Soldier Songs and Voices Veterans Jam
The SSV jams are an opportunity for veterans to come together and play music, practice skills and share camaraderie in a comfortable, safe environment. SSV jams occur every second and fourth Sunday. Free and open to the public.
Henson Fawcett Jam
Henson Fawcett, a fine clawhammer banjo player, from Bellingham, Washington, has family in the Ozarks and spent time here researching traditional Ozark fiddling and dance in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Join us for a thank you jam session for all the folks who made Henson’s academic research on fiddling in the Ozarks possible with some old time music and dancing, and feel free to bring a dish to share with this amazing community.
Kids Fiber Camp
Kids Fiber Art Camp
Monday through Friday, July 27 to 31, 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Open to children ages 7-14, $150, includes snack each day
At Fiber Camp, students ages 7 to 14 will follow fiber every step along the way from sheep to finished product. Our hope is that, by gaining a better understanding of the fiber supply chain, students will not only gain new skills but also gain a new appreciation for the textiles in their everyday lives. Fiber Camp will be taught by local fiber artist and community organizer Abby Hollis.
Scholarships are available for families who receive SNAP Benefits, and discounts are available for families who plan to enroll multiple children in Fiber Camp. Please reach out to info@ozarkfolkways.org for details.
Register here
Irish Session
A gathering of musicians playing Irish tunes and songs in a circle. Tunes are mostly lively and rhythmic. Tunes are played together--that is, simultaneously, as in old-time music, instead of taking instrumental solos in turn as is common in bluegrass or jazz jams. Musicians play either by ear or by notation. Irish session occurs every fourth Monday from 5:30 to 8:30.
Bluegrass Jam
A jam session for bluegrass music. Bluegrass Jam occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.
Pete Masri - Spooklights Album Release
Pete Masri ‘emerged’ at the Fayetteville Folk School during Jack William’s Songwriters Open Mic. His songs seemed to come from some deep well that poets like Walt Whitman and Dylan dipped their buckets into. Kelly Mulhollan has taken Pete under his wing and produced/recorded and played on his new album, Spooklights. Also on the album is the amazing Coral Bradshaw on violin, both Kelly and Coral will be special guests performing with Pete.
This is a FREE event but CD’s will be available for a suggested donation of $20. (Also, it is Kelly’s birthday and there will be cake and libations for an after-party to celebrate this special event!)
Flatfoot and jig dance (2 of 5)
Flatfoot/Jig Percussive Dance Classes
Here in the Ozarks, keeping the beat with your feet developed right alongside the fiddle music and square dancing.
In this 5-class series Steve will give you the basics of percussive dance that will have you using your feet as part of the music at our community dances.
This class series is for beginner to intermediate dancers. Wear comfortable shoes with non-sticky soles.
Class runs from 7pm to 8pm for 5 Thursdays, July 23 through August 20.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to severe weather, personal emergencies, or changes in travel plans. In the event of a cancellation by the organizer, a refund or exchange will be provided.
Register here
Lessons for Vets
Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30.
Old Time Jam and Square Dance
Old time jam, led by Pete Howard, begins at 6 with square dancing called by Steve Green and friends beginning at 7. The Old Time Jam and Square Dance occurs every first Tuesday from 6-9.
Dancing is beginner friendly and partners are not required!
Flatfoot and jig dance (3 of 5)
Flatfoot/Jig Percussive Dance Classes
Here in the Ozarks, keeping the beat with your feet developed right alongside the fiddle music and square dancing.
In this 5-class series Steve will give you the basics of percussive dance that will have you using your feet as part of the music at our community dances.
This class series is for beginner to intermediate dancers. Wear comfortable shoes with non-sticky soles.
Class runs from 7pm to 8pm for 5 Thursdays, July 23 through August 20.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to severe weather, personal emergencies, or changes in travel plans. In the event of a cancellation by the organizer, a refund or exchange will be provided.
Register here
August SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP
Join us—Jen, Lee, and Chris— the first Friday of the month, 10am-12:30 for an opportunity to work on your song and contribute to the community of songwriters in northwest Arkansas. Attendees will bring one song to share for feedback and participate in the conversations around other participants’ original songs.
Any genres/instruments welcome — All songwriters welcome.
Due to space and time constraints, attendees must register. Registration here.
Soldier Songs and Voices Veterans Jam
The SSV jams are an opportunity for veterans to come together and play music, practice skills and share camaraderie in a comfortable, safe environment. SSV jams occur every second and fourth Sunday. Free and open to the public.
