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Ozark Folk Center State Park

Box 500, Mountain View, AR 72560
870-269-3851
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Type: Speciality Museums, State Parks, Theatres
Activities: Leisure education
Owner description: The Ozark Folk Center is a people place,dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of traditional Ozark Mountain crafts and music.Visitors can see... more » Owner description: The Ozark Folk Center is a people place,dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of traditional Ozark Mountain crafts and music.Visitors can see presentations and demonstrations of the Ozark crafts and music, living history enactments and other special events that highlight this lifestyle. Apprentice and workshop programs pass these skills of the Ozark people to a new generation.As you visit the Folk Center, make your first stop the General Store near the parking lot. From here,buses will take you to the top of the Folk Center’s hill to the Ozark Folk Center Theater and the Crafts Village. « less
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Grand Rapids, Minnesota
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8 reviews 8 reviews
5 attraction reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We only went to the gift shop. I think it would be a nice stop for families with children. Nicely laid out.

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ADPT-Region-5, ADPT – Region 5 Administrative Specialist III at Ozark Folk Center State Park, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Thank you for your feedback on The Ozark Folk Center, we are pleased you stopped by for a visit to the gift shop. Just up the hill, the Craft Village and auditorium are a short bus ride to an adventure in yesterday’s Ozark way of life that you can see, touch and enjoy today.” It’s lively, it’s entertaining, and it... More

New London, Iowa
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Yes, a State has funded and provides a State Park with a theater featuring Mountain Music at its roots. We only got to the theater peformance but I will be going back to see the rest of this park located just outside Mountain View in a beautiful setting. The shows are well worth seeing and enjoying.

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Heber Springs, Arkansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2013

Great scenery and clean park. Was so green when we went and was very relaxing.They Had a great ampitheater for concerts and weddings and it was hidden beneath a beautiful green canopy which made it even more relaxing

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Yellville, Arkansas
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25 reviews 25 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2013

We've been visiting OFC since early 1990's. They've had their ups and downs, and at least for a period of time in mid 2000-2010 decade were in one of their "down" periods suffering I think from short-sighted management. Many of the local volunteers quit during that period. In recent years, the park has improved some. Restuarant serves pretty good food,... More

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Galveston, Texas
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25 attraction reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 March 2013

We spent some good time here. Lot's of craft's and exhibits. They have music and demonstrations. They have some old homestead type houses set up to walk through. There's also a nice herb garden.

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Marlton, New Jersey
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2013

We visited here on our way to Branson, MO. We came when they first opened. The tickets are purchased in a ticket center and then you are taken my shuttle to the Folk Center which is not too far away, but has either a hill or steps (can't remember which). There are a number of crafters there with tops, wood... More

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Mountain Home, Arkansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2012

We went there at the end of season so some things were not open. It was very interesting to see how the artisans worked. We ended the day at the little restaurant where the food was great! We will be back!

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Huntsville, Alabama
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24 attraction reviews
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28 helpful votes 28 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 November 2012

We spent part of a day here enjoying the exhibits. We learned how rifles were made and saw blown glass art and the cooper exhibit was amazing! They have concerts in the evening which are a wonderful bargain. There is an artist name Bubba that can carve your face on a toothpick - he is really good. They make apple... More

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Whitewater, Kansas
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 October 2012

You can't find a reuben sandwich very often any more, but they have them at this restaurant. Great food.

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Peel
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9 reviews 9 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 October 2012

I attended a 2 day herb seminar there. Nice place, good food and very pleasant craftsmen. Stayed overnight in their facilities. The room was large, clean and comfortable. Would definitely go back!

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