Where all of NWA comes together!

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We know that location is key for the best participation, and that higher participation increases the likelihood of achieving your organization's goals. Luckily for you, Heroncrest and its picturesque 4.5 acres sit nearest the Washington and Benton County line...truly the center of NWA. Our goal is to be the event center for the best events in Northwest Arkansas. If you are looking to reach people from Bentonville, Rogers, Springdale and Fayetteville we know our location cannot be beat.

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Heroncrest Event Center in Northwest Arkansas. Exclusive lakeside event and wedding venue. Curated zero waste events.

We excel at upscale

Inside of Heroncrest Great Hall looking out over Lake Elmdale

Looking to host an indoor-only event in our 7,300 sqft great hall? Ideal seated banquet capacity of 600.

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Lakeside Patio at Heroncrest looking out over Lake Elmdale. Peaceful and quiet indoor and outdoor events in the heart of NWA

Looking for the best of both options? Maybe a hybrid event that utilizes our 4,000 sqft patio and the additional 6,000 sqft of manicured lawns for outdoor entertaining. Seamless ability to be inside or outside.

Sustainability at Heroncrest

What people are saying about Heroncrest

"Heroncrest hosted Arkansas Arts Academy's Junior/Senior prom this May. The event center was beautiful and they were very accommodating and easy to work with. The kids and the chaperones had a great time. Highly recommend that you book your event with them!"

@aaahighschool

“Our guests are still gushing over the fun, versatile, and beautiful lakeside event venue @heroncrest_event! Love the many transitions and venue transformations we were able to integrate throughout the evening."

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Sustainability at Heroncrest Event Center

90% of waste from all events is either recycled and composted. We support this by having members of our Guests Experience Team manage and sort through all waste from events. This also provides our guests with the best possible experience, as it means a cleaner and more organized event at no additional costs. The only ground up zero waste event center in Arkansas.
At this time, we also produce 10% of our own solar electricity on-site, with battery storage for two days of backup power.
We also provide 3 free electric car charging stations with prime parking for invited guests.

If your organization's goals include sustainable events,
we are your perfect partner.

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Helping You Save Money

No exclusive audio-visual, food, or beverage use requirements; no corking fees. These savings can total $2000 to $6000 for many of our corporate and non-profit clients.
Providing you enough tables and chairs for over 1,400 guests with setup included at no additional charge. Value: $600 to $3000. We even have (128) of our own 18" by 72" training/'schoolie' tables.
Complimentary fiber optic gigabit wifi internet, from OzarksGo.
No parking fees in our private LED-lit parking lot. Our 162 spot paved parking area easily accommodates tour and shuttle buses. Overflow parking is also available.
No additional costs for setup, cleaning, security, or traffic control. Value: $2000. This includes cleaning staff that is present during the event.
Centralized location via municipal paved roads means shorter commutes for guests, lower vendor delivery charges and less chance of rentals getting damaged during delivery.
Included adaptive (color-changing) lighting that will reduce setup time and cost on decorative lighting solutions. Value: $2000. We can give the space the perfect wash of color to match your organization's brand.
Free use of our on-site scissor lift allows for easier setup and fewer rental costs. Value: $600.
Restrooms galore: 16 toilets and urinals, so no temporary services needed for larger crowds.
On-site solar electricity production and battery backup = protection in case of inclement weather.