Second Sunday Singing
Second Sunday Singing is a gathering place for anyone who enjoys singing. We sing a variety of music from camp songs to show tunes and everything in between (well, almost) and are open to suggestions. We foster a causal atmosphere with no performance pressure where all skill levels are welcome. So whether you grew up singing in a choir, or belt out your favorite tunes in the shower, we would invite you to blend your voice with ours. Free and open to the public.
Songwriters' Open Mic
An Open Mic featuring songwriters, each performing one original song, SOLO ONLY (unless there's a co-writer), without a band or accompanying musicians. First-come-first-served. Free and open to the public. CDs may be displayed and sold. Upcoming performances by participants may be posted.
Songwriters’ Open Mic occurs every second Tuesday!
Flatfoot and jig dance (4 of 5)
Flatfoot/Jig Percussive Dance Classes
Here in the Ozarks, keeping the beat with your feet developed right alongside the fiddle music and square dancing.
In this 5-class series Steve will give you the basics of percussive dance that will have you using your feet as part of the music at our community dances.
This class series is for beginner to intermediate dancers. Wear comfortable shoes with non-sticky soles.
Class runs from 7pm to 8pm for 5 Thursdays, July 23 through August 20.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to severe weather, personal emergencies, or changes in travel plans. In the event of a cancellation by the organizer, a refund or exchange will be provided.
Register here
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving
Beginning Rigid Heddle Weaving
Learn the basic weaving terms and how to warp, eave and hem stitch. All the techniques you need to complete your own project. Yarn will be supplied. Students may bring their own loom (with stand if you have one)and learn about its quirks. I will have 4 looms that students can “rent” for an additional $15. (Please reserve these in advance.) There are also 2 looms available to purchase at Ozark Folkways.
Students will take home one (or two) completed mug rugs.
Materials Required: If you have your own RH Loom, please bring it and ALL items that came with it (peg, shuttles, paper, cardboard strips, clamps, sley hook, etc), a stand if you have one and a pair of scissors. I need to know what size loom you are bringing and if you are bringing a stand. (Watch for an email from me!)
Class time: 4 Hours
$60 Basic Class
$75 with loom rental
Register here
Lessons for Vets
Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30.
Mend It, Darn It! (date change)
Give that favorite clothing piece another chance and mend with us. Supplies and guidance provided. Free and open to the public. (DATE CHANGE)
Beginners' Jam
For anyone interested in getting involved with jams but have no idea where to start or what to do, we will provide a beginners’ jam circle on the third Monday of the month. From tunes, formalities, and jam etiquette, you can learn th ins and outs of jamming.
Free and open to the public.
Old Time Jam
A jam session for old time music led by Pete Howard. Old Time Jam occurs on the first and third Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.
Flatfoot and jig dance (5 of 5)
Flatfoot/Jig Percussive Dance Classes
Here in the Ozarks, keeping the beat with your feet developed right alongside the fiddle music and square dancing.
In this 5-class series Steve will give you the basics of percussive dance that will have you using your feet as part of the music at our community dances.
This class series is for beginner to intermediate dancers. Wear comfortable shoes with non-sticky soles.
Class runs from 7pm to 8pm for 5 Thursdays, July 23 through August 20.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to severe weather, personal emergencies, or changes in travel plans. In the event of a cancellation by the organizer, a refund or exchange will be provided.
Register here
Ozark Plant Medicine & Magic
Join folklorist and author Brandon Weston in an exploration of Ozark herbal healing and magic traditions. AR Ozark hillfolk have always had a strong connection to the land. What originated as a need to survive quickly became a much deeper partnership with the natural world. This relationship has really shown through with our traditions of folk herbalism and plant magic. In this class, we'll look at the role of the mountain herbalist or "yarb doctor" in Ozark folk culture, how our herbal tradition has evolved to meet the needs of our modern community, as well as explore many of our favorite used in traditional medicine preparations as well as those used as amulets, cleansing smoke, and baths.
Participants will leave with tea or bath mixture.
Register here
Soldier Songs and Voices Veterans Jam
The SSV jams are an opportunity for veterans to come together and play music, practice skills and share camaraderie in a comfortable, safe environment. SSV jams occur every second and fourth Sunday.
