Things To Do In Eureka Springs
We will provide our favorite Eureka Springs events that are offered through out the year. Also, feel free to call the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce for additional info. Come see us and experience Arkansas, the natural state.
April 13
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The city’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.
April 18
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.
April 18-21
37th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks. AA Convention at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visithttp://www.nwarkaa.org/springtime.htm.
April 19-20
9th Annual Carving in the Ozarks Festival. Watch chain saw carvers in action! For more information contact David Blankenship at 479-253-2080, emailsleepy@ipa.net or visit www.carvingintheozarks.com.
April 20
4th Annual Carol Helmer Memorial Run/Walk for Ovarian Cancer on Holiday Island. For more information contact Joanie Kratzer at 479-253-5986 or email joaniekesa@gmail.com.
April 20-23
Community Writing Program workshop "Subtext, High Events, Closings", for beginning and established writers. For more information or to register, contact Alison Taylor-Brown at 479-292-3665 or email alisontaylorbrown@me.com.
April 21
5th Annual Society Tea and Bonnet Contest. Twelve talented and creative designers decorate individual tables and prepare a dessert. Guests may show off their creative millinery skills by designing a hat to wear and enter the Bonnet contest. Visit online to see photos of this lovely event. Limited seating.
April 22-27
Eureka Earth Festival. This event focuses on Community Building with workshops, potluck and drumming around the fire. It will be held at the Retreat at Sky Ridge Resort. For more information visit www.eurekaearthfestival.com.
April 26-27
Spring Yards & Yards of Yard Sales. Yard sale bargains all around town. Maps will be available so you can find them all! For more information call 479-253-8734 or 800-6EUREKA.
April 27-28
9th Annual Local Appreciation Weekend at the Promised Land ZOO.For more information visit www.plzoo.com.
May 1- 31
26th annual Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts. We celebrate the art of Eureka Springs in all of its forms and will feature dozens of exhibits, artist’s receptions and demonstrations, Gallery Strolls, annual White Street Studio Walk, free concerts and much more. For more information visitwww.eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com..
May 3
Ozarks Chorale Spring Concert at the Auditorium. For more information visitwww.theozarkschorale.org.
May 3
Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 9pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.
May 3-5
40th Annual War Eagle Mill Craft & Culinary Fair. Wide variety of crafts and food concessions, featuring all original and handmade creations For more information call 479-789-5343, visit www.wareaglemill.com or emailinfo@wareaglemill.com.
May 3-5
PT Cruiser Rally. Show and parade on Saturday. For more information call Tammie Runyan at 479-238-4979, email at t.runyan@cox.net or visitwww.nwaptcruiserclub.com.
May 4
The ARTrageous Parade, through historic downtown, kicks off the May Festival of Arts at 2pm.
May 4
Eureka Springs Garden Club Plant Sale from 8:00am.-12:00pm in the High school parking lot. Contact the garden club via email ,eurekaspringsgardenclub@gmail.com or P.O. Box 3143, Eureka Springs AR 72631 and “friend” us on Facebook. Contact info for the sale is Mary Hill, 479-253-7078
May 11
Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 9pm. For more informationvisit www.artofeureka.com.
May 11
3rd Annual Spring Arts & Craft Show at the Village Pine Mountain from 9am-5pm.
May 12
John Two Hawks’ Mothers Day Concert at the Auditorium. 2 p.m. Moms get in free to this concert which features selections from John-Two Hawks’ music. The show, meant to honor mothers, is always a moving experience.
May 16-19
Miatas in the Ozarks.Miatas in the Ozarks is sponsored by the the NW Arkansas Miata Club and is a car rally for Miata enthusiasts. There are scheduled drives, tours and entertainment. Proceeds benefit Arkansas Children's Hospital and Eureka Springs Volunteer Fire Department. For more information Contact: Martha Kostel-Hill at 479-531-9506.
May 16
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at ; Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.
May 17
The 23rd annual White Street Walk from 4pm-10pm. 4 until 10 p.m. Historic White Street is the working address of several local artists who will welcome the public into homes and studios to view their latest works. They are joined by more than forty guest artists from the Eureka Springs area, who will show weaving, watercolors, jewelry, oils, pottery, stained glass and more.
May 18
Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 9pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com
May 19
Annual Books in Bloom Literary Festival. This is an annual event for adults and children featuring authors and book related professionals presented by the Carroll and Madison Public Library Foundation. For more information call 870-423-5300 or visit www.booksinbloom.org.
May 25
Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 9pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.
May 25
19th Annual Mustang Show. The Eureka Springs Mustang Show is the only car show in the Ozarks dedicated exclusively to America's favorite pony car, the Ford Mustang. Several Midwest Mustang clubs make this yearly Spring event a "must do" annual get-together and stay several days. For more information email eurekamustangs@arkansas.net or visitwww.eurekaspringsmustangshow.com.
May 31-June 1
Camaro Car Show in the Village at Pine Mountain. For more information call Cassie at 479-841-4481.
June 6-8
12th annual “Miatas at Eureka”. Participants from around the country come and join us is the enjoyment of the wonderful driving that is abundant in the Ozark mountains around Eureka Springs. For more information visitwww.miatasateureka.com or www.nwamiataclub.com.
June 7-9
Francis & Benedict” John Michael Talbot Retreat. A balanced approach to gospel living. For more information call 479-253-7379 or emailretreatinfo@littleportion.org.
