Hold your straw hats and tune your banjos, folks! The sweet, twangy pulse of the Ozarks is set to envelop the City of Mountain View, as it flings open its arms for the 62nd Annual Arkansas Folk Festival this April 19th and 20th. Put on your dancin' shoes, grab the family, and hustle on down to the Stone County Courthouse for a hootenanny you won't forget!

Mountain View, renowned as the 'Folk Music Capital of the World', invites you to saunter through its historic downtown, serenaded at every corner by the strumming of guitars and the melodies of mountain music. Peek into the windows decked with local flair, where the past winks at you amidst contemporary craft.

The main act of this show-stopper, the Artisans Market, is set to feature craftspeople spinning their tales through handmade arts all aglow with the passion of creation. But if antiquity revs your engine, then the array of antique cars, spick and span, is sure to drive you down nostalgia lane.

Don't worry about packing snacks; the array of food vendors has everything from savory to sweet, your taste buds are in for a treat. Fancy a bite as you tap your feet to the live music that fills the air? You're in for an epicurean and acoustic treat.

The crescendo of the festival comes on Saturday morning with a parade that commences at 10 a.m. sharp. See the streets come alive with a procession that captures the vibrant heart of Arkansas, where community and culture intertwine in celebration.

And hey, if the rhythm really gets to ya, bring along your fiddle, harmonica, or whatever gets your toes tappin'! This hootenanny is all about joining hands, or rather, instruments and voices, in a community-led pickin' and grinnin' session that'll echo through the mountains. Don’t fret if you’re not up for the trek to town; the Ozark Folk Center's got your back with a free shuttle service right up to the court square.

So, whether you're a folk fanatic or just curious about the mountain melodies, the Arkansas Folk Festival is calling your name! It's more than just a festival; it’s an heirloom of community spirit, preserved and shared with open hearts. It promises good times, good eats, and the best beats. Come on down and be part of a tradition that's endured for over six decades – it's the perfect opportunity to live a little and folk a lot!