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Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View, AR
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Ozark Folk Center State Park

Watch more than 20 artisans work in the Craft Village, hear live Ozark music and stroll the Heritage Herb Garden.

1032 Park Ave · Mountain View, AR

About Ozark Folk Center State Park

This state park is dedicated to Ozark mountain crafts and music. In the Craft Village you can watch more than 20 working artisans make pottery, leather goods, jewelry and wood carvings, with live music on the Blacksmith Stage through the day. The Heritage Herb Garden grows medicinal and edible plants, and the 1,000-seat Ozark Highlands Theater hosts evening concerts with separate tickets. The Skillet Restaurant and cabins are on the grounds.

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