Organizers of the 49th Annual Arkansas Folk Festival in Mountain View found visitors was “In Tune with the Ozarks” April 15-17, when traditional music and handmade crafts took center stage in a celebration of local heritage.
The Ozark Folk Center state park kicked off its season offering free admission to the craft grounds Friday through Sunday, and free shuttle rides between the park and downtown both Friday and Saturday. Visitors could park at the Folk Center and avoid trying to park in limited space in the downtown area.
The Stone County Saddle Club sponsored rodeos at 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday at the fairgrounds.
Other activities included tours of Blanchard Springs Caverns, mountain biking, camping and hiking in the Ozark National Forest, and fishing on White River.
The Arkansas Folk Festival is sponsored by the Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce. To contact the Chamber of Commerce about other local events, call 1-888-679-2859 or visit www.ArkansasFolkFestival.com. For more information about Ozark Folk Center activities, contact the state park at 870-269-3851 or visit www.ozarkfolkcenter.com.
KFFB on Location at Folk Fest 2011
Folks start setting up to watch the parade
Time to get ready for the parade
The First Time Mary Jane was caught sitting at Candy Bouquet
Bob talks with Mountain View 4 H
Lots of Shopping at The Cornerstone Shoppe
Lots of young Folks at Folk Fest
Yoders is packed
Lots of great deals at Yoders in Mountain View
Time to pose in front of the Big Chair
Great Food
Grand Babies help grandma
Folks from Mississippi
Tommy Simmons Starts the Parade
The State Champion Lady Yellow Jackets
Sam Berry Mountain View's The State Champion wrestler
Mountain View High School Band
Judge John Dan Kemp
Don Mellon from Mellon's County Store
Stone County Judge Stacey Avey and Mayor of Mountain View Mr. Ron Sterling
