Ozark Folk Center State Park

06/13/2026

There’s lots happening here in Craft Village & Gardens next week, Tue.–Sat., from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.!
Here’s what else is going on next week at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, AR in addition to craft demonstrations at our 20 artisan shops: ..
June 16–20, 2026..
Live Daily Music Sets: 10:15, 11:15, 12:15, 1:45, 2:45 & 3:45..
Tuesday, June 16
Daytime Music: Whoa Mule!
Village Programs:
• Old Time Magic & Medicine Show — Magic Shop at 11:00 and 2:00
• Backstage Tour of Ozark Highlands Theater — Begins at Outdoor Stage near the Pottery Shop at 1:30..
Wednesday, June 17
Daytime Music: Wilson Wood
Village Programs:
• Old Time Magic & Medicine Show — Magic Shop at 11:00 and 2:00
• Weekly Garden Tour — Starts at Herb Education Center at 1:00
• Learn to Square Dance — Onstage at Ozark Highlands Theater at 1:30 (Ages 8+, minimum 6 people needed)
• Aunt Linda’s Soap Making — Apothecary Shop at 2:30..
Thursday, June 18
Daytime Music: Prince & the Paupers
Village Programs:
• Old Time Magic & Medicine Show — Magic Shop at 11:00 and 2:00
• Stories about Onia with Big Granny — Meet at the Bessie Moore Deck at 12:00
• Learn to Play Spoons & Washboard — Onstage at Ozark Highlands Theater at 1:30 (Ages 8+)
• Aunt Linda’s Soap Making — Apothecary Shop at 2:30..
Friday, June 19 — John Prine Folk Festival
Evening Concert: 7 p.m.
Daytime Music: Joe Roe & the Big Fibbers
Village Programs:
• Picnic Swing — 10:30 and 2:30
• Old Time Magic & Medicine Show — Magic Shop at 11:00 and 2:00
• Story of the Arkansas Traveler — Bessie Moore Deck at 1:00
• Chili Chat — In front of the Picnic Pavilion at the Herb of the Year Garden at 1:00
• John Prine Concert Documentary — 2 p.m. in the White Oak Theater (Visitor Center)..
Saturday, June 20 — John Prine Folk Festival
Evening Concert: 7 p.m.
Daytime Music: Down Yonder
Village Programs:
• Picnic Swing — 10:30 and 2:30
• Old Time Magic & Medicine Show — Magic Shop at 11:00 and 2:00
• Herbs, History & Healing — Pavilion across from Apothecary Shop at 1:00
• John Prine Concert Documentary “How Lucky Can One Man Get” — 2 p.m. in the White Oak Theater (Visitor Center)..
Schedule subject to change..
Learn more about the John Prine Folk Festival at this page, which includes the concert schedule, films, activities, and ticket information: https://events.ticketleap.com/events/ozarkfolkcenter/john-prine-folk-festival..
For upcoming craft, herb and cooking workshops/classes, and concerts/festivals, visit: Tickets.OzarkFolkCenter.com..
If you'd like to book a modern, duplex cabin room onsite, visit OzarkFolkCenter.com. The Cabins at Dry Creek are located down the hill from the Craft Village, Skillet Restaurant, and offer shuttle service to-and-from Ozark Highlands Theater for concert attendees.

06/13/2026

06/12/2026

On Saturday, American Idol winner Hannah Harper performed for a sold‑out crowd at the Ozark Highlands Theater, and what an incredible night it was! We’re so proud of this talented young singer and songwriter from Willow Springs, Missouri. She’s come such a long way since performing here with her family’s gospel bluegrass group, The Harper Family, back in 2014.

Hannah was just as sweet and humble as ever—on stage and while working with our crew and the 200 fans who bought VIP meet‑and‑greet passes.

A huge thank‑you to Ozark Roots Music & Art, a local Mountain View nonprofit, for putting on the show, and to the Pam Setser Band and 5 South for opening the night with some outstanding music. Thanks to their efforts, the event helped raise funds for our Music Roots program, keeping Ozark music alive for the next generation.

And a special thanks to Mary Parker for sharing these wonderful photos from the show!

06/10/2026

"OHR Presents: The Earl White Stringband” is available as a free podcast!

