2025 | Jamboreeka!

Independence Day has a double meaning here in our charming city of Eureka Springs, Arkansas because the city was first founded and named on July 4, 1879. Today, Eureka is known for its rich Victorian history, bustling tourism, radical inclusion and beautiful people. It is very easy to walk the historic streets and feel transported back in time.

Join us this July 4th for Jamboreeka!

Check out one of my earlier blog-posts explaining Eureka's connection to Independence Day here.

Eureka Springs Parks and Recreation is thrilled to bring back JAMBOREEKA, our hometown Annual Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks Event!

This year's Jamboreeka extravaganza will be held Friday, July 4th from 5:00pm-9:30pm at the Lake Leatherwood City Park Ballfields. Come enjoy live music, water games, local food & beer vendors and more at this free, family-friendly event. (Fireworks at 9:15 PM)

Our incredible preservation efforts play a big part in why this town still thrives today.

Preservation at this level is primarily successful because of the strength of this community, the collaborative style of leadership and the partnerships formed in and around town and the surrounding towns. Our residents and locals serve on the board of the Historic District Commission (HDC) or on City Council and other boards and offices. They seek out employment and volunteer opportunities with the Department of Public Works, the tourism office and our Parks and Recreation teams, to name a few. I've said it before, and I'll say it again, "a town this small, is not this vibrant without The Beautiful People of Eureka and this bustling community of 'doers.'"

Not only do Eurekans show up, when they do show up, they participate. As much as the visitors to Eureka Springs enjoy all that there is to offer here, it is the locals that are a very large part of that experience. In fact, it's often the local energy that brings the visiting experience to life. People see what it feels like through the locals and how they fuel the energy around town.❤️