The Harvest Music Festival is back for 2011 with just a little bit extra. This year
Yonder Mountain String Band has joined the Harvest Fest family to create Yonder Mountain String Band’s Harvest Music Festival. Just like in years past, it will bring the best in string strummin’ and foot stompin’ to Mulberry Mountain October 13-16 and Some Kind of Jam is giving you the opportunity to go FOR FREE!
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If you're curious what Harvest Fst offers aside from the
stellar lineup (more on this next post), there are all sorts of other things to do:
The Roost
The Roost is a great hangout spot away from the main stage filled with a variety of arts and entertainment! Workshops for all ages will be held; everything from yoga and meditation to hoop classes and kids' activities. 19 bands will perform on The Roost stage over the weekend along with fire performers, hoopers, a magician clown act, and burlesque styled performers. The Roost will also be the home of the
First Annual Fiddlin' and Pickin' Contest.
Children's Area
A special children's area will be led by Quixotic Fusion School of Performing Arts (
facebook.com/quixoticfusionschool), a sister company of Quixotic Fusion (
quixoticfusion.com); who wowed fans at Wakarusa on their very own performance stage. Children are highly encouraged to attend Harvest Music Festival! Bring your kids along and let them explore their creative sides. Quixotic Fusion School of Performing Arts will offer lessons in painting, tumbling, dance, and will be face painting during the festival. Supplies and mats will be provided.
Rock The Earth
Rock The Earth joins Harvest Music Festival along with river-rafting experts Turner Bend and the Shimon Presents Work Exchange Team to lead a "River & Road Cleanup" on Wednesday, Oct. 12 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) in the vicinity of Mulberry Mountain. The Mulberry River is an extremely popular destination for canoeing, kayaking and rafting, and has become a staple in the local culture of Arkansas and the country. All participants in the clean-up activities will receive free early admission to the festival, snacks & beverages, and a free event shirt. To sign up or for more information, inquiries can be sent to harvestfest@rocktheearth.org.
Disc Golf
9 holes of disc golf awaits you at the Harvest Festival! We've designed a challenging and scenic course for a quick round in between sets!
Hiking
Take an amazing adventure through the Ozark National Forest with hundreds of miles of hiking trails to explore.
The Ozark Highlands Trail, rated one of the most scenic hiking trails in the country, is easily accessed from Mulberry Mountain. Enjoy an afternoon trip to the waterfalls on mountain creek or take a hike along the Mulberry River for great views of the Ozark Mountains. No matter where you tread you are sure to see some of the most amazing sites the forest has to offer.
Fishing
You’ll find some great fishing opportunities at Mulberry Mountain. Fish one of our four stocked mini-lakes or enjoy private access to ½ mile of the Mulberry River. Note: An Arkansas fishing license is required to fish on these lakes. In late spring and early summer, the river is an excellent choice when angling for smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass or green and longear sunfish. The potholes can be fished during drier months, but getting to them may require hiking along a slippery streambed. The mini-lakes at Mulberry Mountain are kept stocked with a variety of fish
Float Trips and Kayaking
Turner Bend Outfitter and general store is located just four miles south of Mulberry Mountain. They offer canoe, kayak, and raft rentals on the Mulberry River. Turner Bend has been outfitting the Mulberry River for 28 years. The Mulberry River can be an easy Class I river or can be challenging whitewater depending on recent rainfall. Check them out at
www.turnerbend.com or call them at 479-667-3641. Reservations are recommended.
Yonder Mountain Harvest Festival's Fiddlin' and Pickin' Contest
Yonder Mountain Harvest Festival is having the First Annual Fiddlin' and Pickin' Contest! Don't miss your chance to compete in one of the four competitions: Mandolin, Banjo, Flat Picking, and Fiddle-- submissions will be accepted up to 15 minutes before the competition and are
available on our website. Even if you aren't a Fiddler or Picker be sure and stop by during the competitions to check out all the talent! Contests will be held on October 13, 14, and 15th. Please note that competitions will be held within the Harvest Festival grounds for Harvest ticket holders only.
| CONTEST CHECK-IN TIMES: |
| Mandolin | Thursday 10/13 | 10:15am-10:45am |
| Fiddle | Thursday 10/13 | 12:15pm-12:45pm |
| Flat picking | Friday 10/14 | 10:15am-10:45am |
| Banjo | Friday 10/14 | 12:15pm-12:45pm |
