The Arkansas Folk Festival in Mountain View, Arkansas has had a leaning toward traditional music. The concerts at the Ozark Folk Center tend to be primarily traditional and the impromptu gatherings around the court square include traditional music, bluegrass,and gospel. The informal gatherings are interesting and anyone can join in. Some of the music is very good, some is just regular folks enjoying themselves. This festival is built around the third Saturday in April. Where the Arkansas Folk Festival differs from most folk festivals is the reliance on grass roots music rather than professional folk musicians. A lot of folk in this area take their music seriously and some good music can be found. Many musicians converge on Mountain View at this time for reunions with old friends and can be found throughout the town.