Mission Statement
The Ozark Moonshine and Music Festival preserves our Arkansas moonshine heritage through education and celebration, in order to provide hope and healing to children.
Arkansas Non-Profit EIN: 92-2998382
Vision Statement
Our vision is an Arkansas where heritage, artistry, and compassion unite – bringing people together through a premier festival that celebrates makers and musicians while fostering safe, supportive, and thriving communities for children and families.
Board of Directors
Rod Corley, Founder
Ginger Simpson, Chief Executive Officer
Wilba Thompson, President
wilba@ozarkmoonshinefest.org
Melody Neubauer, Vice-President/Hospitality Co-Coordinator
info@ozarkmoonshinefest.org
Tess Fletcher
Secretary/Volunteer Co-Coordinator
volunteers@ozarkmoonshinefest.org
Eloise McGee
Treasurer
Kaleb Swenson
VP Revenue /I.T. Support
Jackie Rohrer, Distiller Coordinator
jackie@ozarkmoonshinefest.org
Syrena Price
Promotional Director
501-940-6245
syrenap60@yahoo.com
George McIntosh
Logistics Coordinator
Sherry McIntosh
Hometown Hero
Dawn Williams
Manager, Van Buren County Fair
Member, Van Buren County Fair Assoc.
Timeline
Retrace the history & growth of a vision for community
2022
Following the pandemic, a Van Buren County team organizes with a goal of building a series of unique cultural events promoting local heritage and community outreach.
2022
Organizers partner with the Arkansas Distillers Guild to celebrate the economic & community impacts of the craft spirits industry
2022
Nov. 4 & 5: First annual festival held in Fairfield Bay shopping center parking lot, featuring country music headliner RICKY SKAGGS.
(Over $16,000 raised for Children’s Advocacy Alliance)
2023
Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival files for official 501(c)3 non-profit status
2023
Festival launches Outreach Program to partner with distillers & children’s advocacy programs around the state
2023
Nov. 3 & 4: Second annual festival in Fairfield Bay features double headliners, MARTY STUART & RHONDA VINCENT
(Over $17,000 raised for Children’s advocacy alliance)
2024
July 25: Festival moves to larger venue in county seat, announces new partnership with Van Buren County Fairgrounds
2024
Oct. 2: Festival awarded prestigious “Community Ties” grant from Union Pacific
2024
Nov. 1 & 2: Third annual festival in Clinton, AR features country music sensation LONESTAR ($25,000 raised for Children’s Advocacy Alliance)
2025
Nov. 1: Fourth annual festival in Clinton, AR features ascending country singer/songwriter RUBY LEIGH (as seen on “The Voice”)
