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Patio Social · Open to public
Northwest Arkansas Networking Community
Monthly events benefitting local businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
8K+Members
32+Events a year
40+Local sponsors
4+Cities served
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Members onlyWhat every social includes
200+ people
Every social draws a full patio, and about 40% are first-timers — so nobody is stuck outside the circle.
First drink free
Check in at the table and your first round is covered by that night's sponsor.
Photos & video
Our team shoots the whole night and posts a recap to pages reaching over 150k social media users.
BIG Giveaways
Three or more prizes from local businesses every single social. Stick around for the drawing.
What to expect
What's waiting for you on the patio
Three hours, one patio, and a dozen reasons to talk to someone you haven't met. Here's everything running that night.
Welcoming Team
Bright shining faces to welcome all attendees
Atmospheric Music
Live DJ or custom music curated toward pure energy
Complimentary Drink
Seasonal drink covered by the patio sponsors
Unique Networking Games
Patio Card Game, Network Bingo, and more
BIG Giveaway Raffles
Gold bracelets, Diamond earrings, Headphones, iPads, and more
Premium Merchandise
Patio Hats & shirts courtesy of EZPZ outfitters
Impactful Connections
Business owners & operators across all industries
Flashy Red Carpet
Complimentary photos from Austin & FNTZ Media
Patio Directory
The exclusive list of patio trusted Arkansas businesses
Three ways to be a part of it
Show up free every month, grab a ticket to something seasonal, or go deeper with a membership.
Patio Social
Free · monthly · bring a friend
- Free to attend, every month
- Bring a friend or a coworker
- RSVP takes 30 seconds
Exclusive Social
Ticketed · seasonal · limited attendance
- A few times a year, never repeated
- Limited tickets, smaller room
- Ticket includes the full experience
Pro Meetup
MembershipMembership only · exclusive networking · bonus perks
- Members-only meetup, 3–4 PM in Rogers
- Owners and operators in a small room
- Patio Directory listing and bonus perks
Patio Pro+
Patio Pro+ Founding Member Sign Up
Patio Pro members get a Patio Directory listing people actually use, a members-only meetup every fourth Wednesday in Rogers, and first call on sponsor and event spots.
- Listing in the Patio Directory
- Members-only meetup, 3–4 PM in Rogers
- Local discounts and other perks
Patio Pulse by Patio Social
Early RSVP access, venue announcements and merch drops, sent weekly. Joined by 10k+ locals.
Subscribe to Patio Pulse 🗞️
Free. No spam. Unsubscribe any time.
Find one near you
Networking events across Northwest Arkansas
Patio Social moves to a new local patio every month. See where we've been and where we're headed in your city.
Bentonville
The HUB, Brothers Meethouse, Onyx, The Bend and more
Rogers
LOMA, Rendezvous Junction, Tusk & Trotter, City Pump
Fayetteville
Taco & Tamale Co., Confident Coffee, Leroy Lounge
Springdale
Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Onyx Springdale
See all networking events in NWA or browse every venue we've hosted.
FAQ
Networking in Northwest Arkansas, answered
Everything people ask before their first Patio Social.
Is Patio Social free to attend?
Yes. Our monthly Patio Socials are free and open to the public. You just RSVP ahead of time, and your first drink is covered by that month's sponsors. A few seasonal exclusive events are ticketed, and those are marked clearly on the events list.
Who comes to Patio Social?
Business owners, operators and professionals from every industry across Northwest Arkansas, plus people who are new to the area and want to meet locals. A typical social draws 200+ people.
Where are Patio Social events held?
Each social is hosted on a different local patio, restaurant, brewery or vineyard around Northwest Arkansas, including Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville and Springdale. Check the events list for the next location.
How often are the events?
There is a free Patio Social every month, plus occasional ticketed exclusive events through each season. Patio Pro+ members also meet monthly in Rogers.
What are the best networking events in Northwest Arkansas for business owners?
Patio Social is one of the largest free monthly networking events in NWA. It is built for business owners who want real connections in a relaxed setting: an evening on a local patio with a complimentary drink, networking games, a DJ and giveaways, with no membership or dues required to attend.
How is Patio Social different from a chamber of commerce networking event?
Patio Social is an evening social, not a meeting. There are no dues, no membership requirement, no name-tag speeches and no agenda, just a few hundred locals on a great patio. Many members also attend chamber events; Patio Social is the casual, high-energy complement.
What is Patio Pro+?
Patio Pro+ is our membership for business owners who want more than the monthly social: a members-only monthly meetup, a spot in the Patio Directory of trusted Arkansas businesses, and introductions to other members.
How can my business sponsor a Patio Social?
Sponsorships are sold by season, with cohost and marquee sponsor options. Email [email protected] to see what is open.
Founder
Pat Pulliam
Founder, Patio Social · Principal Broker, Front Porch Real Estate
Pat started Patio Social to fix something he kept running into: Northwest Arkansas is full of people worth knowing, with no easy way to meet them. What began as one happy hour is now a monthly gathering of 200+ locals across four cities, plus the Patio Directory and Patio Pro+.
When he isn't hosting, he's a principal broker and co-owner at Front Porch Real Estate, and he spends most of his spare time ranking Arkansas patios — a job title he gave himself.
Patio Social · Open to public
Northwest Arkansas Networking Community
Monthly events benefitting local businesses in Northwest Arkansas.
