This summer, getaway to the Ozarks for the Bluegrass & Fried Chicken festival at the Ozark Folk Center State Park in scenic Mountain View, Arkansas for two days of timeless music and good old-fashioned fun.
The park's scenic hilltop restaurant will serve its famous fried chicken buffet in-between bluegrass shows at the Ozark Folk Center's 1,000-seat indoor music venue on Friday and Saturday. (All-you-can-eat buffets are sold separately, sorry.)
The festival includes a Friday evening concert, a Saturday matinee, and a Saturday evening performance at Ozark Highlands Theater. Performers include:
- Authentic Unlimited, 2023 IBMA "Vocal Group of the Year" and "New Artist of the Year"
- The Waddington Brothers, Winners of the International Bluegrass Band Championship
- Charla Freeland Band, First Runners-up, International Bluegrass Band Championship
- Harman & Ruble Band, Rising young stars of bluegrass and gospel music from Missouri, Arkansas, and Kansas
- Finley River Boys, traditional bluegrass quartet from Springfield, Missouri
- Lillyanne McCool & The Ozark Legacy, bluegrass and old-time stringband based in Mountain View featuring National Banjo Champion Lillyanne McCool
Buy your tickets in advance! Day-of tickets purchased at the theater or Gift Shop cost $2.00 more.
- Family Passes are available for two adults and all children under 18.
- Free admission to the center's Craft Village for live music sets, craft demos, and family fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. is included with your festival ticket.
Music & Craft Season Passes are honored at this event. (A $240 concert value for $90.)
✓ Included: Admission to evening concerts, championship contests, and festivals featuring bluegrass, folk, and country music at our 1,000-seat indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, during our season (Apr. 2-Oct. 26, 2024).
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✓ Included: Unlimited visits to the Craft Village for old-fashioned fun at the park's 20+ artisan shops, gardens, and live music sets by talented Ozark musicians at the Blacksmith Stage every Tuesday-Saturday in-season.
x Not included: Admission to Celebrity Concerts. General admission seating at our 1,000-seat indoor music theater is on a first-come, first-served basis and season passes are non-transferable.
Friday and Saturday at The Skillet (Sold Separately)
8:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.: Breakfast service
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Lunch service
4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.: The Skillet's Fried Chicken Buffet
Friday evening, Aug. 23:
5:00: Theater Box Office opens
6:00: Theater doors open
7:00-7:15: 5 South
7:20-8:40: The Charla Freeland Band
8:45 -10:00: Waddington Brothers Band
Saturday matinée, Aug. 24:
11:00: Theater Box Office opens
12:00: Theater doors open
1:00: Lillyanne McCool & The Ozark Legacy
2:00: Harman & Ruble Band
3:00: Finley River Boys
4:00 Show ends
4:00-7:00: Fried Chicken Buffet (at The Skillet)
Saturday evening, Aug. 24: Box office opens at 5 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. Show starts at 7 p.m.
5:00: Theater Box Office opens
6:00: Theater doors open
7:00-8:30: Waddington Brothers Band
8:40-10:00: Authentic Unlimited
Get your tickets!
Need a place to stay? The Cabins at Dry Creek located on-site offer modern duplex rooms to meet a variety of needs including pet-friendly rooms, suites, and family-style rooms. The pool at the cabins office is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Shuttle service is available to-and-from the theater for cabin guests.
Questions? Call the Ozark Folk Center in scenic Mountain View, Arkansas at 870-269-3851 or 1-800-264-FOLK (3655).
