Food and Wine Event in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Eureka Springs Food and Wine Weekend Events: Wednesday, November 7th, 2007 - Sunday, November 11st, 2007

The second weekend of November is traditionally when restaurants, bars, shops, and chefs invite visitors into their lives to treat their palates to a delightful tour-de-force of food and wine. This year is no exception in Eureka Springs. This picturesque Ozarks community will transform itself into a retreat of Wine Seminars, Five Course Dinners, Castle Tours, Cooking Classes, and Wine Premiers. No less than 30 events at 15 venues are planned as part of Eureka Springs Food & Wine Festival.

The entire weekend is listed below. Please refer to "Food and Wine Events" on the individual dates for information about events on that day only.Reservations are required. Please call the business of your choice for seating times and additional information.

Schedule of Events

Wednesday November 7th
--Gala Grand Opening, Crescent Hotel, 7-9pm
--Autumn Breeze pours a “Splash in the Glass” 5-9pm

Thursday November 8th
--3-5 PM: Cooking class at The Cottage Inn
--The New Moon Table at the Crescent Hotel offers lunch and wine for $9.95
--“La Soirée Des Vins” 7-10pm. Eureka’s newest and only winery, Keels Creek, presents their wines while raising money for charity. Live Music, Hors d’oeuvres, and great wine.
--“Ambullneo at sunset from the Castle Cliffs” 7-11pm, Castle Rogues Manor
--New Delhi Café, Live Music on the Patio, Evening
--Grand Taverne, Port Tasting 7pm
--Autumn Breeze pours a “Splash in the Glass” 5-9pm

Friday November 9th
--Culinary Instructor Karen Gros offers a cooking class 10am-1pm, reservations required
--The New Moon Table at the Crescent Hotel offers lunch and wine for $9.95
--Autumn Breeze “Splash in the Glass” available with an entrée 5-9pm
--6:00 pm: Italian Wine Dinner at the Cottage Inn.
--1886 Crescent Hotel Lifetime Memory Dinner, reservations required
--Keels Creek winery tours and tasting 10am-8pm
--Rogues Manor has two seating 5:30 and 8pm featuring Italian Food and Wine
--Café Soleil highlights a special food & wine menu
--Grand Taverne presents a 5 course wild game dinner, two seatings, 5:30 & 8:30 pm
--Mud Street Café features a Tai Dinner and Washington State Wines 5-9pm
--Café Amore, Chef Katherine’s homemade specials and pizza will delight you from 5-9pm
--New Delhi Café is open from 8:30 am to 9pm with their Indian Buffet and special wine menu
--Finish the night with Ports & Cigars at the Cathouse Lounge in the Pied Piper Pub, all night
--Chelsea’s Pizzeria seves Seafood Pizza and Specials late into the night

Saturday November 10th
--Café Amore, Chef Katherine’s homemade specials and pizza 5-9pm
--The Cathouse Lounge at the Pied Piper Pub will pair Homemade Chocolate Dessert and Red Wine. 1-3pm. 8pm to close the Cathouse Lounge is offering port flights and cigars
--Chelsea’s Bar & Corner Café will sponsor the Salsa Competition 3-5pm, live music following
--Autumn Breeze pours a “Splash in the Glass” 5-9pm
--6:00 pm: Italian Wine Dinner at the Cottage Inn.
--Café Soleil highlights a special food & wine menu
--Rogues Manor will have two seatings 5:30 and 8pm serving Italian Food and Wine
--Grand Taverne will feature Ambullneo wines and dinner, two seatings at 5:30 and 8:30 pm
--Mud Street Café features a Tai Dinner and Washington State Wines 5-9pm
--New Delhi Café is open from 8:30 am to 9pm with their Indian Buffet

Sunday November 11th
--Noon: Brunch at the Cottage Inn.
--Castle Rogues Manor Tour and a flight of four exclusive Champagnes, Noon
--Sunday Brunch and Champagne at the Crescent Hotel 9:30am – 2pm
--Sunday Brunch at Café Soleil 10am-2pm
--Mud Street Café serves Breakfast from 8am-11am and lunch 11am-3pm
--Grande Taverne Four Course Brunch, Noon

Always Available
--Little Bread Company serves their homemade pastries, breads, desserts, and champagne cream puffs
--Booze Brothers (Official Sponsor) carries the largest selection of wines served throughout town
--Keels Creek Winery offers tours & tastings 10am-8pm
--Tummy Ticklers, Eureka’s most interesting Wine Accessories

Information courtesy of Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce

November Events in Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Christmas Celebration at the Great Passion Play

