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.
Don’t miss your chance to see Mountain View's young rising stars before they make the big time! Make the beautiful drive to Mountain View for the Next Generation Concert on April 15th during the Arkansas Folk Festival and watch performances by some of the Ozark's most accomplished young bands, including:
- Sylamore Special, the 2021 KSMU Youth in Bluegrass Champions
- Ozark Strangers featuring Arkansas Fiddle Champion Truett Brannon
- Taller Than You featuring National Hammered Dulcimer Champion Runner-up Ben Haguewood
- 5 South featuring State Fiddle Champion Kailee Spickes
- The Parker Unit featuring Arkansas CMA Young Artist of the Year and 10x fiddle champion Mary Parker & family
Plus, a very special performance by the Music Roots Ensemble and guest appearances by veteran fiddler Roger Fountain and acclaimed folk duo Apple & Setser.
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.
April 15 at Ozark Highlands Theater
5:00 Box office opens
6:00 Theater opens
7:00 Next Generation Concert begins featuring:
Sylamore Special
Ozark Strangers
Taller Than You
Music Roots Ensemble
5 South
The Parker Unit
Roger Fountain
Apple & Setser
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.