Mountain View Arkansas takes great pride in their events and festivals, and the traditions are part of what makes this town so special. Don't miss live music on Court Square, Mountains and Motorcycles, BeanFest, Folk Festival or any of the other opportunites to experience special events in Mountain View.
Live Music on the Court Square runs on Friday and Saturday nights from mid-April to mid-October and is free for everyone.
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Mountain View Bluegrass Festival
March 12-14 20256
One of the area's popular bi-annual events, the Mountain View Bluegrass Festival offers up Ozark pickin and grinnin with local talent and musicians from all around in the Spring and Fall.
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Arkansas Folk Festival
April 17-18 2026
Boasting 59 years, The annual Arkansas Folk Festival, takes place every third Saturday in April . Come join us, in the beautiful Ozarks, for a fun filled weekend with activities for all ages! Activities include Music on the Square, a parade on Saturday morning, street vendors and tasty food vendors.
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Dulcimer Jamboree
April 23-25 2026
Make your plans to visit Mountain View this spring for performances by the nation’s top mountain dulcimer and hammered dulcimer players during the evening on Friday, April 23th & Saturday, April 25th at the park’s 1,000-seat music venue, the Ozark Highlands Theater.
Mountain View Iris Festival
May 1-2 2026
Folks come from all around to see the Iris in bloom in Mountain View in May and there's a festival to celebrate! Events include the carousel organs, iris garden tours, plant sales, Mountain View merchants open with arts and crafts selections, Friday night live music on the courthouse square at 7 pm, dancing on the courthouse square, food vendors on the square, and local restaurants open.
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Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
May 22-25, 2026
Come join the festivities celebrating Memorial Day with live music and more!
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2nd Annual Sock Hop and Car Show
June 5-6, 2026
Live music on the Courthouse Square, a Dance Contest, and loads of vintage cars to see.
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4th of July Celebration
July 4, 2026
Enjoy a day of small town charm with a lively parade through downtown and unforgettable fireworks at the ballpark to celebrate this Independence Day.
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Mountain View Mountains Music and Motorcycles
August 18-19, 2026
Grab your bikes and buddies and ride over to Mountain View, AR for the 16th Annual Mountains, Music and Motorcycles! This is a one of a kind event for Mountain View, a poker run, and a bike & car show. There is something for the biker in everyone. Music and great food...and of course, motorcycles!
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Bluegrass and Fried Chicken
August 21-22, 2026
Don't miss Bluegrass music at the Ozark Folk Center! Proceeds from the festival help fund music scholarships and the Music Roots Program for youth in Mtn. View Public Schools.
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Off the Beaten Path Studio Tour
September 18-19, 2026
Visit the private working studios of fine artists and craft artisans located within 30 miles of the Historic Court Square on this FREE self-guided driving tour in the beautiful Ozark Mountains.
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Mountain View Mountains Music and Motorcycles
September 18-19, 2026
Grab your bikes and buddies and ride over to Mountain View, AR for the 16th Annual Mountains, Music and Motorcycles! This is a one of a kind event for Mountain View, a poker run, and a bike & car show. There is something for the biker in everyone. Music and great food...and of course, motorcycles!
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Bean Festival and Championship Outhouse Races
October 23-24 2026
Sponsored by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce, this annual event features artisans, vendors and lots of great food downtown on the square. And, the Outhouse Races are not to be missed!
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Mountain View Bluegrass Festival
November 6-8 2026
Don't miss Bluegrass music at the Ozark Folk Center! Proceeds from the festival help fund music scholarships and the Music Roots Program for youth in Mtn. View Public Schools.
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Christmas on the Square
December 4-6 2026
Join us for music and festivities on the Court Square in Mountain View.
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