Attend Ozark Folk Festival 2019
October 13, 2019 by Corey A. Edwards
The upcoming, Original Ozark Folk Festival is America’s longest, continuously running folk festival. Ozark Folk Festival 2019 marks the beloved tradition’s 72nd anniversary. Come see what all the fuss is about November 6th through the 10th in Eureka Springs, AR!
Eureka Springs’ Ozark Folk Festival has been an autumn tradition since 1948. The festival is a showcase of folk music mountain music in the Ozark tradition, often performed on handcrafted instruments. You’ll also be treated to big name, national acts, like headliners, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils and Marty Stuart.
This year’s event includes nearly 30 performances, many of which are free!
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Take A Bite Out Of The Cave City Watermelon Festival
July 15, 2016 by Corey A. Edwards
Marty Stuart, Barrett Baber, The JJ Weeks Band, and more – plus the “world’s sweetest” watermelons – will be at the 37th Annual Cave City Watermelon Festival: August 11th through the 13th, 2016! Will you?
Arkansas’ Cave City gets its name from the cave located in the center of town. The cave has five rooms and encloses the Crystal River, whose source remains unknown. Pottery, arrows, and human skeletons have been found in the cave.
Watermelons are Cave City’s other big claim to fame. “The world’s sweetest,” as a matter of fact!
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