Irish Session
A gathering of musicians playing Irish tunes and songs in a circle. Tunes are mostly lively and rhythmic. Tunes are played together--that is, simultaneously, as in old-time music, instead of taking instrumental solos in turn as is common in bluegrass or jazz jams. Musicians play either by ear or by notation. Irish session occurs every fourth Monday from 5:30 to 8:30. Free and open to the public.
Bluegrass Jam
A jam session for bluegrass music. Bluegrass Jam occurs on the fourth Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.
Garlic Braiding w/ Aviva & Nikki
Learn how to make a beautiful garlic braid decorated with dried flowers that can be hung in your kitchen and be both aesthetically pleasing and a better way to store your garlic for longevity and ease of use. Nikki Halsell and Aviva Pilgrim of Trace Branch Gardens will provide Inchellium Red garlic and flowers they grow at their neighboring farms outside West Fork, AR. You will learn about growing, curing, and storing garlic and leave with your own decorated braid to use at home or give as a lovely gift. Garlic stores until winter and can be snipped off the braid one at a time as needed, leaving the other bulbs and flowers up for decoration.
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Stephanie Smittle
A native of Cave Springs, Arkansas, Stephanie Smittle (she/her) is a singer and songwriter whose history of engagements includes singing ancient chant in reverberant cathedrals, premiering new classical art songs by living composers for the recital hall, and composing gender-flipped murder ballads in the freak folk tradition. Of her 2026 album "Passiontide," a collection of thirteen songs for voice and electric autoharp, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette wrote: “A remarkable 13-song document of ethereal folk; intimate, pastoral chamber songs; righteous socio-political observations and charming whimsy … Smittle’s powerful voice is clear and buoyant and her original songs possess a mythic, timeless energy, like they sprang from some secret Ozark glade.”
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Spice Up Your Old Time Fiddling!
Spice Up Your Old Time Fiddling!
Want to make your old time fiddling sound more 'fiddley' but not sure where to start? Learn some easy, accessible tricks to spice up your playing! In this class we'll cover simple bowing techniques--the 'rock' and 'pulse'--that help add nuance, drive and confidence to your fiddling. Then we’ll learn a fun, straightforward dance tune and practice applying our new skills to bring the tune to life.
Skill level: Great if students are comfortable with cross tuning.
Jenny Monfore runs Old Time Flowers, a small cut flower farm in Montpelier, Vermont. She grows sustainable fresh and dried blooms throughout the seasons. She is also an old time musician and plays fiddle in several different stringbands including the Spring Chickens, Thunder Dog, and Wild Ponies of the West. In her free time Jenny enjoys traveling, going to old time festivals, taking saunas and visiting libraries. Learn more about Jenny and her flower-music-travel adventures at https://www.oldtimeflowers.com/
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Dried Flower Wreaths w/ Jenny Monfore
Learn how to make beautiful, sustainable dried wreaths using farm-grown flowers! We’ll start with an intro to everlasting flowers including favorite varieties for growing in the garden, proper harvesting, best drying practices, and responsible foraging. We’ll discuss common wreathmaking methods and the importance of sustainability in this craft. Then we’ll spend the rest of class creating small, earth-friendly everlasting wreaths using willow and flowers from the instructor's farm—perfect for holiday decorations or gifts!
Students will learn basic sustainable dried flower design skills that are easy to use at home and can be scaled up to create larger arrangements.
We’ll have time to create two small wreaths in class. Dried flowers will last a year when kept indoors out of direct sunlight.
Jenny Monfore runs Old Time Flowers, a small cut flower farm in Montpelier, Vermont. She grows sustainable fresh and dried blooms throughout the seasons. She is also an old time musician and plays fiddle in several different stringbands including the Spring Chickens, Thunder Dog, and Wild Ponies of the West. In her free time Jenny enjoys traveling, going to old time festivals, taking saunas and visiting libraries. Learn more about Jenny and her flower-music-travel adventures at https://www.oldtimeflowers.com/
Register here
Flatfoot and jig dance (1 of 5)
Flatfoot/Jig Percussive Dance Classes
Here in the Ozarks, keeping the beat with your feet developed right alongside the fiddle music and square dancing.
In this 5-class series Steve will give you the basics of percussive dance that will have you using your feet as part of the music at our community dances.
This class series is for beginner to intermediate dancers. Wear comfortable shoes with non-sticky soles.
Class runs from 7pm to 8pm for 5 Thursdays, July 23 through August 20.
All ticket sales are final. No refunds, cancellations, or exchanges will be issued for any reason, including but not limited to severe weather, personal emergencies, or changes in travel plans. In the event of a cancellation by the organizer, a refund or exchange will be provided.