June 8
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.
June 13-16
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend. Local, regional, national, and international blues acts in the Aud, Basin Park, The Barefoot Ballroom, and all around Eureka Springs. For more information visit www.eurekaspringsblues.com.
June 15-18
Community Writing Program workshop "Writing the Memoir", for beginning and established writers. For more information or to register, contact Alison Taylor-Brown at 479-292-3665 or email alisontaylorbrown@me.com.
June 20
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.
June 21-July 23
“Nothing is Impossible” John Michael Talbot Retreat. The Gospel positively in the middle of the negativity of modern society. For more information call 479-253-7379 or email retreatinfo@littleportion.org.
June 21-July 19
Opera in the Ozarks begins its 63rd Season at Inspiration Point. The 2013 Season: Madama Butterfly, L’Elisir d’Amore, The Pirates of PenzanceFor more information visit www.opera.org or call 479-253-8595..
June 28-30
“New Monasticism” John Michael Talbot Retreat. Elements of monastic and contemplative life to discover how this ancient wisdom, learning and spiritual practice might be understood and lived today. For more information call 479-253-7379 or email retreatinfo@littleportion.org.
July 3
12th Annual Fireworks display at Ventris Trails End Resort. These fireworks are choreographed to music and are best seen by boat as they are projected toward Beaver Lake for an incredible effect as they reflect off the water of Beaver Lake.
July 4
16th Annual Independence Day Fireworks celebration at Turpentine Creek. For more information call 479-253-3790, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org .
July 4
Fireworks celebration at the Holiday Island Recreation Center by The Barn. For more information contact Pam Hinson at 479-253-7700.
July 4-6
Africa in the Ozarks.For more information visit www.eurekasprings.org..
July 9-14
3rd Annual Fleur Delicious Weekend. A weekend celebration of all the five senses! French-themed, with a street fair atmosphere and many local businesses participating throughout the event.. For more information call 479-253-6807 or email fleurdeliciousweekend@yahoo.com0.
July 12-14
“Come to the Quiet” John Michael Talbot Retreat. Transformation through silent meditation.For more information call 479-253-7379 or emailretreatinfo@littleportion.org.
July 13
2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll. The City’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 8pm. For more information visit www.artofeureka.com.
July 18
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, March-October at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.
July 19-21
“Vocations Retreat”. Are you being called to a deeper spiritual life? Come and discern leading a life as a member of the community founded by John Michael Talbot – the Brothers and Sisters of Charity at Little Portion Hermitage. For more information call 479-253-7379 or email retreatinfo@littleportion.org.
July 19-21
15th Annual Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival. Mountain Bike off road events. Short track, super D, Downhill, old served trials and cross country racing. Competitive and non-competitive mountain bike events. For more information contact Fred Phillips at 870-246-6686, DLTevents@yahoo.com or visitwww.DLTevents.com.
July 19-21
2nd Annual Summer Time in the Ozarks. Al-Anon converence at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visitwww.wummertimeintheozarks.org.
July 26-28
“Nothing is Impossible” John Michael Talbot Retreat. The Gospel positively in the middle of the negativity of modern society. For more information call 479-253-7379 or email retreatinfo@littleportion.org.
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Bon Appétit
Fine dining and unique shopping are part of the Eureka Springs experience. We have several wonderful restaurants within walking distance of the inn, and more only a short drive away. We have tried them all and are happy to make recommendations.
Shopping
Marathon shopping and gallery hopping? It's all right here. Tour our Historic District and beautiful springs, enjoy your favorite attractions, and wrap up the night with a music theater show, the New Great Passion Play, or dancing at a club.
So many things to do in Eureka Springs --- check out the choices below to plan yourself an extraordinary day! Spring Street is lined with lovely little boutiques, offering hand-made items and unique gifts for your family, friends or yourself. Click here for more information.
Spa Services
Enjoy a relaxing massage at one of our local spas, we list some of our favorites, click here for more information and a complete list.:
Healing Benefits at 31 Kingshighway, (479.479.6750)
Gryphon’s Roost Gallery & Spa at 137 Spring St. (479.253.5667)
Palace Bath House at 135 Spring St. (479.253.8400)
Festivals
Live music and/or theater can be enjoyed most nights of the week in and around Eureka Springs. Eureka Springs is the site of several festivals, like the Blues Festival in May, the War Eagle Arts & Crafts Festivals in October, Weekend Gallery Strolls, and several other events. We also have the renowned Opera in the Ozarks where competitive, upcoming rising stars practice. Check the events and festivals calendar for more info at the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce http://www.eurekaspringschamber.com
Attractions
What do you want to do during your visit? If you enjoy outdoor activities we are just minutes away from hiking, biking, rafting, tubing, kayaking, golfing, horseback riding, ... or perhaps the Great Passion Play, Carriage Rides, etc. Click on this link for more information: http://www.eurekasprings.org/
Wineries
Keels Creek
3185 East Van Buren
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
479-253-9463 Office
Website: http://www.keelscreek.com
Motorcycles
For the young at heart! Enjoy Eureka's beautiful scenery on motorcycle. Chantilly Lace Inn offers ample parking for motorcycles and trailers. Travel to Eureka on the the Pig Trail Scenic Byway. Or enjoy Blues and BBQ held every year in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
