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Eureka Springs Happenings
Week of April 10, 2023
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Good morning, from your Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce! It was another great week in Eureka Springs! What a busy weekend! Thank you all for the hard work that is put into making our town so special. Just a reminder, the deadline for submissions to be included in the newsletters is close of business on Thursdays. Please submit info to be be considered for inclusion to: Devin@EurekaSpringsChamber.com.
Mission: To foster business and cultural growth of the community, contribute to the quality of life, promote tourism and enrich economic vitality through positive leadership, creating an active network of support and cooperation for the common good. We look forward to sharing our progress with you through our newsletters.
Membership in the Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce demonstrates a company's commitment to helping improve the area’s economic vitality and quality of life. In return, Chamber members benefit from the wealth of educational, networking and growth opportunities exclusively provided through membership.
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Last week we received over 185 phone calls, primarily fielding questions from visitors, residents, press, and local businesses. Our website brought in 7,171 unique pageviews and our Facebook page reached 62,532 people. We mailed out 119 Visitor Guides to individual visitors who requested them, distributed about 2,500 guides to local businesses, around 10,000 guides went to the Transit Welcome Center, and an additional 1,000 to regional AAA centers, Chambers, and non-state welcome centers that requested them. Our digital Visitor Guide was seen by 881 people. | | |
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Eureka Springs Zipline
Eureka Springs Zipline is 2.5 miles south on Highway 23, only 3 minutes from downtown Eureka Springs.
Zippers will soar through the air on cables 500 to 2000 feet long over vast, beautiful Ozark hardwoods with some of the best views in the Ozarks!
We have nine cables, one after another, as you wind through the forest in the air between suspended platforms.
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Old Sale Barn Antique Shoppes carries both vintage and new home decor, collectables, antiques, and more! Over a dozen different dealers adding new items every day! Over 5,000 Sq. Ft. of antiques and PLENTY of FREE PARKING. | |
Our pet of the week is Jordan! Jordan is a Staffordshire mix with a laid back attitude. His best friend is a dog twice his size! If you’re looking for a big strong snuggly guy, Jordan is your man! Meet Jordan at the Good Shepherd Adoption Center in Eureka Springs, open 12-5 seven days a week! | |
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Thank you to all who participated
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Thank you to everyone who attended the 2023 Season Kick-Off, Luncheon & Tourism Trade Show! Travis Napper, Director of Arkansas Tourism, spoke to a sold out luncheon crowd, along with Damon Henke (Chamber), Butch Berry (Mayor), and Scott Bardin (CAPC). A ton of great information was given out and it looks like it's going to be a fantastic year in tourism!
Over 30 area attractions showed up and set up booths to explain to the business community and front-line tourism employees what their attraction was all about. A lot of great information was exchanged and everyone left more knowledgeable about what there is to do in our area when they left. We look forward to doing it again next year and we are already in the planning phase!
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Join us for a Open House & Ribbon Cutting at Wolf Pediatric Therapy Services new location in the Eureka Springs Business Center located at the Eureka Springs Community Center (44 Kingshighway)! All are welcome to this free, family-friendly event. Hot dogs, popcorn, games, and lots of fun will be had! Don't miss it!
Wolf Pediatric Therapy Services provides Speech, Physical and Occupational Therapy to help your child overcome the obstacles standing in their way and begin a journey to a life of wellness, growth, and success.
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Interested in the mysteries of the universe? Come join us for our 35th annual Ozark Mountain UFO Conference!
We have an impressive lineup of speakers, vendors, and keynotes this year! From recent sightings and government reports to abductions and extraterrestrial contact, we'll be discussing anything and everything that seems out of this world.
Click the link to get your tickets TODAY!
OzarkUFOConference.com/Register/
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Use Promo Code: PURAVIDA & receive 20% off April Shows
This intimate live theater experience was created to ignite your imagination and transport you to another world. Seated in our beautiful historic ballroom with a cocktail at your side, you will follow our characters in this original story as they journey down a wild jungle river in 1936.
True to Melonlight's theatrical style, the performance unfolds with phenomenal costumes, fabulous lighting and a soundscape that will have you thinking you're truly in the jungle. Featuring four skillful and captivating actors, the story promises to entertain with love, fright and curiosity. When new guests arrive for a Melonlight show, they're often unsure of what to expect, but they always leave in awe and excitement.
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BYOB for All - Limited Seating - VIP Lounge Seats Available
Get tickets for this must-see limited engagement event now at Melonlight.com/Silence-In-The-Jungle
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Music in the Park
April 14th & 15th
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Join us for FREE live music an fun! Come have a seat in our beautiful Basin Spring Park and enjoy great music and even better company!
Friday, April 14th - Tim Hillwood, an instrumental guitarist with original music intended to inspire
Saturday, April 15th - Mr.Cabbagehead and the Screaming Radishes is a uniquely audience focused, highly-energized redesign of roots influences, creating relevant, enduring rock ‘n roll extensions of Stax, Motown, and Rhythm & Blues.
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Mark your calendars for Tuesday, April 18th! The annual Goddess Gala/Merlin Foundation Fundraiser is from 6-10pm at the Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs, AR. Activities include drumming, silent auction, raffle, blessings, dancing, and a fabulous potluck feast.
All proceeds support Merlin Foundation's valuable work with abused children. Please bring a gourmet dish and your own beverage. This is a woman-only event. Women are encouraged to "dress like a goddess"!
Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. For more information go to www.goddessgala.com. Thank you and hope to see you there!
