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Eureka Springs 2009 Calendar of Events January January 11 Kings Day Mardi Gras Kick Off Rally at 3:30pm at the Rowdy Beaver. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org February February 13-15 Valentine’s Diversity Weekend. For more information visit www.diversitypride.com or www.eurekapride.com or call 479-253-2555. February 14 6th Annual Valentine Ball presented by Eureka Health Care Volunteer Guild at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks February 14 Chocolate Lovers Festival at the Inn of the Ozarks. For more information 479-253-9768 or 800-552-3785 or visit www.eurekachocfest.com. February 19 Mardi Gras Hookers and Jokers Ball at 7:00pm at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org February 19 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. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share. February 20 Mardi Gras Coronation Costume Ball at 7:00pm at the Crescent Hotel. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org February 20-22 Radical Gospel Living II facilitated by Fr. Bob Dombrowski. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. February 21 Krewe of Krazo Parade at 2:00pm. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org February 21 Kostume kontest at the Art Colony from 3:30pm to 5:30pm. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org February 21 FREE Jazz Music at the Basin Park Bandshell from 6:00pm to 8:00pm. February 22 Jazz Champagne Brunch at the Crystal Dining Room from 11:00am to 2:00pm. Reservations are recommended. February 24 Second Line Krazo Krawl meets at the Cat House and steps aout a 5:00pm. For more information contact Dan Ellis at 479-981-9551 or email at Dan@Ureeka.org February 24 King Cake and Punch at Community First Bank Lobby. Free to the public. February 24 Pancake Supper –benefit for Habitat for Humanity-at the Gazebo Restaurant from 5:00pm to 9:00pm. February 21 3rd Annual Romancing the Springs Wedding Show at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. For more information call 800-638-7352. March March-December 2nd Saturday Gallery Stroll begins March 7. The city’s art galleries are joining forces to stage a monthly “Celebration of the Art of Eureka” 6pm to 9pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679. March 6-8 John Michael Talbot’s Lenten Retreat. John Michael shares his insights and experiences and will challenge you to make this Lenten Season more spiritually profitable. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. March 6 Opening night for Pine Mountain Jamboree Music and Comedy Theater. Call 479-253-9156 for reservations and information. March 6 Opening night for Ozark Mountain Hoedown Music and Comedy Theater. Call 479-253-7725 for reservations and information. March 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 9pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 March 14 27th Annual Victorian Classic Road Race. 10K Run, 2-Mile Fun Run and 2-Mile Walk. Host hotel is the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks and will have parking for the races. For more information call Billy Batson at 479-253-5543 or 479-981-1791 or visit www.eurekaspringsrotaryclub.org. March 15 The Vic Olson Memorial Show of Beer Can & Breweriana Collectors. 9am to 2pm at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information contact Erin Jones at erinjbrew1002@aol.com or visit www.bcca.com or www.arbeerclub.com March 20 13th Annual 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.eurekaspringsantiqueshow.com. March 21-22 13th Annual Spring Antique Trail Show and Sale 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.eurekaspringsantiqueshow.com. March 14 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 17 St Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. Begins around 4:00pm starting from Chelsea’s. March 19 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. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share. March 28 19th 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@excite.com April April FREE Music every Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 5pm in Basin Spring Park April 3-5 Spring Diversity Weekend. For more information visit www.diversitypride.com or www.eurekapride.com or call 479-253-2555. April 10-12 Annual UFO Conference at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call Lucius Farish at 501-354-2558. visit www.ozarkufo.com or email ozarkufo@webtv.com April 11 2nd 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 call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 April 12 Easter Egg hunt at the Crescent Hotel at 1:00pm. Call 253-9766 for more info. April 12 33rd Annual Easter Egg hunt at War Eagle Mill at 2:00pm. Call 479-789-5343 for more info. April 12 Easter Sunday Service at The Great Passion Play at 7:00am. For more information call 800-882-7529 or visit www.greatpassionplay.com April 16 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. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share. April 16-19 33nd Annual Springtime in the Ozarks. AA Convention at the Best Western Inn of the Ozarks. For more information visit http://nwarkaa.buildmy.ws/springtime.htm. April 16-18 15th Annual Spring Carnegie Library Book Sale. For more information call 479-253-8754 or email to info@eurekalibrary.org. April 17-18 5th Annual Carving in the Ozarks Festival. Watch chain saw carvers in action! For more information contact David Blankenship at 479-253-2080, Leigh Spargur at 479-253-9100 or Carl Ennis at 479-253-8766 or visit www.carvingintheozarks.com April 18 15th Annual Mustang Show.. For more information call Jim Post at 479-253-2364. April 25 Ozarks Chorale Spring Concert at The Auditorium. For more information call 888-855-7823 or visit www.theaud.org or www.eurekasprings.org. April 21-25 The Eureka Springs “Ride Rally Ride”. Five days, five different routes, one dinner. Just riding motorcycles through some of the most beautiful countryside in the state. For more information call Bryan Sumpter at 800-870-2529 or email edelweissinn@sbcglobal.net May May FREE Music every Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 