What’s Happening in Fort Scott — September 4th Weekend Edition
Historic Trolley Tours
Ride Dolly the Trolley and explore Fort Scott’s history with a narrated tour.
Fridays & Saturdays – Now Boarding!
Historic 50-min narrated trolley tours every hour on the hour.
Friday: 11am–3pm (last tour 2pm) | Saturday: 10am–3pm (last tour 2pm)
Adults $6 | 12 & under $4 | Tours every Fri–Sat through 1st weekend of Dec.
Christmas Light Tours offered daily Dec. 10th–23rd.
620-223-3566 | fortscott.com | 231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS
Mark Your Calendar: Midwest Runway Ribbon Cutting & Chamber Coffee
Thursday, September 10 | 8 a.m.
Midwest Runway, 6 N. Main St., Downtown Fort Scott
Save the Date! Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees – Every Thursday at 8am
Upcoming Calendar of Events
Fort Scott National Historic Site — Visit your National Park!
Visitor Center and historic buildings are open Friday through Tuesday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. The grounds continue to be open daily from ½ hour before sunrise until ½ hour after sunset.
Visit the website
The Artificers Classes — Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!
BINGO hosted by the American Legion Post 25 every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm and Bingo starts at 7pm at Memorial Hall. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)
KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott
Every Tuesday 9am–4pm
Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.
620-231-4250
FS Public Library
Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30–3pm
201 S. National Ave.
$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema! Follow their Facebook Page for updates!
Kansas Small Business Development Center at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.
Every 2nd Thursday of the month 9am–3pm
Want more details or updates on Community, Chamber, and Member events? You can find full dates, times, locations, and links on our community calendar on the Chamber’s website at: fortscott.com/events/calendar/
Recurring Events
Farmers Market
Saturday Markets (May–October): 8am–12pm
Tuesday Markets (June–August): 4–6pm
Upcoming Events: September 4th–12th
Saturday, September 5
Kansas Rocks Labor Day Weekend
Continues through September 7.
2051 130th St., Mapleton, KS
Labor Day weekend activities and camping.
121st Annual Uniontown Old Settlers Picnic
Continues through September 7.
Uniontown, KS (approximately 20 miles west of Fort Scott on Highway 54)
Old Settlers Rodeos — Sept. 5 & 6
⏰ Saturday @ 7pm – Invitational Ranch Rodeo
⏰ Sunday @ 5pm – Youth Rodeo & Mutton Bustin’
Uniontown, KS
General Admission $5, 4 & under free! No charge for contestants!
Labor Day Living History & Artillery Demonstrations
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Living history activities and demonstrations highlighting life at the frontier fort.
Fort Scott Farmers Market
⏰ 8 a.m. to noon
ὌD Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National Ave.
Fresh produce, locally made goods and area vendors.
Pistol Steel Match by SEK Defense
⏰ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Five stage steel match. Limited to 10 shooters.
$30 entry
Dolly the Trolley Historic Fort Scott Tour
Chamber & Visitor Center, 231 E. Wall St.
Adults $6, children 12 and under $4
620-223-3566
Master Artist Workshop at The Artificers: Painting with Words
⏰ 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Artificers
Artist, poet and sculptor Deneena Hughes leads an interactive poetry and creative writing workshop exploring memories, relationships, emotions, nature, change, loss, joy and everyday experiences. Participants will work with creative prompts, guided exercises, discussion, and free writing. No experience is necessary, and a notebook and pen/pencil are provided.
Click here to reserve a spot for the Painting with Words workshop
Sunday, September 6
Kansas Rocks Labor Day Weekend
2051 130th St., Mapleton, KS
121st Annual Uniontown Old Settlers Picnic
Labor Day Living History & Artillery Demonstrations
Fort Scott National Historic Site
Monday, September 7 — Labor Day
Dale Jackson Memorial Car Show
⏰ 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
West Bourbon Elementary, 602 Fifth St., Uniontown
Questions? Contact Sara Roufs: 620-228-0887 | dalejacksonmcs@outlook.com
Enjoy a car show, live music, food and craft vendors, kids’ activities, and more! Vehicle registration is $10 and begins at 9 a.m. Awards will be presented at 1 p.m. Admission is free for spectators.
Tuesday, September 8
KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott
⏰ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.
Workforce services available locally each Tuesday.
Pittsburg office: 620-231-4250
CLG, Fort Scott Historic Preservation Resource Commission Meeting
⏰ 4 to 5 p.m.
Fort Scott City Hall
Move for Mental Health at FSCC
⏰ 5 to 8 p.m.
North side of Ellis Fine Arts Center, Fort Scott Community College
Free. Includes:
- Mental health awareness walk
- Resource booths
- Giveaways and games
- Prayer and message from Pastor Christopher at 6 p.m.
- Free event shirt for the first 50 participants who make a donation
- Jonny O’s Nashville Hot Chicken & Burgers from 5 to 8 p.m.
