Eureka Springs Arkansas News & Info

Crescent Hotel offers Halloween Hauntings

2007-10-25T22:30:00Z

Millions have now seen the incredible footage of the full-size male paranormal apparition caught on thermographic videotape by the Sci-Fi Channel's “Ghost Hunters.” Thousands more have actually visited “the morgue” where it was “captured.” And during October, a few can have the opportunity to sleep in these lower-level series of rooms that are said to be one of the most active areas here in “America's Most Haunted Hotel,” The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa. Some folks celebrate Halloween by...(read more)

60th Annual Ozark folk Festival in Eureka Springs

2007-10-04T23:03:00Z

The 60th Annual Ozark Folk Festival begins October 10th and runs through October 14th in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The legendary Odetta and the always fun Trout Fishing in America groups headline the oldest festival in the Ozark Mountains, the Ozark Folk Festival in Eureka Springs, celebrating its 60th year!The mammoth, city-wide event starts Wednesday night with the Queens Contest, then continues through Sunday with performances in the City Auditorium and various venues throughout town.There...(read more)

Raycliff Manor makes Eureka Scream during Halloween!

2007-10-04T22:10:00Z

Eureka Springs is now for its haunted hotels, such as the Crescent Hotel, and is a great place to celebrate Halloween. A top attraction during this holiday is Raycliff Manor. This haunted house is a catacomb of nightmares, a macabre maze of horror. Enter freely and of your own will. This may be your last contact with reality; you have now entered the world of spirits.Eureka Screams takes visitors inside the manor of a mad genius who once discovered the secret of extracting...(read more)

Autumn in Arkansas is Breathtaking Experience

2007-10-04T21:26:00Z

Here are some prime spots for experiencing an Ozarkian autumn spectacle in and around Eureka Springs: -- Canoe down the Buffalo. Only the eastern lower sections of the 150-mile river - the first official national river - can be paddled year-round, and 2007 has been a drought year. But the views are unbeatable and often totally private. The river flows through canyons and past caves, waterfalls and elk, and in autumn the smooth rocky bluffs highlight the overhanging foliage. ...(read more)

Eureka Springs Corvette Weekend October 4th

2007-10-02T20:41:00Z

For the past 16 years, Corvette enthusiasts across the Midwest and beyond have gathered in Eureka Springs, Arkansas the first weekend of October to enjoy the beautiful autumn scenery and weather, the unique charm of the Eureka Springs area and just relaxing and having fun with hundreds of fellow Corvette fans. No bitter competition, no concours preparation, no points to win or loose, just a lot of viewing and driving enjoyment with America's Sports Car. All Corvettes, modified,...(read more)

Travel to Eureka Springs for Victorian Charm

2007-09-06T19:29:00Z

You'll find a treasure trove of Victorian charm in the Arkansas Ozarks. Ask natives about the Northwest Arkansas mountaintop retreat they call home and, repeatedly, any number of "M" words creep into the conversation. "Mystical." "Magical." "Monumental." "Magnanimous." "Meaningful." "Magnificent," even. For a town with a population of under 2,000, such meaty adjectives seem like the basis for tall tales meted out by the overly enthusiastic ... until you do a doubletake. At that point, you--like...(read more)

Experience Eureka Springs' Bluegrass Festival

2007-08-21T18:02:00Z

The 5th Annual Eureka Springs Bluegrass Festival is around the corner! You can anticipate one of the most outstanding festivals to date. This year features Sam Bush, Marty Stuart, Ronnie Reno and Mare Winningham along with a wagonload of other acts and workshops, contests, and the new tradition of the watermelon social to kick it all off on Thursday evening (6:00pm) in Basin Spring park in the heart of downtown Eureka Springs. With free watermelon for everybody, it's great fun for all ages to get...(read more)

