I JUST REALIZED that earlier I didn’t say nearly enough about the festival, and it deserves more attention. For instance, when was the last time you watch a competitive Mule Jump? Or sampled home made root beer, or judged a dutch oven cook off? Not recently, I’d bet, unless you came last year. And that doesn’t even mention the two stages of performers playing 10 hours both days. Bring a lawn chair or make yourself comfy on a hay bale and listen all afternoon and into the star-filled night. Learn a little more about this unique culture. Make some memories.

Schedule of events at the Old Time Music Ozark Heritage Festival.