Register here
Old Time Jam
A jam session for old time music led by Pete Howard. Old Time Jam occurs on the first and third Tuesday of every month, from 6-9PM.
Make It Sew! Get to Know Your Machine
This is an opportunity to get to know your machine and hopefully begin your friendship with it. Sewing machines are such great tools for repairing and expressing your creativity but take time to get acquainted with. In this class we hope to do just that. We will learn the basics of using and threading your machine, tips and tricks for success, uses of different needles and machine feet. Bring a machine you borrowed from your great aunt, got second hand, or just ordered new. Please let me know if you need a machine to use for the class, but I will bring a few as back up. We will also make a useful little pincushion to start you off on your sewing journey.
Be sure to bring your cord, foot pedal, and any attachments you have. Let’s explore!
Register here
Beginners' Jam
For anyone interested in getting involved with jams but have no idea where to start or what to do, we will provide a beginners’ jam circle on the third Monday of the month. From tunes, formalities, and jam etiquette, you can learn th ins and outs of jamming.
Free and open to the public.
Mend It Darn It!
Give that favorite clothing piece another chance and mend with us. Supplies and guidance provided. Free and open to the public.
Lessons for Vets
Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30.
Songwriters' Open Mic
An Open Mic featuring songwriters, each performing one original song, SOLO ONLY (unless there's a co-writer), without a band or accompanying musicians. First-come-first-served. Free and open to the public. CDs may be displayed and sold. Upcoming performances by participants may be posted.
Songwriters’ Open Mic occurs every second Tuesday!
Second Sunday Singing
Second Sunday Singing is a gathering place for anyone who enjoys singing. We sing a variety of music from camp songs to show tunes and everything in between (well, almost) and are open to suggestions. We foster a causal atmosphere with no performance pressure where all skill levels are welcome. So whether you grew up singing in a choir, or belt out your favorite tunes in the shower, we would invite you to blend your voice with ours.
Soldier Songs and Voices Veterans Jam
The SSV jams are an opportunity for veterans to come together and play music, practice skills and share camaraderie in a comfortable, safe environment. SSV jams occur every second and fourth Sunday.
Watercolor Series w/ Erin Kent
Introduction to Watercolor Mini Series with Artist Erin Kent
This series is for beginners interested in learning and exploring watercolors. Maybe you’ve never tried watercolors before or have just a bit of experience with them, but you want to understand the medium better. In this series, we will become acquainted with the materials you’ll need to be successful in working with watercolor paint, paper, and brushes, as well as their differences. We will touch on color theory and a variety of techniques, plus some tips and tricks to take with you into your watercolor practice. To finish the series, we will paint a guided landscape painting.
Wednesdays - July 8, 15 & 22
Class 1 (1-Hour Class)
Intro to materials used in watercolor practice:
Brushes
Paint
Paper
Palettes
Examples of proper use of materials
Brush stroke practice
Discussion of student grade vs. professional
Color theory discussion and examples
Individual exploration of materials/ practice brush strokes/ using the paint/ experiencing the paper
Class 2 (1-Hour Class)
Intro to techniques used in watercolor practice:
Exploration of contemporary art examples of watercolor works & various styles used
Wet on Wet
Dry on Wet
Dry on Dry
Value/Gradient
Wash
Blending
Dropping in color & Water
Taping, blocking, masking fluid, white pen
Splatter
Picking up color
Tips and tricks - magic eraser, lifting, paper towel blotting
Practice techniques and create a “sample” page of them.
Class 3 (2-hour class)
Create a Guided painting of a landscape
Together, the class will follow the instructor's lead to create a landscape painting
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Old Time Jam and Square Dance
Old time jam, led by Pete Howard, begins at 6 with square dancing called by Steve Green and friends beginning at 7. The Old Time Jam and Square Dance occurs every first Tuesday from 6-9.
Dancing is beginner friendly and partners are not required!
Lessons for Vets
Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30. Free and open to the public.
Cancelled: SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP
Join us—Jen C., Jen H., and Chris— each first Friday of the month, 10am-12:30 for an opportunity to work on your song and contribute to the community of songwriters in northwest Arkansas. Attendees will bring one song to share for feedback and participate in the conversations around other participants’ original songs.
Any genres/instruments welcome — All songwriters welcome.
Due to space and time constraints, attendees must register.
