Eureka Springs Events
If there is not an area code showing it would be are code 479.
Just alone Eureka Springs is a very special village to visit...
But when you add all these Events into the mix it is truly an amazing place to experience!!!
March 21
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.
March 15
Spring Antique Trail Show Wine & Cheese Preview Sale 5:30pm-7:00pm. at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center, Hwy 62 W. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com.
March 16-17
17th Annual Spring Antique Show & Sale at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Saturday hours ar 10am-6pm and Sunday hours are 10am-4pm. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com..
March 16
20th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade at 2:00pm, following the usual parade route down Spring St. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org.
March 23
23rd Annual Eureka Springs Kite Festival at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge 10am-4pm. Located 7 miles south on Scenic Hwy. 23 South. For more information call KaleidoKites at 479-253-6596 or 888-836-6251 or email zizirogers@gmail.com
April 5-7
Spring Diversity Weekend. For more information visit www.outineureka.com or call 479-253-7333.
March 31
Easter Brunch and Annual Egg Hunt at the Crescent Hotel. Reservations are required for Sunday Brunch. Please call 479-253-9652
March 31
37th Annual Easter Egg hunt at War Eagle Mill at 2:00pm. Call 479-789-5343 for more info
April 12-14
25th Annual UFO Conference at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit www.ozarkufo.com or email ozarkufo@gmail.com.
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 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 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 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 visit http://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, email sleepy@ipa.net or visit www.carvingintheozarks.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 visit www.eurekaspringsfestivalofthearts.com.
May 4
E.S.Garden Club Plant Sale from 8am-Noon 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 3
45th Annual Season of The Great Passion Play begins. For more information or reservations call 800-882-7529 or visit www.greatpassionplay.com
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 email info@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 visit www.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 information visit www.artofeureka.com
May 11
3rd Annual Spring Arts & Craft Show in the Village Pine Mountain from 8am-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 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 visit www.eurekaspringsmustangshow.com
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 visit www.miatasateureka.com or www.nwamiataclub.com.
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 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 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.
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 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.com.
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 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 visit www.DLTevents.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
2nd Annual Summer Time in the Ozarks. Al-Anon converence at the Best
August 2-3
19th Annual 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 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com
August 2-4
Summer Diversity Weekend. The GLBT community celebrates in Eureka Springs. For more information visit www.outineureka.com or email info@outineureka.com.
August 9-11
The Eurekan Multi-Sport Event. 3rd year of this very popular swimming-biking-foot racing event. A three-day multi-sport festival consists of a sprint-distance triathlon on Friday afternoon, road bike tour rides and racing on Saturday morning and running races on Sunday. Participants can enter individual events or take "The Eurekan" challenge.
August 10
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.
August 15
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
August 16-18
Annual Eureka Springs Family Bluegrass Weekend. Join us for our Annual Bluegrass Celebration! Thursday night Watermelon Social, free music in Basin Spring Park (weather permitting) and performances in the Auditorium. For more information visit www.eurekasprings.org.
August 23-25
21st Annual VW Weekend at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call Dave Heilmann at 479-253-9768 or visit www.nwavwa.com.
August 28
FREE Banjo Rally at Bear Mountain Log Cabins. Bring your own banjo and join in the fun, or just come and listen. For more information call 800-805-8005 or 479-253-6185.
August 28-31
Banjo Rally International at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Info and Tickets: Banjo Rally International, PO Box 328, Morton, IL 61550, Banjo Rally Hotline: 309-263-2518, e-mail: info@banjorally.org, website: www.banjorally.org.
September
Jazz Weekend. Exact dates were not known at printing. For more information go to www.eurekasprings.org.
September 4-8
The National Model T Hillbilly Tour at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. Model T Fords from around the country gather to tour the Eureka Springs area.
September 6-7
43rd Annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival. Hundreds of vintage classics compete for prizes and trophies. Includes show with parade. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com.
September 7
The 1922 Bank Robbery Re-enactment after the antique car parade.
September 7-8
Wood Carvers Jamboree. Show hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm at Pine Mountain Village. Demonstrations of woodworking craft, items for sale, and people’s choice voting for best of show. For more info call Bill at 918-251-8734.
September 14
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.
September 18-21
Scooting the Ozarks. Self-guided, guided rides and Poker Run rides. This event is open to all Scooter riders, From Mopeds to Maxi's and two strokes to four strokes. We welcome owners of all type scooters from A-Z. For more information visit http://scoottheozarks.proboards.com/index.cgi?
September 19
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.
October 1-31
Haunted Hay Ride at Bear Mountain Log Cabins . For more information call 479-253-6185 or 800-805-8005.
October 1-31
Eagle Watch and Fall Foliage Tours on Beaver Lake. Expert guides with 23 years’ experience inform passengers about the Bald Eagle's features, habitat and help sight the eagles on 1hour & 15 minute cruises. For more information contact Belle of the Ozarks at 800-552-3803, by email at viator@ipa.net, or visit www.estc.net/belle.
