The 5th Annual Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival is Friday & Saturday, October 3 , 2026 at the Van Buren County Fairgrounds at 1827 Hwy 16 E in Clinton, Arkansas.

An all-day lineup of live music on the main stage will include performances by DARRYL WORLEY, Melody Hart & the All-Star Band, Ramblin’ Heart Bluegrass Band, The Gravel Yard Bluegrass Band, Prince & the Paupers, True Country, and the Red River Cloggers; plus, indoor folk music by Unkle Dave & Aunt Ruthie, Whoa! Mule, the Dodd Mountain Pickers, and Foxfire. 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 and other guest distillers; guest artists and artisans from the Arkansas Craft Guild and North Central Arkansas Artists League; outdoor vendor market; food trucks; live folk music & championship clogging; live demonstrations of traditional arts; punkin’ chunkin’; a “Bootlegger’s Jail”; and a Kid’s Zone featuring kiddy train & pony rides, face painting, bounce house, inflatable obstacle course, bubbles, games & activities, and more.

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.

Gates will be open from 10am to 8:30pm. General admission is free, with $20 parking starting at 12pm. There will be open seating (bring your own chair) at the main stage.

Camping is not available on site, but local lodging is available with special rates for festival goers & RV camping options are close by.

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Admission Policy

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Ground Rules:

Our event is a charitable & educational activity intended for the benefit & enjoyment of the community – we want everyone attending to have a good time! Please show respect for others and for the host facilities.

• Absolutely NO outside food/drink or coolers are allowed in the venue.
• ID age verification for alcohol purchases will be strictly enforced. 
• No public camping is allowed on the premises.
• Guests arriving after 12pm, or leave & then return after 12pm, will be charged $20 at the gate for available parking.
• Children must be attended by an adult at all times.
• No pets allowed.
• Only registered service animals are permitted.
• No solicitation or canvassing allowed.
• Disorderly or threatening conduct will not be tolerated and constitutes grounds for removal.

Festival is rain-or-shine. 
If you have questions, please contact us at info@ozarkmoonshinefest.org for assistance or call us at 501-546-4007.

Agreement to Terms:

By attending the Festival, you agree that you have reviewed and agree to the full terms of admission set forth in this policy.

You also understand that by entering the event premises, you enter an area where photography, and audio/video recording may occur, and you consent to the inclusion of your likeness in any print & digital media collected from of this event for legitimate promotional purposes.

We (the Ozark Moonshine & Music Festival, a registered public charity, including its officers & representatives) are not liable for accidents occurring at or resulting from attendance at the event.

Thank you for participating in our festival!