Ballad Singing (4th in series of 4)
In this series of four classes, Joanie will lead participants in singing together and learning harmonies, sharing the joy of singing these old stories. Come with friends, and if you know an old ballad, bring it along! No prior experience needed.
$40 for series of four weekly Thursday classes beginning on Jun. 11 and ending on Jul. 2.
Register here
Ballad Singing (3rd in series of 4)
In this series of four classes, Joanie will lead participants in singing together and learning harmonies, sharing the joy of singing these old stories. Come with friends, and if you know an old ballad, bring it along! No prior experience needed.
$40 for series of four weekly Thursday classes beginning on Jun. 11 and ending on Jul. 2.
Register here
Hillbillies Everywhere: The Evolution of the Ozarker Image
The Ozarks is a place often described by outsiders as full of hillbillies, moonshiners, regressive, insular, and worse. But how have Ozarkers thought about themselves over the years? How did the Ozarks come to be defined in these ways? And what are these assumptive descriptions really saying in the age of Walmart and Netflix? Join historian Jared Phillips (University of Arkansas) in discussing the history of the Ozarks to try and see how Ozarkers have engaged in meaning-making in this place and the nation over time.
In this session, Jared will discuss
How we became “hillbillies”
The folklorists and storytellers that defined us
Ozarkers in the 21st Century
Jared Phillips is a writer and farmer with deep roots in the Arkansas hill country. He and his wife farm above the Muddy Fork of the Illinois River, relying on draft horses for their farm work. In addition to farming and writing, he’s a historian at the University of Arkansas where he teaches on Ozark and rural history and is the author of Hipbillies: Deep Revolution in the Arkansas Ozarks. He is currently finishing work on Harvesting Hope: How Organic Farming Tried to Save the Ozarks, a history of the Ozark Organic Growers Association and the development of the USDA Organic program. In addition to his academic work, other writing can be found in Gravy, Farming Magazine, Front Porch Republic,Skipjack Review, and more.
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Make Music Day 2026
Held on the summer solstice (the longest day of the year), the world’s largest annual music event returns on Sunday June 21 with over 5,000 concerts, music lessons, and jam sessions nationwide. Join us on the lawn at the Folk School to discover instruments and watch jam sessions featuring 2nd Sunday Singing Circle, Soldier Songs, Squirrel Jam, and international musicians from Silkroad Ensemble.
Ballad Singing (2nd in series of 4)
In this series of four classes, Joanie will lead participants in singing together and learning harmonies, sharing the joy of singing these old stories. Come with friends, and if you know an old ballad, bring it along! No prior experience needed.
$40 for series of four weekly Thursday classes beginning on Jun. 11 and ending on Jul. 2.
Register here
Discovery: The Who, What, and Where of the Ozarks
The Ozarks is a place often described by outsiders as full of hillbillies, moonshiners, regressive, insular, and worse. But how have Ozarkers thought about themselves over the years? How did the Ozarks come to be defined in these ways? And what are these assumptive descriptions really saying in the age of Walmart and Netflix? Join historian Jared Phillips (University of Arkansas) in discussing the history of the Ozarks to try and see how Ozarkers have engaged in meaning-making in this place and the nation over time.
In this session, Jared will discuss
The geography of the region
Major historical events and themes in the region, from Indigenous settlement to the rise of Walmart
The changing population of the Ozarks
Jared Phillips is a writer and farmer with deep roots in the Arkansas hill country. He and his wife farm above the Muddy Fork of the Illinois River, relying on draft horses for their farm work. In addition to farming and writing, he’s a historian at the University of Arkansas where he teaches on Ozark and rural history and is the author of Hipbillies: Deep Revolution in the Arkansas Ozarks. He is currently finishing work on Harvesting Hope: How Organic Farming Tried to Save the Ozarks, a history of the Ozark Organic Growers Association and the development of the USDA Organic program. In addition to his academic work, other writing can be found in Gravy, Farming Magazine, Front Porch Republic, Skipjack Review, and more.
Register here
Lessons for Vets
Musical lessons for veterans led by Lee Haight. Lessons for vets occur every first and third Monday from 1 to 2:30.
Ozark Folkways Yarnbombing
Join us in celebrating international yarnbombing day 2026! We will teach you to help us decorate several trees and one porch column with handmade knitted and crocheted pieces.
All knitted and crocheted pieces will already be made and will be provided. Basic sewing skills are helpful but not necessary. Yarn needles are also provided. Bring your small hand scissors to cut yarn.
