Kickoff the Pioneer Crafts Festival by attending the Annual Beans & Greens Supper starting at 5 p.m. at the Pioneer Village in Rison. There will be live entertainment provided by the Hwy. 15 Fire Department Pickers & Grinners!
The Pioneer Crafts Festival starts at 9 a.m. with more than 20 craft vendors, demonstrations, great food, and new homesteading sessions on soap making, herbal remedies, raised beds, and more. Enjoy blacksmithing, genealogy workshops, and a special 1:30 p.m. dedication of the new Liberty Tree honoring Johnny Cash. Admission is free!
Learn how to grow healthy, nutritious food in your own backyard and get some tips for new ways to cook and prepare your harvest in these live Zoom presentations through the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service's "Grow Your Own Groceries" online series. Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture agents will discuss how to...
Learn how to grow healthy, nutritious food in your own backyard and get some tips for new ways to cook and prepare your harvest in these live Zoom presentations through the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture Cooperative Extension Service's "Grow Your Own Groceries" online series. Cooperative Extension Service Agriculture agents will discuss how to...
Hands-on beekeeping workshop at the Mindful Farmer homestead in Conway, Arkansas. Whether you’re a curious beginner or looking to get more confident working your own hives, this immersive class will walk you through both the theory and the practice of small-scale, sustainable beekeeping in Arkansas. Includes classroom session and in-hive workshop.
An inspiring evening workshop and dinner at the Mindful Farmer homestead in Conway, Arkansas. The fire will be burning and string lights twinkling as we explore how to start a garden from the ground up — from planning and layout to efficient, economical design that saves time, space, and money. (Limited participants)
Join us for a hands-on workshop to learn how to safely make and preserve delicious homemade jams and jellies. Participants will learn the basics of water-bath canning, food safety guidelines, and helpful tips for achieving the perfect set in sweet spreads. Whether you are new to canning or looking to refresh your skills, this class...
Blacksmith Matt Hughes will offer a class that will cover forge basics with students working on crafting hand forged campfire accessories and utensils. The registration fee for this one-day class is $75 per student, and $100 for husband/wife or parent/child couples. Class size is limited, so register early. All students must be 18 years of...