Staff at Historic Washington gears up for the 56th Annual Jonquil Festival

WASHINGTON – One of the region’s most popular festivals is coming next month in celebration 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. Parking will be available for a cost of $5.

Williams Tavern Restaurant will be open alongside food trucks galore. Past events have included 5Ks, car shows, blacksmithing demonstrations, fish fry fundraisers and more. A variety of musicians are scheduled to perform throughout the festival.

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