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Ozark Natural Science Center

2024 Bear Hollow Hootenanny

Ozark Natural Science Center's annual fall music event to support science and nature education

2024 Bear Hollow Hootenanny
2024 Bear Hollow Hootenanny

Time & Location

Oct 19, 2024, 9:00 AM – Oct 20, 2024, 11:00 AM

Ozark Natural Science Center, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA

About the Event

Ozark Natural Science Center’s mission is to enhance the understanding, appreciation and stewardship of the Ozark natural environment.

At ONSC, we envision a future where everyone has the opportunity to engage deeply with nature. Through our dedication to education, environmental stewardship, and community collaboration, we aim to empower others to preserve the diverse ecosystems and natural heritage of the Ozarks.

As a non-profit, we rely on donors, grants, events, and fundraisers to keep doing our important work!

The Bear Hollow Hootenanny is ONSC's annual fall event to support science and nature education. We can't wait to see you for a weekend of music, activities, food, and fun on the beautiful, secluded ONSC campus.

THANK YOU to our event sponsors: Arkansas Forestry Education Foundation, Black Apple Cider, Boles-Collins Family, Elle & Ivy Interiors, Ozark Beer Co, Pepsi Co, Pratt & Whitney, Scott’s Plumbing, and SubieGurus!

Dates: Saturday, October 19 - Sunday, October 20, 2024

Location: Ozark Natural Science Center, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740

Live Music: Front Porch, The Matchsellers, Still on the Hill, Dominic B Roy, and The Damn Neighbors

Lodging: Optional overnight accommodations are available. Stay in a private room in one of ONSC's lodges or at a campsite (tickets below). Rooms include single bed, 2 bunk beds, or 3 bunk beds. Purchase a room for between 1 and 6 guests. See descriptions and pictures of our facilities here: www.onsc.us/facilities

Meals: All meals are included in the ticket prices. ONSC is pleased to accommodate food allergies and dietary preferences.

Beverages: Drinks are complementary and have been donated by Black Apple Cider, Ozark Beer Co, and Pepsi Co

Tickets: 

  • $100 Full Weekend Pass
  • $75 Saturday Full Day Pass
  • $50 Saturday Evening Pass
  • $35 Youth Pass - Ages 12-18
  • Kids 12 and under are free, but please register by ordering a free ticket below
  • Volunteer tickets include a free weekend pass in exchange for a 4-hour volunteer shift. Volunteers must be 13 years or older, and all children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent.

Shuttle: Optional shuttle from Fayetteville, Springdale, and Rogers on Friday and Saturday (locations TBD). Shuttle will only run if we reach our minimum ticket sales.

Schedule:

Friday, October 18, 2024

Optional overnight lodging

Saturday, October 19, 2024

9 - 11:30am - Check-in, camp setup, self-guided educational activities

12pm - 12:45pm - Lunch

1 - 1:30pm - Hike to Bluff Shelter

1:30 - 2:30pm - Music: Still on the Hill (Bluff Shelter Stage)

2:30 - 3pm - Hike back to main campus

3:30 - 5:00pm - Music: Dominic B Roy (Tyson Stage)

5 - 6pm - Dinner

6 - 7:15pm - Music: The Matchsellers

7:45 - 9pm - Music: Front Porch

9pm onward - Campfire jam (bring your instruments!); astronomy activities in the field

Optional overnight lodging

Sunday, October 20, 2024

7 - 9am - Breakfast

8 - 9am - Yoga on the Deck

9:15 - 9:30am - Hike to Rookard House

9:30 - 10:30am - Music: The Damn Neighbors (Rookard House Porch Stage)

10:30 - 10:45am - Hike back to main campus

11am - Check-out, departure

Silent Auction: Big thanks to the following companies and individuals who have donated silent auction items!

