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Mountain View Today
By the People, for the People
64th Annual Arkansas Folk Festival Returns to Mountain View
The beloved community celebration features live music, traditional crafts, and family-friendly activities.
Apr. 14, 2026 at 11:33pm
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The vibrant folk music and traditional crafts of the Arkansas Folk Festival bring a lively, celebratory spirit to the town of Mountain View.Mountain View TodayThe Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 64th annual Arkansas Folk Festival on April 17-18. The two-day event will feature a parade, tractor show, Chicken Bingo, a dessert walk, turtle races, and live folk music performances. Attendees are encouraged to wear period clothing and join the Folk Fashion Stroll. The festival is free to attend and will have numerous food and craft vendors.
Why it matters
The Arkansas Folk Festival is a longstanding tradition that celebrates the state's rich cultural heritage through music, crafts, and community events. It draws visitors from across the region to the town of Mountain View, supporting local businesses and showcasing the area's unique Ozark Mountain character.
The details
The festival schedule includes a parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, followed by a tractor show. Chicken Bingo will be held at various times on both Friday and Saturday, and a dessert walk and turtle race for children are planned for Saturday. Live folk music will be performed from 1-4 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday. Attendees are invited to join the Folk Fashion Stroll on the main stage at 1 p.m. on Saturday.
- The 64th annual Arkansas Folk Festival will be held on Friday, April 17, and Saturday, April 18, 2026.
- The parade is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 18.
- Chicken Bingo will be held at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and at 12 p.m., 2 p.m., and 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
- The dessert walk is scheduled for 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, and the turtle race for children will be at 3 p.m. the same day.
- Live folk music will be performed from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, April 17, and 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Saturday, April 18.
The players
Mountain View Area Chamber of Commerce
The local chamber of commerce that organizes the annual Arkansas Folk Festival in the town of Mountain View.
What’s next
The Chamber of Commerce is still accepting applications for parade float entries and pork butt cookers for the 'Smokin' on the Square' event. Interested participants can call the chamber at 870-269-8068 for more details.
The takeaway
The Arkansas Folk Festival is a beloved community tradition that celebrates the state's rich cultural heritage through music, crafts, and family-friendly activities. The festival's return to Mountain View after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic is sure to bring joy and excitement to locals and visitors alike.