8K+Members
32+Events a year
40+Local sponsors
4+Cities served
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- {{custom_values.next_event_date}}
- {{custom_values.next_event_address}}
- {{custom_values.next_event_price}}
- 200+ typical turnout
Coming up
Upcoming Patio Socials
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RSVP{{custom_values.later_event_name}}
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Get tickets{{custom_values.pro_event_name}}
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Members onlyWhat every social includes
200+ people
Every social draws a full patio, and about 40% are first-timers — so nobody is stuck outside the circle.
First drink free
Check in at the table and your first round is covered by that night's sponsor.
Photos & video
Our team shoots the whole night and posts a recap to pages reaching over 150k social media users.
BIG Giveaways
Three or more prizes from local businesses every single social. Stick around for the drawing.
What to expect
What's waiting for you on the patio
Three hours, one patio, and a dozen reasons to talk to someone you haven't met. Here's everything running that night.
Welcoming Team
Bright shining faces to welcome all attendees
Atmospheric Music
Live DJ or custom music curated toward pure energy
Complimentary Drink
Seasonal drink covered by the patio sponsors
Unique Networking Games
Patio Card Game, Network Bingo, and more
BIG Giveaway Raffles
Gold bracelets, Diamond earrings, Headphones, iPads, and more
Premium Merchandise
Patio Hats & shirts courtesy of EZPZ outfitters
Impactful Connections
Business owners & operators across all industries
Flashy Red Carpet
Complimentary photos from Austin & FNTZ Media
Patio Directory
The exclusive list of patio trusted Arkansas businesses
Three ways to be a part of it
Show up free every month, grab a ticket to something seasonal, or go deeper with a membership.
Patio Social
Free · monthly · bring a friend
- Free to attend, every month
- Bring a friend or a coworker
- RSVP takes 30 seconds
Exclusive Social
Ticketed · seasonal · limited attendance
- A few times a year, never repeated
- Limited tickets, smaller room
- Ticket includes the full experience
Pro Meetup
MembershipMembership only · exclusive networking · bonus perks
- Members-only meetup, 3–4 PM in Rogers
- Owners and operators in a small room
- Patio Directory listing and bonus perks
Patio Pro+
Patio Pro+ Founding Member Sign Up
Patio Pro members get a Patio Directory listing people actually use, a members-only meetup every fourth Wednesday in Rogers, and first call on sponsor and event spots.
- Listing in the Patio Directory
- Members-only meetup, 3–4 PM in Rogers
- Local discounts and other perks
Patio Pulse by Patio Social
Early RSVP access, venue announcements and merch drops, sent weekly. Joined by 10k+ locals.
Subscribe to Patio Pulse 🗞️
Free. No spam. Unsubscribe any time.
Find one near you
Networking events across Northwest Arkansas
Patio Social moves to a new local patio every month. See where we've been and where we're headed in your city.
Bentonville
The HUB, Brothers Meethouse, Onyx, The Bend and more
Rogers
LOMA, Rendezvous Junction, Tusk & Trotter, City Pump
Fayetteville
Taco & Tamale Co., Confident Coffee, Leroy Lounge
Springdale
Sassafras Springs Vineyard and Onyx Springdale
See all networking events in NWA or browse every venue we've hosted.
FAQ
Networking in Northwest Arkansas, answered
Everything people ask before their first Patio Social.
Is Patio Social free to attend?
Yes. Our monthly Patio Socials are free and open to the public. You just RSVP ahead of time, and your first drink is covered by that month's sponsors. A few seasonal exclusive events are ticketed, and those are marked clearly on the events list.
Who comes to Patio Social?
Business owners, operators and professionals from every industry across Northwest Arkansas, plus people who are new to the area and want to meet locals. A typical social draws 200+ people.
Where are Patio Social events held?
Each social is hosted on a different local patio, restaurant, brewery or vineyard around Northwest Arkansas, including Bentonville, Rogers, Fayetteville and Springdale. Check the events list for the next location.
How often are the events?
There is a free Patio Social every month, plus occasional ticketed exclusive events through each season. Patio Pro+ members also meet monthly in Rogers.
What are the best networking events in Northwest Arkansas for business owners?
Patio Social is one of the largest free monthly networking events in NWA. It is built for business owners who want real connections in a relaxed setting: an evening on a local patio with a complimentary drink, networking games, a DJ and giveaways, with no membership or dues required to attend.
How is Patio Social different from a chamber of commerce networking event?
Patio Social is an evening social, not a meeting. There are no dues, no membership requirement, no name-tag speeches and no agenda, just a few hundred locals on a great patio. Many members also attend chamber events; Patio Social is the casual, high-energy complement.
What is Patio Pro+?
Patio Pro+ is our membership for business owners who want more than the monthly social: a members-only monthly meetup, a spot in the Patio Directory of trusted Arkansas businesses, and introductions to other members.
How can my business sponsor a Patio Social?
Sponsorships are sold by season, with cohost and marquee sponsor options. Email [email protected] to see what is open.
Founder
Pat Pulliam
Founder, Patio Social · Principal Broker, Front Porch Real Estate
Pat started Patio Social to fix something he kept running into: Northwest Arkansas is full of people worth knowing, with no easy way to meet them. What began as one happy hour is now a monthly gathering of 200+ locals across four cities, plus the Patio Directory and Patio Pro+.
When he isn't hosting, he's a principal broker and co-owner at Front Porch Real Estate, and he spends most of his spare time ranking Arkansas patios — a job title he gave himself.