Arkansas Naturals

Blanchard Reel Pottery

Boulder and Brews

Fayetteville Farmers Market

Float Eureka

George Dombek Studio & Gallery

Goat Island Guide Service

Habitat for Humanity Restore

Jammin Java

Local Lime

McCarty Jewelers

Morris Crown Jewelers

Rick's Bakery

Roddy Knives

The Lichen's Lore

The Nature Conservancy

About Ozark Natural Science Center: ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Students visit us for authentic science learning experiences that are correlated with national and state science learning standards and provide in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, social studies, and nature art – all while students have fun hiking and experiencing nature. Camp activities include  hikes, team-building, games, art, and small-group activities.

Tickets

  • Full Weekend Pass

    Includes all festival activities and music Friday evening through 11am on Sunday. Meals and drinks are complementary. Kids 12 and under are free, but please register with free kids pass. Lodging sold separately.

    $100.00
  • Saturday Full Day Pass

    Includes all festival activities and music from 9am - midnight on Saturday. Meals and drinks are complementary. Kids 12 and under are free, but please register with free kids pass. Lodging sold separately.

    $75.00
  • Saturday Evening Pass

    Includes all festival activities and music from 3:30pm - midnight on Saturday. Meals and drinks are complementary. Kids 12 and under are free, but please register with free kids pass. Lodging sold separately.

    $50.00
  • Youth Pass Ages 13-18

    Includes all festival activities and music Friday evening through 11am on Sunday. Meals and drinks are complementary. Lodging sold separately.

    $35.00
  • Kids Free Pass - 12 and under

    Kids 12 and under are free! Please register by adding a kids ticket to your order. Thanks!

    $0.00
  • Volunteer Weekend Pass

    This is a free ticket in exchange for a 4-hour volunteer shift during the Bear Hollow Hootenanny. Volunteer tickets are for guests over 13 years old, and all children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent. Ticket includes all festival activities and music. Meals included. Lodging sold separately.

    $0.00
  • Shuttle Ticket

    Ticket for round-trip shuttle from Fayetteville, Springdale, and/or Rogers on Friday and/or Saturday (locations TBD). Shuttle will only run if we reach our minimum ticket sales. If you purchase a shuttle ticket, we will reach out about your date/location preferences.

    $20.00
  • Lodge Room - single twin bed

    Friday and Saturday night options for a room in one of ONSC's Lodges, including a single twin bed. Each room has an attached private bathroom with shower. There is a shared entryway and living room for all of the rooms. View photos of our lodges at https://www.onsc.us/facilities

    • $55.00
    • $55.00
    • Lodge Room - 2 twin bunk beds

      Friday and Saturday night options in a room in one of ONSC's Lodges, including 2 twin bunk beds (sleeps up to 4). Each room has an attached private bathroom with shower. There is a shared entryway and living room for all of the rooms. View photos of our lodges at https://www.onsc.us/facilities

      • $60.00
      • $60.00
      • Lodge Room - 3 twin bunk beds

        Friday and Saturday night options in a room in one of ONSC's Lodges, including 3 twin bunk beds (sleeps up to 6). Each room has an attached private bathroom with shower. There is a shared entryway and living room for all of the rooms. View photos of our lodges at https://www.onsc.us/facilities

        Sold Out
        • $65.00
        • $65.00
        • Tranquil Forest Glamp Tent

          Includes the Tranquil Forest Glamp Tent glampsite ("glamour camping") for up to 2 nights at ONSC's campground - large canvas tent, queen bed with screen, personal outhouse, cooking station, solar lights, sunshower. This site sleeps up to 2 people. No running water, but water and restrooms are available on the main ONSC campus.

          • $40.00
          • $40.00
          • Platform Campsite

            Includes up to 2 nights at a camp site at ONSC's platform tent sites. Each site can sleep up to 3 tents. Outhouse available, but no running water (water and restrooms are available on ONSC's main campus).

            • $15.00
            • $15.00
            • Open Camping - Free

              Includes 2 nights at an open camp site in ONSC's field/meadow. No showers, water and restrooms are available on ONSC's main campus.

              $0.00

            Total

            $0.00

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