Hill & Holler Seed Swap

Gardeners, homesteaders, and plant lovers are invited to gather for the Hill & Holler Seed Swap on Saturday, January 30, 2027, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, at the Bois d’Arc Center at Ozark Folk Center State Park. Guests are encouraged to bring a potluck lunch to share.

This community-centered winter gathering celebrates traditional seed saving and neighborly exchange through a barter-based format. Participants are welcome to bring seeds or plant starts to trade, along with handmade or farm-fresh items such as baked goods, fresh eggs, seasonal produce, or similar goods. No buying or selling is permitted; the focus is on sharing, trading, and preserving local foodways.

The Hill & Holler Seed Swap offers an opportunity for both seasoned gardeners and beginners to connect, swap stories, and carry home seeds with local history and resilience. Attendees may come to trade or simply enjoy the fellowship of the growing community.

The event is free and open to the public and will be held indoors at the Bois d’Arc Center.

For more information, contact Jeanette Larson at jeanette.larson@arkansas.gov or 870-269-3854.

The Ozark Folk Center State Park’s 2027 season opens March 16 and continues through November 13. The Craft Village features live music, herb and flower gardens, and family-friendly entertainment every Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Village artisans make, demonstrate, and sell handcrafted goods in 20 artisan shops and gardens, including copper flame-painted décor, wire-wrapped silver jewelry, soap, candles, wood carvings, stained glass, handmade brooms, leather crafts, knives, and more.

If you need a place to stay, The Cabins at Dry Creek, located on-site, offer modern comforts, and an outdoor swimming pool next to the cabins office. Rooms sit just down the hill from the Skillet Restaurant and Craft Village, and shuttle service is provided for cabin guests attending concerts.