Honoring Our Past...

Diversity Weekends have always been volunteer lead... a true labor of love for the community. Out In Eureka is greatly appreciative for each our former Board Members and community leaders.

We will be working with the community to identify and include additional honorees from Diversity Weekend's past.

Morgan Haney

Board Member at Large

May 2024 - Sep 2026

Co-Founder | Diversity in the Ozarks

Incorporated Jun 2024

Jay Wilks

Director

2017 - May 2024

Rigdon Irvin

Board Member at Large

May 2024 - July 2026

Co-Founder | Diversity in the Ozarks

Incorporated Jun 2024

Wendy Hartmann

President

May 2024 - Dec 2025

Co-Founder | Diversity in the Ozarks

Incorporated Jun 2024

Diversity in the Ozarks to strengthen outreach activities ES Independent - July 2024

5 U.S. Cities That Celebrate Pride Beyond June (and Why It Matters) GOMAG - May 2026

Come! Out in Eureka! iloveeureka! - Mar 2026

Eureka Springs, Arkansas, is a secure environment for the LGBTQ+ community ABC News - Pride across America - June 2024

LGBTQ+ residents find safe haven in Arkansas town steeped in history ABC News - July 2024

Eureka Springs business owners hopeful ‘Diversity Weekend’ is a post-COVID-19 kickoff KY3 - April 2022

Inside Eureka Springs, the Bible Belt’s LGBTQ oasis CNN - June 2022

Gay-friendly towns in red states draw LGBTQ tourists: 'We're here to be normal for a weekend' NBC News - April 2019

Eureka Springs: An Enclave of Diversity in Arkansas’ Ozark Mountains Focus - July 2018

Celebrate Spring Diversity Weekend in Eureka Springs The Gayly - Mar 2013

A gay get-away in Eureka Springs The Gayly - Oct 2013