Museums Celebrate the History of the Ozark Gateway Region: Part III by Bob Pest

Many of the Arkansas State Parks include museums that chronicle and celebrate the rich and varied history of the region. Five of those museums are located in the Ozark Gateway Region at Mammoth Spring, Davidsonville, Powhatan Courthouse, Jacksonport, and the Ozark Folk Center state parks. Each … [Read more...]

Arkansas State Fiddle Championship Winners Announced

On Friday and Saturday, September 24th and 25th, the Ozark Folk Center hosted the 2010 Arkansas State Fiddle Championship. During the two day event, which was attended by large, enthusiastic crowds, all four of the competitions were judged by Travis Inman, Pete Brown and Roger Fountain.  The … [Read more...]

Learn to Make your own Gourd Banjo March 14-20

Title: Learn to Make your own Gourd Banjo Location: Ozark Folk Center State Park Description: Want to take your pick’n and play’n to a new level? Make your own gourd banjo. Spend the week of March 14-20, 2010 in Mountain View, Arkansas at the Ozark Folk Center and learn to make your own gourd … [Read more...]

Fourth Friday Food Day – Bountiful Bread Class Feb 26

Title: Fourth Friday Food Day – Bountiful Bread Class Location: Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View, AR Link out: Click here Description: Real bread - homemade, whole grain, fresh from the oven bread can be the foundation of any meal. These breads are healthy and tasty. Because they are … [Read more...]

Quilt Retreat Ozark Folk Center State Park Feb 18-20

Title: Quilt Retreat Ozark Folk Center State Park Location: Ozark Folk Center State Park Mountain View Description: Quilting and conversation, what better way to pass a few winter days? Bring your friends to the Ozark Folk Center this February 18-20 for the Cozy Comfort Quilt Retreat and piece … [Read more...]