The 10th Anniversary Street Dinner Downtown
An Evening of Flavor and Community - A Decade in the Making
The 10th Anniversary Street Dinner Downtown, hosted by the Downtown Springdale Alliance and presented by Milestone Construction Company, will be Sunday, June 7, 2026, from 5:00-9:00 PM.
For ten years, this beloved tradition has transformed Emma Avenue into a stunning long-table dining experience unlike anything else in Northwest Arkansas.
To mark a decade of gathering under the open sky in the heart of Downtown, we’re doing something special: partnering directly with the restaurants that call Downtown home. Each culinary partner is bringing a signature dish straight from their kitchen to your table - making this the most authentic Street Dinner yet. No outside chefs. Just the flavors that make this street, this neighborhood, and this community one of a kind.
The Street Dinner is the Downtown Springdale Alliance's signature fundraiser, with all proceeds supporting year-round programming that cultivates a vibrant, thriving Downtown Springdale.
The evening’s dinner program will take place from 5:00-8:00 PM, followed by an hour of live music and dancing until 9:00 PM. For those who wish to linger, the night continues - an open invitation to celebrate, unwind, and enjoy the moment a little longer.
Tickets
This year, we’re trying something a little different - a ticket model built around access, community, and the idea that everyone deserves a seat at the table.
Every ticket - no matter the level - includes a reserved seat, the full dinner experience, and the same evening of food, drinks, and celebration. The only difference is how you choose to show up for the community that makes this event possible.
$50 — Community Ticket | A more accessible option to help make sure more people in our community can be part of the night. Same seat, same table, same great experience.
$100 — Standard Ticket | A seat at the table, supporting the Downtown you love.
The purchase of a Standard Ticket helps make Community Tickets possible and includes a tax-deductible contribution in the amount of ($50). Tax-deductible receipts will be provided after the event.
$200 — Legacy Ticket | You lead the way in making the table accessible - opening the table wider so more of the people who shape and show up for Downtown Springdale every day can be part of the night.
The purchase of a Legacy Ticket helps make Community Tickets possible and includes a tax-deductible contribution in the amount of ($150). Tax-deductible receipts will be provided after the event.
Every guest has a seat. Every guest shares the same experience. What you choose to pay simply helps make room for others at the table.
Tickets are limited and this event has historically sold out. Advance purchase is highly recommended.
Your Seat at the Table
To help create a smooth and welcoming experience for everyone, seating will be thoughtfully arranged in advance. Each guest will have an assigned seat, which also allows us to seamlessly deliver your selected entrée during dinner.
Part of the experience is sharing the table with new and familiar faces alike - bringing together the people and stories that make Downtown Springdale so special.
Attending with friends? We encourage purchasing tickets together to ensure your group is seated together. If tickets are purchased separately, you’ll still have the opportunity to note seating requests at checkout - we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Final seating details will be shared closer to the event.
The Street Dinner Menu
Featuring Culinary Partners of Downtown
This year's Street Dinner is powered by the restaurants of Downtown Springdale. Each culinary partner is showcasing what they do best - the dishes that have made them neighborhood favorites.
Appetizers
Kick off the first hour of the evening by sampling signature bites from four beloved neighborhood staples. Places that reflect the everyday rhythm and heartbeat of Springdale.
Buck's Bar - Classic American Wings, Three Ways - Choose your flavor - Buffalo, BBQ, or Dry Rub. Bold, no-frills, and one of Buck's staples for many years.
The Odd Soul - Soul Rolls - A two-bite, roll-like pastry stuffed with the ingredients of Odd Soul's legendary pizza. A longtime Downtown favorite, reimagined and wrapped into one perfect bite.
Mr. Taco Loco - Chips & House-Made Salsas - Fresh, vibrant, and straight from the kitchen - featuring a selection of house-made salsas and flavors that have been part of Downtown for years.
Kin Zabb Thai & Sushi - Crab Rangoons - Crispy, golden bites filled with a savory crab and cream cheese blend, bringing bold Thai-inspired flavor to the start of the evening.
Table Starters
As guests find their seats, the table comes to life - a blend of shared bites and individually prepared offerings designed to welcome you into the evening together.
