Ozark Folk Center Friends

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The mission of Ozark Folk Center State Park is to perpetuate, present and promote the Ozark way of life in an educational and enjoyable manner; through craft demonstrations, musical programs, the Heritage Herb Garden, workshops and other special events. Home to an amazing array of incredibly talented professional artisans, craftspeople, musicians, gardeners, and story-tellers / interpreters all wi

th the goal of keeping the herb lore, crafts, and music of the Ozarks region alive through demonstrating and creating, playing, story-telling, and teaching.

04/27/2026

Tuesday, May 5, 5:30-7:30 pm, paint this scene of Flower Bouquet using a palette knife in the Painting with Panache class taught by Jim Tindall. Class is in the Art Cabin at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Enter the Craft Village through the wooden door adjacent to the larger gate off the Visitor Center Parking lot, just below the Visitor Center.
Everyone is welcome, whether you have experience painting or not. Jim will lead everyone in a step by step process to the completion of the chosen picture, Painting of the Stream, during the two hour session. RSVP- Please confirm your intention to attend by responding to this email noting the date, time and Location!
Cost of the class is $45 cash or check only, paid directly to Jim. This covers all materials including a 16" x 20" canvas. Email Jim directly at [email protected] or call 501-840-1825 to sign up or for more information

04/22/2026
04/21/2026
04/21/2026

ARKANSAS CAST IRON COOKING:
John Ragsdale demonstrates Dutch oven cooking at the Ozark Folk Center in Mountain View (Stone County); 1988. Note the hot coals on the ovens’ lids.

Campfire Cooking: For campfires, use a seasoned cast-iron Dutch oven with legs (a "camp oven"), placing hot coals on both the lid and beneath it for even baking.

A cast iron Dutch oven is a highly versatile, durable, and essential tool for searing, braising, baking (especially artisan bread), and stewing, owing to its superior heat retention and even heating capabilities. It is ideal for one-pot meals, allowing seamless transition from stovetop to oven. Essential techniques include using low-to-medium heat to avoid thermal shock, searing meat to build flavor, and keeping the lid on to lock in moisture.

04/18/2026
04/11/2026

Experience the magic of old-time mountain music performed by the talented youth of the Ozarks! Get your tickets today.

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1032 Park Avenue
Mountain View, AR
72560

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(870) 269-3851

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