The Ozarks’ Folk Party of the Year Is Back
September in Eureka Springs means three days of folk music, community, and pure joy. Join us for the festival fun!
The Original Ozark Folk Festival turns the city into a gathering spot where friends meet up, music pours out of every corner, and tradition comes alive in the most fun way. Three days of dancing, jamming, and exploring local art make it the perfect way to spend a long weekend in the Ozarks.
If you’re looking for the ultimate early-fall hangout, this is it.
THE DEETS
📍 Where: Historic Auditorium & Basin Park, Eureka Springs
📅 When: September 4–6, 2025
💲 Cost: Varies by show. Check Ozark Folk for complete music lineup.
For 78 years, the Original Ozark Folk Festival has celebrated the music, dance, and traditions that make the Ozarks shine. This year’s festival brings a powerhouse lineup to the Historic Auditorium. Hedgehoppers with Still on the Hill will set the tone on September 4, followed by a variety of incredible performers. On September 5, the winner of the Songwriting Contest will take the main stage alongside The HillBenders. Saturday keeps the momentum going with The Steel Wheels and The Ozark Mountain Daredevils headlining an unforgettable night of music.
But the fun goes way beyond the auditorium. Basin Park will buzz with life all weekend during the Ozark Folk Fair, featuring a Jig Dance and Traditional Percussion Workshop plus performances from Mountain Alice, Meadow Makers, The Bayard Band, and The Creek Rocks. There will also be a Community Dance with the Old 78s, where everyone can dance the weekend away.
Great music, dancing in the park, and a downtown alive with Ozark tradition—that’s what awaits you in Eureka Springs this September. See you there!
