58th Annual Jonquil Festival Set for March 20–21 at Historic Washington State Park

WASHINGTON – One of Southwest Arkansas’ most anticipated spring traditions is right around the corner as the 58th Annual Jonquil Festival returns March 20–21 at Historic Washington State Park.

Festival hours are scheduled for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both Friday and Saturday. Organizers invite the public to attend the two-day celebration marking the arrival of spring and warmer weather.

The Jonquil Festival, considered the preeminent festival in Southwest Arkansas, features thousands of blooming jonquils throughout the park grounds. The event brings together food, fellowship, music and a wide variety of family-friendly activities.

Visitors can enjoy tours of the park’s historic homes and museums, along with arts and crafts vendors, a car show, the Rusty Wheels Engine Show, karaoke and more.

Williams Tavern Restaurant will be open during the festival, and numerous food trucks will also be on site.

Admission to the festival is free. Parking will be available for $5.

Historic Washington State Park is located approximately 20 miles east of Nashville on Highway 278E.

For more information, visit www.historicwashingtonstatepark.com or call (870) 983-2684.