AS WITH SO MANY EVENTS, HOOT FEST WAS CANCELED IN 2020.
We hope to revive this signature event once we can be assured that it is safe to do so.
Hoot Fest
Discover the hidden delights of the Little Buffalo at Hoot Fest! Outdoor fun for all, with swimming, hiking, great food, games, music, prizes and more, all to support the work of Arkansas Ozark Waterkeeper.
Hoot Fest was suspended due to Covid-19
Stay tuned for further updates
Turtle Rock
Coordinates:
36.041339, -93.119986
Directions:
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Traveling north from Jasper, AR, go 5 miles, turn right (east) on NC3200, stay left, go 2 miles to event site parking.
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Traveling south from Harrison, AR, go 15 miles crossing the Buffalo River bridge at Pruitt. Go 1 mile further and turn east onto NC3200, go 2 miles to event site parking.
Parking and shuttles available.
MUSIC
The Muddles
Little Buffalo River Band
The Ginsingers
Start: 1 PM
Start: 3 PM
Start: 5 PM
FOOD
Smoked Pork
Bansleys Berkshire Ridge Farm
Registration comes with one plate ticket. Additional plates can be purchased for $10.
Dutch oven delights, bread, cookies, and other delicious sides will also be available!
Volunteer to bring a side and get +2 door prize tickets!
ACTIVITIES
We'll have maps waiting for you to grab and take off on your own hiking adventure. Turtle rock is adjacent the Buffalo National Park and has over a half dozen nearby hiking trails of various distances and difficulty levels!
Bring a fishing pole, life jacket, goggles, and swimsuit and have fun exploring the beautiful Little Buffalo River!
Plus, there will be yard games and pony rides, too!
Canoeing & Kayaking
Pony Rides
CAMPING
No need to head home or leave early to go lock down a campsite in the park. Primitive campsites available onsite! Registering ensures you have a site. Tent pitching is on a first-come basis, but don't worry - there are unlimited breathtaking places to camp.
Are you musically inclined or just like to pretend you are when the mood is just right?
Perfect. Bring your pickin' instruments, harmonica, tambourine, whatever you've got, and stick around for the late night jam session!
PRIZES & SILENT AUCTION
Lots of great giveaways, prizes, and auction items available! Follow our event page on Facebook to get a sneak peek of some of the other awesome items that will be available thanks to our fantastic donors and sponsors!
Passes
Wild Cave Tours
Newton County
Special Thanks
Carol Bitting
Board member, devout Buffalo River advocate, and gracious event host. and organizer.
Tim Eubanks
When Tim's not teaching high school science, he's on the water. He's also a skilled barbeque master and will be smoking our pig for the event!
Terra Fondriest
Known for her talented ability to tell stories through photography, we are blessed to have Terra giving of herself to document Hoot Fest. Read more about her work.