FOX24 · Jordan Moeller · October 13, 2026 A look at the free all-ages Mini Fest, with trivia, karaoke, and a local vendor marketplace, and the 21+ night party with a dance battle. Read the story

Good to know

How old do I need to be?

The Mini Fest (2–6PM) is all ages. The party (9PM–1AM) is 21+, and you'll need a valid photo ID.

Is the Mini Fest free?

Yes, entry is free, and so are prize drawing tickets. Bring spending money for the vendor tables.

Is the Mini Fest indoors or outdoors?

The Mini Fest (2–6PM) is outdoors at Crown Northwest, so dress for the weather.

Where do I get tickets?

Tickets for the 21+ party are $20 through October 31, then $25, on Posh. The Mini Fest is free, no ticket needed.

Can I trade photocards?

Yes. Bring your trade binder to the Fan Swap Meet. It kicks off at 2:30PM and the swap area stays open all afternoon. Trades are by consent only.

Can I request a song?

Yes. Got a comeback or a bias track you need in the set? Request an Era.

Do I have to dress up?

Era looks are the theme of the whole day, from 1st gen through 5th. Come as your favorite comeback or group era.

How do I get a vendor table?

Apply on the vendors page by October 31.

Where do I park?

Park in the Walmart I Street building lot, directly across SE 28th St from Crown Northwest, and cross at the corner of SE 28th St and SE I St with our crossing volunteer. ADA spots stay in the Crown Northwest lot. We're using the space by the venue for the Mini Fest and saving the remaining spots for neighboring businesses that are open that day. See Getting there for directions.

Will I be photographed or filmed?

Yes. Our multimedia team will be photographing and filming both the Mini Fest and the party, and photos and videos may be shared on our socials and website. If you'd rather not be on camera, let any organizer know and we'll make sure the multimedia team is aware. Parents and guardians can do the same for kids at the Mini Fest.

I have another question.

Email contact@kpopnwa.com.

Sell at the Mini Fest

Photocards, K-beauty, fan art, snacks, apparel and more. Applications close October 31.

Become a vendor See the directory

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