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Experience the culture and heritage of the Ozarks during the Ozarks Celebration Festival this weekend. KSMU's Michele Skalicky talks with Barb Jones, the Festival's coordinator, about the event...
The Festival opens at 6 Friday night (9/10) with the Concert Under the Stars and Ice Cream Social at the John H. Keiser Amphitheatre east of Strong Hall. The Hillbenders take the stage at 6, followed by the Chapmans at 7 and Dan Tyminski and Ronnie Bowman at 8. BBQ will be available for purchase. Festival hours Saturday (9/11) are 10 to 6 and Sunday (9/12) from 11 to 5. As part of the Ozarks Celebration Festival, there will be several lectures on the Missouri State campus next Monday thru Thursday. A benefit concert for the Festival is September 24th at the Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts. For detailed information, visit ocf.missouristate.edu.