5 Reasons to Visit the Heartstone Inn in August

Top 5 Reasons to Visit in August

1. August 2nd & 3rd

It’s time for the annual summer city-wide Yards & Yards of Yard Sales.

Come and enjoy Eureka and find that special treasure you’ve been searching for. Yard sales all around town open from 8AM-5PM.

Maps available at the Chamber of Commerce. For more info visit http://www.eurekaspringschamber.com.

2. Blue Grass Blast –August 9th & 10th

FREE Live Bluegrass in the Basin Spring Park band shell.

August 9th–

3 pm Casey & The Attaboys
5:15pm Old Salt Union

August 10th–

3pm Casey & The Attaboys
5:30pm Po Ramblin Boys

3. August 9th Concert at the Auditorium

“Alt at The Aud” summer concert series, featuring Moulton/Modeling.

All ages – Doors at 8 p.m

$10 per person at the Gem Event Space in the historic Eureka Springs City Auditorium!

For more info:

4. August 17th Basin Park Music Series

FREE Live Music in Basin Spring Park from 5:30 to 7:30 PM with local favorites, The Cate Brothers.

5. August 23rd – 25th 27th Annual VW Weekend!!!

This is the ultimate car show weekend. It’s not just for the fancy show cars…it’s for all of you. Bugs, vans and everything in between. There will be lots of vendors with those much looked for parts and accessories. One of Cheri’s favorite events each year!

Wait, here’s one more reason:

6. August 28th – 31st Banjo Rally since 1975

Banjo Rally International is an annual gathering opportunity for players of all acoustic instruments. We focus on players of 4-string plectrum and tenor banjos, but all acoustic instrument musicians are welcome to attend and perform, including players of 5-string banjo, ukulele, mandolin, guitar, piano, tuba, string bass, stumpf fiddle, washboard and even a few front-line horns (clarinet, trombone and trumpet – usually played by those who also play banjo or other string instruments).

The skill level of players ranges from beginner to seasoned professional. Participants range in age from 10 to 95 years of age.

June events in Eureka Springs

May 31st & June 1st
Rhythm & Blues Weekend

FREE Live Rhythm & Blues in Basin Spring Park with Tony Redman, Jeremiah Johnson, Brick Fields and Rich McDonnough
June 14th
Alt at the Aud Concert

Alt at the Aud summer concert series featuring Barbarians of Tomorrow and White Mansion. Tickets are $10 at the door and the show is open to all ages.

June 15th
Basin Park Music Series with Opal Agafia

Live performance by soul-roots artist, Opal Agafia, at Basin Spring Park in the heart of downtown Eureka Springs.

June 21st
Opening Night at The Opera in the Ozarks

The 68th annual season will feature nearly two dozen performances beginning on June 21st and concluding on July 19th and will feature performances of La Boheme, The Abduction from the Seraglio, and Little Women.

More info at www.opera.org.

May 30th- June 2nd Eureka Springs Mustang Day	June 7th & 8th Meet the Makers Spring Show	June 8th & 9th Cirque du Flame at The Farm

June 8th Second Saturday Gallery Stroll 6pm-9pm	June 22nd Drumming in the Park 6pm	June 23rd-27th Crossfire Fun in the Ozarks

To see a full list of activities for June please visit http://www.eurekasprings.org/events/2019-06/

Rojek’s 20th Anniversary @ Heartstone Inn

Heartstone Inn - Rick and Cherie — Rick & Cheri Rojek

Owners Rick & Cheri Rojek celebrate twenty years of accommodating hospitality for over 68,000 guests. Visitors have traveled from all 50 states and 10 foreign countries to this full-service BnB — a beautifully restored southern estate with wrap-around porches and trailing geraniums. Rick and Cheri have cracked 200,000 eggs to create 65,000 gourmet breakfasts and outrageous afternoon treats for their guests.

Heartstone’s famed recipes and cooking secrets can be found in their notable cookbook, “Bigger, Better Breakfast and Brunch Cookbook” which has sold almost 8000 copies.

