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Pinnacle Mountain State Park
Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Justice in Jacksonport 1886: Murder Trial of A. B. Chambers
Saturday, February 07, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
James Williams is dead, A.B. Chambers was the last to see him alive. Was it murder or an accident? Only the jury can decide. This mock trial is based on actual events that occurred in Newport,…
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Hikes, Hearts, Hugs and Trees
Friday, February 13, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Enjoy a weekend of themed programming celebrating all things love at Petit Jean State Park. Please see our detailed programming for specific programs, locations and times.
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Nature Lovers' Weekend
Friday, February 13, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
This Valentine's weekend, celebrate your love of the outdoors! Hikes, nature photography, and more! You can even become a citizen scientist and join the birder walk with Taylor Long from the Northwest…
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In search of our Feathered Friends Walk
Friday, February 13, 2026
/ 3 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The Great Backyard Bird count is designed to get birders of all ages helping count birds for citizen science. Join a citizen science bird count walk for all ages. Loaner binoculars and bird guides…
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Valentine Dinner
Friday, February 13, 2026
/ 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Enjoy a romantic evening with someone special at Williams' Tavern. If weather allows, a surrey ride will be available from 5-6 p.m. Dinner and entertainment will follow at 6 p.m. Reservations are…
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Hikes, Hearts, Hugs and Trees
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Enjoy a weekend of themed programming celebrating all things love at Petit Jean State Park. Please see our detailed programming for specific programs, locations and times.
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Polar Plunge
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Every year, thousands of people jump into freezing cold water to support Special Olympics Arkansas, bringing opportunity and inclusion to over 19,500 Special Olympics athletes and young athletes…
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Great Backyard Bird Count Hike
Saturday, February 14, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Join a park interpreter on a hike to look for some local feathered friends to be counted towards the Great Backyard Bird Count. Discover fun facts about these park residents and weary travelers as we…
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Hikes, Hearts, Hugs and Trees
Sunday, February 15, 2026
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Enjoy a weekend of themed programming celebrating all things love at Petit Jean State Park. Please see our detailed programming for specific programs, locations and times.
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Mountain View Spring Bluegrass Festival
Thursday, March 12, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tickets for Mountain View's annual spring bluegrass festival go on sale after the New Year at **MOUNTAINVIEWBLUEGRASS.COM** (Tickets are not sold by the Ozark Folk Center State Park.)
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Mountain View Spring Bluegrass Festival
Friday, March 13, 2026
/ 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tickets for Mountain View's annual spring bluegrass festival go on sale after the New Year at **MOUNTAINVIEWBLUEGRASS.COM** (Tickets are not sold by the Ozark Folk Center State Park.)
Plan your…
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Mountain View Spring Bluegrass Festival
Saturday, March 14, 2026
/ 12 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tickets for Mountain View's annual spring bluegrass festival go on sale after the New Year at **MOUNTAINVIEWBLUEGRASS.COM** (Tickets are not sold by the Ozark Folk Center State Park.)
Plan your…
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Territorial Arkansas Living History School Day
Friday, May 01, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Trade the school books for hands-on-history at
Davidsonville Historic State Park as we celebrate 200 years since the construction of the oldest courthouse in Arkansas. Teachers, bring your class and…
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Homecoming Hootenanny
Friday, May 22, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy two nights of old-time mountain music and dance at our acclaimed 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during Memorial Day weekend. You'll enjoy performances by Ozark Folk…
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Homecoming Hootenanny
Saturday, May 23, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Enjoy two nights of old-time mountain music and dance at our acclaimed 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during Memorial Day weekend. You'll enjoy performances by Ozark Folk…
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Ozark Farmways Homesteading Workshops
Saturday, July 11, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ready to take your homesteading skills to the next level? Join us at the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village for practical learning with our Ozark Farmways Homesteading Workshops.Workshop…
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Handcrafted Evening in the Park
Friday, July 17, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Escape the ordinary! Join us for a special Handcrafted Evening in the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village. This is your chance to step into the workshops and connect with our resident…
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Bluegrass & Fried Chicken Festival
Friday, August 21, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale: April 24
Retreat to the Ozarks for finger-licking fried chicken and hot pickin' during a weekend of top-notch bluegrass music and old-fashioned entertainment. The Ozark Folk…
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Bluegrass & Fried Chicken Festival
Saturday, August 22, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale: April 24
Retreat to the Ozarks for finger-licking fried chicken and hot pickin' during a weekend of top-notch bluegrass music and old-fashioned entertainment. The Ozark Folk…
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Stone Bank Presents: Pine Leaf Boys
Saturday, September 12, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
An evening concert featuring world-renowned American Cajun and Creole band The Pine Leaf Boys. The Grammy-nominated group from South Louisiana are known for their high-energy blend of traditional…
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