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Thursdays “Fun After 5 in Downtown Eureka Springs”

Doug Breitling — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 17:40:50 +0000

Thursday evenings will be interesting in downtown Eureka Springs for the next 6 weeks and from July 15 through August 12 when you add a Thursday night stay to your weekend you’ll qualify for our special which will make these weeks even more exciting! The Eureka Springs Downtown Network is working hard to make these festivals fun and give shoppers a chance to explore, play and have FUN after 5 PM!! Here is the schedule of what is going on for the FUN Thursdays after 5:

July 15 — Build a Beast – Sculpture Making
July 22 — Scavenger Hunt for Fun and Prizes
July 29 — Chalk Fest in the Park
August 5 — Under the Big Top
August 12 — Minute to Win It Eureka Style

IF you have questions or would like more information call 800-243-5223.

Second Saturday Gallery Stroll

Doug Breitling — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 15:48:43 +0000

This weekend is the Second Saturday Galley Stroll – The nine members of the Gallery Association represent some of Eureka’s finest galleries and gift shops. The evening of the second Saturday of each month (April through December) is special because these fine businesses open their doors from 6 to 9 PM for really interesting shows and artists receptions. The July 10 Stroll is even going to be more special because the members are going to donate 10% of their sales during the stroll to the Flint Street Food Bank here in Eureka Springs. Come enjoy the weekend at Arsenic and Old Lace B&B; the Gallery Stroll and help a local food bank. Everyone wins!!

May Happenings

Doug Breitling — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 02:36:32 +0000

May is just around the corner and for those who do not know, Eureka Springs dedicates the entire month of May to the arts. Lots of special things are happening starting with the Artrageous Parade Saturday, May 1 at 2 PM. This is a truly interesting parade celebrating Spring, the arts and creativity. If you would like more information about the May events and unique opportunities Click Here! There is a lot happening and you don’t want to miss out on the beautiful weather and beautiful art. Eureka Springs and Arsenic and Old Lace will excite all your senses!

A Natural Wonder

Doug Breitling — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 20:16:39 +0000

Yesterday, as I returned home to Eureka Springs from the State bed and breakfast meeting, I drove through the Boxley Valley in the Buffalo River National Park and saw a herd of about 40 elk grazing in a small pasture right next to the road. This is an example of one of the Natural wonders just a few minutes from Arsenic and Old Lace B&B. The Boxley Valley in the Buffalo River National Park is a great place to go hiking or just take a scenic drive and it is only about 45 minutes from Eureka Springs. Enjoy the Eureka Springs attractions but plan some time to see the Natural wonders of Arkansas the Natural State!

Mardi Gras in Historic Eureka Springs

Doug Breitling — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 04:46:57 +0000

This year Eureka Gras, the way the traditional Mardis Gras is celebrated here in this historic Arkansas Ozark community, will have a whole host of festive activities that will see hearts, arms, umbrellas, and a hotel open for a weekend of revelry that would make anyone from Vieux Carré sit up, take notice and start parading. Eureka Gras 2010 begins Thursday, February 4.

“You cannot believe the outpouring of love for this festival from the people of this community,” said Bill Ott, Eureka Gras’ first king in 2006. “Each year local enthusiasm has grown exponentially for Eureka Gras like a heart opening up for a first love.

“Besides it being a great festival unto itself, it sort of marks the awakening of our resort community from its winter slumber that began shortly after New Year’s Day. Once awoken, our merchants, lodging providers and restaurateurs open their arms wide to welcome Eureka’s lifeblood, our out-of-town visitors.”

Highlights for Eureka Gras 2010 include the Coronation Ball on Thursday, February 4; Hookers and Jokers Ball on Friday, February 5; Eureka Gras Parade through Downtown Eureka Springs on Saturday, February 6. Second Line strutting with open and twirling decorated umbrellas will be a special part of each scheduled event.
“Mondo kudos go out to Krazo Captain and Katrina refugee Dan Ellis,” concluded Ott. “It has been his enthusiasm and incomparable product knowledge that has grown this festival into the one of prominence that it is today. He embodies “laissez les bon temps rouler!”

Horseback Riding in Eureka Springs

Doug Breitling — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:31:01 +0000

For over 20 years Red Bud Riding Stables have been providing horseback riding to visitors of Eureka Springs. Bring your cameras, dust off your cowboy boots, and mount your horses! Enjoy the wildlife and beauty of the Ozarks from horseback with this family run operation. As you are guided through the varied terrain of their private wildlife preserve, you will have the opportunity to encounter deer, turkey, coyotes, red-tailed hawks, and other animals. Nature at its best!

During the summer months reservations are not necessary, but recommended. The horses are very well natured and their fees are $25.00 per person. If you are riding double with children 2-4 years old, they are charged $12.50.