NWA Emerging Leaders Presents Sips on the Bricks: Holiday Edition

A beloved local tradition, relaunched & reimagined: Ring in the Holiday Season with the return of Sips on the Bricks, presented by One Comm. This beloved local holiday tradition is making a smashing return as a holiday-themed costume contest, poker run, and shop local extravaganza in Downtown Rogers!

Why it’s important:  One of the strategic goals for the Chamber is to create third space experiences that help to redefine downtown as a destination. The third space concept divides life into three main places where we spend our time.

• The first space is home, second is work and the third is our community.
• Whether that third space experiences are biking on trails, enjoying a park, or participating in a fun event like this, having strong and vibrant third spaces is a key component of community involvement and creates a sense of place for residents and visitors.
• A strong third spaces increase quality of life, improves work/life balance, and helps businesses recruit and retain talent.

Who will win the best sip: Downtown merchants will compete in a holiday drink contest, crafting creative sips for "sippers" to taste and vote on their favorites. The merchant who wins best “sip” gets year-long bragging rights and a traveling trophy.

The Sips Stops: Sips are free & included with purchase of event entry! Specials and deals are exclusively available to Sips on the Bricks event participants.

• Artists of Northwest Arkansas (at the Rogers Experimental House) – Orange Bliss Champagne Spritz
• B. Styled – Cranberry & Vodka Champagne Spritz; Check out B. Styled’s new holiday gifts & stocking stuffers
• Dandy Roll – Vanilla Citrus Cider
• Edward Jones – Stephanie Hogan – Grinch Punch Mocktail; Christmas temporary tattoos and face glitter will be available
• Envision Nutrition – Special Holiday Mocktail
• Honeycomb Kitchen Shop – “Nightcap Before Christmas”; Shop their Holiday collection
• Kaleidoscope Collective - Coquito
• Phat Tire Bike Shop – Holiday White Russians; 10-20% off in-store purchases
• Rogers Mercantile – “Christmas Sugar Cookie”; 10% off entire purchase
• The Dotted Pig – Caramel Apple Cheer Mocktail
• The Gathering in Rogers – Holiday Cider
• Threads 3 Fourteen – Hot Russian Tea; 10% off storewide
• Underbrush Books – Gingerbread Smash
• Woof and Wander – “Hair of the Dog”

The Poker Run Stops: Specials and deals are exclusively available to Sips on the Bricks event participants.

• baked by kori – Offering a Christmas cookie + glass of wine/beer pairing for $10

• House 1830 – 10% off total bill
• Ozark Beer Co. – Sip The Grinch Holiday Slushie, full-size will be available for purchase!
• Pub on the Bricks – Drink special, “Santa’s Snakebite” for $5.00
• Rogers Experimental House- Wild Card Stop
• Yoga Story DTR- 10% off all retail and $21 for 21 days of yoga

Your guide in downtown: Use our Sips on the Bricks map to guide you during the event to make sure you don't miss any stops!

Grab your favorite ugly sweater and your santa hat: Restaurants and shops will offer specials and deals exclusively available to our event participants. Sippers will receive holiday swag, a voting card to track their favorite sips, and a poker run card that they can complete as they visit the poker stops. At the end of the night, everyone will gather for the After Party where we will announce the winners of the best sip, the poker run, and the costume contest.

Ticket pricing:

• Regular: $35 (ends November 29)
• Late: $40 (November 30 - December 2)

Deck the halls with your logo: Advertise your brand to hundreds of young professionals, shoppers, and sippers with our affordable sponsorship opportunities. View the Sips Sponsorship Packages. Contact Members Services for more information by emailing [email protected] or by calling (479) 619-3187.

Calling all DTR Merchants: Interested in participating in Poker Run or Sips, fill out our Sips on the Bricks vendor form or contact Maggie by emailing [email protected] or by calling 479-619-3190.

Schedule of Events:

December 1

Sips Packet Pickup Party @ One Comm (2003 S. Horsebarn Rd., Suite 8, Rogers, AR 72758)
4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

December 2

Registration @ Rogers Experimental House (121 W. Walnut St., Rogers, AR, 72756)
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Sips Experience & Poker Run @ Various Downtown Rogers Businesses
4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Poker and Sips Card Turn-In @ Ozark Beer Company (109 N. Arkansas St., Rogers, AR 72756)
All cards must be turned in by 7:00 p.m. to be considered for the poker run and the Sips voting

After Party @ Ozark Beer Company (109 N. Arkansas St., Rogers, AR 72756)
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Costume Contest winners, Poker Run contest winner, and Best Sips winner announced @7:30 p.m.

CANCELLATION POLICY: Refunds are not accepted within 48 hours of event. 

Presenting Sponsor

Co-Sponsor

Pub Hub Sponsors

Pub Prize Sponsor

Hydration Station Sponsor

Silver Bells Sponsor

Pub Hub Venue Sponsor

Sips Stop Sponsor

Sips Stops

Poker Run Stops

Signage Sponsor