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Coming up on the Eureka Springs Patch calendar: Rebecca Hawkins Project - Live Music at Destination Eureka Springs

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In today's newsletter:

  • Where should you really stay and eat in Eureka Springs?
  • Thinking about publishing? This October conference lands in Eureka Springs
  • Big-name bluegrass is headed to Eureka Springs this October.

Also on today's calendar: Timekeepers - Live Music at Destination Eureka Springs and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid with a t-storm or two, with a high of 80 and low of 65 degrees.
  • Friday: A shower and thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 58.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny, a stray t-storm, with a high of 70 and low of 57 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• This Arkansas Town Is an Unusual Ozarks Escape—With Victorian Houses, Ghost Tours, and a Lively Arts Scene (travelandleisure.com) — Planning time in Eureka Springs? This guide walks you through haunted stays like the Crescent and Basin Park hotels, must-see spots such as Thorncrown Chapel and Lake Leatherwood, and favorite eateries including Ermilio's and Mud Street Cafe. You'll also find tips on the best seasons to visit, how to use the trolley, and where to park so you can actually enjoy downtown's hills and festivals.
   

• 49 Outstanding Writing Conferences and Workshops in October 2026 (blogspot.com) — Writers in and around Eureka Springs can look ahead to the Ozark Creative Writers Conference, scheduled in town October 8–10, 2026, featuring workshops, agents, and publishers. It's one of dozens of October conferences nationwide, but stands out locally as a chance to pitch projects, learn craft, and network with industry professionals without leaving the Ozarks.
   

• Watch: Billy Strings and Béla Fleck Visit 'Tennessee' Together (relix.com) — Eureka Springs will host Béla Fleck's My Bluegrass Heart band at the Hillberry Music Festival on October 11, bringing a nationally touring bluegrass lineup to town. The show is part of a broader 2026 tour tied to Fleck's live album and features top bluegrass musicians who recently performed a sold-out concert at Nashville's Ryman Auditorium.
   

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What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Missing grey male neutered cat.
    He just spent 9 days/nights in the vet hospital for bobcat fever. He has been missing since early morning hours of September 28 and requires special… (Nextdoor Holiday Island)
  • Our floor in the bathroom area need repair or be replaced, damaged by a water leak that was never found though we've been visited by the same plumber in three different occasion/months.
    I'm asking for help to find someone or some local construction firm to fix it. (Nextdoor Holiday Island)
  • Independent Case Management, Inc. posted a job opening for Direct Support Professional in Pea Ridge. Apply here.
  • Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Pea Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Eureka Springs here.

🗞 Nearby News

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Rogers

  • Bikes, Blues, and BBQ returns to downtown Rogers for 26th year (nwahomepage.com)
  • Inside Hotel Vin: Rogers' New Wine-Inspired Hotel (nwahomepage.com)

Ok Eureka Springs! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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