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48th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair

September 12, 2026

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Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Monday – Saturday • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
118 W. Johnson Avenue, Springdale, AR

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is a regional history museum focusing on six counties of the Arkansas Ozarks, which includes Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton, and Washington. The museum takes its name from the pioneer community of Shiloh, which became Springdale in the 1870s.

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  • ✨ Join us at the Shiloh Museum on Tuesday, August 18, for a special presentation with Andy Mink, Director of Rural Initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution! Kick off the free evening with a reception at 5:30 PM, followed by a 6 PM talk exploring how national and local partners can collaborate to strengthen rural communities. Tap the link in our bio for full details! 🔗 #ShilohMuseum #Smithsonian #RuralArkansas #OzarkHistory #NorthwestArkansas
  • ✨ Join us at the Shiloh Museum on Tuesday, August 18, for a special presentation with Andy Mink, Director of Rural Initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution! Kick off the free evening with a reception at 5:30 PM, followed by a 6 PM talk exploring how national and local partners can collaborate to strengthen rural communities. Tap the link in our bio for full details! 🔗 #ShilohMuseum #Smithsonian #RuralArkansas #OzarkHistory #NorthwestArkansas
  • What does it truly mean to serve rural communities? 🌾✨ Join us at Shiloh Museum on Tuesday, August 18 for a special guest presentation with the @smithsonian! Andy Mink, Director of Rural Initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution, will lead a community conversation titled More than “Not Urban”: Serving People and Place in Rural Arkansas. This discussion dives into how rural communities embody innovation, creativity, and resilience—and how national institutions can build meaningful local partnerships to address cultural, educational, and economic priorities. 🥂 Reception: 5:30 PM 🎤 Presentation: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Shiloh Museum Meeting Room 🎟 Admission: FREE Tap the link in our bio for full details! 🔗 #ShilohMuseum #Smithsonian #RuralArkansas #OzarkHistory #NorthwestArkansas
  • Stitches, stories, and community fun! 🧵✨ Join us on Saturday, Sept 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM for the 48th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair on the museum grounds in Springdale! Admission is FREE for visitors! Bring the family out for: 🎶 Live music 🌭 Tasty treats from @icykidsnwa (hot dogs, nachos & lemonade!) 🎨 Free quilt-themed art making 🔍 Scavenger hunt 🏆 Viewer’s Choice voting and cash prizes for new and antique quilts! Thinking of exhibiting your own quilt? Registration is $15 (includes boxed lunch!). Tap the link in our bio to register your quilt or learn more! 📍 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History 🗓 Saturday, September 12 | 10 AM – 2 PM 📞 479-750-8165 (Note: No rain date! Check our feed or call us on event morning for weather updates.) #OzarkQuiltFair #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory
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✨ Join us at the Shiloh Museum on Tuesday, August 18, for a special presentation with Andy Mink, Director of Rural Initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution! Kick off the free evening with a reception at 5:30 PM, followed by a 6 PM talk exploring how national and local partners can collaborate to strengthen rural communities. Tap the link in our bio for full details! 🔗 #ShilohMuseum #Smithsonian #RuralArkansas #OzarkHistory #NorthwestArkansas
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✨ Join us at the Shiloh Museum on Tuesday, August 18, for a special presentation with Andy Mink, Director of Rural Initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution! Kick off the free evening with a reception at 5:30 PM, followed by a 6 PM talk exploring how national and local partners can collaborate to strengthen rural communities. Tap the link in our bio for full details! 🔗 #ShilohMuseum #Smithsonian #RuralArkansas #OzarkHistory #NorthwestArkansas
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✨ Join us at the Shiloh Museum on Tuesday, August 18, for a special presentation with Andy Mink, Director of Rural Initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution! Kick off the free evening with a reception at 5:30 PM, followed by a 6 PM talk exploring how national and local partners can collaborate to strengthen rural communities. Tap the link in our bio for full details! 🔗 #ShilohMuseum #Smithsonian #RuralArkansas #OzarkHistory #NorthwestArkansas
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✨ Join us at the Shiloh Museum on Tuesday, August 18, for a special presentation with Andy Mink, Director of Rural Initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution! Kick off the free evening with a reception at 5:30 PM, followed by a 6 PM talk exploring how national and local partners can collaborate to strengthen rural communities. Tap the link in our bio for full details! 🔗 #ShilohMuseum #Smithsonian #RuralArkansas #OzarkHistory #NorthwestArkansas
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What does it truly mean to serve rural communities? 🌾✨ Join us at Shiloh Museum on Tuesday, August 18 for a special guest presentation with the @smithsonian! Andy Mink, Director of Rural Initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution, will lead a community conversation titled More than “Not Urban”: Serving People and Place in Rural Arkansas. This discussion dives into how rural communities embody innovation, creativity, and resilience—and how national institutions can build meaningful local partnerships to address cultural, educational, and economic priorities. 🥂 Reception: 5:30 PM 🎤 Presentation: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Shiloh Museum Meeting Room 🎟 Admission: FREE Tap the link in our bio for full details! 🔗 #ShilohMuseum #Smithsonian #RuralArkansas #OzarkHistory #NorthwestArkansas
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What does it truly mean to serve rural communities? 🌾✨ Join us at Shiloh Museum on Tuesday, August 18 for a special guest presentation with the @smithsonian! Andy Mink, Director of Rural Initiatives at the Smithsonian Institution, will lead a community conversation titled More than “Not Urban”: Serving People and Place in Rural Arkansas. This discussion dives into how rural communities embody innovation, creativity, and resilience—and how national institutions can build meaningful local partnerships to address cultural, educational, and economic priorities. 🥂 Reception: 5:30 PM 🎤 Presentation: 6:00 PM 📍 Location: Shiloh Museum Meeting Room 🎟 Admission: FREE Tap the link in our bio for full details! 🔗 #ShilohMuseum #Smithsonian #RuralArkansas #OzarkHistory #NorthwestArkansas
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Stitches, stories, and community fun! 🧵✨ Join us on Saturday, Sept 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM for the 48th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair on the museum grounds in Springdale! Admission is FREE for visitors! Bring the family out for: 🎶 Live music 🌭 Tasty treats from @icykidsnwa (hot dogs, nachos & lemonade!) 🎨 Free quilt-themed art making 🔍 Scavenger hunt 🏆 Viewer’s Choice voting and cash prizes for new and antique quilts! Thinking of exhibiting your own quilt? Registration is $15 (includes boxed lunch!). Tap the link in our bio to register your quilt or learn more! 📍 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History 🗓 Saturday, September 12 | 10 AM – 2 PM 📞 479-750-8165 (Note: No rain date! Check our feed or call us on event morning for weather updates.) #OzarkQuiltFair #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory
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Stitches, stories, and community fun! 🧵✨ Join us on Saturday, Sept 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM for the 48th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair on the museum grounds in Springdale! Admission is FREE for visitors! Bring the family out for: 🎶 Live music 🌭 Tasty treats from @icykidsnwa (hot dogs, nachos & lemonade!) 🎨 Free quilt-themed art making 🔍 Scavenger hunt 🏆 Viewer’s Choice voting and cash prizes for new and antique quilts! Thinking of exhibiting your own quilt? Registration is $15 (includes boxed lunch!). Tap the link in our bio to register your quilt or learn more! 📍 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History 🗓 Saturday, September 12 | 10 AM – 2 PM 📞 479-750-8165 (Note: No rain date! Check our feed or call us on event morning for weather updates.) #OzarkQuiltFair #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory
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