Eureka Springs Antique Auto Festival
introduces new activities and hand crafted ESSA trophies
introduces new activities and hand crafted ESSA trophies
Longest running car show in the Ozarks looks to build on 2017 success with input from local business owners and show attendees
Eureka Springs, AR (June 20, 2018) – With a goal of involving the entire community while creating the largest automotive celebration in Mid-America, the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is introducing new activities for both residents and visitors during the longest running car show in the Ozarks. The 48th annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival returns to The Great Passion Play, September 7 and 8, 2018. This years top awards will highlight the work by Eureka Springs School of Art artist, Suzanne Reed.
The festival will continue to feature a parade of show cars through downtown Eureka Springs including the Great Bank Robbery re-enactment, held annually for over thirty years. Based on feedback from last year’s show, a new “Parade Only” pass for non-show entrants for just $10 will be offered. The Friday evening Beaver Lake sunset cruise will now be open to both local residents and show entrants. Other new additions include “Best Costume” contest, valve cover racing competition, Red Cross Blood Mobile donation opportunity and other activities offering door prizes donated by sponsors and local businesses.
“After the success of last year’s festival, we solicited input from local businesses, residents and show entrants on how to make the show bigger and more profitable for the entire community,” said Paul Miller, President and CEO of Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce.” This feedback led to many changes including, reducing the cost of car show entries to adding more activities for parents and kids. We did not change our focus on making this a community-wide event. Our official charity is ECHO Clinic, the shirts and graphics are done locally and even our top trophies will be created by a local artist,” added Miller.
The show car entry fee has also been reduced from $30 to $25 per car. Early registration available Friday, September 7 from 2 to 5 pm at the Great Passion Play. The one-hour Sunset Cruise around Beaver Lake will leave the Great Passion Play at 5 pm providing a wide variety of photo opportunities and a cash prize.
Participant registration opens at 8 am and gates open to the public at 9 am, on September 8. Breakfast available on-site starting at 7:30 am on Saturday. Show winners announced at 3 pm for over 30 award categories. Click this link for easy, secure online registration, or download a mail-in registration form by clicking here. Entry forms available at . Entry deadline is August 26. The Great Bank Robbery and parade begins at 4 pm Vendor space available for $50 - $75 for both days and a variety of sponsorship levels are available The Great Passion Play is located at 935 Passion Play Road; admission to the grounds is free to the public. RV parking, campsites, food services and on-site trolley service available to historic downtown. Event proceeds benefit Eureka Springs Echo Community Clinic, a non-profit clinic providing health services for local residents. For more information, visit www.Antiqueautofest.com, www.eurekaspringschamber.com or call Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce at (479) 253-8737.
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About the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is a member organization with more than 40 member businesses and organizations. The Chamber mission is to foster business and cultural growth of the community, contribute to the quality of life, promote tourism and enrich economic vitality through positive leadership, via an active network of support and collaboration.
Eureka Springs, AR (June 20, 2018) – With a goal of involving the entire community while creating the largest automotive celebration in Mid-America, the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is introducing new activities for both residents and visitors during the longest running car show in the Ozarks. The 48th annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival returns to The Great Passion Play, September 7 and 8, 2018. This years top awards will highlight the work by Eureka Springs School of Art artist, Suzanne Reed.
The festival will continue to feature a parade of show cars through downtown Eureka Springs including the Great Bank Robbery re-enactment, held annually for over thirty years. Based on feedback from last year’s show, a new “Parade Only” pass for non-show entrants for just $10 will be offered. The Friday evening Beaver Lake sunset cruise will now be open to both local residents and show entrants. Other new additions include “Best Costume” contest, valve cover racing competition, Red Cross Blood Mobile donation opportunity and other activities offering door prizes donated by sponsors and local businesses.
“After the success of last year’s festival, we solicited input from local businesses, residents and show entrants on how to make the show bigger and more profitable for the entire community,” said Paul Miller, President and CEO of Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce.” This feedback led to many changes including, reducing the cost of car show entries to adding more activities for parents and kids. We did not change our focus on making this a community-wide event. Our official charity is ECHO Clinic, the shirts and graphics are done locally and even our top trophies will be created by a local artist,” added Miller.
