There are many different activities available at the campground. In the playing field, you can choose from horseshoes, volleyball, basketball, badminton, & croquet. Other game/activities are planned, such as a soccer game. Shown here is a horseshoe game by the main pavilion.	Have fun shooting baskets & playing volleyball in the late afternoon.
Rent a canoe or small boat to explore or fish the Sylamore Creek. Or bring your own! Canoe Rentals: $5 = hour; $15 = 4hrs Paddleboat Rentals: $6 = hour; $20 = 4hrs Float Trips: 10mile = $35/canoe                      20mile = $45/canoe Note: On the float trips, If we only shuttle one canoe up there is a $10.00 surcharge added.  If you rent two or more or another group is going that charge is not added.	Try a canoe float trip down the White River. You'll end up back at the campground so you can take your time, explore side creeks, fish, or have a picnic. Just as long as you are back in an hour before dark. We offer 10 or 20 mile trips.
Mountain View is home to some of the finest genuine folk music to be found anywhere! There are several regularly scheduled music shows around town, as well as the Ozark folk Center, host to National competitions & folk craft grounds. There are six festivals,& several other events held in and around Mountain View. You'll really enjoy the informal gathering of musicians around the town square on almost any fair weather evening, especially on week-ends. If you play, bring your instrument and join in. If you don't play, just enjoy! For additional information on Festivals, music & other activities, click here. Mtn View Chamber of Commerce You'll find the kind of old time, small town, friendly atmosphere that most of the rest of the country doesn't even know still exists! Here, it's not just for show, it's for real! Come see for yourself!	In addition to the great music available in and around town, you can take two walking tours of one of the best cave systems in the country at Blanchard Caverns. For the more adventurous, try the Wild Cave tour. Hard hats, lamps & knee pads provided. You will be crawling! (Advance reservations are required for the wild cave tour.)
The Ozark National Forest is just across the creek! There are miles of specific use trails developed for you. Hiking trails are restricted to hikers only. (I know that if you went to the trouble of hiking back into an area, you don't want someone buzzing by you on an ATV! It won't happen here.) One of the trails starts just around the bend in the creek, and follows the North Sylamore Creek up for about 15 miles with connections at Blanchard Springs and Gunner Pool. There are many other trails to take also, easy to challenging. Enjoy the peace & quiet!	If you enjoy Mountain Biking, you're going to love this place! The Forest Service is currently developing over 80 miles of trails devoted to mountain biking. These trails offer loops that range from moderate to as challenging as you want it. Along the trails you'll enjoy spectacular views of the surrounding mountains as well as the White River Valley. This is a new trail system, & from what I've seen, it will be as good as any in the country. You can be among the first to come out and try it. (Before everyone else finds out about it!)
If you would like to go for a horseback trail ride, there is a stable just down the road. You can choose a 1, 2 hour or longer ride. You can enjoy the sun on your back, the sounds of the birds and the flowing creek while relaxing to the rythmic gait of the horse doing all the work! If you like, bring your own horse!	2009 Full Details on Upcoming Events Coming Soon!! For more information on events contact Mtn. View Chamber of Commerce at (870)269-8068 Feb. 19-21 February 19 - 21, 2009, 3-day event The Ozark Folk Center Cozy Comfort Quilt Retreat. Feb. 21 2nd Annual Ozark Seed Swap February 21, 2009.The 2nd annual Ozark Seed Swap will be hosted by Co-sponsors. Feb. 21  Sylamo Trail 50K Run Feb. 21st.    