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September 20, 2026 · Fayetteville, AR

Lawn Care Olympics

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🗓️Registration Is Open

Compete in the First Lawn Care Olympics

Up to 150 operators. 5 events. One champion.

Founding Competitor Rate: $150 — capped at 150 entries. Registration is open. Secure your spot before the field fills.

📍Day-Of Event Info

✓ Registration is open · Only 150 spots

🚜 We supply the equipment for event day — no trailer required

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“Lawnly to debut first-ever Lawn Care Olympics in Fayetteville Sept. 20”Read the story →

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Facebook comment from Patrick: “I’m signed up and ready”

📍 Day-Of Event Info

Your Event Day Guide

Everything you need for Sunday — schedule, parking, check-in, and maps.

Sunday, September 20, 2026 · 8 AM – 5 PM

New Beginnings · 251 W. 19th Street, Fayetteville, ARGet directions →

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Your day

8:00 AM

Gates open — competitors arrive

9:15 AM

Competition begins

12:00 PM

Band plays

12:00 – 12:30 PM

4:00 PM

Awards ceremony

Time may shift

5:00 PM

Event ends

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Parking & check-in

Park in the general lot — the big field north of W 19th St (attendees & competitors). Then walk west along W 19th to check-in. The lot next to the New Beginnings building is reserved for judges and VIP.

Questions before Sunday? Email support@lawnly.com and you’ll get an answer ASAP.

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Maps

Parking map — Lawn Care Olympics at New Beginnings, 251 W. 19th Street, Fayetteville, AR — General parking for attendees & competitors — the big field north of W 19th St.

Event layout map — Lawn Care Olympics station and vendor layout — Stations, judge panels, vendors, food trucks, and the obstacle course.

New to Lawnly? The Lawn Care Olympics is presented by Lawnly — the marketplace that sends local lawn care businesses real, nearby jobs.

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Special thanks

The Bank of Fayetteville

A division of Farmers & Merchants Bank — thank you for stepping up to help make the inaugural Lawn Care Olympics possible.

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Proud sponsors of the inaugural Games.

Backed by great brands

In the news

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 newsNorthwest 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 NationalWhile 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

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TV 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

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TV 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 NationalLawn 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 guideThe 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

31 min

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

Segment at 31:43

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 NWA Eventsby NWA DailyEvent listingLawn Care OlympicsFeatured on NWA Daily's events calendar — the region's guide to what's happening.See the listing

Covering the Games? Reach the team for interviews, photos and event details: support@lawnly.com

150

Competitor Cap

Live Events

$150

Founding Rate

Open

Registration

Sep 20

Event Day · 2026

Event Day

What Competitors Should Expect

One day. Five live events. Sunday, September 20, 2026 in Fayetteville, AR. We supply the equipment — you bring the skill.

8:00 AM

Check-in & Setup

Arrive early. Check in, walk the field, and get familiar with the equipment waiting for you.

9:15 AM

Competition Begins — Sharp

Heats start on the dot. Operators rotate through five live events on a published schedule.

All Day

Five Live Events

Judged on speed, precision, cleanliness, and execution. Crowd watching, cameras rolling.

4:00 PM

Awards Ceremony

Medals, prizes, and the trophy for the First Lawn Care Olympics Champion. Time may shift.

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Equipment is provided. We supply the equipment for event day — the machines and tools you compete with are on-site and ready. Nothing to haul, nothing to unload.

The Five Events

Where Champions Are Made

Every competitor runs all five. Every event scored on speed, precision, cleanliness, and execution.

Event — 01

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Zero Turn Obstacle Course

Precision speed course testing mower handling and control under timed pressure.

Event — 02

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Weed Eater String Challenge

Timed challenge to properly string and prepare a weed eater under judged conditions.

Event — 03

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Blower Accuracy Challenge

Operators compete in precision blower control, speed, and target accuracy.

Event — 04

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Push Mow Obstacle Course

Technical control challenge using designated boundaries and complex obstacle layouts.

Event — 05 · Marquee

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The Scythe Challenge

A traditional manual cutting challenge testing endurance, technique, and form. The pure-craft event of the day.

“The oldest tool. The truest test.”

Events, formats, and scoring are subject to change. Registered competitors are notified directly of any change.

Founding Competitor Rate

$150per entry

Limited to 150 competitors. The founding class of the Lawn Care Olympics.

💚 Event partner: The Games are hosted in partnership with New Beginnings NWA, a Northwest Arkansas nonprofit.

What's Included

Entry & Commitment

One flat rate. Everything you need for a full day on the field.

🏅Official competitor entry across all five events

🚜All competition equipment supplied — we provide the gear for event day

🎟️Full access to every competition and the awards ceremony

🎁Eligibility for medals, prizes, and sponsor giveaways

📸Featured across Lawnly media and event partner channels

All payments are non-refundable. The Games run rain or shine.

🏆 Prizes & Awards

What You're Competing For

There will only ever be one first champion. Real equipment, real recognition, and a title nobody can ever take from you.

🥇1st Place · Grand Champion

The First Lawn Care Olympics Champion

Best combined score across all five events — and a title that can only ever be won once: first Lawn Care Olympics Champion.