Zelli Pasta - Crostinis for the Table - Freshly prepared crostinis served for each table to share, crafted with care and rooted in the simple, high-quality ingredients that define Zelli’s approach.
Arkansas Food Innovation Center @ Market Center of the Ozarks (AFIC@MCO) - Farm-Fresh Salad - Individually prepared salads for each guest, built from ingredients grown and sourced right here in our region and brought together by one of Northwest Arkansas’ leading food innovation hubs - a fresh, vibrant reflection of the land and people that make this place what it is.
Entrées - Choose Your Experience!
Each guest selects from one of three offerings, representing four of Downtown’s most exciting kitchens - a celebration of the creativity and collaboration shaping Springdale’s food scene.:
Casa Alejo - Carnitas Plate - Slow-cooked and tender pork served with homemade charro beans, fresh corn tortillas, cebolla encurtida (pickled onions), and homemade salsa. Soulful, generous, and deeply rooted in tradition.
Rein Sushi & Hibachi × Menya Kitakara - Downtown Bento Box Experience - A collaboration between two standout kitchens: Rein's Signature Street Dinner Roll - A three-piece assorted sushi selection featuring fresh fish. Rein's Spicy Chicken Dumplings, Kitakara's Special Beef Curry. and Kitakara's one of a kind Pork Belly Sando.
Bistro 16 - Red Wine Braised Beef Cheeks - Pommes aligot, glazed heirloom carrot, pickled ramps, and porcini mushrooms. French-inspired, deeply satisfying, and crafted with care.
Dessert
A sweet finish to the evening - a moment to slow down, savor, and close the night on a high note.
Shelby Lynn's Cake Shoppe - Chocolate Torte with Strawberries and Cream - From one of the region's most beloved and award-winning bakeries - rich, elegant, and the perfect way to close the night.
Drinks
From the first toast to the final sip, a range of beverage experiences designed to complement each moment of the night.
The Blind Bear - Cocktail & Beverage Stations - Specialty cocktails will be available for purchase onsite. Alongside those offerings, wine, beer, seltzers, and non-alcoholic options. Each guest will receive Two Complimentary Drink Vouchers that can be used to redeem the wine, beer, seltzers, and non-alcoholic offerings. For those who wish to continue enjoying those selections, additional servings can be found at our incredible nearby Downtown bars and restaurants.
Onyx Coffee Lab - Coffee Station - Enjoy complimentary offerings from one of the world’s most celebrated coffee roasters, served from a dedicated on-site station throughout the evening.
Dietary Restrictions
For dietary needs, please note when purchasing your ticket. We will do our best to accommodate any needs.
Happy Hour
In celebration of our 10th Anniversary, a limited, hosted pre-dinner Happy Hour experience will take place inside Gaskins on Emma, featuring a selection of hors d’oeuvres and beverages to kick off the evening.
This intimate experience is limited in capacity and reserved for guests coordinated in advance with the Downtown Springdale Alliance for this first year.
The Happy Hour is made possible through the generous support of Gaskins on Emma, alongside the official Happy Hour Sponsor, Legacy National Bank.
Thank You
Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsor, Milestone Construction Company.
We’re also grateful for the in-kind support from Harps Food Stores and Tyson Foods, whose contributions help make this dinner possible.
Ten Years of Street Dinner
What started as a simple idea - a long table, good food, and the people who make Downtown Springdale what it is - has grown into one of the most anticipated evenings in Northwest Arkansas. This 10th Anniversary celebration is our love letter to Downtown and the restaurants, businesses, and community members who have made it what it is.
A night to remember. One for the books. A decade in the making. Downtown Springdale, your table is ready.
FAQs
- What are some of the new features of this year’s Street Dinner?
This year’s Street Dinner introduces a series of reimagined elements and thoughtful additions across the evening.
A limited-capacity Happy Hour experience will kick off the night, offering an intimate start to the event and a glimpse into expanded experiences we hope to grow in the years ahead.
The event has also been thoughtfully moved to a Sunday evening, creating a more relaxed and welcoming rhythm for gathering, dining, and connection.
The menu has been newly developed in collaboration with Downtown Springdale restaurants, alongside a four-course dining experience that begins with a self-guided appetizer course before transitioning into a fully seated entrée and dinner service.
