Good Ol Days Co-Chairman Shawn O’Brien says the steering committee of the annual event has been planning a fun-filled family event for the first weekend of June.
This is the 45th annual festival, with a theme this year (inspired by America’s 250th birthday celebration), “Red, White, and Good Ol’ Days”.
This year, want to try to ride a camel?
” We have added camel rides with Pappy’s Camels out of Nebraska,” O’Brien said. It will be an exciting adventure for $10 you can ride a camel, open to all ages.”
” We also have a new kangaroo encounter opportunity that we are adding, with Amy’s Kritters. You can sit, hold and take pictures with a kangaroo Joey which is also fun for all ages.”
“We also have a new remote-controlled car experience for everyone to enjoy with a small admission price. Tierra (Ford) Kessinger a Fort Scott alum, is going to bring in a new opportunity to drive your own remote controlled car. We are excited to work with Tierra and look forward to having something on Friday night to enjoy after the parade.”
Bounce houses will also be available for the young.
” We are still looking for a sponsor for the bounce houses to keep those free for kids of all ages. If you would like to help sponsor this great activity for the kids, please email Shawn at fsgoodoldays@gmail.com .
“We have a wonderful variety of vendors this year. We are always looking for more. We have some new and different food trucks, and of course some old ones that we keep around like funnel cakes, burgers, suzies, turkey legs, roasted corn, and so much more.”