SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2026
VAN BUREN COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS | CLINTON, ARKANSAS
-LIVE MUSIC
-DISTILLER TASTINGS
-ARTS & CRAFTS
–VENDORS
-FOOD TRUCKS
FEATURING SPECIAL GUEST STAR, DARRYL WORLEY PERFORMING LIVE IN CONCERT
GENERAL ADMISSION: FREE
PARKING: $20 AT THE GATE
Festival Details
The 5th annual Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival is Saturday, October 3, 2026 featuring platinum-selling country artist DARRYL WORLEY performing live on stage at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds in Clinton, Arkansas. Songs from Darry’s legendary chart-topping career include hit singles, “Have You Forgotten?”, “Awful, Beautiful Life”, and “I Miss My Friend.”
This unique all-day celebration of Ozark music, art, and heritage offers a wide range of activities and attractions for all ages, including live bluegrass & folk music, open jam sessions, interactive exhibits, arts & craft vendors, food trucks, tastings from Arkansas craft distillers, and more.
General admission is free with $20 parking. Proceeds support community outreach in central Arkansas and beyond. For more details, or for info on becoming a vendor, sponsor, or volunteer, visit the festival’s official website at https://ozarkmoonshinefest.org.
Our Sponsors
Celebrate with us!
Share the excitement as we join Arkansas musicians, artists, crafters, and distillers at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds in Clinton, Arkansas to celebrate the unique history and flavors of our heritage.
Our 2026 event will feature food vendors, drinks, distillery tastings, local arts & crafts, exhibits, & activities, in addition to our world-class lineup of country & bluegrass performers!
Live Music
Patriotic, inspired, unapologetic – these are just some of the words that apply to legendary country artist, DARRYL WORLEY. This dedicated singer, songwriter, and father has launched a legendary career spanning decades, sharing his love of family & country with a global audience through live concerts and USO tours. His gritty, soulful voice and honest storytelling are rooted in old-school country with a message that reaches across generations.
From his first #1 single, “I Miss My Friend” to “Have You Forgotten” – a song that spent 7 weeks at #1 on the Billboard country singles chart – Darryl has always used his voice to give back to communities in need and to those who serve our country. Don’t miss his unforgettable live performance!
Main Stage (Outdoor)
Melody Hart & the All-Star Band
The Gravel Yard Bluegrass Band
Prince & the Paupers
Ramblin Heart Bluegrass Band
Red River Cloggers
True Country
Pickin’ & Grinnin’ (Indoor)
Dodd Mountain Pickers
Unkle Dave & Ruthie
Whoa! Mule
More to See & Do:
Moonshiner’s Cove
Meet the folks who run some of our state’s finest distilleries! Whether you’re a social sipper or a craft connoisseur, dive deep into the history & science of distilling.
Join us for tastings of Arkansas spirits, exclusive cocktails, and great conversations with members of the Arkansas Distiller’s Guild.
Moonshine Militia
Join members of the “MOONSHINE MILITIA” podcasting live from Moonshiner’s Cove to a global audience of distilling enthusiasts.
Be on the lookout for special celebrity guests from Discovery Channel’s “Moonshiners” and “Master Distiller”!
Jam Session
Join Aaron Farris of “The Gravel Yard Bluegrass Band” for a Wernick Method class in Moonshiner’s Cove from 12pm-2pm! Bring your strings for an unforgettable learning experience to hone your musical technique.
Online registration is $30 – spaces fill up quickly!
Bootlegger’s Jail
Who will be the festival’s “Most Wanted”?
We’re bringing back this popular fundraising attraction from the early days of our festival.
Pumkin’ Chunkin’
Move over, pumpkin spice – we’re ready for pumpkin SMASH!
Our nifty catapult is the latest festival attraction at the Fairgrounds. Don’t miss the mess!
Hungry Hollow
Enjoy a wide array of delicious meals, snacks, coffees, and other delights at our food truck court!
Vendor Village
We think our artisan vendors are some of the very finest examples of Arkansas craftsmen (and women!) Shop stunning handmade goods in our special outdoor shopping district.
Where to stay
Local hotels & accommodations for your festival stay
Clinton:
SUPER 8 by Wyndham (5mi)
2008 Hwy 65 S, Clinton, AR
501-209-4358
QUALITY INN (2mi)
1025 Hwy 65 B, Clinton, AR
501-745-4700
Fairfield Bay:
COBBLESTONE INN & SUITES (12mi)
100 Lost Creek Pkwy, Fairfield Bay, AR
501-825-3046
RV Parks:
LITTLE RIVER RV PARK
(just 1.5 miles from festival!)
204 Hwy 16 E, Clinton, AR
870-530-1300
SAMMY’S CREEKSIDE RV PARK (2.4mi)
751 Hwy 65 B, Clinton, AR
501-253-4582
https://sammyscreeksiderv.com
DEW DROP IN RV PARK
(2.3mi)
403 Hwy 16 W, Clinton, AR
501-757-5087
https://dewdropinrv.com
CLINTON RV PARK (5.2mi)
2521 Hwy 65 S, Clinton, AR
501-745-3778
GOLDEN POND RV PARK (10mi)
241 Hwy 330 S, Shirley, AR
501-723-8212
Get directions to the Van Buren County Fairgrounds & explore the area before your visit!
What We’re About
We are proud to support many forms of community outreach. Our festival has provided support for a number of organizations who offer counseling, safe haven, and legal support for abused & neglected children in Arkansas, such as Child Advocacy Centers (CAC) and Court-Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) programs. Since 2022, we have raised nearly $60,000 for local kids in need.
With the help of grants & generous sponsorships, we’ve brought improvements to local facilities that help bring arts & education opportunities to our community. Our festival supports local artists & makers, while our unique partnership with Arkansas distillers bolsters efforts to revitalize Arkansas towns and participate in new ways of community-building.
We’ve also teamed up with members of the Moonshine Militia, a citizen outreach community stepping up to provide critical supplies & ongoing support to families devastated by the 2024 hurricanes. Our friends with the Appalachian United Initiative have helped extend these efforts to our rural brothers & sisters in the Carolinas & Tennessee, because kinship knows no borders.
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