The elegant Inn, a sprawling 1903 Victorian home has hosted 1644 happy brides and grooms in 822 unforgettable weddings. Heartstone Inn has become an Inn-stitution in Eureka Springs, reflecting the laid-back culture of the Ozarks. Rick and Cheri look forward to introducing travelers to the natural charms and relaxed pace of Eureka Springs and the Ozarks for many years to come.

May Festival of the Arts

Heartstone Inn - May Festival Our 31st annual May Festival of the Arts is packed with one-of-a-kind art exhibits, demonstrations, performances, culinary arts, free music in the park, and the wildest street party thrown by artists – The White Street Walk.

Heartstone Inn - Books in bloom — Books in Bloom

Add in Mother’s Day events, Books in Bloom Literary Festival, and the opening of the Great Passion Play, you’ve got a month packed with exciting events.

Calendar of Events

Books in Bloom Literary Festival is one of Cheri’s favorite events! Save the date, Sunday, May 20th. Authors from every genre spend an afternoon celebrating their works. (One of Cheri’s favorites mystery authors, Deborah Crombie, will be in attendance this year.)

Event Authors and Schedule

Mother’s Day Weekend also has a great event, the Rosé wine festival. Tastings, flights and pairings will be available in many restaurants to serve with special menu items. What a great way to celebrate Mothers Day!

Participating restaurants and dates

Gearing up for year #19!

Our 19th season begins February 9th!

Seems like just yesterday it was our 18th

We’ve been busy improving the Inn this winter, lots of deep cleaning, painting, carpet cleaning, whew! Hope you will come see us soon.

Loads of events upcoming in Eureka Springs! Valentine’s Day, Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day all bring lots of activities. Check out some of what’s happening below

Eureka Gras Night Parade Mardi Gras Celebrations:

February 9th – Its MardiGras Eureka style! 2018 theme is “Pirates of the Caribbean”. A Fabulous costume ball that fills the Eureka Springs Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. We have a Royal Mini Parade, buffet, dancing, and costume contest. For more information and tickets visit www.eurekaspringsmardigras.org.

February 10th – Eureka Gras Day Parade. More beads!! Come join the fun. Parade rolls @ 2:00PM through downtown. Afterwards dress in your finest pirates attire again for the Mayor’s Ball @ 7:00 – 11:00 pm.

Valentine’s Day Celebrations:

Bring your sweetheart to the Heartstone Inn for a romantic and fun getaway! Plenty of rooms for the weekend before (Feb. 9th & 10th) or Valentine’s Day proper too. We have Special Occasion Packages that include wine or champagne, flowers and the best locally made chocolates. We’ll arrange all the details, help with dinner reservations and massages.

February 9 – 17th – One of our favorite restaurants, Le Stick Nouveau has 5 Evenings of their 7 course lover’s tasting menu because Valentine’s falls on a Wednesday. The wine purveyor’s sommelier brings a bevy of wine, and expertise, to perfectly pair each course. Find their menu @ http://www.lestick.com/eurekaspringsle…/ then call 479.981.3123 to make your reservation.

February 17 – Continue your Valentine’s Day celebrations with a complete world of chocolate appreciation featured at the 14th Annual Chocolate Lovers’ Festival. Join us at a NEW location, the Eureka Springs Community Center (44 Kingshighway, Eureka Springs, AR). This treasured annual event includes vendors who showcase and promote their products while offering chocolate samples to attendees from organic and household brand names to select boutique labels.

February 17 – Concert at the Beautiful Eureka Springs Auditorium. Ray Benson founded Asleep at the Wheel in Paw Paw, West Virginia 48 years ago. Now based in Austin, the band holds 10 Grammy awards, 20 studio albums and 20 singles on the Billboard country charts.

St. Patrick’s Day Events

March 17 – The 23rd Annual Eureka Springs St. Patty’s Day Parade steps off at 2pm down Spring & Main Streets in downtown Eureka Springs. Wear your green and join the fun.

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