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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Annual Lake Charles Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fishing is fun for all ages and this weekend it is time to catch the big one! Enjoy Lake Charles State Park and participate in our annual fishing derby sponsored by the Arkansas Game and Fish…
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Movie in the Park
Saturday, June 14, 2025
/ 8 p.m. - 9:45 p.m.
Join us for a movie under the stars! This event is presented free of charge by the Mammoth Spring Chamber of Commerce. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Event will start at 8 p.m. Movie title TBA.
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12th Annual Prospectors' Gemboree
Saturday, June 21, 2025
Join us for our annual keystone event celebrating diamond miners in Arkansas! Festivities include games for all ages, treasure hunt, the annual Famous Crater Diamonds Exhibition, and more! Pick up a…
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Kids' Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 8:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Join us for the 2025 Kids' Fishing Derby here at Devil's Den State Park. This event is free and for children 15 years old and under being accompanied by an adult guardian. Registration for the derby…
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Summer Solstice Celebration: Sunset Tour
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
The Plum Bayou Culture built this unique mound complex over 1,000 years ago. Activities at this ceremonial center may have included games, feasts, and other special events. Celebrate the arrival of…
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John Prine Tribute Concert
Saturday, June 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Join us as we celebrate the life American folksinger and songwriter John Prine (1946-2020) during a tribute concert on Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Mountain View, Arkansas at the Ozark Folk Center's…
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Ozark Homesteading Workshops
Friday, June 27, 2025 - Saturday, June 28, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village and Heritage Herb Garden will host Ozark Homesteading workshops on Friday & Saturday, June 27 & 28, 2025. Workshops include Composting for a
Healthy…
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Hooray for Herps Weekend!
Saturday, June 28, 2025 - Sunday, June 29, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Spend the weekend at Pinnacle Mountain State Park learning about this group of very misunderstood and under-appreciated animals. Park interpreters will host hikes, crafts, programs, and much more…
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July 4th Fun and Games Day
Friday, July 04, 2025
Join the park staff for an “old-fashioned” celebration of our nation’s birthday! Numerous enjoyable, family-oriented games, contests, and other activities are offered. Contact the park for a…
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Fourth of July Celebration 2025
Friday, July 04, 2025
Join the park interpreters for a classic, family-friendly, Fourth of July celebration. This day will be filled with games and activities. Please contact the park for more information.
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Feathered Flyers Weekend
Saturday, July 12, 2025 - Sunday, July 13, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Attention all "bird brains": This weekend was made for you! Bird watching hikes, bird trivia, raptor visits, and plenty of feathers will fly throughout the weekend. Join our interpretive staff to…
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131st Old Soldiers Reunion
Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - Saturday, July 19, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
A week of fun starting nightly at 6 p.m. with carnival rides, games, prizes, food, bingo, and more each evening. Free access and parking. Sponsored by VFW Post 7831. Contact the park for more…
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Handcrafted Evening in the Park
Friday, July 18, 2025
/ 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Join us Friday, July 18,
2025, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. for a Handcrafted Evening in the Ozark Folk Center
State Park Craft Village. Admission to the Craft Village is free for this
evening event. There…
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Inspect an Insect Weekend
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Sunday, July 20, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Did you know that 95% of all living creatures on earth are insects! Spend the weekend with park interpreters learning about the different types of insects in the park and you even have a chance to eat…
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Arkansas Fiddle & Banjo Championships & Evening Concert ft. Bruce Molsky and Tony Trischka
Saturday, August 02, 2025
/ 10:30 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Mark your calendars! Admission is free to the Arkansas State Fiddle and Banjo Championships at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View on Saturday, August 2, 2024 from 10:30 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the…
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Geocaching Weekend
Saturday, August 16, 2025 - Sunday, August 17, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Immerse you and your family into the world of geocaching. Learn about Arkansas State Parks' geocache tour and geocaches found right here at Pinnacle Mountain State Park. Events will introduce…
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Bluegrass & Fried Chicken Festival
Friday, August 22, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
This summer, getaway 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 23, 2025
/ 1 p.m. - 10 p.m.
This summer, getaway 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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Clothesline Fair
Saturday, August 30, 2025 - Sunday, August 31, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The annual Clothesline Fair will take place over Labor Day weekend and features vendors selling and demonstrating handmade crafts, and local children competing in a square dancing competition.…
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Family Fishing Derby
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Gather up your whole family to enjoy some fishing fun! Everyone is invited to participate in this family fishing event. Prizes will be awarded for each age group. Arkansas Fishing Regulations apply.…
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