Startup Crawl 2026: Making Waves

Startup Junkie

Arkansas's biggest startup party rides back into Fayetteville for a beach-themed night of craft beer, live music, and local startups.

1 E Center St

Startup Crawl 2026: Making WavesThe biggest startup party in the Heartland is rolling back into downtown Fayetteville, and this year we're hitting the beach.Startup Crawl returns for its eighth year on Friday, September 25, 2026, and this time we're bringing a little sand and surf to the square. From 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., the Fayetteville square becomes a walkable showcase of the region's startup community.Wander a curated lineup of emerging companies, enjoy unlimited craft beer with a drink ticket, catch live local music, and ride the wave of creative energy that makes Northwest Arkansas what it is. General Admission is free, but please register to join the fun.Learn more about Startup Crawl here: <a href="https://startupjunkie.org/startup-crawl/" title="https://startupjunkie.org/startup-crawl/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://startupjunkie.org/startup-crawl/</a>🌊 Crawl Info Check-in starts at 5:00 p.m. outside One East Center on the Fayetteville square. Grab your Startup Passport and souvenir cup, then set your own course through the night.5 p.m. to 9 p.m.<ul><li>Unlimited craft beer pours (sampler or full) from top local breweries</li><li>A self-guided tour of NWA's most exciting startups and tech companies</li><li>Live music from local artists across multiple stops</li><li>Food trucks and local vendors on the square</li><li>Swag, giveaways, and beach-themed surprises all night</li></ul>Local StartupsMeet startups from across NWA. Tech, food, creative, outdoor, and everything in between.Live Music Malibu Moon | The Irie Lions | Memphis Ukulele BandCraft Beer Bike Rack Brewing Co. | Core Brewing &amp; Distilling Co. | Hawk Moth Brewing | Southern Tail Brewing | Social Project Brewing Co. | Mad Rooster Beer Co. | Rendezvous Junction Brewing Co. | New Province Brewing Co. | Fayetteville Beer Works | Flyway Brewing Co. | Ozark Beer Co. | Stoic Brews Alternative | Black Howler Beer Co. | Bentonville Brewing Co. | Ferm Kombucha (non-alcoholic)🎟️ Ticket Information (each pass includes a custom 2026 Silipint, wristband and tote bag of swag) Low Tide Sampler Kit (6oz): $20 presale, $25 at the door High Tide Full Pour Pass (16oz): $30 presale, $35 at the door General admission is free with registration. Presale pricing ends Friday at 5PM . Cups from previous years can't be reused.For more info, visit StartupJunkie.org.Please drink responsibly. All proceeds support entrepreneurship education through the Startup Junkie Foundation in Northwest Arkansas. Rain or shine. No refunds after September 18, 2026.

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