Upcoming Events
Check here for events in Mountain View, Heber Springs, and Calico Rock. Our area has incredibly talented residents, small businesses, and Chamber of Commerce – so there is never a dull moment! We are locals so we know the best jam sessions, concerts, workshops, and festivals in the area.
Events in Mountain View, Arkansas
WINTER EVENTS
Sylamore 50K & 25K Trail Run (February 15, 2025) – A challenging out-and-back trail race with creek crossings! Held near Allison, AR, just north of Mountain View
Searcy Young Life Bass Open (March 1, 2025) – at Greers Ferry Lake, Devils Fork Ramp. Entry fee: $100, with a $1,000 first-place prize
Mountain View Bluegrass Festival (March 6-8, 2025) – Grab your banjo (or just your tapping foot) and head to Mountain View for a weekend of toe-tapping, soul-lifting bluegrass music. Expect top-tier pickin’ and grinnin’ in the heart of the Ozarks.
Cleburne County 4-H Bass Open (March 8, 2025) – at Greers Ferry Lake, offering a $2,000 first-place prize.
SPRING EVENTS
Mission Run in the Ozarks (March 29, 2025) – Choose from a 5K, half marathon, or full marathon through the scenic streets of Mountain View. Finishers get a T-shirt!
Paul Harris and The Cleverlys Concert (April 5, 2025) – Ever heard bluegrass with a side of comedy? The Cleverlys mix hilarious antics with seriously good music at the Ozark Folk Center. Get your tickets early before they sell out!
Arkansas Folk Festival (April 18-19, 2025) – Picture this: a charming town square filled with live folk music, handcrafted treasures, and the scent of delicious food wafting through the air. Oh, and don’t miss the big parade—it’s a Mountain View tradition!
Dulcimer Jamboree (April 24-25, 2025) – If you don’t know what a dulcimer is, don’t worry—you’ll be an expert after this festival! Watch master musicians perform on these unique instruments, then try your hand at strumming one yourself.
Bass Cat Owner’s Invitational (April 26-27, 2025) – Fishing Tournament at Norfork Lake, featuring a grand prize Bass Cat Boat
Iris Festival (May 2-3, 2025) – Flowers, food, and fun! This festival celebrates the beauty of blooming irises with garden tours, arts and crafts, and live music. Pro tip: Bring your camera—these flowers are Instagram-worthy!
Boston Mountain Bluegrass Band – May 9 at Stone County Courthouse
Memorial Day Weekend Celebration (May 23-26, 2025) – What’s better than a long weekend? A long weekend filled with live music, delicious eats, and small-town charm! Celebrate summer’s unofficial start with this festive gathering.
Joshua Michael & The Dirt Road Saints – May 30 at Stone County Courthouse
John Prine Tribute Concert – June 21 at Ozark Folk Center State Park
SUMMER EVENTS
2nd Annual Sock Hop and Car Show (June 13-14, 2025) – Travel back to the ‘50s with vintage cars, classic tunes, and a dance contest where you can show off your best twist and jive moves. Don’t forget the poodle skirts and leather jackets!
Mountains, Music & Motorcycles (August 15-17, 2025) – Bikers, blues, and BBQ—what more could you ask for? Ride into Mountain View for a weekend of roaring engines, rockin’ tunes, and some seriously good eats.
Bluegrass and Fried Chicken Festival (August 22-23, 2025) – Fried chicken and bluegrass music—it’s a match made in Southern heaven! Enjoy the best of both while supporting a great cause.
FALL EVENTS
Bean Fest and Championship Outhouse Races (October 24-25, 2025) – Ever seen an outhouse on wheels? Now’s your chance! This hilarious event combines a massive bean cook-off with teams racing outhouse-themed carts through town. It’s weird, it’s wonderful, and it’s a must-see
Spirit of Syllamo (December 13, 2025) – Set in Mountain View, this race offers distances of 13, 35, and 100 miles through rugged Ozark Highlands terrain, complete with steep climbs and river crossings.
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