March 12-14 Annual Spring BlMarch 12 - 14, 2009, 3-day event.This annual event is held at the Ozark Folk Center March 13-14 Days of 3 Syllamo Stage R - March 13 - 15. Three runs will be held within the Sylamore Ranger District, and 90% on single-track trails including the North Sylamore Creek Trail, Sylamore Creek horse trails, and the Syllamo mountain bike trails. www.3DaysofSyllamo.org March 13-14 Handpicked & Handmade Craft Show. March 13 - 14, 2009, 2-day event.The peaceful winter season gives crafters in the Ozarks a chance to work. Celebrity Concert with The Boys of the Lough. March 15, 2009. "One of the finest bands in Celtic traditional music." March 15-20 2009 OZARK FOLK SCHOOL March 15 - 20, 2009, 6-day event.Join us in what the Ozark Folk Center is really about!  Study for a week. Folk School Concert March 19, 2009.Join us for a great evening. March 15 Celebrity Concert March 15th. The Boys of The Lough. March 21 Stone County Scholarship Foundation Concert. March 21, 2009This annual fundraiser helps to provide high school seniors scholarship. March 22-24 Ozark Folk School - Session 2 March 22 - 24, 2009, 3-day event. Can't get away for a full week? Want to take more than just one week? March 27-28 Medicinal Herb Workshop Herbal Field Trip. March 27-28, 2009, 2-day event. March 27-28 Friday, March 27 and Saturday March 28 ---Board the Ozark Folk Center bus for an excursion. March 28 Still on the Hill---March 28, 2009 If you have ever seen Still on the Hill perform, WOW!!! April 4 Jean Jennings Scholarship Concert. April 4, 2009. Come join us for an entertaining evening that will raise funds to send. April 10-12 Intermediate Pottery Class - Focus on Glazes. April 10 - 12, 2009, 3-day event. This class will review fundamental throwing and trimming techniques. April 14-15 Volunteer Days at the Craft Village. April 14-15, 2009, 2-day event. Join us for some good old-fashioned fun as we clean-up, pot-luck. April 11-12 Timbo Gun & Knife Show -  870-746-4349 - April 11 & 12. Timbo Volunteer Fire Department Gun and Knife Show. Event to be held at Stone County Fairgrounds. Over 90 tables of guns and knives on display. Benefits go to purchase equipment to better serve the community. April 17-19 Open House April 17 - 19, 2009, 3-day event. During the 2009 Arkansas Folk Festival, April 17, 18, & 19. April 23-25 Dulcimer Jamboree: A Traditional Music Event April 23 - 25, 2009, 3-day event. 32nd Annual Event. April 26 Sunday Gospel Concert April 26, 2009 A program of traditional Gospel music. April 30 Lavish Herb Feast  April 30, 2009. May 2 Syllamo's Revenge - 5th Annual Syllamo's Revenge May 2nd. - Mountain Bike Challenge. 40 plus miles of awesome mountain biking through the beautiful Ozark Mountains offering changing scenery and beautiful views of the Ozarks. May 1-2 Copper Enameling Basics with L.J. Smole  May 1 - 2, 2009, 2-day event. It's amazing – finely ground glass and heat create a variety of stunning works. May 1-2 Heritage Herb Spring Extravaganza Garden Fair in the Park May 1 - 2, 2009, 2-days. Dr. James Duke and Steven Foster, coauthors of A Peterson's Field Guide. May 1-2 Stained Glass May 1 - 2, 2009, 2-day event. May 3-8 Elderhostel week May 3-8, 2009. May 3 Sunday Gospel Concert May 3, 2009 A program of traditional gospel music. May 5 Music Roots Concert May 5, 2009 The Music Roots program is sponsored by the Committee of 100. May 6-9 National Herb week Celebrated May 6 - 9, 2009, 4-day event Daily garden tours at 11. May 7-8 Beginning Knife Making with Tom Weir May 7 - 8, 2009, 2-day event. Arkansas has a long tradition of knife makers. Join Tom Weir. May 9 Hammer-In: A Knife Making Event May 9, 2009. Ozark Folk Center is proud to host this top ranked cutting competition.  