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Arkansas State Parks Calendar of Events
Fish Feeding
Tuesday, November 25, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Come see the fish feast! It is very entertaining and quite interesting to watch the feeding habits of fish, like a bass striking at a worm or minnow. Gather around the fish tanks and enjoy the show.
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Silent Invaders
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.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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Ozark Chinquapins
Wednesday, November 26, 2025
/ 4 p.m. - 4:30 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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Beginner Birding
Friday, November 28, 2025
/ 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Bull Shoals-White River State Park is a great place to begin your birdwatching journey! Discover field guides and other methods of bird identification. A park interpreter will also provide tips for…
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Ozark Holidays Craft Show
Saturday, November 29, 2025
/ 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Get away from the fuss and
flurry of the modern city and come to where holidays are about people and
craftsmanship is done by hand. Shop the Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft
Village during the Ozark…
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A Railroad Christmas Celebration
Saturday, December 13, 2025
/ 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Come get into the holiday spirit with the staff at the Mammoth Spring State Park. Meet at the state park office at 5 p.m. where you'll be greeted by a park interpreter. There will be a guided hike…
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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.)
Plan your…
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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.)
Plan your…
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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.)
Plan your…
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Spring Next Generation Concert Presented by the Committee of 100
Saturday, April 18, 2026
/ 7 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Make the beautiful drive to the Ozark Folk Center for the Spring Next Generation Concert during Folk Festival in Mountain View, Arkansas on Saturday, April 18, 2026. You're sure to enjoy performances…
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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 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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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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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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