The Lawn Care Olympics is Coming
The ultimate celebration of lawn care excellence — where the finest mowers, trimmers, and turf artisans compete for glory in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
September 20, 2026 · New Beginnings · Fayetteville, AR
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The Games are making headlines.
From local TV to national syndication to the industry's own podcasts — here's who is covering the first-ever Lawn Care Olympics.
TV news“Northwest Arkansas will become home to a competition that the world has never seen before.Lawnly to debut first-ever Lawn Care Olympics in Fayetteville Sept. 20Northwest Arkansas' NBC and FOX affiliate broke the story of the inaugural Games.Aug 31, 2026 · By Annie GlascoRead the story→National“While the event is just starting in the Northwest Arkansas community, it is soon to be a nation-wide phenomenon.Lawnly to debut first-ever Lawn Care Olympics in Fayetteville Sept. 20Aug 31, 2026 · By Annie GlascoRead it on Yahoo→
3 minTV newsInaugural Lawn Care Olympics partners with local non-profitKNWA Today sits down with Solomon Birchfield of New Beginnings NWA — the nonprofit hosting the Games and sharing in every ticket sold.Sep 15, 2026 · 3 minWatch the segment→
4 minTV newsLawn Care Olympics Coming to FayettevilleGood Day NWA breaks down the first-ever Games on air — what happens Sept. 20 and how to be part of it.Sep 15, 2026 · 4 minWatch the segment→Aol.National“Lawn care is everywhere, but the people who have built careers and businesses in this industry rarely receive the recognition that athletes, chefs and professionals in other industries receive.Lawnly to debut first-ever Lawn Care Olympics in Fayetteville Sept. 20Aug 31, 2026 · By Annie GlascoRead it on AOL→
Local guide“The crews behind those machines step onto the same field to go head-to-head for speed and precision.Fayetteville Lawn Crews Compete for Gold at the First Lawn Care OlympicsNorthwest Arkansas' things-to-do guide gave the Games a full feature.Sep 11, 2026Read the feature→
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InterviewLawn Care Olympics in Fayetteville, Arkansas with Quinn Childress of Willow Street LawnsA sit-down with Lawnly founder Quinn Childress on NWA's entrepreneurship show.Sep 7, 2026 · 31 minWatch the interview→
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Turf NerdsA Lawn Care PodcastPodcast150 Lawn Pros, 6 Events, 1 Champion: The Lawn Care Olympics ExplainedThe industry's own podcast breaks down the format, the events and who's competing.Sep 4, 2026 · 59 minJump to the segment→
VibemapThings to doEvent listingFirst Lawn Care OlympicsListed on Vibemap, the app for finding things to do by vibe — from Fayetteville to the whole country.Open on Vibemap→SundaySep 207 AM – 5 PMNew Beginnings NWA · Fayetteville, ARNWA Eventsby NWA DailyEvent listingLawn Care OlympicsFeatured on NWA Daily's events calendar — the region's guide to what's happening.See the listing→
Where Lawn Care Becomes a Sport
The Lawn Care Olympics is a first-of-its-kind community event celebrating the skilled professionals who keep our neighborhoods green and beautiful. Watch real providers compete head-to-head across five live events — from the zero turn obstacle course to the marquee Scythe Challenge.
Whether you're a homeowner looking for inspiration, or simply here to cheer on your favorite lawn crew, this is one day you won't want to miss.
Where Champions Are Made
Every competitor runs all five. Every event scored on speed, precision, cleanliness, and execution.
Events, formats, and scoring are subject to change. Registered competitors are notified directly of any change.
Fayetteville's Finest Getting Ready
Mark Your Calendar
Ample free parking available on-site. The venue is also accessible by public transit — Route 18 stops one block away on West 19th Street.
Bring your own seating. Seating is not provided — pack a blanket or lawn chairs. Competition runs from 9:00 AM straight through to the 4:30 PM awards ceremony, so bring something comfortable for the day.
Every ticket gives back. 50% of attendance proceeds go to New Beginnings.
New Beginnings develops neighborhoods that end chronic homelessness. We have a neighborhood of cabins in Fayetteville. This community gives residents a place to stay while they work toward permanent housing. The neighborhood is led by the residents themselves with wrap around support from our team that includes a life skills coach, housing coach, and evening and overnight support staff. The neighborhood includes A Place to Heal, our medical respite program that enables people to recuperate safely after hospital stays. We also have neighborhoods with support. These permanent supportive housing options are a place to live with rent assistance, wrap around support, and a sense of community. At New Beginnings, residents aren't just our clients—they're our neighbors.
Every $10 admission puts $5 directly into their work. Show up. Cheer loud. Leave something better than grass in your wake.
Five Disciplines. One Champion.
Gold and silver on the line — and the first-ever Grand Champion crowned at the closing ceremony.
Presenting the Awards
Mayor Molly Rawn
Mayor of Fayetteville, Arkansas
City of Fayetteville
Joining us on stage at the awards ceremony to help present the medals and crown the first Lawn Olympics champions.
Who Is Scoring the Games
A school superintendent, nonprofit directors, and Walmart leadership have all accepted a seat on the judging panel — these are the people deciding every medal you will watch get handed out.
Dr. John L. Colbert
EdD, Educational Leadership
Community Education
D'Andre Jones
Civic Leader · City of Fayetteville
Garrett Richardson
Founder, Hoopcliq
High Performance Coach
Megan Robertson
Community Leader & Advocate
Solomon Birchfield
Executive Director, New Beginnings NWA
Bob Crisp
Emeritus Professor
University of Arkansas
Ashley Calderon
Director of Global Operations, Walmart
Founder · Infinite HERizon
Dmitri Love
Entrepreneur & Business Leader
Keaton Smith
Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager
First Horizon Bank
Bill Fox
Business Consultant, FORGE
Former SBTDC Center Director, University of Arkansas
Mireya Reith
Founding Executive Director
Arkansas United
Steve Meehan
Community Judge
Fayetteville, Arkansas
Allison Meehan
Community Judge
Fayetteville, Arkansas
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Want to Compete?
Run a lawn care business? Competitor registration is open now. Prizes, press coverage, and a regional audience watching your crew work — get on the list and we'll send the rulebook when it drops.
Want to Sell at the Event?
Set up on the grounds and sell to the crowd all day. A 10 ft × 20 ft Vendor Booth is $500 for established businesses, food vendors, and equipment companies. A limited number of 10 ft × 10 ft Local Marketplace spots are $200 for makers and small retailers.
Want to Sponsor the Event?
Get your brand in front of pro operators and the homeowners who hire them. Vendor booths, on-stage recognition, and full marketing integration — starting at $750. Title sponsor and category exclusivity available.
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