Arkansas Folk Festival

April 19-20, 2019

**For 2019 vendor applications – please contact Nikki at mvchamber@mvtel.net**

Boasting 57 years, The annual Arkansas Folk Festival, takes place every third Saturday in April. Come join us, in the beautiful Ozarks, for a fun filled weekend with activities for all ages!

Activities include Music on the Square, a parade on Saturday morning, street vendors and tasty food vendors.

Schedule of Events

Friday April 19th, 2019

Music on the Courthouse Square Noon-5:00 PM

12:30 Joe Bateman

2:00 Erin Ferris

3:00 Lee Mountain Ramblers

4:00 Twang

4:30 Ridge Runner Cloggers

Artisans Market and Peabody Craft Vendors

11:00 AM-6PM

The 12th Annual Artisans Market on the Square at the 57th Annual Arkansas Folk Festival will be held April 19 and 20 in Mountain View, Arkansas. Excellent handmade arts and crafts by members and juried guests of the Arkansas Craft Guild will be available only behind the white picket fence on Washington Street north of the Courthouse. Hours are Friday 11 and 6, and Saturday 9 to 4. Wood carving, turned wooden bowls by Liz Lloyd, jellies and mixes by Ozark Pantry, handmade knives by Lewie Lloyd, flame worked bead jewelry by Sage and Tom Holland, Beau Anderson, as well as by Maria Smith. Also regulars attending, goat milk soaps and lotions from Tammy Sue’s Critters, Norma Mathews quilting and woodworking, chenille kitty pillows and home decor by Doris Fountain. Cigar box novelty guitars by Flying Pig Guitars,, functional pottery from Greg Hall and new member Alexis Barber will be available for your shopping pleasure. The Market is located on Washington Street next to Mountain View Music.

The Peabody Ave. Crafts will include handmade soaps, wire wrapped jewelry, painted art, natural skincare products, wood carved art, and much much more!

Saturday April 20th, 2019

10:00 57th Annual Folk Festival Parade!

11:00 10,000 Egg Easter Egg Hunt at the City Walking Park

Music on the Courthouse Square

11:00 Paul Tull

12:00 Pulaski County Rackensack

1:00 Simply Southern Cloggers

1:30 Andrew Riley

2:00 Talent Show

3:00 7 Blackwood Row

4:30 Northern Lights

5:00 John Severs

Artisans Market and Peabody Craft Vendors

9AM – 5PM

While you are here don’t forget to shop locally! Mountain View offers a wide variety of shops and boutiques. Mountain View is also home to the Arkansas Craft School, The Ozark Folk Center State Park,  and Loco Ropes!

The Chamber of Commerce will have merchandise vendors down North Peabody Ave! Please contact Nikki at the Chamber for a vendor application for these spots.

For Parade Rules and Regulations (sign up form) please contact Rianna at the Chamber office! mvchamberassistant@gmail.com! Your group could win up to $800!

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We can’t wait to see you!

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