MOUNTAIN VIEW, Ark. — The Ozark Folk Center State Park will host a “Louisiana Saturday Night” music show featuring Cajun and zydeco music trio, the Pine Leaf Boys, this Saturday, Sept. 12, at the park’s indoor music venue, Ozark Highlands Theater, beginning at 7 p.m. The evening show will feature GRAMMY Award-winning vocalist, fiddler and accordionist Wilson Savoy, son of acclaimed Cajun musicians Marc and Ann Savoy.
The music will kick off at 7 p.m. with Ozark Folk Center State Park Square Dancers and a special performance by the Music Roots Ensemble featuring talented young musicians from the Music Roots program in Mountain View.
The Skillet Restaurant will serve a Cajun-style buffet before the show from 4-7 p.m., featuring jambalaya, Cajun rice, gumbo, cornbread, blackened catfish, smoked sausage, red beans and rice, buttered rolls, bread pudding, and one-trip salad bar. The all-you-can-eat meal is $16.
The event is proudly sponsored by Stone Bank.
“Stone Bank has deep roots in Stone County and a long history of supporting the Ozark Folk Center and Ozark Highlands Radio,” says park coordinator Keith Symanowitz. “They are proud to contribute to the ongoing legacy of folk music in the community by sponsoring the Music Roots program and events like this. They’re very proud of all the students who are interested in carrying on the Ozarks’ time-honored traditions and look forward to hearing them at this showcase each year.”
Advance tickets for “Louisiana Saturday Night” on Sept. 12 are $8 for children (6-12 years old), $15 for adults, and $35 for a family pass, which includes admission for two adults and children under 18. Day-of tickets purchased at the theater cost $2 more. Tickets are available online at Tickets.OzarkFolkCenter.com. Ozark Folk Center Music & Craft Season Passes will be honored at the event. The Cajun buffet at the Skillet Restaurant is sold separately.
About the Pine Leaf Boys
“The Pine Leaf Trio are a Cajun, Zydeco and Louisiana soul — delivered live with the fire of the bayou — 20 years. 23 countries, and one dance floor at a time.” “…the next best thing to a Saturday night dance in Lafayette!”– Rolling Stone Magazine
If you need a place to stay, The Cabins at Dry Creek, located on-site, offer a blend of homespun decor, modern comforts, and an outdoor swimming pool from May through September. Rooms are located near the Skillet Restaurant and Craft Village, and a shuttle service is provided for cabin guests who wish to attend events at Ozark Highlands Theater.
Ozark Folk Center State Park
The Ozark Folk Center State Park, located in Mountain View, Arkansas, is open seasonally from mid-March to mid-November. The park’s mission is “to perpetuate, present and promote the Ozark way of life in an educational and enjoyable manner.” To learn more visit OzarkFolkCenter.com.
Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas State Parks is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Arkansas state parks and museums cover 55,006 acres of forest, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation facilities, and unique historic and cultural resources. Established in 1923, Arkansas State Parks preserve special places for future generations, provide quality recreation and education opportunities, enhance the state’s economy through tourism and provide leadership in resource conservation. Connect with ASP on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and visit ArkansasStateParks.com and ArkansasStateParks.com/media to learn more.
Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism
The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism protects and promotes our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life. It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism.