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The Spring Fling Bike Rally is back for it's 7th year! That's 7 years of fun, 7 years of friends, and 7 years riding in the beautiful Ozark Mountains! There are all kinds of fun activities planned around town including a salsa contest, Miss Spring Fling Contest, and more. Contact the Cathouse Lounge for more info. We look forward to seeing you there! | |
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Splash Pad Fundraiser Kickoff
April 20th
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After successfully raising capital for the new Highlander Room, slated to open in Summer 2023, the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation has approved Phase II in the campus development plan for a Splash Pad!
Everyone is invited to the Kickoff Party Splash Pad Fundraising Campaign on Thursday, April 20 at the Community Center Marketplace with a celebration and lunch provided by Arvest Bank and Catered Creations. The Foundation’s fundraising team will be set up on location where the splash pad and eventually a pavilion with restrooms and shaded gathering space will be built.
“The time frame to open the splash pad depends on how quickly we reach our fundraising goal,” board member, Fatima VanZant said. “Then, we will start to secure funding for a pavilion and restrooms, Phase III in the campus development plan.”
If you’d like to be a part of growing the community center, there are four ways to donate:
- bring your donation to the front desk at the community center and mark it Splash Pad or Pavilion;
- attend any of the community center’s fundraising events
- drop a donation at the ARVEST Bank under the Eureka Springs Community Center Foundation account with Splash Pad in the memo line;
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donate on our website www.escommunity.org!
Bring the whole family out and learn how to get involved! It’s time to really make a SPLASH!
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Carving in the Ozarks is a FREE event, open to the public, focused on the art of chainsaw carving. This is the Chainsaw Carving Competition's 18th Year, bringing with it Carvers from all over the US to Eureka Springs to make masterpieces from logs. Each carver will also bring inventory that the public may purchase. The highlight is Saturday at 4pm when all the carved pieces from the competition are auctioned to the public. Family Friendly Event
Carving in the Ozarks will take behind CS Banking Center and McDonalds on highway 62 from 8am - 5pm
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The Eureka Springs Community Center and the Eureka Springs Hospital are partnering on the Earth Day Celebration featuring learning opportunities for the whole family on April 21st from 10 AM to 4 PM.
- Earth Day Proclamation delivered by Mayor Butch Berry at 10:30am
- Walk through the Mega Brain brought to us by the University of Arkansas Medical School.
- Learn from the students what’s blooming at their Eureka Springs High School Greenhouse.
- View the Elementary School Art Contest Display
- Ask the Carroll County Hometown Health Coalition Experts all your health questions.
For more information, call the Eureka Springs Hospital at 479-253-7400 ext. 4802 or the Community Center at 479-239-0029.
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Pallets and pallets and pallets, oh my! Printed copies of the 2023 Eureka Springs Visitor Guide have arrived! Stop by the Chamber office today to pick up a copy for yourself, or a case for your business.
If you would like one mailed to you to help you plan your trip, please visit EurekaSpringsChamber.com/Info
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Looking for real-time lodging availability? We've got you covered. Look no further than the Chamber's website. It's really simple to use. Enter the dates you wish to stay in the red Book-A-Room "widget", and you will receive a list of properties in the program who have availability on those particular dates. You can then book directly through the property and cut out the hassle of online travel agencies like Booking.com, Expedia, and others. You can even filter your search by price, amenities, lodging type, pet friendly, etc. And best of all, it's free to use!
If you have a lodging business in the area and would like more information on listing your business in our Book-A-Room program, please contact Devin Henderson at 479-253-8737. There is no commission to be in the program, just one small annual fee (starting at $240 per year) gets you in today.
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We have 3 shows this week 4/14, 4/15, and 4/18. Show times are 5:45 p.m. so you can still make dinner plans after the show. Get your tickets now at Intriguetix.com | |
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The Ozark Mountain Hoe-Down Music Theater is an Iconic theater located in Eureka Springs Arkansas!
For many years this show has entertained millions of folks just like you!
Known for their High Energy Family Fun! This show will always leave you wanting to come back time and time again! You will hear the best in Country Music, Gospel, and Award winning Comedy!
Get your tickets now at their website
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Fans of Melissa Etheridge will be thrilled to know that the legendary singer-songwriter will be performing live at the Eureka Springs Auditorium on Friday, May 5th at 7:30 pm. Etheridge, known for her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, has been entertaining audiences for over three decades and is sure to put on a memorable show.
Tickets for the performance are on sale now. Reserved tickets start at $89.50 plus fees and can be purchased online at https://tickets.thundertix.com. Fans are encouraged to purchase tickets early, as this is expected to be a highly popular event.
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Come join us to make some noise, dance, and have a great evening in Basin Spring Park. Join in the fun! Bring a drum or anything else that makes noise and join the drum circle with Angelo and his troupe of drummers and dancers.
Other than the month of May, Drumming in the Park will occur the first Saturday of every month through September from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM in Basin Spring Park.
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Join the Eureka Springs Blues Party from June 1-4, 2023 for a 4-day extravaganza of Blues, Rock & Funk with 20+ talented artists performing at multiple venues across Eureka Springs. Come celebrate the return of the blues to town! | |
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Eureka Springs is THE place to express your inner creator and truly be yourself, and the Artrageous Parade is the perfect example! The Artrageous Parade has been a local and regional favorite for many years, and ESSA strives to continue this beloved tradition for many years to come. Join us in downtown Eureka Springs at 2pm on Saturday, May 6th, 2023, for music, performances, art, costumes, and lots of surprises in the outrageous Artrageous Parade!
Want to be in the parade? Fill out this simple online form to register!
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Activities For All Ages
With a fitness center, gym, multiple class options for all ages and fitness levels, and specialty workshops, the Eureka Springs Community Center is open to all members and guests as a place for the community to gather and grow.
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