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Champion trophy + the title

First Lawn Care Olympics Champion — nobody else can ever be first

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Grand prize: weed eater and/or blower

Awarded at the closing ceremony

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3 months of Lawnly Growth — free

$450 value — automated routing, invoicing, and payments for your business

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Featured across Lawnly media

Champion spotlight across our channels

Prizes are finalized as sponsor partnerships come together. What is awarded, and its value, may change.

🥈 Runner-Up · 2nd Overall

Second-best operator in the field — with only the champion ahead of you.

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2nd Place

Bragging Rights + 3 Months of Lawnly Growth, Free

A silver medal on the podium, bragging rights over every operator but one — and 3 months of Lawnly Growth free ($450 value) to automate the business you just proved on the field.

+ Silver Medal

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Note on final prize announcements: Final prize details and brand sponsors are announced as sponsor partnerships are finalized.

Special Guest

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.

Meet the Panel

Who You Will Be Judged By

These are the people scoring your run. A school superintendent, nonprofit directors, and Walmart leadership have all accepted a seat on the panel — this is the room you are working in front of.

Education

Dr. John L. Colbert

EdD, Educational Leadership

Community Education

Civic

D'Andre Jones

Civic Leader · City of Fayetteville

Competitive

Garrett Richardson

Founder, Hoopcliq

High Performance Coach

Community

Megan Robertson

Community Leader & Advocate

Nonprofit

Solomon Birchfield

Executive Director, New Beginnings NWA

Academic

Bob Crisp

Emeritus Professor

University of Arkansas

Corporate

Ashley Calderon

Director of Global Operations, Walmart

Founder · Infinite HERizon

Enterprise

Dmitri Love

Entrepreneur & Business Leader

Finance

Keaton Smith

Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager

First Horizon Bank

Advisory

Bill Fox

Business Consultant, FORGE

Former SBTDC Center Director, University of Arkansas

Nonprofit

Mireya Reith

Founding Executive Director

Arkansas United

Community

Steve Meehan

Community Judge

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Community

Allison Meehan

Community Judge

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Why Compete

More Than a Trophy

One Sunday in front of the customers, peers, and press that matter most for your business.

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Get exposure in front of homeowners

Every attendee is a potential customer. The crowd watches, asks questions, and books work after.

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Connect with other operators

The peers you want to know are all here. Compare notes, swap leads, and build relationships that last.

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Build your reputation locally

Northwest Arkansas media are invited. A podium finish gets you named, photographed, and remembered.

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Grow your business with Lawnly

Featured placements, customer leads, and a permanent slot on the founding-competitor roster.

The Road to the Podium

Mark Your Calendar

From sign-up to showtime — the dates competitors should be planning around.

Now

Registration Open

The $150 Founding Competitor Rate — only 150 spots, first come, first served.

Summer

Train & Prep

Lock in your category prep and sharpen your technique — we supply the equipment, so there is no gear to haul. Watch your inbox for competitor briefings.

Before Event Day

Final Entry Details

Roster, waivers, and proof of insurance. Cutoff and specifics go out to registered competitors.

Sep 20

Event Day · Fayetteville, AR

Gates open 8:00 AM. Competition starts 9:15 AM sharp. Awards at 4:00 PM.

FAQ

Common Questions

Don't see yours? Register above — competitors receive full event details by email.

What does it cost to enter?

$150 — the Founding Competitor Rate. That covers entry across all five events and access to the awards ceremony. Locked in for the inaugural class only.

Is the entry fee refundable?

No. All payments are non-refundable, including if you are unable to attend or the lineup changes. The Games run rain or shine on September 20, 2026.

How many spots are there?

Entries are capped at 150 competitors. Registration is open now, and spots are first come, first served.

How are events scored?

Every event is judged on four criteria — speed, precision, cleanliness, and execution — with a published rubric per category. The First Lawn Care Olympics Champion is the operator with the best combined score across all five events.

What do the winners get?

First place takes the champion trophy, the title of First Lawn Care Olympics Champion, a grand prize including a weed eater and/or blower, and 3 months of Lawnly Growth free ($450 value). Second place earns a silver medal, the bragging rights, and 3 months of Lawnly Growth free. Final prize details are announced as sponsor partnerships are finalized.

Is the event lineup final?

The five events listed are the planned lineup, but events, formats, and scoring are subject to change as we finalize the field and equipment partners. Registered competitors are notified directly of any change.

Do I need insurance?

Yes — competitors must show proof of general liability insurance at check-in. Specific coverage minimums and accepted carriers will be shared with registered competitors before the event.

Can I compete solo, or do I need a crew?

Solo operators and full crews are both welcome. The five events run solo — you against the clock and the judges. Specific team-size limits per event will be shared with registered competitors.

Do I need to bring my own equipment?

No — we supply the equipment for event day. The machines and tools you compete with are provided on-site, so nobody has to haul a trailer to Fayetteville and every operator works with the same gear. Equipment details per event are shared with registered competitors beforehand.

I'm coming in from out of town. Where should we stay?

Fayetteville has plenty of options. Registered competitors will receive a recommended hotel partner list and a venue map closer to event week.

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Up to 150 spots. One champion. They'll go fast.

Registration is open. Lock in your $150 Founding Competitor entry before the field fills.

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