MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. — Get ready for a weekend of finger-pickin’ music and finger-lickin’ food as the Bluegrass & Fried Chicken Festival returns to Ozark Folk Center State Park in Mountain View on August 22–23, 2025.
Set in the heart of the scenic Ozarks, this two-day celebration of timeless tunes and old-fashioned fun promises an unforgettable experience for music lovers and families alike.
The festival kicks off Friday evening and continues with a Saturday matinee and evening performance at the Ozark Highlands Theater, a 1,000-seat indoor venue known for its rich acoustics and vibrant atmosphere. Festivalgoers will also enjoy free admission to the center’s artisan Craft Village, where live music sets, hands-on craft demonstrations, and family activities run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
This year’s stellar bluegrass lineup features:
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East Nash Grass – SPGMA’s 2025 Instrumental Group of the Year and IBMA’s 2024 New Artist of the Year
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Sprillwater Drive
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Casey & The Atta Boys
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5 South
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And more to be announced
In between shows, attendees can head to The Skillet, the park’s hilltop restaurant, to enjoy an all-you-can-eat fried chicken buffet. (Buffet meals are sold separately at the restaurant.)
Tickets go on sale April 25 and can be purchased online at:
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/ozarkfolkcenter/bluegrass-and-fried-chicken-2025
Advance ticket purchase is recommended. Tickets bought at the door or through the Gift Shop will cost $5 more on the day of the event.
