Hundreds Gather to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Elise Roenigk

Hundreds of friends, family members, community leaders, artists, writers, colleagues, and others whose lives were touched by Elise Roenigk gathered to celebrate a life that left an extraordinary imprint on Eureka Springs. It was a morning filled with stories. Stories of friendship and philanthropy. Stories of art, books, historic hotels, and community causes. Stories that […]

August 31, 2026 View Article

The Passing of Elise Roenigk

The Eureka Springs community is mourning the loss of hotel owner, historic preservationist, and philanthropist Elise Roenigk, owner of the 1886 Crescent Hotel & Spa and the 1905 Basin Park Hotel, who died peacefully on July 19, 2026, at the age of 86. Elise was born June 4, 1940, in Monroe, Wisconsin, to Fred Feutz […]

July 20, 2026 View Article

Eureka Springs Blues Party 2025 Brings Grammy Winner Ruthie Foster to Headline a Powerful Lineup of Blues, Rock, and Funk

Eureka Springs, AR – The Eureka Springs Blues Party is back from May 29th to June 1st, 2025, bringing a powerhouse lineup of Grammy and Blues Music Award winners, blending Blues Rock, Funk, and traditional Blues in the heart of Arkansas. Eureka Springs’ top music festival spans four days, featuring 20+ performances across downtown Eureka […]

March 6, 2025 View Article

Three people smiling at an award ceremony with a Basin Park Hotel image in the background.

Jack Moyer Named 2025 Arkansas Tourism Person of the Year

Jack Moyer, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Crescent and Basin Park Hotels, has been honored as the 2025 Arkansas Tourism Person of the Year. The award was announced on Tuesday, Feb. 25, during the 51st annual Arkansas Governor’s Conference on Tourism in Bentonville. Each year, the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage, and […]

February 26, 2025 View Article

Basin Park Hotel in Eureka Springs with event poster for 2024 Blues Legend Sonny Landreth.

Eureka Springs Blues Party Returns with a Lineup Spanning Legends to Local Favorites

Eureka Springs, AR – The Eureka Springs Blues Party is back from May 30th to June 2, 2024, bringing a mix of BluesRock, Funk, and traditional blues to the heart of Arkansas. This four-day event features performances across downtown Eureka Springs and its blues clubs, promising a diverse musical experience for all attendees. This year’s […]

March 13, 2024 View Article

Eureka Springs Hotel Announces Solar Eclipse Wedding Giveaway

Eureka Springs, AR – The Basin Park Hotel is excited to announce a unique opportunity for couples looking to tie the knot in an unforgettable way. The hotel is offering a special Wedding Elopement Giveaway in conjunction with the upcoming solar eclipse on April 8th, 2024. While Eureka Springs may be just outside the path […]

February 5, 2024 View Article

People Saving Places: Elise Roenigk and the Basin Park Hotel

May has been designated as Preservation Month by the National Trust for Historic Preservation in order to promote historic sites and heritage tourism, with a 2022 focus on the People Saving Places.

April 7, 2023 View Article

Ozark Mountain Music Festival Returns in January

The 2022 Ozark Mountain Music Festival announces it’s return on January 20-23, 2022. Commonly referred to as “OzMoMu”, this winter festival is best known for its upbeat and infectious Americana Roots music and laid back vibe and held inside at the Basin Park Hotel.

April 7, 2023 View Article

Pink and Purple Overlay Image of trumpet player at Blues Fest

Eureka Springs Blues Party Brings Four Days of Non-Stop Music to the Ozarks

The Blues are back in Eureka Springs! The Inaugural Eureka Springs Blues Party, a BluesRock and Funk Festival, is set to take place from June 1st to June 4th, 2023, and promises to be an unforgettable four-day extravaganza.

March 24, 2023 View Article