Get ready for the 76th year of the Original Ozark Folk Festival, the longest running Folk Festival in America! This year we are featuring rising stars of the folk world and celebrating the American Songwriter. The festival includes The Barefoot Ball and The Ozark Folk Fair, offering two days of Free music and an Arts and Crafts show.

Schedule of Events:

November 9, 2023:

6:30 pm - 7:30 pm: Hedgehoppers

Get ready for a heartwarming tradition that’s been going strong for over 70 years – the Hedgehoppers! This class of third graders from Eureka Springs performs a traditional Ozark dance and song, preserving a form of Ozark square dancing that’s been around since 1947. For over 60 years, every third grader has had the chance to participate as a Hedgehopper, making it a beloved and cherished tradition that brings the entire town together. And this year, we’re taking it up a notch – upper classes will also be showing off their musical talents. Don’t miss out on this incredible showcase of talent and tradition at the Hedgehoppers!

Location: The Auditorium, 36 South Main Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632.

8:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Barefoot Ball

Get your dancing shoes on for the Barefoot Ball! This year, we’re bringing back the old dance halls of yesteryear with Jumpsuit Jamey and the Can’t Wait to Play Boys. Jamey has collected some of the best players in NW Arkansas to play classic honky tonk country hits from the 50’s and 60’s. And don’t worry if you’re not a pro – come early at 8:00pm for a two-step dance lesson to get you ready to boot scoot or dance barefoot all night long. But that’s not all – opening for Jamey is Eureka’s very own NightTimers, featuring Shila Molina and Doc Hopper with their unique style of honky tonk swing. You won’t want to miss this incredible night of music, dancing, and fun at the Barefoot Ballroom in the Basin Hotel.

Location: Basin Park Hotel, 12 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632.

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November 10, 2023:

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Ozark Folk Fair

Get ready for two EPIC days of Free music and art at the Ozark Folk Fair in the Aud Basement! Doors open at 11:00am on Friday, with music starting at noon featuring The Korey McKelvey Duo, Opal Agafia and DeAnna Smith, and Mountain Alice & Dylan Hawf.

But that’s not all – Saturday starting at 11:00am, Jesse Dean will kick off the day, followed by the Ozarks’ favorite folk duo Still on the Hill, and a fun family show with Grammy nominated Trout Fishing in America. And to top it all off, Luthier Bayard Blain will play in a Trio with Dennis Collins and John Davies.

You won’t want to miss this incredible lineup of talented musicians! Plus, while you’re there, check out the Artists and Craftspeople for even more fun and entertainment. Join us for two unforgettable days of music and art at the Ozark Folk Fair!

Location: The Auditorium, 36 South Main Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632.

7:00 pm - 8:30 pm: Trout Fishing in America and Matt the Electrician

Trout Fishing in America is bassist/vocalist Keith Grimwood and guitarist/banjo/bouzouki player/ vocalist Ezra Idlet. The two have been playing together and performing as Trout for 46 years. They have traveled extensively through the United States, Provinces of Canada, and even parts of Europe clocking over a million miles of travel. Among their accolades are four Grammy nominations, as well as numerous other awards. Trout Fishing in America is an eclectic folk/rock band who plays music for all ages. As individuals they are as different as one can imagine. Together they blend seamlessly in a way that has captured the imagination (and hearts) of audiences of all ages for over four decades.

Matt the Electrician will be opening the show and is a folk-pop musician from San Francisco who broke into the Austin music scene in 1996 after hosting an open mic. His music incorporates various styles of Americana/roots-based acoustic music and his songs are often autobiographical, telling stories of everyday situations with “naïve, straightforward gracefulness.” Known for his unique covers and endearing parade of characters, Sever’s warm rasp has been compared to perfectly softened leather and has been praised for its complexity of feeling.

You do not want to miss out on this incredible night of music!

Location: The Auditorium, 36 South Main Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632.

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November 11, 2023:

11:00 am - 4:00 pm: Ozark Folk Fair

Get ready for two EPIC days of Free music and art at the Ozark Folk Fair in the Aud Basement! Doors open at 11:00am on Friday, with music starting at noon featuring The Korey McKelvey Duo, Opal Agafia and DeAnna Smith, and Mountain Alice & Dylan Hawf.

But that’s not all – Saturday starting at 11:00am, Jesse Dean will kick off the day, followed by the Ozarks’ favorite folk duo Still on the Hill, and a fun family show with Grammy nominated Trout Fishing in America. And to top it all off, Luthier Bayard Blain will play in a Trio with Dennis Collins and John Davies.

You won’t want to miss this incredible lineup of talented musicians! Plus, while you’re there, check out the Artists and Craftspeople for even more fun and entertainment. Join us for two unforgettable days of music and art at the Ozark Folk Fair!

Location: The Auditorium, 36 South Main Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632.

7:00 pm - 9:15 pm: John Fullbright and The Melissa Carper, Brennen Leigh, Kelly Willis Trio

John Fullbright is an American singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist from Okemah, Oklahoma. Fullbright is a product of the Oklahoma music scene, from his youth in Bearden Oklahoma to the vibrant music culture of Tulsa, John has found his own sound and stories in the Tulsa bars and on red dirt stages. John’s musical brilliance on stage belays his low key approach to performing. He has collected national acclaim including a GRAMMY nod, an Americana Music Association Emerging Artist nomination and awards from ASCAP and the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame. Whether he’s coming off like a rootsy road dog or a post-Tin Pan Alley piano balladeer, Fullbright consistently displays a level of lyrical finesse that would be impressive in an artist with twice as many years behind him.

Location: The Auditorium, 36 South Main Street, Eureka Springs, AR 72632.

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Dates: November 9 - 11, 2023

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