May 10 Mother's Day Buffet at the Skillet Restaurant May 10, 2009.Treat Mom and the family for a wonderful meal at the Skillet Restaurant. May 11-12 Learn Leather Craft with Amy Lawrence May 11-12, 2009, 2-day event. Leather working is a time honored-tradition here in the Ozarks. May 13-16 Garden Glory Days May 13-16, 2009, 4-day event. Daily garden tours at 11 a.m. May 15-16 Volkswagen Festival - May 15-16 7th Annual Ozark Volkswagen Festival. Great fun at this car show and swap meet at Taylor's Sons of the Ozarks. Bring your Volkswagen and your family and cruise the Ozarks. Prizes, trophies and great music. 870-269-9597  www.OzarkVW.com May 15-16 Thumb Picking Guitar Festival May 15 - 16, 2009, 2-day event. Merle Travis was a phenomenal showman and master of the 'thumb picking'. May 17-22 Elderhostel Week May 17 - 22, 2009Bodger Basics with Shawn Hoefer May 19-20 May 19 - 20, 2009, 2-day event.Wood turning doesn't have to involve complex tools. May 20-23 Garden Glory Days - May 20 - 23, 2009, 4-day event. Daily garden tours at 11 a.m.  May 22-23 Enameling on Fine Metals with L.J. Smole. May 22 - 23, 2009, 2-day event.Taught by L.J. Smole, students will explore techniques used for hot enameling. May 24 Decoration Day Gospel Concert May 24, 2009 A program of traditional Patriotic and Gospel music.  May 25 Memorial Day Celebration May 25, 2009 Listen to live acoustic music as you move through the Ozark Folk Center. June 7-12 Elderhostel June 7 - 12, 2009.  June 7 Sunday Gospel Concert June 7, 2009 A program of traditional Gospel music. June 8-11 Auto Harp Workshops June 8 - 11, 2009, 4-day event Four days of instruction in a classroom environment. June 9-10 Reed Baskets with Sharon Fernimen June 9 - 10, 2009, 2-day event Sharon Fernimen, Ozark Folk Center's basket weaver will lead you. June 12-13 Stained Glass June 12 - 13, 2009, 2-day event. June 13 BBQ Competition June 13th -  KCBS Smokin' on the Square B-B-Q Competition. BBQ contest around the court house square. Lots of fun and food to try. Sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society. It's sure to be a great hit. June 14-19 Elderhostel June 14 - 19, 2009 Chair Caning with Sheryl Irvine. June 16-17, 2009, 2-day event. Come join Sheryl Irvine, Ozark Folk Center's premier chair caner! June 19-20 Irish Music and Dance with St. Louis Irish Arts June 19 - 20, 2009, 2-day event. St. Louis Irish Arts brings a lively group of young people! June 19-20 Stone Set Jewelry with L.J. Smole June 19 - 20, 2009, 2-day event. It's hard to ignore the beauty of semi-precious stones. June 22-23 Creative Candle making with Marilyn Dowdy June 22 - 23, 2009, 2-day event. Learn how to make everything from functional lights to enjoyable gifts. June 22-26 An Ancient Voice on the Wind June 22 - 26, 2009, 5-day event. Cedar flutes, made in the Native American style. June 29-30 Spirit Carving with Bill Standard June 29 - 30, 2009, 2-day event. Let Bill Standard, OFC Woodcarver, teach you. July 1-3 Herbal Cold Soap Making with Marion Spear July 1 - 3, 2009, 3-day event. You don't have to spend hours bending over a big iron pot! July 3-4 4th of July -  July 3-4 Old Time Gathering on the Square. Come join the small town festivities of games on the square, music and watermelons along with good old time fun. A fireworks celebration concludes the festivities. July 5 Sunday Gospel Concert July 5, 2009 A program of traditional Gospel music. July 6-8 Spinning and Natural Dyeing July 6 - 8, 2009, 3-day event. July 6-9 Old Time String Band Week: A Traditional Music Event July 6 - 9, 2009, 4-day event. Join us for four days of instruction in old-time sting band music. July 6-10 Ozark Folk Center Day Camp (Ages 8-12) July 6 - 10, 2009, 5-day event. This week will allow you to make soap sculptures, pottery and pasta. July 9-11 6th Annual National Shape Note Gathering: A Traditional Music Event July 9 - 11, 2009, 3-day