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Midnight on the Mountain
Wednesday, December 31, 2025 - Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 8 p.m. - 12 a.m.
Step into the spotlight and ring in the new year with Old Hollywood Glamour. On the mountaintop, every moment feels like a scene worth celebrating. Contact the park at (479) 963-5151 for tickets and…
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First Day Hike: Yellow Rock Overlook Trek
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Join a park interpreter for a hike to explore the Yellow Rock area on the first day of the year and take in the views from the Yellow Rock Overlook. This is a 2-mile hike. #FirstDayHikes
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New Year’s Day Nature Walk
Thursday, January 01, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter as we discover what nature has to offer by enjoying a fun nature walk along the easy 1/2-mile Lake Trail. #FirstDayHikes
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Day of Service
Sunday, January 04, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
For this day of service, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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MLK Day of Service
Monday, January 19, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Help preserve the beauty of this Lincoln County gem while making a positive impact on the environment. Contact the park for more information.
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Live Falconry Hunt
Friday, January 23, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Join master falconer Rusty Scarborough on an actual hunt using live hawks. We’ll take a short boat ride to a nearby island where Rusty will turn loose his trained hawk in search of prey. Participants…
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Volunteer Hour
Sunday, February 08, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
For this service hour, we are calling on volunteers to help us keep Lake Chicot State Park a pristine place for visitors and animals that call the lake home. Meet at the visitor center to pick up…
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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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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.)
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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.)
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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.
Join us for two nights of old-time mountain music and dance during our Homecoming Hootenanny at the Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, this Memorial Day weekend.…
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Homecoming Hootenanny
Saturday, May 23, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join us for two nights of old-time mountain music and dance during our Homecoming Hootenanny at the Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, this Memorial Day weekend.…
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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.
This summer, get away to the Ozarks for the Bluegrass & Fried Chicken festival at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain View, Arkansas for two days of timeless music and good…
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Bluegrass & Fried Chicken Festival
Saturday, August 22, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This summer, get away to the Ozarks for the Bluegrass & Fried Chicken festival at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain View, Arkansas for two days of timeless music and good…
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Stone Bank Presents an Evening Concert
Saturday, September 12, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Join us for an evening of music & dance proudly sponsored by Stone Bank! Featured performers to be announced. The evening will begin with a special performance by the Music Roots Ensemble featuring…
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Craft Apprentice Show & Sale
Saturday, September 19, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
For more than 50 years, the Ozark Folk Center State Park has been dedicated to perpetuating the crafts, music, and lore of the Ozarks. A vital part of this mission is our Traditional Craft…
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