Eureka Springs' Turpentine Creek Rescues Big Cats

2007-07-25T15:41:00Z

They started out as the cute, cuddly kittens you couldn’t resist. They were playful, affectionate and loving. Their fur was plush and the innocent looks on their faces were adorable.Now as adults, they are no longer someone’s “pet.” They’re ferocious but unable to fend for themselves.These big cats are helpless in the wild where they belong, explains Tanya Smith, president and founder of Turpentine Creek. They’ll never have the chance to run across the open plains or stalk prey. They’re used to having...(read more)

Victorian Appeal of Eureka Springs

2007-07-15T17:31:00Z

Tucked into a deep valley in the Ozarks, Eureka Springs first embraced visitors in the 1880s, when people flocked there to bathe in its mineral springs. Over the decades, its distinguished (and not so distinguished) guests have included W. C. Fields, who went for the waters, and Al Capone, who went to elude the law. Situated in northwestern Arkansas, Eureka Springs continues to attract tourists and second-home owners. These days, though, they tend to come for the steep terrain of hardwood...(read more)

Eureka Springs celebrates "Africa in the Ozarks"

2007-07-02T14:30:00Z

The “Tradition of the Masks,” the third annual “Africa in the Ozarks” celebration, will take place in Eureka Springs July 5-8. Festival organizer and city policeman, Kouakou Yao (aka Yao Angelo), originated the event as a way to “show the people of my new country the energy and beauty of the culture of my homeland.” Angelo emigrated to the U.S. from the Ivory Coast, West Africa, ten years ago. Each of the past three years he has brought talented countrymen from his homeland to the Ozarks for the...(read more)

June Events in Eureka Springs

2007-06-14T14:56:00Z

9th Annual Native American Festival & Pow-wow Friday, June 15th, 2007 - Sunday, June 17th, 2007 Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, located 7 miles south of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, on Scenic Highway 23, will again host its popular Native American Pow Wow on Father’s Day weekend, 2007.The festivities at Turpentine Creek are as follows:-Craft Booths open at 3:00 p.m. on Friday – Grand Entry at 7:00 p.m.-Craft Booths open at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday – Grand Entry at 1:00 & 7:00 p.m.-Craft Booths...(read more)

20th Annual Eureka Springs Blues Festival

2007-05-23T15:07:00Z

Rock and blues recording star Elvin Bishop, best known for his hit single, "Fooled Around and Fell in Love," and internationally-acclaimed slide guitarist Roy Rogers will headline the 20th Annual Eureka Springs Blues Festival with concerts in the City Auditorium. Bishop appears at 7:30 pm on Friday, June 1st and Rogers ' performs at 1:30, Saturday, June 2nd. "We're excited to have both of them," said Festivals Director Sally Thackery in releasing the lineup for this year's festival. ...(read more)

Free Things to do in Eureka Springs

2007-05-14T17:36:00Z

The charming Victorian town of Eureka Springs, Arkansas is a community built around art, history and heritage. There are plenty of things to do in Eureka Springs, and even better, there are plenty of FREE things to do in Eureka Springs! The picturesque beauty of this town combined with the fantastic activities available make this vacation getaway a perfect choice! Many of the FREE things to do in Eureka Springs involve its magnificent architecture and interesting past. ...(read more)

May Festival of the Arts in Eureka Springs

2007-05-07T18:01:00Z

Music, art and a rare performance by musician Randy Newman add to the festive downtown atmosphere of Eureka Springs during the 2007 Eureka Springs May Festival of the Arts, which began May 1st. According to Festivals Director Sally Thackery, “It’s our month-long party, and this year we’re not holding anything back!” The festival kicked off with the unveiling of the new Art Benches in Basin Spring Park, followed by the Spring Art Judging. Also, folk singer Tracy Grammar...(read more)

Visit Eureka Springs this Season

2007-03-12T14:00:00Z

Eureka Springs is a charming town that springs to life during this time of year. The small town atmosphere allows guests to stroll from shop to gallery to eatery with ease, all in a blooming and blossoming setting alive with color. The Victorian architecture in beautiful Eureka also adds to its appeal. A Eureka Springs getaway is an experience unlike any other. The fantastic Eureka Springs Festivals and Eureka Springs Art Galleries are also favorites of visitors. Both...(read more)