Welcome to Arkansas:
The North Central AR. Tourism Council is comprised of Chambers of Commerce, City and Organizations from Berryville, Bull Shoals, Calico Rock, Cotter, Flippin, Hardy, Horseshoe Bend, Norfork Lake, Salem, across North Central AR. We wish to welcome you and hope that you have a great time when you come and visit us.
We are committed to making your stay in our area a great experience in the Ozarks. Recreational opportunities abound, ranging from these Festivals to our great outdoor adventures. The Ozarks are the perfect place to find good, clean entertainment for the whole family. There is boating, golfing, bird watching, canoe trips, shopping, arts & crafts, antiques, dinning, and entertainment, The possibilities are endless. Stay for a while and be amazed by all the friendly people you will meet!
North Central AR. is one of those off the beaten path experiences making it a wonderful place to visit. The Ozarks possess the best of what the Natural State has to offer as the trees, wildlife, and water create scenery that is truly a sight to behold. One visit and you will want to come back again and again.
Come and enjoy more peaceful way of life. There is something here for everyone. From sunrise to sunset, family fun is all around. Make your plans now because there has never been a better time for your family to enjoy the Festivals. Change up your routine and head to the foothills of the Ozarks and while you are here take in one of our Music Festivals also.
First Annual Bull Shoals Bluegrass Festival--Bull Shoals, AR. April 17, 2010
Directions: Hwy.5 to 62/412 make a left to Flippin---First Flippin Exit. Go Thur the traffic light to next stop sign---178 North it will be 6 1/2 miles to the Bull Shoals Theater. Jamming and RV Parking available plus lots of Lodging nearby. $10.00 per person
Bands: Blue Dogwood--Spitting Image--- South 14 --III Generation
2nd Annual Horseshoe Bend Family Band, Gospel & Bluegrass Festival. May 28, 29, & 30th
Fiddle contest Friday(entries due by 4/29/2010). And Family Band Contest. Besides Headliner Bands on the Main Stage Sat. We will have a second stage for the open mic contest. Workshops and Jamming will also be available all weekend with Band Members.
Directions: Take Hwy. 62/412 to 289 and follow the signs to 4th St. and go to Hillhigh Resort. RV parking and lodging also available on site. Fri. $10.00--Sat. $14.00 --Weekend pass $22.00 Sunday Free and under 12 free, Family's 4 or more weekend pass $65.00 . Contact person: Glenna O'Neil 870:670-5614
Bands: III Generations---The ---Buffalo City Ramblers---Blue Dogwood
Plus all the Contest Bands and Fiddle Players.
First Annual Norfork Lake Bluegrass Festival. Aug. 28th, 2010 Norfork Lake, AR.
Hwy 62/412 E. Lake Norfork Inn and Norfork Lake Dam----Henderson, AR. Suggested Donation: $10.00 per person. Children under 12 free. Contact person: Shawn Egan 870:467-5986
Bands: Rock Creek---Spitting Image---The ---
First Annual Hardy Bluegrass Festival Sept. 11, 2010 Hardy, AR.
Directions: Hwy. 62/412 to City Park and follow signs when you get into town. Suggested Donation: $10.00 per person. Children under 12 free Contact person: Nina Thornton 870:856-3811
Bands: The --III Generation--Buffalo City Ramblers---The Hartley Family.
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glad to hear of another fiddle contest in AR!!! was the fiddle contest held last year?
ReplyDeleteI hope these festivals are successful! We're looking forward to playing at the one in September!
ReplyDeleteI am working hard at it. And I sure wish that you all could come and play at Horseshoe Bend on May 28th and then go onto Branson. Ask your Dad about doing that. I would like youin that contest.
ReplyDeleteHope it will be a great success. It will be good if you post some pics of the previous events.
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