56th Jonquil Festival is this weekend
Submitted by Patrick Massey of KDQN.net
One of the region’s most popular festivals returns this weekend to celebrate the arrival of spring and warmer weather.
Historic Washington State Park kicks off the 56th annual Jonquil Festival Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days.
Staff at Historic Washington are inviting everyone to come out and enjoy this annual tribute to the start of spring. The Jonquil Festival is the preeminent festival in Southwest Arkansas and is set to include food, fellowship, music and, of course, the blooming of thousands of jonquils in celebration of warmer weather.
Tours of the park, historic homes and museums are scheduled alongside numerous other activities. Admission is free and parking is available for a cost of $5.
Williams Tavern Restaurant will be open alongside food trucks galore. This year’s celebration will include arts and crafts booths, a car show, the Rusty Wheels Engine show, karaoke and much more. New attractions include Railhead Ned and his Cajun accordion and new events for kids including a bungee trap and spider jump.
For more information on the event visit www.historicwashingtonstatepark.com or call (870) 983-2684.
Historic Washington State Park is located approximately 20 miles east of Nashville on Highway 278E.
