What should I expect at the event?

  • No Physical Event Tickets: No physical ticket is required or provided. When you purchase your ticket either online or via phone, your name will be added to the attendee list used at event check-in.
  • Food Sampling: Enjoy bites from 25 of northwest Arkansas' finest restaurants. You won't leave hungry!
  • Open Bar: Thanks to our generous partner, Purspirit Liquor Co., enjoy an array of options at the open bar.
  • Music & Entertainment: Live entertainment provided by the incredible band No Vacancy throughout the evening during this indoor event. VIP ticket holders will also be able to enjoy the outdoor patio, weather permitting.
  • Activations: Enjoy various experiences such as a Bourbon & Gin pull, bourbon tasting with Purspirit Liquor Co., embroidered silk scarves with KM Kreation, and an Underwoods Fine Jewelers diamond pull (VIP only).


What time does the event start?

  • VIP Ticket Holders: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.
  • General Admission: Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
  • Are you a VIP ticket holder? Join us in the North Bar and patio (weather permitting) from 5:30-6:30 p.m. for special bites and drinks with our Honorary Restauranteurs: Mollie Mullis Murphy and Luke Wetzel of Oven & Tap, Superfine Sweets Shoppe, and Townie Burgers + Bevvies. This area will be open for VIPs throughout the event, but we hope you can join us for the pre-event!


How does the auction work?

  • Online Auction: All auction bidding is online only. The auction is now live. The only auction items that will be present at the event are collaborative art pieces created by ACNW patients and local artists.
  • Register to Bid: Everyone is welcome to participate in the auction - no event ticket required. To register to bid on auction items, click the "Register to Bid" button on the homepage, or text Dish2026 to 76278.
  • Auto Bid: Don't want to worry about bidding during the event? Set up "Auto Bid" by clicking the tab located above the bid box. Enter your maximum bid amount and click "Confirm." The system will automatically bid for you up to your maximum amount.
  • Auction Close: The silent auction closes on Thursday, April 23 at 9:00 p.m.


What should I wear?

Attire: Palm Royale chic. Elevated resort style with a polished edge. Think breezy dresses, tailored sets, linen, and lightweight suiting paired with bold prints, vibrant colors, or tropical-inspired patterns. Men can opt for sport coats, crisp button-downs, or polished polos with dress pants or chinos.

Playful accessories are encouraged-statement earrings, woven textures, fun shoes-but keep the overall look refined. It's business casual at its core, just sun-soaked and a little more fun.


Where do I park?

Free parking is available in the Ledger parking garage on floors 2-5 starting at 5:00 p.m. (no code required), until capacity. Overflow parking is available at First Baptist Bentonville Church (main lot only). Please do not park in the admin parking lot next to Ledger at the risk of being towed.

Questions, or want to participate as a volunteer? Contact: mcclintockmh@archildrens.org