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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Ozark Chinquapins
Friday, March 27, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Meet a park interpreter and learn the story of the Ozark chinquapin! Find out some interesting facts about this tree, its importance to the region, and see for yourself the restoration efforts…
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Build Your Herbal Apothecary Workshop
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Explore the amazing world of herbs with Instructor Linda Odom! In this class, we will make a tincture, an herbal salve, an herbal roll-on, and more. Weather permitting, we will walk around the…
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Camouflage: Blending in to Stay Alive
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Camouflage is an important survival strategy in the animal kingdom. Whether animals are hunting for their meal or trying to avoid being eaten, blending into their environment is important! Join a park…
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Lakeside Birding Hike
Saturday, March 28, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.
Join a park interpreter to discover what birds we can see or hear on the Lakeside Trail. This 1-mile trail is moderately easy with rocky, uneven terrain. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, insect…
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Nature Scavenger Hike
Sunday, March 29, 2026
/ 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
Join a park interpreter to take a hike and see if you can find everything on a scavenger hunt list. Keep your eyes open, you never know what you’ll spot! The park interpreter will provide the…
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Arkansas Black Bear: A Comeback Story
Sunday, March 29, 2026
/ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Did you know that Arkansas used to be called the Bear State? Even though seeing a black bear isn’t as likely today as it once was, they still call Arkansas home. Join a park interpreter to learn about…
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Stained Glass Class Simple Tulip Panel
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Learn how to make your own beautiful Tiffany-style stained glass in this hands-on class taught by Dona Sawyer. You'll make one piece during class…
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Stained Glass Class Simple Tulip Panel
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Learn how to make your own beautiful Tiffany-style stained glass in this hands-on class taught by Dona Sawyer. You'll make one piece during class…
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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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Weave a Large White Oak Shopping Basket
Friday, May 29, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
*******Click Here for More Information or to Register*********Learn to weave this perennial favorite Ozark traditional style shopping basket in this hands-on class.
You learn to weave the Large…
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Weave a Small White Oak Shopping Basket
Saturday, May 30, 2026
/ 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
***Click Here for More Information or to Register***Learn to make this Ozark traditional style shopping basket. You will learn to weave the Small Shopper basket, a handy to use size with a woven oak…
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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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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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Stringband Music & Arts Festival
Friday, October 09, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale: June 12
Plan your retreat this fall to Mountain View for two days of lively stringband music & dance, handcrafted art, and old-fashioned fun. Stringband festival includes an…
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Stringband Music & Arts Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Tickets on sale: June 12
Plan your retreat this fall to Mountain View for two days of lively stringband music & dance, handcrafted art, and old-fashioned fun. Stringband festival includes an…
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