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Farmers Market held each week
The State of the Ozarks Farmers Market that area residents look forward to each Saturday during the area's peak seasons can now be enjoyed all year long. Every Saturday the State of the Ozarks partners with local bakers, artisans and craftsmen to offer the food and craft market, held at Vintage Paris in Hollister. There, shoppers can find the area's finest home-baked goods, canned pickles, jams and jellies, gift items, decor and much more—crafted and created in true Ozarks'

K.D. Michaels
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Hollister's Soto Fest a huge success
SOTO Fest is a true celebration of the Ozarks history, legends and lore. In traditional street-fair fashion, the day offered something for everyone, with plenty of music, food and fun.

K.D. Michaels
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Post-It Note Art Show returns to SMAC with opening reception Oct. 4
The opening reception will be Friday, October 4, from 6-9 p.m. in conjunction with State of the Ozarks (SOTO) First Friday Art Walk.

Submitted to Branson Globe
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SOTO Fest 2024 was fun for all
The one-of-a-kind event offered a variety of activities and fun for all ages. Many working artists and crafters shared their talent at...

K.D. Michaels
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State of the Ozarks Fest coming soon
SOTO Fest 24 is the eighth annual event and promises to be bigger and better than ever, with local vendors...

K.D. Michaels
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Annual State of the Beard Competition set for September
Sponsored by the State of the Ozarks and presented by the Queen City Beard and Moustache Federation...

K.D. Michaels
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Been Thinkin' About...Wild art
I stand in the darkened gallery before the early 20th century American art, "The Lantern Bearers." The image is luminous, posing more...

Joshua Heston
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