Here in Eureka Springs, we celebrate the unexpected. From Mardi Gras to Jeep Jams, Ghost Tours to Diversity Weekends, Eureka Springs has festivals & an events calendar with something for everyone. We invite you to explore this artsy and historic corner of Arkansas to find the perfect event, concert, or show for you, your friends, or you family. Come discover what makes Eureka Springs Curious, Indeed.
Come to Eureka Springs for the 77th Annual Original Folk Festival, September 5-7th. The weekend will include a 3-day Folk Fair, the Barefoot Ball and 3 days of headliners at The Auditorium.
Come Celebrate 25 years with the Northwest Arkansas Miata Club in Eureka Springs ,AR September 5-8, 2024. Get togethers, Drives, Banquets and other activities for the week end! Host Hotel is The Best Western Inn of the Ozarks, call them directly for reservations ask for NWA Miata rooms 479-253-9768 Registration is open at our club website www.nwamiataclub.com, click on anniversary ...
We are excited to present an exhibit of original event photography by Albert Skiles and Jim Mathis of The 1973 Ozark Mountain Folkfair. An estimated 30,000 people gathered for the music and craft festival in the Ozark woods north of Eureka Springs. Arkansas journalist Edd Jeffords organized the Festival, which showcased a diverse mix of folk, blues, country, bluegrass, gospel, ...
The Original Ozark Folk Festival Folk Fair showcases our Artists and Craftspeople. Basin Park will be filled with potters, woodworkers, luthiers, Jewelers, and many others. Eureka Springs has supported a vibrant art scene for over a century. Enjoy the free music and pursue the talented creators of Eureka Springs, from 11:00 to 6:00 on Friday and Saturday.
Join us for the 53rd Annual Classic Car Show and Shine Weekend, hosted by the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce. This year marks a new name for our beloved event, yet it remains the longest-running car show in the Ozarks, proudly showcasing vintage automobiles and timeless classics. Mark your calendars for September 6th and 7th for a weekend filled with ...
Jeff Cannon, a native of New York City, comes from a family with a strong commitment to social justice and a passion for folk music. After a long break, Cannon is back with his sixth solo CD titled "High Tea for Poets," featuring the backing of the Virtual Strangers, a talented acoustic string band. The album is characterized by a ...
Learn the basics of playing spoons, washboard, & bones during this hands-on workshop designed for first-time players. Whether you have some musical ability (or none at all), you’ll enjoy playing simple rhythms and learning about historic rhythm instruments used in the Ozarks like pickin’ bow and Jew’s harp. The instructor, Keith Symanowitz, is an acclaimed percussionist, clogger, and park interpreter ...
Tim May began playing guitar and banjo at age eleven, and by thirteen he was performing at the Bluegrass Festival of the United State in Louisville, Kentucky. Tim is respected nationwide as a teacher and clinician. He’s taught at the Nashville Guitar College, South Plains College, and at Nashcamp. In addition, he periodically travels the country as a clinician for ...
In addition to our beloved community-organized events, Eureka Springs hosts some pretty awesome festivals.
The Auditorium–or as we like to call it, The Aud–regularly hosts a variety of local, national and international events and talent in Eureka Springs. Built in 1929, everyone from Willie Nelson and BB King to Ani DiFranco and Ray Charles have graced this historic stage.
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