MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. — Enjoy a summer evening of traditional and contemporary crafts, vibrant gardens and Ozark culture during Handcrafted Evening in the Park on Friday, July 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View. The special event offers free admission to the Craft Village and Heritage Herb Garden.
Visitors can meet artisans, explore the gardens and experience the beauty of the Ozarks during the cooler evening hours. Guests can watch makers at work, talk with them about their craft traditions and purchase handmade items directly from the artisans. The Heritage Herb Garden will be open for leisurely exploration, with opportunities to discover heirlooms, culinary and medicinal plants and learn how these traditions continue today. Plants propagated by the park’s garden team will be available for purchase.
The Homespun Gift Shop, which features items from more than 70 Arkansas artisans, will be open for the event. Visitors may park in the large parking lot and take the free shuttle to the gift shop to enter the village. The Skillet restaurant will be open until 9 p.m., serving its signature Southern and classic American comfort food, as well as Arkansas‑brewed beer and wine.
The evening highlights the Ozark Folk Center’s mission to preserve and share the crafts, herbs and lore of the Ozark Highlands. Guests can experience working crafts, thriving gardens and traditional knowledge as living skills that continue to enrich daily life.
Whether you love handcrafted arts, gardening, local history or simply a peaceful summer evening in the mountains, Handcrafted Evening in the Park offers a unique way to connect with the people and traditions that make the Ozarks special.
For more information, call 870-269-3854 or visit OzarkFolkCenter.com. Make a weekend out of your visit with a stay at the park’s Cabins at Dry Creek, located on‑site. Book online or call 800-264-3655 or 870-269-3851 to reserve a room.
Ozark Folk Center State Park is located at 1032 Park Ave. in Mountain View, less than a mile from the courthouse square. The park may also be reached via Highway 5/9/14 (Sylamore Avenue) to Jimmy Driftwood Parkway, which leads directly to the entrance.
The Craft Village at Ozark Folk Center State Park is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. mid‑April through mid‑November. Regular admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children ages 6–12; children under 6 are admitted free. Call 870-269-3851 for more information or visit Tickets.OzarkFolkCenter.com for a complete list of concerts and classes.
