Annual Robert Burns Weekend in Eureka Springs, near Branson, MO

The annual Robert Burns Weekend in Eureka Springs, near Branson, MO is quite a delight for literary fans of this well-known Scottish storyteller. Typically set near the end of January each year at the Crescent Hotel, fans can attend seminars about this 250 year old author as well as enjoy a variety of other Scottish imports such as music, singing, food and more.

Eureka Springs is the perfect backdrop for the Robert Burns weekend near Branson, Missouri because it is a quaint Victorian village nestles in the Ozark Mountains. The pace of life is slower and you can enjoy the history of the town just by viewing the Victorian architecture of the area. Many of the buildings in the town proper have historic designation of some sort, including the Crescent Hotel where the Robert Burns weekend is often held each year.

In between your activities, you can visit the natural springs in the area that the Native Americans once believed have healing properties. Of course, the music, dancing and singing of Burns' native Scotland might side track you during your weekend or even the Scottish whiskey tasting events. And who could pass up the Presentation of Haggis, a traditional (if funky) Scottish dish? A brunch for fellow Robert Burns' fans wraps up this literary weekend full of Scottish fun, Victorian architecture and simple Missouri hospitality. The annual Robert Burns Weekend in Eureka Springs, near Branson, MO is a must for fans of this author. You will probably learn quite a bit more than you anticipated and have fun doing it!