ONSC's Bear Hollow Hootenanny
October 18-19, 2025
The Bear Hollow Hootenanny is ONSC's annual fall event to celebrate live outdoor music, great food, and 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, Jim & I Gourmet Foods, LLC and Michael Henry, Ozark Beer Co, Pepsi Co, and SubieGurus!
Location: Ozark Natural Science Center, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740
Live Music: SprungBilly ~ Shannon Wurst Band ~ Still on the Hill ~ Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan ~ Mountain Alice
Lodging: Optional overnight accommodations are available. Stay in a private room in one of ONSC's lodges or at a campsite. 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 (alcohol and non-alcohol) and have been donated by Pepsi Co, Black Apple Cider, and Ozark Beer Co
Raffle: Buy raffle tickets to bid on your favorite items! We'll be offering an assortment of outdoorsy, foody, creative items. You can purchase raffle tickets ahead of time, or at the door. Raffle drawings will happen at 7:30pm on Saturday. Must be present to win.
Tickets:
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$100 Full Weekend Pass
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$75 Saturday Full Day Pass
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$50 Saturday Evening Pass (3:30pm-midnight)
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Kids under 18 are free. Please register by ordering a free ticket below
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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.
Schedule:
Friday
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Optional overnight lodging
Saturday
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9 - 10am: Check-in, camp setup
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10am - 12pm: Educational classes and guided hikes
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12pm - 12:45pm: Lunch
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1 - 1:30pm: Hike to Rookard House
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1:30 - 2:30pm: Still on the Hill (Rookard House Porch Stage)
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2:30 - 3:30pm: Optional guided hike (leaves from Rookard House)
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4 - 5:00pm: Kelly Hunt & Sara Morgan (BHH Stage)
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5 - 6pm: Dinner
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6 - 7:15pm: Shannon Wurst Band (BHH Stage)
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7:30pm: Raffle drawings
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7:30 - 9pm: Sprungbilly (BHH Stage)
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9 - 10pm: Astronomy activities in the field
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9 - 11pm: Campfire jam (bring your instruments!)
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Optional overnight lodging
Sunday
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7 - 9am - Breakfast
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8 - 9am - Yoga in the Smith Education Building
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9:15 - 9:30am - Hike to Rookard House
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9:30 - 10:30am - Mountain Alice (Rookard House Porch Stage)
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10:30 - 10:45am - Hike back to main campus
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11am - 12pm: Memorial Tree Dedication for Tom and Lisa Edmiston
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12 - 1pm: Memorial lunch