Friday, November 9th, 2007 - Saturday, November 10th, 2007

The Great Passion Play is proud to announce our 2007 Christmas Music Celebration event. Starting Nov. 9th & 10th (Friday & Saturday) and running each Friday & Saturday thru Dec.15th for a total of 12 nights. Headlining the program will be two Christmas music show performances each night featuring the “Texans” beginning at 5:30pm and 7:00pm.Tickets will be $10.00 for adults, Children 6-18 will be $5.00 or $30.00 for a family pass. Also, this ticket will include admission to The Sacred Arts Center which will be open from 4:00pm until 7:30pm daily during performances.In addition, each night starting Nov. 9th thru Dec. 31th , at dusk until 9:00pm, Sunday thru Thursday and Friday and Saturday until 11:00pm, we will feature a drive thru Christmas light extravaganza (bigger and better than before). There is no charge for this event; however, donations will be accepted.Also, our magnificent gift shop will be open from 10:00am until 4:00pm Monday thru Thursday, and 10:00am until 8:00pm Friday and Saturday. For advanced ticket purchases or for additional information call The Great Passion Play at 1-800-882-7529

A Season of Celebration

Monday, November 5th, 2007 - Saturday, December 8th, 2007

“A Season of Celebration” Holiday Shows at Pine Mountain Jamboree, nightly except Sunday.

Fall Antique Show & Sale

Friday, November 16th, 2007 - Sunday, November 18th, 2007

55 antique dealers from 14 different states bring their wares November 17 and 18 for the 19th Annual Eureka Springs Fall Antique Show and Sale.A special Wine & Cheese Preview will be held on Friday, November 16, 5:30-7 p.m. The popular yearly event will be held at the Inn of the Ozarks Convention Center. This is one of the kickoff events for the busy Thanksgiving and Christmas season. Attendees will pay $10 for this first chance at the antiques brought by dealers from around the country. This fee covers all days. Regular show hours on Saturday are 10 am to 6 pm and 10 am to 4 pm on Sunday. Admission price for this event is $ 2.50, good for both days. This well-attended show not only draws dealers from many states, it also brings customers from as many as 23 different states. “By now, most antique lovers around this part of the country know that the third weekend in November and the third weekend in March are devoted to antiques here in Eureka Springs,” according to Jane Baker. She and her husband, Dave, are show managers. “This is our 19th fall show and it looks to be better than ever,” she added. For more information on the festival, contact Dave or Jane Baker at 479-253-7551 or bakerdj@cox.net.

Sounds of the Season

Saturday, November 17th, 2007

From its early beginnings of fewer than 30 voices, this year the 60-plus voice Ozarks Chorale begins its work in September. The musical library of the Chorale ranges from Classical works such as Handel's "Messiah" with accompanying orchestra to Dave Brubeck's "Take Five" with Jazz ensemble accompaniment. Romantic works such as Brahms "Liebeslieder Waltzes" to gospel, pop, folk, musical theater and movie songs are Chorale favorites. The Chorale boasts the ability to sing anything from Bach to Beatles!Come join the Chorale to experience the beautiful music that is planned for the 2007-2008 season:
Nov 17, 2007 "Sounds of the Season" Concert Holiday Island Clubhouse
Dec 8, 2007 "Old Fashioned Christmas" Concert Eureka Springs City Auditorium
Apr 20, 2008 Spring Concert Eureka Springs City Auditorium

Trail of Lights

Monday, November 19th, 2007 - Monday, December 31st, 2007

Both Eureka Springs and Berryville will be participating in the Arkansas Dept. of Parks and Tourism's 2007 "Trail of Lights."Additional information will be posted as it becomes available.

Thanksgiving in Eureka Springs

Thursday, November 22nd, 2007

Many of Eureka's finest restaurants will be offering first class buffet or full service on Thanksgiving Day. Traditional to eclectic, these special meals are sure to please every pallet. Restaurants will be added as they become available. Reservations will be strongly encouraged. Please call the restaurant of choice regarding seating times and additional information.
-The Gazebo (located in Best Western Eureka Inn)
-The Grand Taverne (located in the Grand Central Hotel)
-The Crystal Dining Room (located in the Crescent Hotel)
-Forest Hill Restaurant (next door to Holiday Inn Express on Van Buren St.)
-Myrtie Mae's (located in Best Western Inn of the Ozarks)
-Rogue's Manor (on Spring Street)

Christmas Parade

Friday, November 30th, 2007

This evening parade features floats, walkers,bands and thousands of lights as it makes it way through downtown Eureka Springs. For more information call 800-6EUREKA.