The Roost is a great hangout spot away from the main stage filled with a variety of arts and entertainment! Workshops for all ages will be held; everything from yoga and meditation to hoop classes and kids' activities. 19 bands will perform on The Roost stage over the weekend along with fire performers, hoopers, a magician clown act, and burlesque styled performers. The Roost will also be the home of the First Annual Fiddlin' & Pickin' Contest.
A special children's area will be led by Quixotic Fusion School of Performing Arts (facebook.com/quixoticfusionschool), a sister company of Quixotic Fusion (quixoticfusion.com); who wowed fans at Wakarusa on their very own performance stage. Children are highly encouraged to attend Harvest Music Festival! Bring your kids along and let them explore their creative sides. Quixotic Fusion School of Performing Arts will offer lessons in painting, tumbling, dance, and will be face painting during the festival. Supplies and mats will be provided.
Harvest Music Festival and Conscious Alliance are happy to announce they will be hosting an ‘Art That Feeds’ Food Drive at Mulberry Mountain in Ozark, Arkansas on October 13th-16th, 2011. All patrons that donate 10 non-perishable food items will receive a FREE Harvest Music Festival poster created by David Hale.
Food donations will be collected at the Conscious Alliance ‘Art That Feeds’ Gallery, located near the Harvest Tent. All food donations will benefit the River Valley Regional Food Bank in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Conscious Alliance always encourages food donations to be low-sodium and health oriented products. ORGANIC food donations are especially encouraged. RAMEN NOODLES will NOT be accepted for the free poster.
Thank you for your continued support in feeding the hungry everywhere the music plays!
The Pig Trail'r is an acoustic stage for all patrons and musicians alike to perform. Named after the Historic Pig Trail, this trailer-turned-stage is located in vendor row right by Main Stage and will have music slots in between the Main Stage acts all day! Signup is first come, first served every morning.
Rock The Earth joins Harvest Music Festival along with river-rafting experts Turner Bend and the Shimon Presents Work Exchange Team to lead a "River & Road Cleanup" on Wednesday, Oct. 12 (10 a.m. - 2 p.m.) in the vicinity of Mulberry Mountain. The Mulberry River is an extremely popular destination for canoeing, kayaking and rafting, and has become a staple in the local culture of Arkansas and the country. All participants in the clean-up activities will receive free early admission to the festival, snacks & beverages, and a free event shirt. To sign up or for more information, inquiries can be sent to harvestfest@rocktheearth.org.
9 holes of disc golf awaits you at the Harvest Festival! We've designed a challenging and scenic course for a quick round in between sets!
Take an amazing adventure through the Ozark National Forest with hundreds of miles of hiking trails to explore. The Ozark Highlands Trail, rated one of the most scenic hiking trails in the country, is easily accessed from Mulberry Mountain. Enjoy an afternoon trip to the waterfalls on mountain creek or take a hike along the Mulberry River for great views of the Ozark Mountains. No matter where you tread you are sure to see some of the most amazing sites the forest has to offer.
You’ll find some great fishing opportunities at Mulberry Mountain. Fish one of our four stocked mini-lakes or enjoy private access to ½ mile of the Mulberry River. Note: An Arkansas fishing license is required to fish on these lakes. In late spring and early summer, the river is an excellent choice when angling for smallmouth, largemouth, and spotted bass or green and longear sunfish. The potholes can be fished during drier months, but getting to them may require hiking along a slippery streambed. The mini-lakes at Mulberry Mountain are kept stocked with a variety of fish
Turner Bend Outfitter and general store is located just four miles south of Mulberry Mountain. They offer canoe, kayak, and raft rentals on the Mulberry River. Turner Bend has been outfitting the Mulberry River for 28 years. The Mulberry River can be an easy Class I river or can be challenging whitewater depending on recent rainfall. Check them out at www.turnerbend.com or call them at 479-667-3641. Reservations are recommended.
We are super excited to announce the following workshops with some of the greatest talent on the mountain! All the workshops will take place at The Roost:
* Q&A with members of Railroad Earth - Friday, 1:30pm-2:15pm
* Songwriting featuring members of Elephant Revival - Saturday, 11:15am-12:00pm
* That 1 Guy & The Magic Workshop - Saturday, 12:30pm-1:15pm
* Béla Fleck's Workshop - Saturday, 1:30pm-2:15pm
* Cornmeal & Greensky Bluegrass: Rock Covers the Bluegrass Way - Sunday, 12:00pm-12:45pm
Yonder Mountain Harvest Festival is having the First Annual Fiddlin' and Pickin' Contest! Don't miss your chance to compete in one of the four competitions: Mandolin, Banjo, Flat Picking, and Fiddle-- submissions will be accepted up to 15 minutes before the competition and are available on our website. Even if you aren't a Fiddler or Picker be sure and stop by during the competitions to check out all the talent! Contests will be held on October 13, 14, and 15th. Please note that competitions will be held within the Harvest Festival grounds for Harvest ticket holders only.
| CONTEST CHECK-IN TIMES: | ||
| Mandolin | Thursday 10/13 | 10:15am-10:45am |
| Fiddle | Thursday 10/13 | 12:15pm-12:45pm |
| Flat picking | Friday 10/14 | 10:15am-10:45am |
| Banjo | Friday 10/14 | 12:15pm-12:45pm |
