It's been quite a while (since 1971 or 72), but I still remember my very enjoyable visit to the Arkansas Folk Festival.

I'm sure everything is bigger and more formally organized these days, but the surrounding countryside can't have been ruined in the meanwhile, and the Folk Center (which I take to be a year-round institutionalization of the Festival) is undoubtedly worthwhile.

The festival and folk center were personal projects of the late Jimmie Driftwood, who passed away only a couple of years ago. I remember him as a very personable emcee and host, and trust that he left his legacy in good hands.