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!!!

April
April 6-8
Spring Diversity Weekend. For more information visit www.outineureka.com or call 479-253-7333.

April 8
Easter Brunch and Annual Egg Hunt at the Crescent Hotel. Reservations are required for Sunday Brunch. Please call 479-253-9652

April 8
36th Annual Easter Egg hunt at War Eagle Mill at 2:00pm. Call 479-789-5343 for more info.

April 13-15
24th Annual UFO Conference at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit www.ozarkufo.com or email ozarkufo@gmail.com.

April 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

April 14
3rd 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 15
4th 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 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.

April 19-22
36th Annual Springtime in the Ozarks. AA Convention at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit www.nwarkaa.org/springtime.htm.

April 20-21
8th 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

April 26
Eureka Music Festival at the Auditorium. Local and regional school bands perform at the City Auditorium. For more information contact Ray Dilfield at 479-253-7333, email eurekaspringseventsoffice@gmail.com or visit www.theaud.org.

May
May 1- 31
25th 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 email zeek.taylor@cox.net.

May 3-5
Africa in the Ozarks. Angelo Yao and his drumming and dance troupe, Ozakwaaba bring colorful, energetic African music and dance to town. This stunning performance will delight and entertain your entire family. For more information call 479253-7333 or visit www.theaud.org.

May 4
44th Annual Season of The Great Passion Play begins. For more information or reservations call 800-882-7529 or visit www.greatpassionplay.com

May 4
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 4-6
War Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show. Wide variety of crafts and food concessions. For more information call 479-789-5343, visit www.wareaglemill.com or email info@wareaglemill.com

May 4-6
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 5
The ARTrageous Parade, through historic downtown, kicks off the May Festival of Arts at 2pm.

May 5
3rd Annual Run Eureka. A scavenger hunt fun run for the whole family benefiting Clear Spring School during May Festival of the Arts. Runners/walkers explore Eureka Springs while solving clues and completing challenges from point to point to win prizes. Teams are encouraged to wear costumes. For more information

May 6
Eureka Springs Middle and High School Bands/Ozarks Chorale at the Auditorium. For more information visit www.theaud.org.

May 12
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 12
Conscious Evolution Retreat. A introductory immersion in the seven evolutionary accelerants we can all use to boost our personal evolution, transform the consciousness of our species and change the world. For more information visit www.28rites.com.

May 13
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 from the last 10 years. The show, meant to honor mothers, is always a moving experience.

May 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.

May 18
The 22nd 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 19
Eureka springs Garden Club Spring Garden Tour on May from 10 a.m. until 4p.m. Cost is $15 per ticket For more information contact is Mary Hill at 479-253-7078.

May 19
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 20
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 26
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 26
18th 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.

May 26
Rhythm House at the Auditorium. For more information about this Dance Recital visit www.theaud.org or call 479-253-7333.

May 31-June 3
Eureka Springs Blues Weekend. Local, regional, national, and international blues acts in the Aud, Basin Park, The Barefoot Ballroom, and all around Eureka Springs. This is a fundraiser for the Blues Foundation’s HART Fund—100% goes to help artists in need of medical or funeral assistance, and also Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge

June
Movies in the Park every Sunday in June beginning at dusk. Fun activities in the Basin Springs Park before the movie. Great Family Fun!

June 1-3
Kustom Kemps modified street cars at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For information call (417) 847-2940, Fax: (417) 847-3647 or visit www.kustomkempsofamerica.com.

June 7-10
War Birds over Arkansas. Fly any scale remote control, WWI, WWII, Golden Era & Vintage Aircraft to 1945. WWI will do Dawn Patrol each morning from dawn until 8 a.m. Pilots and spectators welcome. For more information call 479-253-7273 or visit www.dawnpatrolsquadron.com.

June 8-10
11th 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 8-10
Come to the Quiet
A world-famous musician and traveler who has touched millions with his hauntingly beautiful, meditative music, John Michael Talbot brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to this important subject. You are invited to join him in the deeper places where one finds peace and becomes a source of peace for others.

June 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.

June 11-July 17
CICA Eureka Springs 2012 Summer Music Festival and School. Beautiful environment, wonderful concerts, great teachers and students, great performance and learning experiences. Inspiring, loving, involving, fun, families and friends from all over the world. For more information visit www.cicamusicfestival.org.

June 15-17
14th Annual Native American Festival & Pow-Wow. Located at Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, 7 miles south on Scenic Hwy. 23 S. For more information call Clif Jackson at 479-253-3790, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org.

June 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.

Jun 22-24
Blessings of St. Benedict
A devotional that brings the Rule of St Benedict to all people of every state of life. In these brief and accessible reflections on this ancient monastic rule, John Michael offers simple timeless monastic wisdom for everyone. Dipping into the well of spirituality that is both practical and mystical, this retreat is designed for both monastics and monastics at heart.
$225 donation/person included 3 days of sessions, 2 nights lodging, and 6 meals.

June 22
Opera in the Ozarks begins its 62nd Season at Inspiration Point. For more information visit www.opera.org or call 479-253-8595.

June 29 – July 1
Master Musician
John Michael will be using the analogy of music to apply to the entire Christen life, with applications from every major musical style and use. The retreat is suitable for the liturgical, devotional or evangelistic musician or those who really love music and deeper spirituality.
$225 donation/person included 3 days of sessions, 2 nights lodging, and 6 meals.

July
Movies in the Park every Sunday in July beginning at dusk. Fun activities in the Basin Springs Park before the movie. Great Family Fun!

July 3
11th 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
15th Annual Independence Day Fireworks celebration at Turpentine Creek. For more information call Clif Jackson at 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
Hometown 4th of July. Celebrate 4th of July with us in Eureka Springs! A full day of games, contests, food, music, and family fun in downtown Eureka Springs. Email info@eurekaspringsdowntown.com for more information.

July 12-15
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. Starts at the Farmers Market at Pine Mountain Village on Thursday morning. Free events in Basin Spring Park and events all around town. French wine flight at DeVito's. For more information call 479-253-6807 or email fleurdeliciousweekend@yahoo.com.

July 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.

July 13-15
The World is My Cloister - the Journey of the Hermit Within
This retreat is based on a recent book of the same name by John Michael. We need not live in a monastery to know the peace of God and be a blessing to the world. Learn how to cultivate solitude, silence and sacred stillness on the spot where you are standing.
$225 donation/person included 3 days of sessions, 2 nights lodging, and 6 meals.

July 13-15
14th Annual Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival
Competitive and non-competitive mountain bike events. For more information contact David Renko at 479-422-7654, renkosweettrails@gmail.com or visit www.fattirefestival.com. Event is run by Progressive Trail Design; www.progressivetraildesign.com.

July 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.

July 27-30
The Universal Monk - The Way of the New Monastics
"The Universal Monk" is about the monk in all of us. In today's fast paced, and often fractured culture we all seek inner peace and unity. $225 donation/person included 3 days of sessions, 2 nights lodging, and 6 meals.