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5th Annual Mountain View Iris Festival “Color the Memories” May 5-6

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The Mountain View Iris Festival began a life of its own in September 2016 after three friends, Aunt Minnie (Pat Cash), Karen Avey, and Teresa Cheatham, decided to cultivate and preserve varieties of tall-bearded iris in the Ozark mountain community of Mountain View, Arkansas.

Mountain View’s first iris festival was hosted in May 2018.  Residents and visitors were delighted with its success. We hope you will join us May 5-6, 2023, as folks gather to view, photograph, and enjoy the fragrance of the iris blooms.

Please don’t miss the COAA, Carousel Organ Association of America, and AMICA, the Automatic Musical Instrument Collectors’ Association members who rally on the courthouse square for the fourth year. They travel from across the United States to play the “Happiest Music on Earth.” All the colorful sights delight the eyes while spring in the “Comfort Zone” of Mountain View soothes the soul!  Visitors of all ages are welcome, and events are free!

 

Event Schedule Friday: 

  • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MVIF Iris Sales (Behind the Stone County Courthouse)
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. COAA and AMICA play carousel music on the courthouse square
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain View Arkansas Crazy Quilters quilt show (Visit the Arkansas Craft School Showroom at 101 N. Peabody Ave.) Quilts will be on display and for sale.
  • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Music on the Courthouse stage featuring The Finley River Boys playing Bluegrass, country, and gospel music (Don’t forget your lawn chairs.)
  • Festival Garden Walk – Corners of Knox and Webb Streets (Open dawn to dark, ½ mile walking path to be enjoyed by all ages. “Stretch, walk, and breathe some Ozark Mountain Air.”
  • Children’s photo opportunities and activities in the park.
  • 9 a.m. until close. Experience Mountain View’s downtown shopping and dining. Visitors say, “Friendliness is found all over town.”

 

Note:   Alternate plans have been made in case of rain. Most events will be held rain or shine!

Event Schedule Saturday:

  • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MVIF Iris Sales (Behind the Stone County Courthouse)
  • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Car Show – Corvettes and Hot Rods Welcome! Begin parking at 8 a.m. with judging at 10 a.m. and award presentation at 12:30 pm.  Donations will benefit Blue Line Outreach in Mountain View, Arkansas.
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. COAA and AMICA play carousel music on the courthouse square
  • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain View Arkansas Crazy Quilters quilt show. (Visit the Arkansas Craft School Showroom at 101 N. Peabody Ave.)  Quilts will be on display and for sale.
  • 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Children Paint Iris on Canvas at the Courthouse. A real hit with the children, and materials are furnished.
  • 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Mountain View Iris Society Iris Show and Photo Contest at the “Mountain View Meeting Place” located behind the Wildflower Bed & Breakfast, 106 E. Washington St.
  • 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. A festival favorite street dance featuring Dixon Street Band, a classic country band playing real country music!  Dance on the Stone County Courthouse square. (Don’t forget your lawn chairs.)
  • Festival Garden Walk – Corners of Knox and Webb Streets (Open dawn to dark, ½ mile walking path to be enjoyed by all ages.) “Stretch, walk, and inhale Ozark Mountain Air.” Children’s photo opportunities and activities in the park.
  • 9 a.m. until close. Experience Mountain View’s downtown shopping and dining. Visitors say, “Friendliness is found all over town.”

           

Note:   Alternate plans have been made in case of rain. Most events will be held rain or shine!

Ad paid for by City of Mountain View with state and Ozark Gateway regional funds. For more area information, visit OzarkGateway.com or call 1-800-264-0316.

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