Saturday, March 16, 2024 | Hot Springs
The oldest legal distillery in Hot Springs knows how to throw a heck of a party! We had the honor of attending Crystal Ridge Distillery’s fourth anniversary this weekend.
It was the perfect spring day for a celebration of hard work, with live music, good eats from “Taste of Good Lyfe” food truck, and moonshine sippin’ with Crystal Ridge’s own craft spirits, featuring Arkansas-made “Bloody Darn Good” mixers.
Crystal Ridge is a member of the Arkansas Distillers Guild, representing a new wave of entrepreneurs at the forefront of modern distilling techniques.
This veteran-owned business has revived a historic Prohibition-era building in downtown Hot Springs, transforming it into a modern distillery with a gorgeous events venue & lively social hub. Founders Danny & Mary Bradley and their son Asher have breathed new life into the rich history of Arkansas moonshine.
The Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival is proud of our partnership with the Arkansas Distillers Guild that enables us to recognize the accomplishments of our craft distillers and forge valuable new connections with our communities. We believe that, together, we can empower our communities to embrace our heritage and make a better world for our kids.
You can meet the distillers in person at our festival in November, or make plans for a visit to Hot Springs where you can tour the beautiful Crystal Ridge Distillery & sample moonshine cocktails. Visit their website to learn more & find Crystal Ridge products at a store near you!
Meet the Distiller
Built out of a desire to create jobs for their home community and leverage a father’s hidden talent, Crystal Ridge Distillery launched their business with construction and renovation of Hot Springs “The Old Country Store” in downtown, showcasing the beauty of the 1920’s building. Today they offer not only moonshine, but bourbon, whisky, vodka and canned cocktails.
455 Broadway St
Hot Springs, AR 71901
In addition to our annual festival, we work with Arkansas craft distillers and other community partners in seasonal outreach events benefitting regional CASA programs across the state.
Our organization supports children’s advocacy programs through our statewide outreach. CASA(“Court Appointed Special Advocates”) is a national initiative with independent state & regional programs that recruit and train local child advocates in the community.
It’s Official!
Country music sensation “LONESTAR” and pioneering bluegrass ensemble “THE GRAVEL YARD BAND” will be the evening headliners at the 3rd Annual Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival.
WHEN: Friday & Saturday, November 1-2, 2024
WHERE: Van Buren County Fairgrounds in Clinton, Arkansas
Ticket sales open July 1, 2024. Book your festival DAY PASS to enjoy full access to festival activities, plus all live music events!