Apple Podcasts:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ohr-presents-the-earl-white-stringband/id1073661381?i=1000772045654

Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7v6Kgsq4ebpOFHTJgl9QEC?si=sk4ue220Tqu2n-Qo8dpcRQ

YouTube:
https://youtu.be/q-3d_ZsdcVs

SoundCloud:
https://on.soundcloud.com/Vj9aTTfxjNWHw3qIpq

06/10/2026

𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐇𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐳𝐚𝐫𝐤 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐤 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫!..
Pick up a job application at our Visitor Center and join our team for the 2026 season. All positions are seasonal, working 20–32 hours per week. Our season runs through mid‑November...
𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
• Paid holidays
• Retirement benefits
• Starting pay: $14 per hour (tipped positions start at $11 per hour)..
𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐏𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬..
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫
Help keep our park facilities clean and welcoming. Duties include cleaning public areas and guest rooms, sanitizing bathrooms, laundry, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, changing linens, and other assigned tasks. A valid driver’s license is required. Must be available for weekends and holidays...
𝐖𝐚𝐢𝐭𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐟𝐟
Provide excellent service in our dining rooms. Responsibilities include waiting and bussing tables, operating a personal bank bag, prepping items, cleaning, sweeping, mopping, knowing the menu, and other assigned duties. Must be able to balance bank bag deposits at the end of shift...
𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞
Support daily park operations with tasks such as mowing, w**d eating, trash collection, and operating equipment like backpack blowers. Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions, traverse uneven terrain, lift/move heavy materials, and hold a valid driver’s license. Weekend and holiday availability required. Some positions may require a background check...
𝐄𝐎𝐄/𝐀𝐀/𝐀𝐃𝐀. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply...
𝐏𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐮𝐩 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫:
Ozark Folk Center State Park
1032 Park Avenue
Mountain View, AR 72560

06/09/2026

Get your tickets to see Sam Bush live at Ozark Highlands Theater on July 18!

Music Lovers! The Sam band is hitting stages across theaters, festivals, and more this Summer. Kicking off June, Sam will be jammin’ at the Planet Bluegrass Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Telluride, CO for his 52nd consecutive year on Thursday 6/18 with the Telluride house band and on 6/20 with the Sam band. Next, off to Springer Mountain Farms Bluegrass Nights at Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN on 6/30. Then a jam packed July ending with a California run. Tickets for all shows are on sale now! Tkts & info: https://www.sambush.com/tour

06/06/2026

Help us congratulate Mountain View’s own **Sylamore Special**!
This week, these extraordinary musicians brought home the award for BLUEGRASS ARTISTS of the Year at the 2026 Arkansas Country Music Awards in Conway...
The award show was filled with unforgettable moments, featuring performances by Ricky Skaggs and The Whites, Crystal Gayle, Shawn Camp, and Sylamore Special, among others. The night even included a surprise appearance by Garth Brooks, who honored legendary Arkansas songwriter Allen Reynolds during his induction into the Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame...
Mountain View and the Ozark Folk Center are so proud of these five—Not just for their musicianship, but for who they are and their contribution to our community...
If you missed the award show, you can catch Sylamore Special live at the Ozark Folk Center at the Committee of One Hundred's Next Generation Concert during Bean Festival in Mountain View on Saturday, October 24. Tickets go on sale **July 25** at Tickets.OzarkFolkCenter.com...
Sylamore Special are: Lillyanne McCool (banjo), Gordan Parker (mandolin), Mary Parker (fiddle), Turner Atwell (guitar), and Crystal McCool (upright bass).

06/05/2026

Take a ride on the Old Tyme Picnic Swing with Tango the Donkey today or tomorrow! Our Craft Village & Gardens will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and our musicians and master artisans would love to see you!

06/04/2026

Our John Prine Folk Festival is right around the corner (June 19-20) at Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View, AR! 🎟️ There's still time to get your tickets now at: https://bit.ly/4kSEhIy ..
Here's Jason Wilber, John's long-time guitarist, performing "Illegal Smile" with Keith Sykes last year at our John Prine Tribute. ..
On June 19, Keith Sykes will play during the opening night of the festival in addition to other stellar performers, including Pam Setser and Otis Gibbs.

06/03/2026

🎶 Here’s Stone County’s own Alarie Pflieger from Fox, AR, performing Molly Tuttle's song Dooley’s Farm at Ozark Highlands Theater! 👏 Alarie is one of our former Music Roots students, and we’re sure proud of her. She just wrapped up her first year studying bluegrass at East Tennessee State University. Great pickin’ and singin’, Alarie!