The table layout along the Emma Corridor has also been reimagined to feel more connected, returning to the original vision of the Street Dinner (a nod to founder Amber Perrodin), while still allowing space for movement and interaction throughout the night.
Guests will also experience new additions such as cocktail offerings and a dedicated coffee station, alongside live music and an evening atmosphere that invites guests to linger, connect, and enjoy the night together.
Behind the scenes, an expanded Street Dinner planning team supports the flow of the event, including the introduction of a new Culinary Coordinator role working closely with entrée partners to focus on ensuring thoughtful timing and execution of dinner service.
The evening is further shaped by a new ticket model centered on accessibility and community participation.
- How will my food be served and - and what should I expect throughout the evening? Will food be delivered timely and warm?
The evening is designed as a four-course experience, with each part of the night offering a different way to gather, explore, and dine.
First Course – Explore & Connect
The evening begins with a self-guided experience. Guests are invited to move throughout the event, enjoying appetizer tastings from Downtown’s culinary partners, visiting drink stations, and spending time in lounge spaces designed for connection with both new and familiar faces. Or take offerings directly back to the seat to enjoy together at your table.Second Course — Table Starters
As guests begin settling into their tables, shared starters will be waiting - a simple, welcoming way to ease into the seated experience and enjoy a first bite together.Third Course – Entrée Service
With everyone seated, the evening’s programming begins as entrées are delivered directly to your table. Each meal is prepared and coordinated in advance to ensure a smooth and timely dining experience directly to assigned seats.To support this, we’ve introduced a dedicated Culinary Coordinator role where a seasoned professional will be in communications with all culinary partners to oversee timing and service flow, alongside an expanded service team working in coordination to deliver meals seamlessly to each guest.
Fourth Course – A Sweet Finish
Dessert will be served directory to seat to close out the dinner portion of the evening, followed by an open invitation to continue enjoying the night with music, drinks, and community.
- Why did you move the Street Dinner to Sunday?
This year, we moved the event to Sunday to be more intentional about supporting our downtown businesses. After many conversations and group meetings with our downtown businesses we learned that having the event on Saturday historically hurt business and inhibited some of their regular customers from visiting. Sunday was also ideal for allowing our restaurant partners to participate given the majority of them are either closed or regularly slower on Sundays. We’re so excited to give them a bigger platform and to celebrate the amazing food that makes our downtown so special.
- Why are you doing assigned seating this year instead of allowing me to choose directly?
This year’s dining experience includes multiple entrée selections prepared and delivered directly to each guest.
To ensure meals are served accurately and efficiently, seating is thoughtfully arranged in advance. Each seat is tied to a specific meal selection, allowing our culinary and service teams to coordinate delivery with care.
We absolutely want you to sit with your friends and guests. During checkout, you’ll have the opportunity to request who you’d like to be seated with, and our team is actively organizing seating with those requests as a priority.
While seating requests are centered around who you’d like to sit with, we’re not able to guarantee specific table locations or placements within the event.
To create a more connected and welcoming experience, seating is also arranged to keep tables full and groups together wherever possible - helping avoid isolated or partially filled tables throughout the event.
Final seating arrangements are thoughtfully coordinated in advance and will be shared ahead of the event so you have plenty of time to plan accordingly.
- Are tickets tax-deductible?
Standard & Legacy Tickets help make Community Tickets possible and include a partially tax-deductible contribution ($50 Standard / $150 Legacy). Tax-deductible receipts will be emailed after the event.
- I didn’t receive my ticket confirmation email - what should I do?
After purchasing, your confirmation email should arrive within a few minutes.
Please check all emails associated with your purchase. If you paid with Apple Pay, the confirmation will be sent to the email attached to your Apple Pay account.
If you don’t see it, please check your spam or promotions folder and search for “Humanitix” or the event name.
If it’s still missing, no worries—your ticket is securely recorded in our system. Just reach out to us at info@downtownspringdale.org, and we’ll be happy to help you.
- Do you offer refunds?
This is a rain or shine event. Tickets are non-refundable as this is our biggest fundraiser of the year and many event costs are paid out regardless of rain.
In the case of inclement weather, the event will be moved to be inside of the Jones Center.
- More event specific questions, reach out to our team:
Email info@downtownspringdale.org or call 501-247-4914.
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