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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Friday, April 24, 2026 | Saturday, April 25, 2026
Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or learn to play the mountain or hammered dulcimer for the first time, the annual Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops are a great opportunity to relax, get…
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Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Friday, April 24, 2026 | Saturday, April 25, 2026
Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or learn to play the mountain or hammered dulcimer for the first time, the annual Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops are a great opportunity to relax, get…
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Dulcimer Jamboree Concerts & Contests
Friday, April 24, 2026
/ 5:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Experience the sounds of this unique and ancient instrument during evening concerts and championship contests at the annual Dulcimer Jamboree at the Ozark Folk Center on April 25 and 26, 2025. Thanks…
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Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops
Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Friday, April 24, 2026 | Saturday, April 25, 2026
Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or learn to play the mountain or hammered dulcimer for the first time, the annual Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops are a great opportunity to relax, get…
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Dulcimer Jamboree Concerts & Contests
Saturday, April 25, 2026
/ 1:30 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Experience the sounds of this unique and ancient instrument during evening concerts and championship contests at the annual Dulcimer Jamboree at the Ozark Folk Center on April 25 and 26, 2025. Thanks…
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Stained Glass Class Simple Tulip Panel
Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Friday, May 15, 2026
***Click Here for More Information or to Register***
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.
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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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.
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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Stringband Music & Arts Festival
Friday, October 09, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This fall, retreat to the Ozarks for two days of spirited old-time stringband music and dance, handcrafted arts, and old-fashioned fun on October 9 & 10, 2026 at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in…
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Stringband Music & Arts Festival
Saturday, October 10, 2026
/ 1 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
This fall, retreat to the Ozarks for two days of spirited old-time stringband music and dance, handcrafted arts, and old-fashioned fun on October 9 & 10, 2026 at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in…
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Fall Next Generation Concert Presented by the Committee of 100
Saturday, October 24, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Make the beautiful drive to the Ozark Folk Center for the Fall Next Generation Concert during the annual Bean Festival and Championship Outhouse Races in Mountain View, Arkansas on Saturday, October…
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Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival
Thursday, November 12, 2026
/ 6 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Tickets to the 2026 Mountain View Fall Bluegrass Festival go on sale after Labor Day at **MOUNTAINVIEWBLUEGRASS.COM** (Tickets are not sold by the Ozark Folk Center State Park.)
Plan your retreat to…
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