Ozark Homesteading workshops share farmways, food and fun at the Ozark Folk Center

The Ozark Folk Center State Park Craft Village will host Ozark Farmways Homesteading workshops Friday and Saturday, June 27 & 28, 2025. Workshops include Composting for a Healthy Garden; How to Sharpen Your Knives; Using Goats, Sheep & Chickens to Reclaim Land; Make Your Own Sauerkraut; Donkey Power in the Ozarks; Weave a Rag Rug; Herbal Bug Repellents; History, Herbs & Healing; and more. For a schedule, look on the website at OzarkFolkCenter.com. There is no preregistration required. The regular Craft Village admission fee covers all workshops. The Village is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
“We preserve the folkways and traditions of the Ozarks here,” said Jeanette Larson, Craft Director at the Ozark Folk Center State Park. “Growing, preserving, and eating good food are all part of our lifestyle. We love to share our knowledge and joy of working with this land with our visitors.”
The event’s focus carries over into our restaurant in the park. At the Skillet Restaurant, they offer locally grown produce in season, and they use herbs grown in the Kitchen Garden right in front of the restaurant. The Skillet is open 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Food, music, gardens, talks, tours and so much more make up the Ozark Folk Center State Park. Visit the park on the web at OzarkFolkCenter.com for a complete listing of classes, events, and special concerts. The Craft Village is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 to 5 through October 25, 2025. Regular admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children 6-12. Children under 6 are free. Call 870-269-3851 for more information.
If you need a place to stay during the Ozark Homesteading Workshops June 27-28, The Cabins at Dry Creek, located on-site, offer homespun decor, modern comforts, and an outdoor swimming pool at the cabins' recreation office. Rooms are located just down the hill from the Skillet Restaurant and Craft Village, and a shuttle service is provided for cabin guests who attend the concert.