Spend a Relaxing Free Evening in the Craft Village

Friday, July 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., the Ozark Folk Center State Park hosts a free evening open house in the Craft Village. Creativity and craftsmanship are fine Ozark traditions, the crafts people at the Ozark Folk Center State Park continue this tradition by creating fine functional and decorative handmade items in their workshops located in the park.

“There is a special magic to the Craft Village during the evening hours,” said Jeanette Larson, Craft Director at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. “Soft breezes blow away the heat of the day and everybody seems to relax. Our handcrafted evening open house gives us a chance to share that wonderful time with everyone.”

During the Handcrafted Evening, resident crafts people will share a side of their working studios not seen during the day. Discuss with working crafters about how they learned their skills and where they find their inspiration. Learn about the crafts people’s tools and their workshops, and buy unique handcrafted items directly from the folks who are making them.

Shops that will be featured at the Handcrafted Evening include the Homespun Gift Shop, with Ozark Folk Center State Park merchandise and fine consignments from Arkansas artisans. Located on the lower level of the Craft Village are: Candle Shop, Casting and Jewelry Shop, Broom Shop, Doll Shop, Art Guild Cabin, Leather Shop and Apothecary Shop. Located on the upper level of the Craft Village are: Glass Shop, Pottery Shop, Cooper Shop, Woodcarving Shop, Spinning and Weaving Shop and Print Shop. Many shops will have special treats for their evening visitors.
Admission to the Craft Village is free for this evening event. There is plenty of parking in the lower lot and our shuttle will run visitors to the Village on the top of the hill.

The Ozark Folk Center State Park is located at 1032 Park Avenue in Mountain View. Follow the signs to the Ozark Folk Center State Park, less than a mile from the Courthouse Square in downtown Mountain View. The park may also be reached by taking Hwy 5/9/14 (Sylamore Ave) to Jimmy Driftwood Parkway, which leads directly to the park entrance.

The Evening Concert in the Ozark Folk Center State Park Auditorium is $12.00 for adults or $7.00 for children 6 to 12, while children under 6 are free. Tickets go on sale at 6:00 p.m. in the box office. You can visit the Craft Village before the concert, during intermission or after the music for a truly wonderful evening. Make a weekend out of your visit with a stay in the comfortable Cabins at Dry Creek at the park. You can book online at www.OzarkFolkCenter.com or call 800-264-3655 for your rooming needs.

The Craft Village at the Ozark Folk Center State Park is regularly open Tuesday-Saturday from 10:00 a.m.to 5:00 p.m. Regular admission to the Ozark Folk Center Craft Village is $12.00 for adults or $7.00 for children 6-12, children under 6 are free. Call 870-269-3851 for more information.