October 3-6
23rd Annual Corvette Weekend. For more information call 417-862-7232 or visit www.eurekaspringscorvette.org.
Oct. 10-12
45th Annual Ozark Creative Writers Conference. For more information visit
www.ozarkcreativewriters.org
October 18 & 19
“Voices from the Silent City” – Costumed guided Historical tours at the Eureka Springs Municipal Cemetery located on Highway 62 East. For more information call the Eureka Springs Historical Museum at 479-253-9417 or visit www.eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org.
October 12
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.
October 17-20
Fall War Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show. Wide variety of food concessions. For more information call 479-789-5343, visit www.wareaglemill.com or email info@wareaglemill.com
October 17
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.
October 17
Annual Fall Carnegie Library Fall Book Sale. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information call 479-253-8754 or email info@eurekalibrary.org.
October 18-20
Eagle Watch Weekend on the Belle of the Ozarks. Expert guides with 24 years’ experience inform passengers about the Bald Eagle's features, habitat and help sight the eagles on 1hour & 15 minute cruises. For more information contact Belle of the Ozarks at 800-552-3803, by email at viator@ipa.net, or visit www.estc.net/belle.
October 24-27
66th Annual Original Ozark Folk Festival. Join us for the longest running Folk Festival in one location in the United States. Free music in Basin Spring Park (weather permitting), Parade, Contests, and performances in the Auditorium. For more information visit www.ozarkfolkfestival.com – moving …Ray will call with date.
October 24-27
MINIs IN THE OZARKS (MITO2012)
Every Autumn, the Arkansas MINI Owners Klub (AMOK!) hosts the region’s largest MINI event in Beautiful Ozarks. Now in its sixth year, MINIs In The Ozarks (MITO) draws MINIs from all over the U.S. to experience the awesome fall scenery and wonderful curvy roads of the region. For more information: 501-539-0388, www.ozarkmini.com or info@ozarkmini.com
October 25 & 26
“Voices from the Silent City” – Costumed guided Historical tours at the Eureka Springs Municipal Cemetery located on Highway 62 East. For more information call the Eureka Springs Historical Museum at 479-253-8417 or visit www.eurekaspringshistoricalmuseum.org.
October 25
11th Annual Mad Hatter’s Ball fundraiser sponsored by The Eureka Springs School of the Arts (ESSA). This event includes good food, auctions and dancing. Call ESSA @ 479-253-5384 for more information.
October 26
18th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party from 7pm-9pm at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge located 7 miles south of Eureka Springs on Scenic Highway 23. For more information call 479-253-5841, visit www.turpentinecreek.org, or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org.
November 1- 3
Fall Diversity Weekend. The GLBT community celebrates in Eureka Springs. For more information visit www.outineureka.com or call 479-253-2555.
November 9
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.
November 21
Poetluck is a potluck dinner and literary salon held the third Thursday of every month, January-November at The Writers' Colony at Dairy Hollow in Eureka Springs.
November 15
Wine and Cheese Preview Sale for the Fall Antique Show & Sale from 5:30pm-7:00pm. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com.
November 16-17
25th Annual Fall Antique Show & Sale at the Inn of the Ozarks. Hours are Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com.
November 29
Santa in the Park. Visit with Santa Claus in Basin Park beginning at 5:00pm. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com
December 1-31
Eureka Springs’ Christmas Forest. The formal garden area atop Crescent Mountain will be illuminated with more than two-dozen Christmas trees decorated by local charities as a fund-raiser for each. Visitors can stroll throughout the grounds and choose which one they think is best! Admission is free. For more information go to www.crescenthotel.com.
December 6
Eureka Springs Christmas Parade. This evening parade features floats, walkers, bands, and thousands of lights as it makes its way through downtown Eureka Springs. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com
December 7
Candlelight Tour of Homes. Tour Eureka’s Victorian homes presented by the Preservation Society.
December 7
John Two Hawks Christmas Concert at the Auditorium. For more information call 479-253-5826 or visit www.johntwohawks.com .
December 7
Photos with Santa in Basin Spring Park. For more information visit www.eurekaspringsdowntown.com.
December 7-13
14th Annual Christmas at The Crescent. Arriving at the doorstep of this delightfully decorated Historic Hotel of America, guests are swept in by the jubilant breeze of Christmas. A time to look and listen…a time to share with your fellow travelers memories anew and it all starts on Saturday, with the “Christmas Forest Tree Lighting Ceremony”. For more information visit www.crescent-hotel.com/christmas.htm.
December 5
42nd Annual St. James Episcopal Church Silver Tea at the Crescent Hotel’s Crystal Dining Room from 2pm to 4pm. For more information call 479-253-8610.
December 14
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.
December 14
Photos with Santa in Basin Spring Park. For more information visit www.eurekaspringsdowntown.com