5pm in Basin Spring Park May 1-31 May Festival of the Arts. For more information, call 888-855-7823 or visit www.eurekasprings.org May 1-October 31 41th Annual Season of The Great Passion Play. For more information or reservations call 800-882-7529 or visit www.greatpassionplay.com May 1 Dance in the Park after Dark with porterdavis - 8pm to 10pm FREE May 1-3 PT Cruiser Show at Pine Mountain Village. Parade on Saturday at 9 pm. For more information, call Anita Rook at 479-685-1522 or visit www.nwaptcruiserclub.com May 1-3 War Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show. Wide variety of crafts and food concessions. For more information call Zoe Caywood at 479-789-5343, visit www.wareaglemill.com or email info@wareaglemill.com May 2 ARTrageous Parade. This event officially opens the 2008 Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts at 2:00pm. For more information call 888-855-7823 or visit www.eurekasprings.org May 1-3 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Arts & Crafts Fair. Located 7 miles south of Eureka Springs on Scenic Hwy 23 South. For more information contact Clif Jackson at 479-253-3790, visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email clif@turpentinecreek.org May 3 5th 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 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 9pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 May 9 Annual Garden Club Plant Sale (Rain date-May 16) from 8am-noon in the parking lot of the Eureka Springs High School. For more information call 479-253-9021 or email vannancy@arkansas.net. May 10 John Two Hawks Mother’s Day concert. For more information call 888-855-7823 or visit www.theaud.org , www.eurekasprings.org or johntwohawks.com. May 15 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE May 15 Art in the Park, juried Art Show May 15 White Street Walk. Historic White Street is the working address of several local artists who will welcome the public into their homes and studios to view their latest works. For more information, call 888-855-7823, visit www.eurekasprings.org or email cityaud@eurekasprings.org May 17 Kid's Day in Basin Park May 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. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share. June June FREE Music every Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 5pm in Basin Spring Park June 4th Annual XTERRA Eureka Springs -- Off-Road Triathlon and Trail Run. The XTERRA Eureka Springs Off-Road Triathlon and Trail Run is part of the XTERRA America Tour. The triathlon will consist of a 0.5 mile swim, 13 mile mtn. bike and a 5 mile trail run. The trail running race is 3.5 miles. Come for the race -- stay for the charm and beauty of Eureka Springs. Visit http://www.eurekaspringsoffroadtriathlon.com for more information. June 5-8 Lessons of St. Francis Retreat facilitated by John Michael Talbot at Little Portion Retreat Center. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. June 12 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE June 12-14 11th 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 12-14 8th 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 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 9pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 June 18 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. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share. June 19-July 17 Opera in the Ozarks, located at 16311 Hwy. 62 W. This opera season is recognized nationally and internationally as one of the finest. All seats reserved. For more information call 479-253-8595 email operaintheozarks@arkansas.net or visit www.opera.org June 26 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE June 27 Eureka Springs Garden Tour. For more information call 877-4UsPals. July July FREE Music every Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 5pm in Basin Spring Park July 4 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 4-11 Volusia Riders International Rally. For more information contact Mark Bailey at mdb000@sympatico.ca July 10 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE July 10-12 Inner Hermit Retreat facilitated by John Michael Talbot at Little Portion Retreat Center. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. July 11 2nd 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 call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 July 16 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. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share. July 17-19 11th Annual Eureka Springs Fat Tire Festival Mountain Bike Festival. Competitive and non-competitive cycling events. Cross country, downhill, short track, observed trials, bike parade, film fest and fun rides. Largest event of its kind in the central United States. Cash and prizes. Great fun for the whole family. For more information contact David Renko at 479-363-6146, drbike@cox.net or visit www.fattirefestival.com. July 24 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE July 24-26 Come to the Quiet – Adventures in Christian Meditation facilitated by John Michael Talbot. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. August August FREE Music every Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 5pm in Basin Spring Park August 7-9 15th Annual Yards & Yards of Yard Sales. Bargains all around town. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com August 7-9 Summer Diversity Weekend. For more information visit www.diversitypride.com or call 479-253-2555. August 7-9 COME TO THE QUIET Retreat – including a private session with John Michael Talbot along with group sessions. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. August 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 9pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679. August 6-9 4th Annual Renagade Rally for Cruiser Scooters. Host motel is Travelers Inn. For more information contact Gary at 479-253-8386. August 14 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE August 14-16 Hesed , A Portrait of God Retreat with Michael Card. For more information contact Little Portion Retreat Center at 479-253-7379 or email at retreatinfo@littleportion.org. August 20 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. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share. August 20-23 7th Annual Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival. Local, regional and national talent performing bluegrass all around town. Festival includes workshops, band contest and a lot of pickin’. For more information, call 888-855-7823, visit www.eurekasprings.org or email cityaud@eurekasprings.orgAugust 28-30 17th Annual VW Weekend at the Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call Dave Heilmann at 479-253-9866 or visit www.nwavwa.com. August 28 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE September September FREE Music every Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 5pm in Basin Spring Park September 11-13 39th 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 Sept 12 The 1922 Bank Robbery Re-enactment after the antique car parade; the first time an automobile was used as getaway vehicle in a bank robbery. September 11-13 Ozark Mountain Gospel Festival. Featuring special guests and America’s Gospel Groups. For more information call 479-244-6088 or visit www.darry.us September 11-13 Wood Carvers Jamboree. Show hours are 10:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and 10:00am to 3:00pm on Sunday at Pine Mountain Village. For more info call Bill at 918-251-8734. September11 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE September 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 9pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 September 13 Auditorium’s 80th Anniversary Celebration. For more information call 888-855-7823 or visit www.theaud.org. September 12 4th Annual Grape Crush Festival. For more information call Keel’s Creek at 479-253-WINE (9463). September 17 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. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share. September 25 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE October October FREE Music every Saturday and Sunday from Noon until 5pm in Basin Spring Park October 1-4 19th Annual Corvette Weekend. For more information call 417-862-7232 or visit www.eurekaspringscorvette.org October 3-9 26th Annual General Gathering - Brothers & Sisters of Charity – Little Portion Hermitage Monastery and Retreat Center. For more information call 479-253-7379 or email raphaelhs@yahoo.com. October 8-10 28th Annual Fall Carnegie Library Book Sale. For more information call 479-253-8754 or email at info@eurekalibrary.org. October 9 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE October 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 9pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 October 15 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. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share. October 15-18 Fall War Eagle Mill Antique Craft Show. Wide variety of food concessions. For more information call Zoe Caywood at 479-789-5343 or visit www.wareaglemill.com or email info@wareaglemill.com October 15-18 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge Arts & Crafts Fair. Located 7 miles south of Eureka Springs on Scenic Hwy 23 South. For more information contact Clif Jackson at 479-253-3790 or visit www.turpentinecreek.org or email tigers@turpentinecreek.org. October 16-17 “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.eshm.org. October 16-18 Early Bird Eagle Watch welcome the bald eagles as they return to Beaver Lake for their fall and winter habitat. 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 23 Dance in the Park after Dark, 8pm to 10pm FREE October 24 14th Annual Howl-O-Ween Party 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. October 30-31 “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.eshm.org. October 30-November 1 Fall Diversity Arts & Crafts Weekend. . For more information visit www.diversitypride.com or call 479-253-2555 November 6-8 62nd Annual Ozark Folk Festival. For more information call 888-855-7823 or visit www.eurekasprings.org November November 7 Folk Festival Parade through downtown beginning at 2pm. November 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 9pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679. November 20 Wine and Cheese Preview Sale for the Fall Antique Show & Sale. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com. November 21-22 21st Annual Fall Antique Show & Sale at the Inn of the Ozarks. For more information call 479-253-7551, email bakerdj@cox.net or visit www.eurekaspringsantiqueshows.com. November 19 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. The public is invited and writers in all genres (fiction and non-fiction, songwriting), readers and listeners are encouraged to attend. Share dinner, hear our featured resident writers for 20 minutes, and then read up to four minutes of your own original work. Bring a potluck dish to share. November 27 Santa in the Park. Visit with Santa Claus in Basin Park. For more information call 800-6EUREKA or visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com December December 3 43rd Annual Silver Tea at the Crescent Hotel’s Crystal Dining Room from 2pm to 4pm. For more information call 479-253-8610. December 4 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 5 Candlelight Tour of Homes. Tour Eureka’s Victorian homes presented by the Preservation Society. December 5 7th Annual Christmas Ball at the 1905 Basin Park Hotel Ballroom. Proceeds benefit the Eureka Springs Historical Museum. For more information call 479-253-9417. December 5 John Two Hawks Christmas Concert. For more information call 888-855-7823 or visit www.theaud.org or www.eurekasprings.org December 6-11 10th 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 Sunday with “Santa’s Brunch”. For more information visit www.crescent-hotel.com/christmas.htm. December 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 9pm. For more information call Quicksilver at 479-253-7679 December 18 Eureka Springs Home for the Holidays Concert at the City Auditorium. For more information call 888-855-7823 or visit www.eurekasprings.org |
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