Festival celebrates the arrival of spring with thousands of flowers, craftspeople and entertainers

(WASHINGTON, Ark.) – Historic Washington State Park is hosting the 55th Annual Jonquil Festival Friday through Sunday, March 17 to 19, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thousands of jonquils will welcome visitors to the festival, as well as craftspeople, entertainers, activities and a variety of food.

The Four State Iron Munchers will be available with blacksmithing demonstrations at the Blacksmith Shop and the Arkansas Archeological Survey will hold an archeological dig on Block 7. Mark Keith, Jerome Underwood, Dancetastics dancers and vintage dancers will perform. The festival will also include Taekwondo demonstrations, a karaoke contest and a car show.

Park staff will offer tours of the park’s historic homes and museums, as well as surrey rides, at regular price. William’s Tavern Restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Parking is $6 per vehicle. For more information about the event, contact [email protected] or call 870-983-2684.

Historic Washington State Park

Historic Washington State Park, located in Washington, Arkansas, is open daily from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except for Mondays. The park is a restoration village interpreting the historic Arkansas town in the 19th century. Daily tours are provided to over 15 historic sites and museums, such as the B.W. Edwards Weapons Museum and Blacksmith Shop. To learn more, visit HistoricWashingtonStatePark.com or call 870-983-2684. 

Arkansas State Parks

Arkansas State Parks is a division of the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism. Arkansas state parks and museums cover 55,006 acres of forest, wetlands, fish and wildlife habitat, outdoor recreation facilities, and unique historic and cultural resources. Established in 1923, Arkansas State Parks preserve special places for future generations, provide quality recreation and education opportunities, enhance the state’s economy through tourism and provide leadership in resource conservation. Connect with ASP on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, and visit ArkansasStateParks.com and ArkansasStateParks.com/media to learn more.

Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism protects and promotes our state’s natural, cultural and historic assets, contributing to a thriving economy and high quality of life. It is made up of three divisions: Arkansas State Parks, Arkansas Heritage and Arkansas Tourism. Mike Mills serves as the cabinet secretary for the department.