Make the beautiful drive to the Ozark Folk Center for the Next Generation Concert during Bean Festival in Mountain View, Arkansas on October 28th, 2023. You're sure to enjoy performances by Mountain View's young rising stars at the O.F.C's Ozark Highlands Theater. One day, you even say: "I saw them play before they made it to the Grand Ole Opry!"
Next Generation is a benefit concert sponsored by the Committee of 100 to raise money for the Music Roots Program in Mountain View Public Schools. By purchasing tickets, you're helping to ensure that mountain music and traditional stringband instruments are passed down to the next generation of youth musicians in the Folk Music Capital of Mountain View, Arkansas.
The line-up icludes:
- Sylamore Special the 2021 KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Champions
- Ozark Strangers featuring 2022 Arkansas State Champion fiddler Truett Brannon
- 5 South featuring the 2023 Arkansas State Grand Champion fiddler Kailee Spickes
- The Parker Unit featuring Arkansas CMA Young Artist of the Year and 12x multi-state fiddle champion Mary Parker and her musical family
Plus, a very special performance by the Music Roots Ensemble, Ozark Folk Center Square Dancers, and acclaimed Ozark folk band The Leatherwoods.
Reserve your tickets here
This event is made possible by the generous funding from the Committee of One Hundred for the Ozark Folk Center. The Committee of One Hundred (COOH) is made up of women from across the state who have devoted time and raised funds for ongoing programs at the Center, including Craft Apprenticeships, the Music Roots Program, the Heritage Herb Garden, and other projects that support the park's mission. To learn more, visit www.OFC100.org.
October 28th at Ozark Highlands Theater
5:00 Box office opens
6:00 Theater opens
7:00 Next Generation Concert begins
Need a place to stay? The Cabins at Dry Creek, located at the Ozark Folk Center, offer modern duplex rooms to meet a variety of needs including pet-friendly rooms, suites, and family-style rooms.
Music & Craft Season Passes are honored at this event. Season Pass holders gain admission to all OFC-produced music festivals, contests, and evening concerts at the Ozark Highlands Theater. (A $250 value for $79.) Passes also include unlimited visits to the Craft Village every Tues. through Sat. for live mountain music, craft demonstrations, shopping at 20+ artisan shops, and old-fashioned fun during the season (Apr. 11 through Oct. 28).
If you have any questions about planning your retreat to Mountain View, Arkansas, call the Ozark Folk Center at (800) 264-3655 (FOLK) or (870) 269-3851.