Groundhog Kiln Woodfiring

<p></p>Come to the Ozark Folk Center and get “fired-up”! <br /><br />Visitors to the Craft Village between April 16 - 19 will be able to watch the annual firing of the 100 cubic foot traditional groundhog kiln. The loading of the kiln starts in February, and the lighting is Wednesday, April 16. The actual firing of

Birdwatching 101

Join a park interpreter to learn the basics of birdwatching. Afterwards, put your new skills to the test on this short, 0.75-mile paved trail. Wear comfortable shoes for walking. Bring water and insect repellant. Don't forget to bring your binoculars!

A Railroad Christmas Celebration

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 around spring lake, Christmas caroling at the Spring, and a tour of the 1886 Frisco Train Depot Museum

Mammoth Spring State Park "Falloween"

Join Mammoth Spring State Park Staff as we gather to celebrate Fall in the Ozarks! We'll have pumpkin carving, a bonfire, hot cider, and a festive hayride around Mammoth Spring State Park. Meet at the pavilion. The event is free to the public, but space is limited, and reservations are required to

Buckdancer Thomas Maupin & Daniel Rothwell with Special Guest Jacob Fennell

Tickets go on sale Friday, June 6<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://OzarkFolkCenter.TicketLeap.com/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR25g7… /><br /></a>On 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 Heritage Fellow Thomas “Magic” Maupin. Thomas will be joined by his grandson Daniel Rothwell, a

John Prine Tribute Concert

Join us as we celebrate the life American folksinger and songwriter <strong>John Prine</strong> (1946-2020) during a tribute concert on Saturday, June 21, 2025 in Mountain View, Arkansas at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue Ozark Highlands Theater. Enjoy a memorable evening of songs and stories

Opening Week (During Folk Festival)

<b>O.F.C.'s Opening Week Schedule</b><br /><br /><b>Tuesday, April 15</b>: Homespun Gift Shop re-opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Craft Village opens with live Ozark music, craft demonstrations, gardens, shopping and old-fashioned fun every Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. through

Furbearers of Bull Shoals-White River State Park

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join a park interpreter to discover what animals&nbsp;live here at Bull Shoals-White River State Park and what their fur feels like!&nbsp;Learn what features the animals have that help them survive here.</a>

Terrific Trees

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank">At Bull Shoals-White River State Park, you are never far from a tree. Do&nbsp;you know how to identify any of the trees you see? Join a park interpreter to&nbsp;discover some methods for identifying them! </a>

Lake Cruise

Sign up in advance for a relaxing cruise on Bull Shoals Lake. Sit back and enjoy the breezes as we explore this fascinating Ozark region and learn how the construction of the dam shaped both the landscape and history of this area. To register, call (870) 445-3629 or stop by the visitor center. Seats

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