event.Come to participate or just to experience old time singing. July 10-11 Stained Glass July 10 - 11, 2009, 2-day event 3D Stars July 13-15 Advanced Needle Felt Sculpture July 13 - 15, 2009, 3-day event.Glenda Hershberger, Ozark Folk Center's resident spinner. July 16-18 Great Smoky Mountain Cloggers July 16 - 18, 2009, 3-day event.From the mountains of North Carolina, the Great Smoky Mountain Cloggers. July 20-21 Broom Making with Shawn Hoefer July 20 - 21, 2009, 2-day event. The art of broom-tying is an old Ozark Mountain craft. July 20-23 Mountain Dulcimer Workshops July 20 - 23, 2009, 4-day event. Four days of instruction in a classroom environment. July 20-24 Ozark Folk Center Day Camp (Ages 8-12) July 20 - 24, 2009, 5-day event.This week will allow you to make soap sculptures, pottery and pasta. July 25 Christmas in July with Marion Spear July 25, 2009. Join Marion Spear, gardener, cook, musician and herbal instructor. July 25 The Women of Mountain Music July 25, 2009. This annual event is not to be missed. July 27-28 Slip Decorating on Clay with Judi Munn July 27 - 28, 2009, 2-day event.Ceramics students from beginner to intermediate levels. July 28-29 Pine Needle Baskets with Sharon Fernimen July 28 - 29, 2009, 2-day event.Pine Needle Baskets have existed for hundreds of years. August 2 Sunday Gospel Concert August 2, 2009. A program of traditional Gospel music. August 3-6 Hammered Dulcimer Workshops August 3 - 6, 2009, 4-day event.Four days of instruction in a classroom environment. August 7-8 Cowboy Gathering August 7 - 8, 2009, 2-day event. Celebrate our heritage of life seen from the saddle.  Two days of music. August 7-8 Intermediate Silver Smithing with L.J. Smole August 7 - 8, 2009, 2-day event. The class will cover techniques in silversmithing. August 7-8 Stained Glass August 7 - 8, 2009, 2-day event. Sun Catchers  August 8 Craft Master/Apprentice Reception & Show August 8, 2009. Ozark Folk Center apprentices have been working hard all summer. Aug. 14-15 Traingle Loom Weaving with Jeanette Larson August 14 - 15, 2009, 2-day event. Discover weaving outside the box with a triangle loom. Aug. 21-23 Mountains, Music & Motorcycles -  August 21-23 This is a one of a kind event for Mountain View. With biker games , a poker run, and a bike show. There is something for the biker in everyone. Prizes, Games, Music and Good Food for the whole family. (870)-269-8068. Aug. 28-29 Copper Enameling with L.J. Smole August 28 - 29, 2009, 2-day event. It's amazing – finely ground glass and heat create a variety. Sept. 4-5 Intermediate Stone Setting with L.J. Smole September 4 - 5, 2009, 2-day event. This class will teach the additional techniques for setting cabochon stone. Sept. 4-5 Stained Glass September 4 - 5, 2009, 2-day event. 10 Pieces or Less  Sept. 4-5 Tribute to Grandpa Jones September 4 - 5, 2009, 2-day event. Our annual tribute to Grandpa Jones. Sept 6 Sunday Gospel Concert September 6, 2009 A program of traditional Gospel music.  Sept 7-11 Elderhostel September 7 - 11, 2009. Gallery Walk. Sept. 10 September 10, 2009 Come spend a special evening with the Ozark Folk Center Apprentices. Sept 11-13 Folk Dance Days September 11 - 13, 2009, 3-day event. Three days of workshops for people of all ages in traditional styles. Sept 14-15 Relief carving with Bill Standard September 14 - 15, 2009, 2-day event. Laugh and learn to carve beautiful dogwood flowers and other highlights. Sept 16-17 Wire wrapped Jewelry with Linda Widmer September 16 - 17, 2009, 2-day event. Learn to make beautiful pendants, earrings and rings. Sept 18-19 Jimmie Rodgers Tribute September 18 - 19, 2009, 2-day event. Known as the Father of Country Music. Sept 18-20 Off the Beaten Path -  September 18 - 20. Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour. Come visit the studios of local artisans as they demonstrate and display their crafts. Tour maps will be available for visitors to find the studios. Sept 18-19 Chuck Wagon Contest - Sept 18 - 19. Old time chuck wagon cook off. Come see all the authentic chuck wagons and try some great old style cooking. Wagons will be judged Friday and the food Competition will be judged at noon. Bring the whole family for this one of a kind event. Sept 19 The People: Their Culture and History September 19, 2009 Honoring the native peoples of the Ozarks and of other places in Arkansas. Sept 21 Basic Sewing - Making a Tote - with Gail Lewis September 21, 2009 This class is designed for beginning seamstresses. Sept 21-22 Basic Sewing - Making an Apron - with Gail Lewis September 21 - 22, 2009, 2-days. You can add this class to the one above, or take it by itself.  Sept 23 Basic Sewing - Making a Skirt - with Gail Lewis September 23, 2009. You can add this class to the one above, or take it by itself. Sept 25-26 Arkansas State Fiddle Championship September 25 - 26, 2009, 2-day event. Come and see the best fiddlers in the state of Arkansas compete! Oct. 2-3 Herb Harvest Fall Festival October 2 - 3, 2009, 2-day event. National Herb Day celebrated with a seminar form. Oct. 2-3 Stained Glass October 2 - 3, 2009, 2-day event. Glass Boxes and Candle Holders. Oct. 3 Old Iron Tractor Show October 3, 2009 Bring your old tractor and farming implements or just come enjoy. Oct. 3 Tribute to Jimmy Driftwood - October 3, 2009 Jimmy Driftwood was a native-born Ozark singer and songwriter. Oct. 4 Sunday Gospel Concert October 4, 2009 A program of traditional Gospel music. Oct. 5-7 Homeschooler's Day Camp (ages 8 - 12) October 5 - 7, 2009, 3-day event. This week will allow you to make soap sculptures, pottery and pasta. Oct. 10 Fire on the Mountain Hammerfest October 10, 2009. Hammers will be ringing all day as we celebrate Blacksmithing. Oct. 16-17 Making Beads from Sterling Silver (Intermediate) October 16 - 17, 2009, 2-day event. The class will cover techniques in silversmithing. Oct. 10-11 Gun & Knife Show - Oct 10 - 11. Timbo Volunteer Fire Department Gun and Knife Show Event to be held at Stone County Fairgrounds. Over 90 tables of guns and knives on display. Benefits go to purchase equipment to better serve the community. 870-746-4349. Oct. 20-31 Harvest Festival. October 20 - 31, 2009, 12-day event. Join us in the Ozark Folk Center craft village. Oct. 29-31 Beanfest! - October 29 - 31. 27th Annual Bean Fest & Great Arkansas Championship Outhouse Races. Beans and cornbread, music, dancing on Courthouse Square, handmade crafts and outrageous outhouse races. Oct. 31 After Dark in the Park Halloween at the Folk Center Oct. 31st.  Nov. 13-15 Make it a Homemade Christmas Folk School Nov. 13-15th. Nov. 12-14 Bluegrass Festival -  November 12 - 14. Mountain View Bluegrass Festival. Bluegrass Festival to be held Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the large auditorium of the Ozark Folk Center. Great bluegrass music all weekend long. Single day pass or Festival pass available. Nov. 20-21 Super Cruise - November 20 - 21. 2009 "Classic Car" Super Cruise. Classic and antique car gathering at White River Hoedown parking lot. Great fun and great cars. Everyone welcome. For more information call 870-269-4161.Stone County Annual Folk Festival Nov. 28-29 Caroling in the Caverns - Nov 28 & 29/ Caroling in the Caverns - A Christmas Concert.  Also Dec. 5,6,12,13,19,20th.  Marvel at the beauty of astonishing formations coupled with the sounds of caroling resounding through the caverns. Dec. 5 Christmas Tree Lighting Dec. 5th - Courthouse and Christmas Tree Lighting (Part of the Arkansas Parks & Tourism Christmas Trail of Lights). Experience and Ozark Mountain Christmas!  Historic Courthouse, town square and along Main Street come aglow with lights, music and spirit. 6p.m.

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