Festivalgoers can expect new sights and sounds at this year’s annual Ozarks Celebration Festival on Sept. 9-11 at Missouri State University. The event, which is free and open to the public, will feature more than 300 artists, exhibitors and musicians on four campus stages — including the new Ozarks Jubilee Stage where bands, solo artists and storytellers will be … [Read more...] about Ozarks Celebration Festival expands line-up for weekend of heritage events
Cooler weather is on the way just in time for this weekend's Ozarks Celebration Festival, an annual Missouri State event that celebrates the region's culture and heritage. Highlights of the festival The festival showcases more than 300 craftsmen, exhibitors and musicians, along with four entertainment stages featuring music, storytelling and dance performances. There will … [Read more...] about Ozarks Celebration Festival: Timeless traditions, returning acts and new faces
The local band that give life to the "Winter's Bone" soundtrack, the Blackberry Winter Band, will be the opening act in this year's Ozarks Celebration Festival kick-off event Ice Cream Social & Concert Under the Stars. The HillBenders will be the headlining entertainment. Unconventional beginnings Homegrown in the Ozarks, Blackberry Winter is a folk/bluegrass ensemble … [Read more...] about ‘Winter’s Bone’ band to open Ozarks Celebration kick-off
The Springfield-formed dynamic bluegrass quintet The HillBenders will be the headlining entertainment for this year's Ozarks Celebration Festival. They will perform in the kick-off event Ice Cream Social & Concert Under the Stars. Re-imagining a rock classic The band is known for its high-octane shows, tight harmonies and stunning instrumental prowess, and they are … [Read more...] about Band behind bluegrass ‘Tommy’ remake to headline Ozarks Celebration Festival
This year's Ozarks Celebration Festival will kick-off with two groups who got their start right here in the Ozarks. The HillBenders The HillBenders will be the festival’s headlining entertainment and will perform during the Ice Cream Social & Concert Under the Stars event on Sept. 11. The dynamic bluegrass quintet is known for its high-octane shows, tight harmonies and … [Read more...] about Ozarks Celebration Festival lines up acclaimed bands for kick-off event