June 1st

11:00 AM-2:00 PM

$10/adults & $5/kids

Celebrate 150 Years of the Peel Home at Our Community Picnic, presented by Arvest & Crossland!

Join us on June 1st for a memorable community picnic as we celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Peel Home, built in 1875. Gather with friends, family, and neighbors for a day filled with history, fun, and festivities in the beautiful Peel Museum gardens!

Your ticket includes a picnic lunch, plus an afternoon of engaging activities for all ages. Witness the burying of a time capsule, try your hand at classic yard games, and explore interactive exhibits that bring the 1800s to life. Learn about Bentonville’s deep-rooted apple heritage, experience traditional music and dance, and watch live demonstrations of blacksmithing, pottery, soap making, and more.

Don’t miss this unique celebration of history and community—mark your calendar and be part of the story!

Picnic Lunch

Every ticket comes with a delicious picnic lunch from The Sous Chef, featuring fried chicken, potato salad, and all the fixin’s—plus ice cream from Leo the Ice Cream Man!

Time Capsule Burial

Bentonville’s mayor will join us to bury a time capsule, set to be opened in 25 years! Follow us on social media to help decide what goes inside.

Yard Games, Raffles, & Bingo

Enjoy yard games, exciting raffles, and Community Partner Bingo—visit every partner booth for a chance to win prizes!

Historic Dance

Step back in time and experience the elegance and excitement of the 1800s as you learn different dances throughout history with NWA Historic Dance! 

Music of the Region

Celebrate the rich musical heritage of the region with a toe-tapping performance by Marshall Mitchell Entertainment!

Pottery

Get your hands dirty and unleash your creativity with a hands-on pottery experience led by the Community Creative Center!

Blacksmithing

Watch history come to life with live blacksmithing by Sioux Creek Forge—creators of Peel Museum’s very own time capsule being buried at the picnic!

Soap Making

Dive into the art of handcrafted soap making with the fragrant and fun expertise of Bentonville Bubble Co.!

Apples in Bentonville, AR

Discover the rich history of apples in Bentonville and the Peel House with engaging insights from the Bentonville Garden Club!

Face Painting

Add a splash of sparkle and color with free face painting and glitter tattoos from Art of Fun Entertainment! 

Caricatures

Take home a whimsical keepsake with free Victorian-era themed caricature drawings by the talented Scarlett Piper! 

DIY CRAFT STATIONS

Get hands-on with history at our DIY craft stations—make your own quill pen, try watercolor painting, and even feel what it’s like to churn butter!

Skincare

Discover the fascinating history and modern uses of tallow cream with Red Bird Naturals—an experience that blends tradition and innovation!

Quilting

Unleash your creativity and explore the art of quilting and crafting with The Quilted Cow in this hands-on, fun-filled experience!

11:00 AM Tickets

12:30 PM Tickets