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Artisans Demonstrate Pioneer Folk Art Crafts

The Ozark Folk Center Crafts Village has over 20 artisans demonstrating pioneer folk art crafts and the everyday skills used by Ozark Mountain people in the 19th and early 20th centuries. These skills have become treasured heritage crafts - Basket Weaving, Broom Making, Blacksmithing Wood Stove Cooking, Pottery, Knife Making, Weaving, Quilting, Wood Carving, Lye Soap Making, Dress Making, Herb Gardening, Coopering, Doll Making, Musical Instrument Construction, the Foot Lathe, Candles and more. Wonderful Living Histories based on real people who lived in these Southern Ozark Mountains are presented each day during the season; giving an up close and personal glimpse of life the way it was a hundred years ago.

The Village is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on days of operation. Please check our calendar of events for more information on special craft events and festivals throughout our season. The annual Ozark Folk School provides all interested individuals with the opportunity to learn one of the fine crafts demonstrated in the Crafts Village from a talented instructor, in a relaxed, non-competitive environment. There are also Pioneer Craft Workshops available.

Contact the Park for details: 870-269-3851. Come visit us, meet the friendly people, enjoy the beautiful scenery, and you'll know why we treasure our Ozark Mountains!