Sesquicentennial Year Events
Following is a schedule of events in Stone County for 2023, with specific sesquicentennial events highlighted. Please check back frequently for updates/adjustments.
JULY
JULY 7 - Walking tour around the Square
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
JULY 7 - Blanchard Springs Caverns 50th Anniversary observance -- visits from Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl, display of construction photos, FS fire engines, and hot dogs/cookies. Cave tours must be booked in advance at www.recreation.gov/ticket/facility/233266.
JULY 7 - Ozark Traditions Music & Dance Show
Live music, storytelling and dancing on the courtsquare, 7 p.m.
Live music, storytelling and dancing on the courtsquare, 7 p.m.
JULY 13-15 - Ozark Roots Dulcimer Festival
JULY 26-29 - Old Time Band Camp
AUGUST
AUG. 4 - Walking tour around the Square
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
AUG. 18-19 - Mountains Music & Motorcycles
SEPTEMBER
SEPT. 1 - Walking tour around the Square
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
SEPT. 11-16 - Stone County Fair
SEPT. 15-17 - Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour
TBA - Disc Golf event
OCTOBER
OCT. 6 - Walking tour around the Square
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
OCT. 27-28 - Bean Fest and Outhouse Races
NOVEMBER
NOV. 4 - Fall Fest (at Stone County Courtsquare)
NOV. 9-11 - Mountain View Bluegrass Fall Festival
NOV. 18 - Mountains & Mistletoe Holiday Market
DECEMBER
DEC. 2 - Tree Lighting & Christmas on the Square
COMPLETED SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENTS
FEB. 3 - Denim and Rhinestones Dance
7 p.m. MV Senior Center at 210 School Ave.
Sponsor - Mtn. View Iris Festival
7 p.m. MV Senior Center at 210 School Ave.
Sponsor - Mtn. View Iris Festival
MAR. 4 - Concert: The Cleverlys
Ozark Folk Center Auditorium - 7 pm
Ozark Folk Center Auditorium - 7 pm
MAR. 12 - Readers Theater - "Early Settlers Along White River"
Stone County Museum - 2 pm
Sponsor - Stone County Historical Society
MARCH 25 - Hootenanny - "Recalling the early days"
Stone County Courthouse - upstairs in the courtroom
4-9 p.m. Details Here
Stone County Courthouse - upstairs in the courtroom
4-9 p.m. Details Here
APRIL 14-15 - Arkansas Folk Festival
includes Next Generation Concert on April 15 at
Ozark Folk Center State Park
includes Next Generation Concert on April 15 at
Ozark Folk Center State Park
APRIL 21 - Celebrating 150 years as Stone County
Stone County Courthouse, 1 p.m.
APRIL 22 - One-room schoolhouse tours (details added soon)
APRIL 23 - Gospel Singing at Big Springs Baptist Church 2 p.m. (this is a former one-room school site)
DETAILS for April 21-22-23
Stone County Courthouse, 1 p.m.
APRIL 22 - One-room schoolhouse tours (details added soon)
APRIL 23 - Gospel Singing at Big Springs Baptist Church 2 p.m. (this is a former one-room school site)
DETAILS for April 21-22-23
MAY 5 - Walking tour around the Square
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
MAY 6 - Mountain View Iris Festival
MAY 20 - Pleasant Grove School Reunion
May 26-27 - Ozark Folk Center Jubilee
Two nights of special concerts for the state park's
50th anniversary celebration
Two nights of special concerts for the state park's
50th anniversary celebration
MAY 27 - Stone County Community Center Color Run
& Kids Fest on the courthouse square, Mountain View
& Kids Fest on the courthouse square, Mountain View
MAY 29 - Mission Run in the Ozarks
5K, Half and Full Marathon benefit event
5K, Half and Full Marathon benefit event
JUNE 2 - Walking tour around the Square
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
Guided tour of historic buildings, 2 p.m
Concludes with tour of Arkansas Craft School
JUNE 3 - Masonic Lodge Cornerstone Event