For immediate release: Oct. 1, 2024
The 3rd Annual Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival will be Friday & Saturday, November 1 & 2, 2024 at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds at 1827 Hwy 16 E in Clinton, Arkansas. This year’s concert lineup of country, bluegrass, and folk music includes evening headliners, country music sensation “LONESTAR” on Saturday and “The Gravel Yard Bluegrass Band” on Friday.
The two-day concert lineup on the main stage will also include performances by: Pam Setser, The Finley River Boys, Roving Gambler Band, True Country, Greenland Station, and Danny Thomas & Whoa! Mule; plus, indoor folk music by Unkle Dave & Aunt Ruthie, Prince & the Paupers, Dave Smith, and the Dodd Mountain Pickers. On Saturday, Aaron Farris of The Gravel Yard will host a special “Wernick Method Acoustic Jam” for registered participants.
Festival attractions will also include a Distiller’s Expo featuring members of the Arkansas Distillers Guild; an indoor/outdoor vendor market; food trucks; live folk music & championship clogging; live chainsaw carving & blacksmithing; archery; a “Bootlegger’s Jail”; educational exhibits & historic re-enactments; and special guests from Discovery Channel’s “Master Distiller” and “Moonshiners.” Signature cocktails and beer will be available for purchase at the bar until last call (ID age verification will be strictly enforced) with regular tastings at the Distiller’s Expo.
1-day & 2-day passes are available online through October. 20, with prices starting at just $45 for Friday, $55 for Saturday, and $85 for two-day admission. Tickets at the gate will increase to $50 on Friday, $60 on Saturday, and $100 for two-day admission. Admission is per person; children under 12 enter free with adult admission. Admission includes on-site parking and all-day access to all concerts at the stage with bring-your-own-chair general seating. A premier 2-Day “Bootlegger’s Lounge” pass is also available and includes a reserved private table in a heated lounge area with bar service and a view of the stage.
Gates open at 1pm on Friday and 10am on Saturday. There are no physical tickets; ID & proof of purchase will be required for gate check-in. No outside food or drink, coolers, blankets, or other equipment is allowed in the gate and there is no on-site camping or lodging, but visitors can choose from a variety of hotels, campgrounds, RV parks, and AirBNB’s just minutes away. Special rates on condo stays are available by contacting our booking team at 501-546-4007.
Festival proceeds benefit the Children’s Advocacy Alliance of Central Arkansas. See full event details, schedule, and ticket prices at https://ozarkmoonshinefest.org. For questions, please contact Festival Director, Donald J. Farrar III at info@ozarkmoonshinefest.org.
This event is supported by generous contributions from these sponsors: Petit Jean Electric Cooperative & Petit Jean Fiber, KFFB & Arkansas Radio, Generator George, 101.9 The Lake, Hugg & Hall, Eagle Bank, Clinton A&P Commission, KHPQ/KGFL RADIO, Pro Land Title, Joe Lee Chevrolet, Sammy’s Creekside RV, FAB&T, and Island Financial Group; and by a Community Ties Giving Program grant from Union Pacific.
The Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival is a 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to preserving our Arkansas moonshine heritage through celebration and education, while bringing hope & healing to children.