The show car entry fee has also been reduced from $30 to $25 per car. Early registration available Friday, September 7 from 2 to 5 pm at the Great Passion Play. The one-hour Sunset Cruise around Beaver Lake will leave the Great Passion Play at 5 pm providing a wide variety of photo opportunities and a cash prize.
Participant registration opens at 8 am and gates open to the public at 9 am, on September 8. Breakfast available on-site starting at 7:30 am on Saturday. Show winners announced at 3 pm for over 30 award categories. Click this link for easy, secure online registration, or download a mail-in registration form by clicking here. Entry forms available at . Entry deadline is August 26. The Great Bank Robbery and parade begins at 4 pm Vendor space available for $50 - $75 for both days and a variety of sponsorship levels are available The Great Passion Play is located at 935 Passion Play Road; admission to the grounds is free to the public. RV parking, campsites, food services and on-site trolley service available to historic downtown. Event proceeds benefit Eureka Springs Echo Community Clinic, a non-profit clinic providing health services for local residents. For more information, visit www.Antiqueautofest.com, www.eurekaspringschamber.com or call Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce at (479) 253-8737.
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About the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is a member organization with more than 40 member businesses and organizations. The Chamber mission is to foster business and cultural growth of the community, contribute to the quality of life, promote tourism and enrich economic vitality through positive leadership, via an active network of support and collaboration.
48th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Auto Festival looking to set new attendance records in 2018
(April 15, 2018) When the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce changed venues and marketing initiatives last year for their annual antique auto festival, the successful results far exceeded their expectations. After flat attendance and declining car show entries for a number of years, the 2017 festival generated almost 250 car entries and more than 3500 attendees, a new record for the longest running car show in the Ozarks.
The annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival will return to The Great Passion Play to celebrate it’s 48th year September 7 and 8, 2018. The festival will continue to feature a parade of show cars through downtown Eureka Springs as part of the Great Bank Robbery re-enactment, held annually for over thirty years. Other improvements this year include a reduced entry fee for show cars and parade entries, wider variety of vendors, additional door prizes, new sponsors and more show related events to build traffic for local businesses.
“In addition to a venue change providing greater car display space and more free parking last year, we sought input from auto collectors, car club organizers and other communities driven by auto and motorcycle related tourism,” said Paul Miller, President and CEO of Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce. ”With their input and the support of local volunteers, we more than doubled attendance and vehicle registrations for this show, making it one of the most successful Chamber sponsored events in recent history. We generated over $2000 for ECHO Clinic, which we are very proud of,” added Miller.
The entry fee for show cars and parade participation has been reduced to $25 per car and a new “parade only” option is being introduced for only $10. A one-hour Sunset Cruise around Beaver Lake will leave the Great Passion Play at 5 p.m. on September 7, providing a wide variety of photo opportunities and cash prize. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will also be on-site for donations.
Early registration available Friday, September 7 from 2 to 5 pm at the Great Passion Play. Entry fee for car show and parade through downtown is $25 per vehicle. Participant registration starts at 8 a.m. and gates open to the public at 9 a.m., on September 8. Breakfast available on-site starting at 7:30 a.m. both days of the show. Show winners announced at 3 p.m. for over 25 award categories. The Great Bank Robbery and parade begins at 4 p.m. Vendor space available for $50 - $75 for both days.
Entry forms available by CLICKING HERE
The Great Passion Play is located at 935 Passion Play Road; admission to the grounds is free to the public. RV parking, campsites, gift shop, food services and art museum on-site with trolley service available to historic downtown. Event proceeds benefit Eureka Springs Echo Community Clinic, a non-profit clinic providing a variety of health services for local residents. For more information, visit www.Antiqueautofest.com, www.eurekaspringschamber.com or call Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce at (479) 253-8737.
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is a member organization with more than 40 member businesses and organizations. The Chamber mission is to foster business and cultural growth of the community, contribute to the quality of life, promote tourism and enrich economic vitality through positive leadership, via an active network of support and collaboration.
The annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival will return to The Great Passion Play to celebrate it’s 48th year September 7 and 8, 2018. The festival will continue to feature a parade of show cars through downtown Eureka Springs as part of the Great Bank Robbery re-enactment, held annually for over thirty years. Other improvements this year include a reduced entry fee for show cars and parade entries, wider variety of vendors, additional door prizes, new sponsors and more show related events to build traffic for local businesses.
“In addition to a venue change providing greater car display space and more free parking last year, we sought input from auto collectors, car club organizers and other communities driven by auto and motorcycle related tourism,” said Paul Miller, President and CEO of Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce. ”With their input and the support of local volunteers, we more than doubled attendance and vehicle registrations for this show, making it one of the most successful Chamber sponsored events in recent history. We generated over $2000 for ECHO Clinic, which we are very proud of,” added Miller.
The entry fee for show cars and parade participation has been reduced to $25 per car and a new “parade only” option is being introduced for only $10. A one-hour Sunset Cruise around Beaver Lake will leave the Great Passion Play at 5 p.m. on September 7, providing a wide variety of photo opportunities and cash prize. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will also be on-site for donations.
Early registration available Friday, September 7 from 2 to 5 pm at the Great Passion Play. Entry fee for car show and parade through downtown is $25 per vehicle. Participant registration starts at 8 a.m. and gates open to the public at 9 a.m., on September 8. Breakfast available on-site starting at 7:30 a.m. both days of the show. Show winners announced at 3 p.m. for over 25 award categories. The Great Bank Robbery and parade begins at 4 p.m. Vendor space available for $50 - $75 for both days.
Entry forms available by CLICKING HERE
The Great Passion Play is located at 935 Passion Play Road; admission to the grounds is free to the public. RV parking, campsites, gift shop, food services and art museum on-site with trolley service available to historic downtown. Event proceeds benefit Eureka Springs Echo Community Clinic, a non-profit clinic providing a variety of health services for local residents. For more information, visit www.Antiqueautofest.com, www.eurekaspringschamber.com or call Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce at (479) 253-8737.
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is a member organization with more than 40 member businesses and organizations. The Chamber mission is to foster business and cultural growth of the community, contribute to the quality of life, promote tourism and enrich economic vitality through positive leadership, via an active network of support and collaboration.
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47th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Car Festival to feature hand made trophies created by Eureka Springs’ artist, J.D. Harris
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Local organizers making progress to create one of Mid-America’s Top 5 car shows
Eureka Springs, AR (June 27, 2017) – Organizers of the 47th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Car Festival retained local artist and metal sculptor, J.D. Harris, to design custom trophies for the top award winners on September 8-9 at the Great Passion Play. The trophies are hand-sculpted copper featuring elements of classic antique automobiles. Harris and his wife, Cathy, built the Art Colony on North Main in Eureka Springs when they first moved to Eureka Springs. The couple now operates the Harris Art Garden and Gallery, located on Hwy. 23 North. Car show organizer and local resident, Morris Dillow, commented, “We are planning a lot of improvements for the show this year. Our goal is to become one of Mid-America’s Top 5 car shows in the next five years with the support of the Chamber of Commerce and the CAPC.” Dillow added, “We have a moved the event to a much larger facility at the Great Passion Play due to the shows growing popularity. The new venue provides ample free parking for attendees, we’ll have a new professional judging panel, hand made trophies by J.D. Harris and more entertainment alternatives. We’ll also have a Red Cross blood donor opportunity to support the community.” The new venue and CAPC supported marketing initiatives have created more regional exposure and attracted new sponsors to the event, including Windle & Associates, Johnson Automotive, Little Apple Glass, Gaskins Switch and NAPA Auto Parts. Les Jacobs Ford returns as a primary sponsor of the festival. For more information and sponsorship details, visit www.Antiqueautofest.com or call the Chamber of Commerce at (479) 253-8737. |
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Eureka Springs Antique Auto Festival Moves to Great Passion Play Grounds for 2017
Expectations for increased show entrants and visitors requires larger venue
Eureka Springs, Arkansas (January 2017) – The 47th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival will move from it’s former location at Pine Mountain Village to the grounds of The Great Passion Play based on plans to dramatically increase the number of entrants for the event scheduled September 8 and 9, 2017.
