Sat, Oct 19
|Ozark Natural Science Center
2024 Bear Hollow Hootenanny
Ozark Natural Science Center's annual fall music event to support science and nature education
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.
$100.00Saturday 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.
$75.00Saturday 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.
$50.00Youth Pass Ages 13-18
Includes all festival activities and music Friday evening through 11am on Sunday. Meals and drinks are complementary. Lodging sold separately.
$35.00Kids Free Pass - 12 and under
Kids 12 and under are free! Please register by adding a kids ticket to your order. Thanks!
$0.00Volunteer 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.
$0.00Shuttle 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.
$20.00Lodge 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
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