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3rd Annual Cranksgiving in the Ozarks: Pedaling to End Hunger
Ozark Beer Company welcomes Cranksgiving's return to Northwest Arkansas for its third year, inviting cyclists of all ages to join in a spirited scavenger hunt to gather food for families in need this holiday season. This “alley-cat” style bike event blends community fun with a purpose, as riders navigate their own routes around the city to pick up essential holiday food items.
Ozark Beer Company: Brewing Tradition and Building Community
Randy Wilburn, public speaker, communicator, storyteller and founder of I Am Northwest Arkansas podcast, recently recorded an interview with Lacie Bray of Ozark Beer Company from the Firmin Garner Performance Studio at KUAF Public Radio in Fayetteville.
Lacie shared the profound journey of entrepreneurship, community engagement, and brewing innovation in the heart of the Ozarks. Podcast listeners are told the tale of the brewery's genesis from an idea born amidst the scenic beauty of Walla Walla, Washington, to a flourishing community staple in downtown Rogers, Arkansas.
Ozark Beer Company to Transform Backyard into Community Gathering Space
Ozark Beer Company is collaborating with local artists to reimagine the downtown Rogers Brewery’s backyard as a family-friendly place for welcoming
the community and hosting public events. In addition to expanding seating space for patrons, the brewery aims to have the ability to host popular programming like festivals, artist fairs, and swap-meets without the threat of rainouts or the need to block off Arkansas St., and to make the integration of art a priority as development of the back yard takes shape.
Ozark Beer Hosts Digital Collab with Artists in Two States
Rogers, AR— The soaring white walls on the second floor of Ozark Beer Company are surrounded with art by two artists, but one of the two never touches the canvas, paint or brushes used to create the art. A collaboration by two women who met 15 years ago, then lost touch, and reconnected through Facebook.
Ozark Beer is All the Buzz in DTR
All the buzz: Ozark Beer Company (OBC) is celebrating their first honey harvest with a celebration and work session, 6:00 p.m. - 8 p.m. Thursday, July 6. Honey and beer have a long history! Honey beer is a type of specialty beer made by brewing an ale or lager with some honey. We are know the folks at OBC are busy as bees, but, did it occur to you they might have their own hive? Ozark Beer Company installed a beehive with the expert assistance of Lauren Anderson, founder of Calm and Confidence Beekeeping in Little Rock. While OBC isn't yet producing product made by their resident bees, they hope to move in that direction in the future.
Businesses Practice Sustainability in Downtown Rogers
Earth Day is celebrated each year in April and we would like to highlight some of the businesses that are making efforts to reduce the impact they are having on our environment. One such effort is Honeycomb Kitchen Shop’s partnership with Ozark Compost & Swap to collect food waste from their cooking classes to be used for composting.
Film Festival Founders Can’t Wait for Season 2023
Rogers Short Film Festival Promotes November 17th Networking at Ozark Beer Company
Elizabeth McCurdy and Barry Cobbs, co-directors and founders of Rogers Short Film Festival, are setting the stage for another opportunity to present short, independent films from across the U.S. and beyond. But their energy and enthusiasm is bubbling over so they decided to convene filmmakers and supporters at a mixer from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 17th at Ozark Beer Company, 109 N Arkansas Street, Rogers, AR.
Speed Friending for 40 & Up at Ozark Beer Company
We’ve all heard of speed dating, but how about speed friending? Ozark Beer Company is not only making great craft beer, but also making opportunities to connect people within the community to make new friends. This "speed friending" event works like speed dating, but with the objective of making new friends. As we age, it may feel more and more difficult to create real, genuine friendships. And having friends is important to us both physically and mentally. According to William Chopik, a professor of psychology at Michigan State University, “friendships become even more important as we age. Keeping a few really good friends around can make a world of difference for our health and well-being.”