In addition to the venue change, the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is planning other improvements for the festival, including new event organizers, a panel of professional judges, additional sponsors and more vendors.
Event organizers hope to dramatically increase the number of entries from 150 cars to 500 with expanded marketing support and the addition of new car clubs and collectors. The festival will continue to feature a parade of autos through downtown Eureka Springs as part of the Great Bank Robbery re-enactment held annually for over thirty years.
“We are excited about all the improvements planned for the 2017 Antique Automobile Festival, which has drawn thousands of visitors to Eureka Springs over the years,” said Tammy Thurow, President of the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce. “The new venue will alleviate parking problems we’ve had at past events while providing much larger display space so we can attract more cars,” added Thurow.
Early registration will be available on Friday September 8. The festival starts at 8 a.m. on September 9 and feature a variety of vendors and photo opportunities. Judging will start at 9 a.m. and winners announced at 3 p.m. The Great Bank Robbery and parade will start at 4 p.m. Car entry fee is $25, vendor space $50, and entry forms are available at http://www.eurekaspringschamber.com/events/details/47th-annual-antique-automobile-festival-434. Entry deadline is August 26.
The Great Passion Play is located at 935 Passion Play Road, admission to the Statue is free to the public with donations accepted to the non-profit. RV and camp sites available on-site. For more information, visit or call the Chamber of Commerce at (479) 253-8737.
For more information about the event, contact Jessica Wheeless – [email protected] or call (479) 253-8737. You can also visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com and click on events.
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is a member organization with 400 member businesses and organizations. The mission of the Chamber is to foster business and cultural growth of the community, contribute to the quality of life, promote tourism and enrich economic vitality through positive leadership, creating an active network of support and collaboration.
Expectations for increased show entrants and visitors requires larger venue
Eureka Springs, Arkansas (January 2017) – The 47th Annual Eureka Springs Antique Automobile Festival will move from it’s former location at Pine Mountain Village to the grounds of The Great Passion Play based on plans to dramatically increase the number of entrants for the event scheduled September 8 and 9, 2017.
In addition to the venue change, the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is planning other improvements for the festival, including new event organizers, a panel of professional judges, additional sponsors and more vendors.
Event organizers hope to dramatically increase the number of entries from 150 cars to 500 with expanded marketing support and the addition of new car clubs and collectors. The festival will continue to feature a parade of autos through downtown Eureka Springs as part of the Great Bank Robbery re-enactment held annually for over thirty years.
“We are excited about all the improvements planned for the 2017 Antique Automobile Festival, which has drawn thousands of visitors to Eureka Springs over the years,” said Tammy Thurow, President of the Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce. “The new venue will alleviate parking problems we’ve had at past events while providing much larger display space so we can attract more cars,” added Thurow.
Early registration will be available on Friday September 8. The festival starts at 8 a.m. on September 9 and feature a variety of vendors and photo opportunities. Judging will start at 9 a.m. and winners announced at 3 p.m. The Great Bank Robbery and parade will start at 4 p.m. Car entry fee is $25, vendor space $50, and entry forms are available at http://www.eurekaspringschamber.com/events/details/47th-annual-antique-automobile-festival-434. Entry deadline is August 26.
The Great Passion Play is located at 935 Passion Play Road, admission to the Statue is free to the public with donations accepted to the non-profit. RV and camp sites available on-site. For more information, visit or call the Chamber of Commerce at (479) 253-8737.
For more information about the event, contact Jessica Wheeless – [email protected] or call (479) 253-8737. You can also visit www.eurekaspringschamber.com and click on events.
The Greater Eureka Springs Chamber of Commerce is a member organization with 400 member businesses and organizations. The mission of the Chamber is to foster business and cultural growth of the community, contribute to the quality of life, promote tourism and enrich economic vitality through positive leadership, creating an active network of support and collaboration.
