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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Keeping Cool
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The weather is heating up! Join a park interpreter to find out methods of keeping cool while enjoying the outdoors.Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and what to do if you experience them.…
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Wings Over the Water
Saturday, August 09, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…
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Weave a White Oak Grape Picking Basket
Friday, August 15, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Weave a White Oak Grape BasketTaught by Billy Owens***CLICK HERE*** for more information or to register Everyone will leave this class with a beautiful piece of our Ozark tradition. The Grape Basket…
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Weave a White Oak Harvesting Backpack
Saturday, August 16, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Weave a White Oak Harvesting BackpackTaught By Billy Owens***CLICK HERE*** to register or for more information
Join this class to make and take home a white oak basket that should last a lifetime!…
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Mammals of Arkansas
Thursday, August 21, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn about some of the mammals that make their home here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park.
You might find that they’re more like us than you think.
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CSI: Campground Scene Investigation
Thursday, August 21, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Have you ever found tracks and wondered what animal made them? Join a park interpreter and learn how to identify animals found in our park by the evidence they leave behind.
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Community Square Dance
Thursday, August 21, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, and enjoy this timeless Ozarks tradition from 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is free and on-lookers…
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Keeping Cool
Friday, August 22, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
The weather is heating up! Join a park interpreter to find out methods of keeping cool while enjoying the outdoors.Learn the signs of heat-related illnesses and what to do if you experience them.…
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Wings Over the Water
Friday, August 22, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Get a chance to view the two species of vulture in Arkansas as they soar above Bull Shoals Lake and the White River. Learn interesting facts about these birds and how to identify…
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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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Ozark Chinquapins
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn the story of the Ozark chinquapin! Find out about restoration efforts currently happening at Bull Shoals-White River State Park.
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Learn to Make Tinctures
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Learn to Make TincturesTaught by Linda Odom*** Click Here For More Information or to Register ***In this 2-hour class you will learn how to make tinctures using dried herbs and fresh herbs and you…
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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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Silent Invaders
Saturday, August 23, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
The natural resources at Bull Shoals-White River State Park are being threatened by an army of silent invaders! Discover what these are and how they could potentially impact our park. Learn…
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The 41th Annual Antique and Classic Car Show
Saturday, August 30, 2025
/ 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Antique and classic cars will be on display and judged by year class. Gates open at 7 a.m. and judging begins at 11 a.m. Over 60 trophies will be awarded in addition to dash plaques. Classes will be…
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Community Square Dance
Thursday, September 04, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, and enjoy this timeless Ozarks tradition from 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is free and on-lookers…
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Buckdancer Thomas Maupin & Daniel Rothwell with Special Guest Jacob Fennell
Saturday, September 06, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6On September 6, join us for an evening of Southern Mountain music and old-time buckdancing at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View featuring dancer and NEA National…
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Great Spring River Cleanup
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Become a volunteer and make a difference. Join us Wednesday September 10th at the Mammoth Spring State Park Office and Welcome Center as we'll set off in canoes to help do our part to clean up one of…
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Community Square Dance
Thursday, September 18, 2025
/ 7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Stop by the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, and enjoy this timeless Ozarks tradition from 7-9 p.m., weather permitting. Admission is free and on-lookers…
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Apprentice Show & Sale
Saturday, September 20, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
The Ozark Folk Center Apprentice Show and Sale is Saturday, September 20, 2025 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the visitor center lobby. Admission to the show is free. Ozark Folk Center Traditional Craft…
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