Third Annual Fleur Delicious Weekend July 9-14
Give each of your senses a treat at the upcoming Fleur Delicious Weekend in Eureka Springs. This French-themed festival, set for July 9-14, is celebrated by numerous attractions in this historic village – restaurants, bars, art galleries, boutiques, spas, and music venues. Each participates with French inspired indulgences in food, wine, spirits, art, entertainment and luxe galore.
Here’s a look at the calendar of events:
Wednesday, July 3
Ciroc Vodka Bartender Competition, Caribe Restaurante y Cantina, 5 p.m. 309 West Van Buren
Tuesday, July 9
Chef Rob Nelson of Tusk & Trotter prepares Samplings and Sips at the Writer’s Colony at Dairy Hollow, 5 p.m. to 7 p,m. 515 Spring Street
Wednesday, July 10
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art WOW/FDW (Wednesday Over Water) Tasting 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. 600 Museum Way Bentonville, AR
Thursday, July 11
Eureka Springs Farmers Market: Cooking Demos with Chef Dave Gilderson of The Grand Taverne and KJ Zumwalt of Caribe Restaurante y Cantina, Music by Ozark Flavor, 7 a.m. to Noon. 2075 East Van Buren
Thursday, July 11
Caribe Restaurante y Cantina presents a 3 course French inspired farmers’ market dinner featuring Railway Winery, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. 309 West Van Buren
Thursday, July 11
Ciroc Around The Block starting at 5pm at The Blarney Stone Irish Pub, then on to Henri’s Just One More at 6pm and then on to Voulez-Vous Lounge at 7 p.m.
Thursday, July 11
Burlesque Drink and Draw at Voulez-Vous Lounge. Bob Norman will host a Burlesque Art Jam and Life Drawing starting at 7 p.m. 63A Spring Street
Thursday, July 11 and Friday, July 12
The Intrigue Theater featuring Frankie the Monkey. Shows begin at 8 p.m. Gavioli Wedding Chapel, 80 Mountain Street
Thursday, July 11 to Saturday, July 13
The Stonehouse is planning a “Regions of France” wine tasting. It will feature wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhone, and Champagne. There will also be an optional cheese pairing to accompany the wine. This will be offered from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. 89 S. Main Street
Friday, July 12
Vintage Cargo, a Euro-Vintage Marketplace, serves up French cafe and pastries from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 41 Kings Highway Rd.
Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14
DeVito’s of Eureka Springs will offer (in addition to their regular menu) a FDW dinner menu and French wine flights. 5 p.m., 5 Center Street
Friday, July 12 to Saturday, July 13
The Grand Taverne will offer (in addition to their regular menu) FDW dinner specials and French wines. 5 p.m., 37 N. Main Street
Friday, July 12 to Saturday, July 13
Voulez-Vous Lounge presents Dallas’ own Ruby Revue Burlesque Shows. 8:30 p.m., 63A Spring St.
Friday, July 12 to Sunday, July 14
The Writer’s Colony at Dairy Hollow presents Les Femmes Chaudes Fest, an erotica romance writing retreat featuring authors & publishers, Zetta Brown & Elle James. 515 Springs St.
Saturday, July 13
Cottage Inn Cooking Class and Luncheon with Linda Hager, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 450 West Van Buren
Saturday, July 13
Basin Spring Park Entertainment presents the Hogtown Hot Club, a cabaret-styled ensemble reminiscent of the Paris jazz scene of the 1930s heavily influenced by the stylings of the great Django Reinhardt. Also performing is Cabaret À Trois, singing Edith Piaf and Jacques Brel classics as part of their La Vie an Vie show.
Saturday, July 13
Spring Street Waiter’s Race, 3 p.m, Eureka Grill to Basin Spring Park
Saturday, July 13
Mount Victoria B&B presents FABULEAUX EDIBLE ART COCKTAIL SOIREE 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. 28 Fairmount Street
Saturday, July 13
Eureka Springs Gallery Association Gallery Stroll’s participating galleries include The Jewel Box, Quicksilver, Zarks, Artifacts, Eureka Thyme, Iris at the Basin Park, Prospect Gallery, Fantasy in Stone, and Studio 62 and Sweet Spring Studio, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Saturday, July 13
Susan Morrison’s Signature Gallery presents Wild Foods and Wines’ Reception, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. 78 Spring Street
Sunday, July 14
The Crystal Dining Room at The Crescent Hotel serves Sunday Brunch with French Champagne and a French Food Station, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. 75 Prospect Ave.
Sunday, July 14
Eureka Live Underground presents its Marie Antoinette Costume Contest and Drag Show & Let Them Drink Cake Party, 4 p.m. 35 N. Main Street
Sunday, July 14
“Sips at Sunset” on Keels Creek VINEYARD, not the winery, serving wine and light French inspired finger foods on the vineyard, 6:30 p.m. Please call Winery 479-253-9463 or Sunday afternoon/evening 479-253-1769 for directions.
Sunday, July 14
Cottage Inn Restaurant celebrates Fleur Delicious Weekend and Bastille Day with a French Wine Dinner, 7 p.m. 450 West Van Buren
Throughout the entirety of Fleur Delicious Weekend, The Preservation Society of Eureka Springs presents its Grand Illumination, where paper lanterns will be lit around Historic Eureka Springs.
And be sure to treat yourself to a Fleur Delish Fabulous Facial at The Grand Central Hotel and Spa during Fleur Delicious Weekend. For Appointments call 479-253-6756 or 800-344-6050