You are invited to the 78th Original Ozark Folk Festival on September 4 – 6, 2025, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Ozark Heritage is this year’s focus with regional music, dance, and arts. Three nights of Folk, Bluegrass, and Americana talent in the City Auditorium with The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Steel Wheels, The HillBenders, and Handmade Moments. The Barefoot Ball, a long-standing tradition, will be a foot-stomping blast with Front Porch and The Patti Steel Band. The Hedgehoppers open the festival with the duo Still on the Hill. There will be two days of free music in Basin Park showcasing the best folk and bluegrass in the Ozarks. New this year is the Old Time Community Dance in Basin Park with The Old 78s and Steve Green. You will discover new talent on Friday when the singer-songwriter contest finalists compete on stage. Ozark craftspeople will be set up in Basin Park on Friday and Saturday with pottery, musical instruments, art, and more. Dance and music workshops too! Come to Eureka’s Original Ozark Folk Festival for three nights and three days of folk, fun, and music.