Join us for a celebration of Ozark heritage! A variety of activities and programs will take place to help us all enjoy and understand the history of the Ozark people. All activities take place at the new "Ozarks Depression Homestead" located near the Big Spring. All Programs are free and all are welcome. School and homeschooler groups are welcome!

Demonstrations:   - round rug making - blacksmithing (gig making) - candle making - corn shelling -Sassafrass paddle making - skidding logs with team of oxen - quilting - soap making - rope making - spinning and weaving - caning (weaving) ladder back chairs with hickory - traditional Ozark woodworking   Demonstrations 9:00 am - 4:00 pm   Bryan Culpepper demonstrates an old time corn sheller to an audience eager to help. A blacksmith demonstrates how everyday necessities were made.

Special Programs:   Dianne Moran Mollie, Pioneer Woman   Learn about life on the frontier through the eyes of Mollie, a pioneer woman lovingly returned to life through the talents of professional storyteller Dianne Moran.   Two shows on Friday: 10:05 am - 10:50 am 12:45 pm - 1:30 pm   One Show Saturday: 3:30 pm - 4:15 Live Music Gather round the porch of the Depression Homestead at Big Spring for a musical look back at the "good old days." Enjoy Bluegrass as well as the traditional mountain music from which it sprang. Saturday: 10:30 am - Colbert Brothers Band 12:00 pm - Colbert Brothers Band 1:45 pm - Buzzard Run Bluegrass 6:30 pm - Buzzard Run Bluegrass     Everyday clothing items were often made by spinning and weaving, which will be demonstrated by Julie O'Donnell. (Right)