Winter Music, Mountain Magic, and the Joy of Gathering in Eureka Springs
In Eureka Springs, winter doesn’t hibernate it harmonizes.
Each January, the hills hum and the historic streets glow as the Ozark Mountain Music Festival (OzMoMu) transforms this charming mountain town into an intimate, joy-filled celebration of sound, creativity, and connection. What is usually a quiet, reflective season becomes a shared experience where music lovers, musicians, and wanderers arrive not just to listen, but to belong.
OzMoMu is not a festival you attend from a distance. It’s one you step into.
A Town That Becomes the Stage
Rather than one massive field or single venue, OzMoMu unfolds throughout downtown Eureka Springs. Historic hotels, listening rooms, pubs, and tucked-away spaces host performances that feel personal and alive. You may hear a fiddle echo down a hallway, stumble upon a songwriter’s round in a cozy corner, or find yourself dancing shoulder-to-shoulder with strangers who feel like old friends by the end of the night.
Local and traveling musicians alike bring roots, Americana, folk, bluegrass, and experimental sounds to life creating moments that linger long after the final note fades.
More Than Music
What makes OzMoMu special is what happens between the shows.
- Fun-filled themes invite playful self-expression
- Decorated doors turn hotel hallways into art galleries
- Morning yoga and wellness gatherings help guests reset and reconnect
- Late-night jams and spontaneous collaborations blur the line between artist and audience
This is a festival where camaraderie is as important as the lineup, where conversations flow as freely as the music, and where everyone is invited to participate exactly as they are.
Why People Keep Coming Back
Once you experience OzMoMu, you understand why it becomes a tradition.
It’s the way the town wraps around the festival.
It’s the warmth of winter gatherings.
It’s the ease of walking from venue to venue under glowing streetlights.
It’s the shared laughter, the quiet listening moments, and the joyful noise that fills the mountain air.
Ozark Mountain Music Festival isn’t about scale it’s about connection. And that’s why so many who attend once return again and again.
Plan Your Winter Escape
If you’re looking for a reason to visit Eureka Springs in the winter, this is it. Come for the music, stay for the magic, and leave with stories you’ll be telling all year long.
Downtown Eureka Springs
Ozark Mountain Music Festival (OzMoMu)
