Historic Washington News Release/Community Calendar

WHAT: 54th  Annual Jonquil Festival

WHERE: Historic Washington State Park –Washington, AR

WHEN: March 18 & 19, 2022

ADMISSION: Festival is Free, $5 Parking Fee, Tours as regular prices.

Create memories and celebrate the arrival of spring at Historic Washington State Park on March 18 & 19, 2022. Thousands of jonquils welcome craftspeople, entertainers, and visitors to the town of Historic Washington. Unique crafts and delicious foods are just part of the attractions. Tours of the park, historic homes, and museums are available at regular price.

In addition to our crafters and food concessions, festivities will include the Four States Iron Munchers, 5K run, and car show. 

The Hope Lions Club will be cooking fish at the Washington Volunteer Fire Department Friday, March 18 from 3pm to 6:30pm to raise money for the department.  Tickets are $15 for 3 fish fillets, French fries, coleslaw, pinto beans, and hushpuppies. 

Once you pick up your food at the fish fry, stroll across the road to the large green and yellow tent for a free concert featuring Dillan Cate, a country/rock artist from Northeast Arkansas, beginning at 6pm.  

Williams Tavern Restaurant will be open serving a buffet both days from 11am – 3pm.