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Eureka Springs Extraordinary Holiday Escape
EXTRAORDINARY HOLIDAY ESCAPE
Horse-Drawn Carriage Rides are free for a limited time.
Enjoy a Eureka Springs Holiday treat. Eureka Springs homes and businesses will be decked out in their holiday finest when the town’s Christmas decorating contest begins Nov. 23.
Stay any night with us November 21 thru December 22
Get a Horse-Drawn Carriage Ride thru Festive Downtown Free
Rates start at $144 per night plus tax.
Stay additional nights at 10% off.
Good November 21 thru December 22
Based on availability, no other discounts apply.
Must mention this special when making your reservation, prior reservations excluded.
Eureka Springs is an eclectic getaway town in the heart of the Ozarks famous for our art, architecture, unique, locally owned shops, outstanding restaurants, beauty, romance, & outdoor adventures.
The sights and sounds of the holiday season have already begun in this destination town. Three seasonal music shows run through Dec. 11.
Eureka Springs Christmas Festival really begins to snowball when two big events take place the day after Thanksgiving. Both “Santa in the Park” and the new “Find an Elf” contest will entertain visitors Nov. 26 from 4-7 p.m. in Eureka Springs’ historic downtown.
Eureka Springs annual Christmas Parade of Lights will begin downtown Friday, December 2nd at 6:00 pm. View lovingly restored Victorian homes filled with antiques at the 28th Annual Eureka Springs Preservation Society Christmas Tour of Homes Saturday, December 3rd.
Our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast is the perfect place to stay and enjoy all the holiday festivities.
St. Paddy’s Day Parade in Eureka Springs, Arkansas
The 18th St. Paddy Parade in Eureka Springs, Arkansas will step off on Saturday, March 12t, 2011 at 2:00 pm. Sponsored by the Krewe of Blarney Halfast Walkin Klub. The Kaptains consists of professionals, business men and political officials, all wearing tuxedos carrying Flower Canes.
The Grand Marshall will be Eureka Springs Mayor Morris Pate. Manon Elise Gros has been chosen as the parade Colleen.
You can be part of the parade! A call for floats, vehicles of all sorts, bands, walking groups, and any individuals wearing green can join in the parade of fun.
Visit our Eureka Springs Bed and Breakfast and enjoy our extraordinary escape.
Eureka Springs Mardis Gras Festival
This year’s 6th Annual Eureka Gras Mardi Gras Parade theme is “Alice in Wonderland.” Multi-colored floats, costumed walkers, bands and more parade through historic downtown starting at 2 p.m. Mar. 5. The costume contest follows at the New Delhi Café bandstand; cash and other prizes will be awarded. Admission to both the parade and the costume contest is free.
The festival gets underway with the colorful Krewe of Krazo Hookers & Jokers Ball Mar. 3 at 7 p.m. at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. Everyone is welcome to attend the event, which features a Creole buffet, cash bar, and music by Swing And A Miss. Party goers are asked to dress as either “Hookers or Jokers,” “Guys and Dolls,” or “Freakin Eurekan.” Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door; 
March 4, the Krewe of Krazo Coronation Ball and Masquerade Dance takes place at 6 p.m. at the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa’s Crystal Ballroom. The Promenade and Grand March of the 2011 Eureka Gras King, Queen and Royal Court will be the evening highlight. A New Orleans buffet dinner will be served. A cash bar will be available. Tickets are $35 and reservations are required. The Beaux Arts Ball follows that evening at 7 p.m. at the 1905 Basin Park Hotel’s Barefoot Ballroom. Patterned after the world famous Parisian Artists Masquerade Ball, the dance features the music of Rosie Ledet Zydeco. Tickets are $25.of Krazo will lead the parade and other walking groups include the “Krewe of Kidz” and the canine “Krewe of Barkus.”
Festivities continue Mar. 6 with the Eureka Gras Jazz Brunch at the Crescent Hotel’s Crystal Dining Room from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Attendees can greet the Kings and Queens of Krazo in 2nd line and hear music by the Crescent Jazz Ensemble. Reservations are required; call 479-253-7837.
New to this year’s festival is Arti Gras; an exhibit of “tastefully risqué” art by 15 local artists, hosted by Roi Regency in full regal attire. The display will be at the Basin Park Hotel Mar. 7 from 6-8 p.m. “Eureka Springs is Mid-America’s Art Capitol,” organizer Dan Ellis explained. “And so we felt Eureka Gras wouldn’t be complete without celebrating the amazing artists who live and work here.” The event is free and there will be a cash bar.
Come visit and enjoy Eureka Springs, the Extraordinary Escape.
Eureka Springs Chili Cookoff
A new group is planning a chili cookoff, along with other events, as part of an “All American Weekend” in Eureka Springs Nov. 5-7.
The “First Annual International Society Sanctioned Chili Cookoff” will include, besides cookoff contests, a cruise-in, parade, poker run, veterans’ ride, a free show at Ozark Mountain Hoedown on Saturday night, a street dance, vendors, raffles and drawings. A “People’s Choice” chili cookoff will kick off the weekend Friday afternoon, Nov. 5, with everyone invited to participate and compete.
The main event, the sanctioned International Chili Society Cookoff, will offer red chili and two salsa entries, regular and verde, by members of the International Chili Society. Judging for that event will take place on Saturday. The winners will go on to the state competition. A live D.J. spinning records and giving away prizes will be part of the festivities Friday and Saturday. Event will be located at the Victorian Inn parking lot at 4028 E Van Buren in Eureka Springs, Arkansas.
St. Patrick’s Parade in Eureka Springs
If you live within a short drive of Northwest Arkansas and are looking for something a little different to do this St. Patrick’s Day, you may want to consider visiting our Eureka Springs bed and breakfast and viewing the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. 
An annual event since 1993, the parade is very colorful and unusual, just like Eureka Springs.
The 17th Annual St Paddy’s Day Parade will roll out Saturday, March 13, 2010 at 2pm in Eureka Springs.
You can be part of the parade! A call for floats, vehicles of all sorts, bands, walking groups, and any individuals wearing green can join in the gala of fun.
The parade is headed by the Krewe of Blarney Halfast Walkin’ Klub. The Kaptains consists of professionals, business men and political officials, all wearing tuxedos carrying Flower Canes. Any candidate for office is also invited to walk. Contact Dan Ellis, 479-981-9551 for information.