This event is free of charge. Just bring a smile!
Suitable for adults and children ages 9 and older. This is an outdoor event - sunscreen and folding lawn chairs are recommended.
Yard Sale
🎸 Music Equipment Yard Sale! 🎸
Calling all musicians, bands, and gearheads! We are clearing out our music stash and pricing everything to move.
📍 Where: Ozark Folkways @ Fayetteville Folk School
📅 When: Saturday, June 13, from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Speakers (Sony, Peavey, Dawn), soundboards, receivers, transmitters, compressors, equalizer, cables, instruments (guitar, ½ size violin, keyboards, harmonica kit), still in the box sony camcorders and more!
Email Sarah at info@ozarkfolkways to rent a table for $10 and sell your own gear.
Ballad Singing (1st in series of 4)
In this series of four classes, Joanie will lead participants in singing together and learning harmonies, sharing the joy of singing these old stories. Come with friends, and if you know an old ballad, bring it along! No prior experience needed.
$40 for series of four weekly Thursday classes beginning on Jun. 11 and ending on Jul. 2.
Register here
Girl Power Rock! Camp
Girl Power Rock Camp is for girls or gender non-conforming youth, ages 8-18, to learn the basics or level up on their instrument of choice, collaborate on writing an original song with a band, and experience performing in front of an audience at a local venue! Campers will learn the basics of keeping time and music theory, songwriting and song structure, and an appreciation for historic women artists up to modern women pop-rock icons. Special guests and breakout sessions accent the camp to provide girls with the confidence they need to hit the stage as well as the technical and business sides of the music industry!
Bands will be based on skill level and instrument preference of drums, guitar, bass, keyboards, or vocals. No experience necessary and instruments provided or campers are welcome to bring their own.
Snacks will be provided. Campers should bring a sack lunch each day.
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Elizabeth Scott & Allison Williams
Old Time Banjo and Music History
Celebrating an AFTA Apprenticeship
Join us for a recital by apprentice Elizabeth Scott and mentor Allison Williams with accompanyment by Kelly Mulhollan.
Ashtyn Barbaree Live
Ashtyn Barbaree is an indie folk singer-songwriter from the Ozark Mountains of Arkansas. In 2025, she was named Americana Artist of the Year (Arkansas Country Music Awards), Best Americana Artist and Best Country/Folk Artist (North Arkansas) at the Arkansas Music Awards, and is an official nominee for 2026 Americana Artist of the Year (ACMA).
Since 2021, she has represented Arkansas State Tourism as a Music Ambassador and serves on the Arkansas Arts Council Arts on Tour roster. Blending folk, alt-country, and Americana, Barbaree is known for her ethereal yet grounded voice and emotionally precise songwriting.
Her work has been featured on NPR Live Sessions, TEDx, Folk Alliance International, and international stages. Her 2024 album Sent Through The Ceiling reached #44 on the Alt-Country Specialty Charts.
$10 in advance or $15 at the gate per person supports the musicians and the mission of Ozark Folkways. Purchase tickets online or when you arrive.
Buy tickets here
Pete & Piper Fiddle Recital
Please join Pete and Piper w/ accompaniment by Carol Ann at a public recital performing original Ozark fiddle tunes as their AFTA grant comes to a close. This event is free and open to the public. Guests are invited to bring a dish and share in a potluck, then dance to the tunes as the spirit moves them.
Ozark Traditional Healing and Folk Magic
Ozark Traditional Healing and Folk Magic
Our Ozark ancestors had a vast knowledge of remedies and rituals to use for any need. Although the Ozarks might look a little different today, this living knowledge is still alive and well with modern community healers. Join folklorist and author Brandon Weston in an exploration of the healing traditions of the past, the healers who practiced them, as well as how these traditions have changed and evolved to address the needs of our modern communities. We'll cover a little bit of everything, from mountain herbalism, to healing rituals, to charm bags and amulets. Participants will have the opportunity to craft their own Ozark charm bag during the class.
Brandon Weston is a 6th generation Ozark folklorist and author. He is the author of Ozark Folk Magic, the Ozark Mountain Spell Book, and Granny Thornapple’s Book of Charms. He is the owner of Ozark Healing Traditions, a collective of articles, lectures, and workshops focusing on traditions of medicine, magic, and folklore from the Ozark Mountain region. He comes from a long line of Ozark hillfolk and works hard to keep the traditions that he’s collected and learned alive and true for generations to come.
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