FSCC students, staff and community members are invited.
$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema
$3 movie admission
VFW Taco Tuesday
⏰ 6 p.m.
VFW Post 1165, 1745 S. National Ave.
3 tacos for $5, then $1.50 each
Bourbon County Garden Club Monthly Meeting
⏰ 6 to 8 p.m.
Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes, 1 S. Main St.
Open to anyone interested in the Garden Club.
Wednesday, September 9
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
⏰ 10 to 11 a.m.
Yeager Building, Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 2102 S. Huntington Blvd.
Strength training class through Southwind Extension District.
$10 donation | ὍE 620-244-3826
Wednesday Writers at Fort Scott Public Library
⏰ 1:30 to 3 p.m.
Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.
Bethel Baptist Church: Reformers Unanimous, Teen Bible Study & Kid’s Bible Club
⏰ 7 to 9 p.m.
Bethel Baptist Church, 1397 155th St.
Thursday, September 10
☕✂️ Chamber Coffee & Ribbon Cutting hosted by Midwest Runway
⏰ 8 to 9 a.m.
Midwest Runway, 6 N. Main St., Downtown Fort Scott
Midwest Runway is celebrating its new Downtown Fort Scott location and Fall 2026 collection, the Midwest Fall Edit. The collection is being released in three volumes on September 1, September 10 and September 22. The September 10 Coffee gives Fort Scott shoppers an exclusive first look at select arrivals before their online release.
- ☕ Coffee, juice and light refreshments
- Door prize drawing
- ✂️ Ribbon Cutting
- Fall fashion and new arrivals
- Expanded sizing from XS to 3X
Shirt Shack’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
September 10 through 12
Celebrating 50 years, “The original since 1976!”
Live music | Food | Big sale | Anniversary fun
Shirt Shack Facebook Page
Kansas Small Business Development Center at the Chamber
⏰ 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 231 E. Wall St.
Free small business assistance through the Kansas SBDC.
Friday, September 11
Shirt Shack’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Day two of the September 10 through 12 celebration.
Fall Town Wide Garage Sale
September 11 and 12
Throughout Fort Scott
Registration deadline: Tuesday, September 8 at 1 p.m.
Register by phone/card or Venmo: 620-223-3566
Click HERE to register online!
In person: Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.
KABA Golf Tournament in Memory of Jason Findley
⏰ 9 a.m. shotgun start | Calendar time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Following the Tournament: the Care to Share Golf Live Auction! ~4:30pm at Woodland Hills Golf Course!
Stay Strong, Stay Healthy
⏰ 10 to 11 a.m.
Yeager Building, Bourbon County Fairgrounds
$10 donation
Saturday, September 12
Shirt Shack’s 50th Anniversary Celebration
Final day of the September 10 through 12 celebration.
Fall Town Wide Garage Sale
Second and final day throughout Fort Scott.
Kansas Rocks Adopt A Trail Work Day
Kansas Rocks Recreation Park
Adopt A Trail groups will assist with trail maintenance. No specific start time is currently listed.
3rd Annual Fort Scott Fire Department 9/11 Stair Climb
Frary Field, Fort Scott High School Football Field
This event commemorates the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001, honoring those who lost their lives, including the 343 FDNY firefighters.
Activities include:
- Memorial Stair Climb
- 5K Run/Walk
- Food trucks
- Live music
- Family activities
- All day 9/11 After Party at Holmtown Pub
First 100 registered participants are guaranteed a free event swag bag.
At Holmtown Pub, specials will be available all day:
$9.11 Burger Basket + Side
$3.43 domestic beers
You do not have to participate in the Stair Climb or 5K to take advantage of the Holmtown specials.
Register for the FSFD 9/11 Stair Climb or purchase shirts
Tri Valley Golf Tournament
⏰ 8 a.m. to noon
Woodland Hills Golf Course
To register: Tricia Campbell 620-431-7655 or tcampbell@tvds.org
Bourbon County Garden Club Fall Plant & Bulb Sale
⏰ 8 a.m. to noon
Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National Ave.
Plants and bulbs for sale with proceeds supporting community beautification projects.
FSCC Women’s Sports Camps / Fort Scott Rec Department Soccer Camp
⏰ 8am–10am
FSCC Soccer Fields
Click HERE for more details about FSRD!
✅ See more events & details: https://fortscott.com/events
Shopping – Support Local!
Boutiques, Antiques, Flea Markets & more!
Click here for Chamber member specialty shopping & other retail in Downtown & other areas of the community.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3566
information@fortscott.com
fortscott.com
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to Chamber Coffee on Thursday, September 24 at 8 a.m., hosted by the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta. The gathering will take place at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 2102 S. Huntington Blvd., inside the Shirley Yeager Building. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served.
Reserve your tickets for an evening of live music and a hearty appetizer buffet on October 8.
