Join us for two nights of old-time mountain music and dance during our <b>Homecoming Hootenanny</b> at the Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater<strong>, </strong>this Memorial Day weekend<strong>. </strong>You'll enjoy performances by favorite Ozark Folk Center bands, dancers, and alumni musicians from the
<p>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 to our sponsors the Committee of 100, <b>admission is free to the Arkansas State Dulcimer Championship</b></p>
Whether you want to hone your musical abilities or learn to play the mountain or hammered dulcimer for the first time, the annual <strong>Dulcimer Jamboree Workshops</strong> are a great opportunity to relax, get hands-on, and make music with fellow musicians. Make your plans now to attend the Dulcimer Jamboree at
Make the beautiful drive to the Ozark Folk Center for the <strong>Spring Next Generation Concert</strong> during Folk Festival in Mountain View, Arkansas on Saturday, April 19, 2025. You're sure to enjoy performances by Mountain View's young rising stars at the park's award-winning 1,000-seat indoor music venue
President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal Project created work groups during the 1930s Great Depression Era, such as the Works Progress Administration (WPA). The WPA built public infrastructure like highways, public buildings, dams, and more. The legacy of the WPA lives here at Lake Fort Smith<br />
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We have 8,000 gallons of aquariums, filled with many of the fish species found in Lake Dardanelle. Join park staff in the visitor center as they feed the fish live food. See for yourself, what’s for lunch?
The difference between a great experience and a sour experience at Lake Catherine State Park may rely on your knowledge of knots and navigating the park. Join Park Interpreter Carrie to discover how to make your trail excursions here to remember! This program will be in the nature cabin. The program
The park always has need for painting and many hands make light work. In this two-day event we have all sorts of painting planned from safety needs to park signage. Be sure and wear old clothes that can be covered in paint. We are asking those who would like to volunteer call the park to register at
According to Hal Borland, “No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.” Wildlife is stirring. Flowers are emerging. Rivers are flowing with spring rains. Enjoy a guided tour of the Little Maumelle River as we experience the freshness of springtime in Arkansas from a kayak. Pack a lunch, bring
<p>See live songbirds captured
in the park by ornithologists and then help them release the birds after
learning more about them. Breakfast snacks and hot beverages will be provided. Come and go as you please. Event sponsors: Bluebird Shed, Ozark Bird Conservancy, 3-D Pet Products, and Friends of Hobbs</p>