Eureka Springs to Hold Fifth Annual Fleur Delicious Weekend
Eureka Springs, AR (PRWEB) June 09, 2015 -- Eureka Springs is excited to announce that they are once again throwing the exciting Fleur Delicious Weekend. This event is a French-themed celebration in which restaurants, bars, art galleries, boutiques, spas and music venues participate in French-inspired indulgences.
Fleur Delicious Weekend (FDW) is an event that treats all the senses, including sight, hearing, smell, taste and touch. The celebration will take place in the historic village of Eureka Springs, Ark. from Tuesday, July 7 through Sunday, July 12.
The calendar of events is as follows:
Wednesday, July 1: Ciroc Vodka Bartender Competition with Eureka Springs’ Bartenders and Local Celebrity Judges. KJ's Caribe Restaurante y Cantina. 5 p.m. Located at Hwy 62 W.
Tuesday, July 7: Writer’s Colony at Dairy Hollow presents a local guest chefs’ samplings and Railway Winery sips. 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Located at 515 Spring St.
Wednesday, July 8: Gaskins Cabin Steakhouse offers a three-course FDW wine dinner with optional wine flight pairings. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located at 2883 Hwy 23N.
Wednesday, July 8 - Friday, July 10: Le Stick Nouveau offers French-inspired FDW entrées with optional wine flight pairings. Beginning at 5 p.m. Located at 65A Spring St.
Wednesday, July 8 – Sunday, July 12: Rogue's Manor will offer French wines by Louis Jadot and FDW menu specials. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located at 124 Spring St.
Thursday, July 9: Eureka Springs Farmers Market featuring cooking demos with Chef Dustin of FRESH, Chef Jeff of The Grand Taverne and KJ of Caribe Restaurante y Cantina. 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 2075 E. Van Buren.
Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, July 11: KJ's Caribe Restaurante y Cantina presents a French-themed dinner featuring Eureka Springs Farmers’ Market produce paired with Railway Winery wines. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located at Hwy 62 W.
Thursday, July 9 – Saturday, July 11: DeVito's of Eureka Springs will offer FDW menu specials, French wine flights and FDW CIROC martinis. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located at 5 Center St.
Friday, July 10: ESSA presents Palette to Palate (Paint and Party) with Barbara Robinson at Keels Creek Winery. 6 p.m. Located at 3185 E. Van Buren.
Friday, July 10 - Saturday, July 11: The Grand Taverne prepares FDW menu specials and optional wine pairings. 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located at 37 N. Main St.
Saturday, July 11: White Street Farmers Market featuring a cooking demo with Chef Dave Gilderson of Rogue's Manor. 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Located at 26 White St.
Saturday, July 11: Fresh Harvest presents cookbook authors Sheila Reese, Casey Sams and Kim Duhamel for samples and signings. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at Pine Mtn. Village on Hwy 62E.
Saturday, July 11: FRESH Farm to Table Fresh serves a seafood boil, po’ boys, étouffée, and a house-infused jalapeño pepper CIROC Vodka Bloody Mary bar. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at 179 N. Main St.
Saturday, July 11: Spring Street Waiter’s Race. Local waiters race down Spring Street during the fastest race in Eureka Springs. 3 p m. Located on Spring Street.
Saturday, July 11: The Grand Taverne hosts The Grand Bubbly Discovery Champagne Tasting. 4 p.m. Located at 37 N. Main St.
Saturday, July 11: CAPC/Basin Spring Park presents the Ultra Suede Dance Party. 5 p.m. Located at Basin Spring Park on Spring St.
Saturday, July 11: Le Stick Nouveau presents a six course FDW tasting menu with a truffle main course and a corresponding optional wine flight. 5 p.m. Located at 65A Spring St.
Saturday, July 11: Eureka Springs Gallery Association Gallery Stroll. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Located at all participating galleries around town.
Sunday, July 12: The Crystal Ballroom at The Crescent Hotel serves Sunday brunch with French champagne and all of the classic brunch offerings. 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 75 Prospect Ave.
Sunday, July 12: Cottage Inn Restaurant celebrates and closes out FDW with a five course French Wine Dinner. 7 p.m. Located at 450 W. Van Buren.
Additional events will be held from Tuesday, July 7 to Sunday, July 12.
Visit these participating businesses for FDW specials:
BREWS offers French wines, baguettes, French cheeses and tapenade specials for FDW. Daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. (until midnight Friday and Saturday). Located at 2 Pine St.
Crescent Moon Beads presents “Let’s Get Stemmed” throughout FDW. Decorate wine glass stems and then bring your FDW stemware to the various FDW tasting events around town. Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (until 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday). Located at 69 Spring St.
Fresh Harvest and The Spice Boat will be offering tasting and "sniffing" tours for the duration of the FDW from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Located at Pine Mtn. Village on Hwy 62 E.
Keels Creek Winery (Located at 3185 E. Van Buren) and Railway Winery (Located at 4937 Highway 187) are open for wine tastings throughout FDW. Check their individual websites or Facebook pages for tasting room hours.
Spirits of the Basin Tour offers a ghost tour and bootleg liquor tasting. Contact Basin Park Hotel for ticket info or purchase tickets online at http://www.spiritsofthebasin.com. Nightly tours are at 8 p.m. (additional Saturday tour at 6 p.m.) Located at 12 Spring St.
For more information, visit the web site at http://www.fleurdeliciousweekend.com or email Fleurdeliciousweekend(at)yahoo(dot)com
About the Company:
Eureka Springs is an exceptional Arkansas Victorian mountain village. Located in the Northwest corner of beautiful Arkansas, Eureka Springs brings art, music, fine dining, rustic and luxurious lodging, night spots, distinctive attractions and worlds of outdoor activities; there will never be a dull moment. Visit http://www.eurekasprings.org for more information.
Gina Drennon, The Eureka Springs City Advertising, http://www.eurekasprings.org, 479-253-7333, [email protected]
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