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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! June 27th Weekly Newsletter

Trolley Tours every Friday and Saturday on the hour.

Fridays 11am-3pm, on the hour, last tour leaves at 2pm

Saturdays 10am-3pm, on the hour, the last tour leaves at 2pm

$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Guided Tours: 10am & 1pm

Currently closed Wednesdays & Thursdays

until further notice.

Visit your National Park!

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.

Farmer’s Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion every Tuesday from 4-6pm and Saturdays from 8am-12pm over 15 returning vendors and 11 new ones!

6/28 ~ Kid’s Art Show off at The Artificers, come out and enjoy all the hard work of local children artist, 6-8pm, click here for more information.

6/28 ~ Shepherd’s Center at First United Methodist Church, free admission, 1-4pm, click here for more information.

6/28 ~ Friday Night Cocnert in the Park – featuring Davis Prickett and Open Mic for others who want to perform, 7-8pm, seating is limited, click here for more information.

6/29 ~ NBHA Rodeo at Bourbon County Fairgrounds

6/29 ~ 2-Person Scramble at Woodland Hills Golf Course, proceeds to benefit the Woodland Hills Jr. League, $100 per team (does not include cart), 7am registration with 8am shotgun start, click here for more information.

6/29 ~ 50th Bronson Day in Bronson City Park, free event for the public, bring lawn chairs, 11am-7pm, click here for more information.

6/29 ~ A night of Mardi Gras in the Fort, live music featuring Two Lane Highway & Ernest James Zydeco Band, Care to Share will be offering Shrimp Gumbo and Shrimp Boil for a FREE WILL DONATION, food starts at 5:30pm, Gathering Square Pavilion, see the flyer for more information.

6/29 ~ Live music at Holmtown Pub directly after the City’s Mardi Gras Party, Two Lane Highway, $.50 for every set of beads sold will go to Care to Share bucket at the end of the night, click here for more information.

6/29 ~ Live Music at Brickstreet BBQ by CM Johnson band, 8-10pm

7/1 ~ America’s Best Restaurants visit to Brickstreet BBQ, full service lunch from 11am-2pm, click here for more information.

7/2 ~ Jay & Leslie in Library Escapades at Memorial Hall, the show has nifty juggling/wacky game of 20 questions/and nonsense poem that puzzled Alice, recommended for ages 4 & up, 10am, click here for more information.

7/3 ~ 19th Annual Independence Day Bash at Uniontown Park, jump houses/selfie bar/live music also hotdogs/chips/water, 7pm, click here for more information.

7/4 ~ Happy 4th of July from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce!

7/4 ~ 42nd Annual Burke Street Parade, lineup at 10th & Burke, everyone welcome for the post parade refreshments at the corner of 9th & Burke, click here for more information.

7/4 ~ Sights and Sounds at the National Historic Site, 9am-4pm, click here for a full schedule of events for visitors & community members to enjoy!

7/5-6 ~ 2024 Bourbon County Fair Rodeo at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, 8pm nightly, tickets before rodeo: adults/$15 & kids/$10, tickets at the gate: adults/$17 & kids/$12, see flyer below for more information.

7/5 ~ First Friday at The Artificers, Artist Opening Reception with artist Christine Raymond and Ned Ducharme, 6-9pm, click here for more info.

7/6 ~ City Wide Firework Show at Fort Scott Community College, 9:30pm

7/8 ~ Beauty and Bourbon, skin analysis by Refreshed/wellness services by Refine MedSpa/exclusive charm bar and permanent jewelry by Better in Bourbon/cool refreshing drinks from Libation Station, 6-8pm, click here for more info.

7/9 ~ Downtown Meet & Greet at Cohn’s Cafe, 110 South Main, join community members to network and share ideas on events/promotions/and anything else related to downtown, coffee/juice/and light refreshments will be served, 8:30am-9:30am, see flyer below for more info.

7/10 ~ Food Truck at Woodland Hills Golf Course hosted by Part Tee Girls Ladies’ Golf League, Aunt Toadies will serve the food and the clubhouse will serve the drinks, EVERYONE welcome, 5:30pm-8:30pm.

7/11 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Walmart, 8am

7/12 ~ 30th Annual Fort Scott Area Chamber Golf Classic at Woodland Hills Golf Course, be a banner or hole sponsor/donate a raffle item or prize/volunteer to help, we would love for you to be a part of this tournament that is ALWAYS a blast and one of the primary fundraisers for the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, contact the Chamber at 620.223.3566 TODAY!

7/13 ~ Downtown & Around Summer Sidewalk Sale organized by the Chamber! Business Bingo to get your card punched at 3 or more stores for a Chamber Bucks Drawing and other deals & discounts! Stores featuring fruity refreshments!

7/13 ~ Birth and Beyond at Nevada Regional Medical Centers, a class which covers childbirth/breastfeeding/infant care, 8:30am-12:30pm, register by calling 417.448.3710

SAVE THE DATE:

7/15-21 ~ Bourbon County Fair at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, something for everyone to enjoy, 8am!

7/25 ~ Candidate Forum hosted by Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, doors open at 5:30pm with the forum starting at 6:00pm, location TBA

7/27 ~ Second Annual End of Summer Craft Creations at the River Room, food/drinks/crafts, 10am-4pm

8/3 ~ 2nd Annual Bourbon County REDI Gala, dinner/live entertainment/online auction/live auction, all proceeds will be dedicated to providing scholarships for local students, single ticket/$50 and table of 8/$375, click here to purchase tickets and for more information.

8/2-4 ~ No Sales Tax Holiday Weekend – Shop Local in Fort Scott, receive a 9.4% discount on all purchases at participating locations TBA, shop local promotion organized by Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.

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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
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Calendar of Events

Special Event Features

THANK YOU Chamber Champion members!!

Chamber Highlights
Click here for our
Membership Directory.
We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
Click here for info.
Thinking of doing business in or relocating to Fort Scott?
Contact us for a relocation packet, information on grants & incentives, and more!
Seeking a job/career?
We post a Job of the Day daily on our Facebook page, distribute a monthly job openings flyer, and post jobs on our website.
Many opportunities available!
Housing needs?
Click here for a listing of our Chamber member realtors.
Click here for our rental listing.

2024 Bourbon County Fair Rodeo at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds!

A Night of Mardi Gras in the Fort at the

Gathering Square Pavilion!

Downtown Meet & Greet hosted by Cohn’s Cafe!

30th Annual Chamber Golf Classic, July 12th!

Contact the Chamber at 620.223.3566 to become a banner or hole sponsor/donate a raffle item or prize/ or volunteer your time!

Summer Sidewalk Sale ~ Downtown and Around Fort Scott!

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Downtown Meet and Greet at Cohn’s Cafe on July 9

Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for July 9th!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, July 9th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Cohn’s Cafe,

110 South Main .

These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotion and anything related to downtown.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US
 

Chamber Coffee Hosted by FSCC Cosmetology Department on June 27

Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, June 27th, 8am

Hosted by Fort Scott Community College Cosmetology Department

2108 S. Horton

Fort Scott Community College Cosmetology Department is located at 2108 S. Horton.

* FSCC Cosmetology is a full-service salon with students having special fields of interests!

*FSCC Cosmetology run a monthly special that they have posted in the salon as well as on their Facebook page.

*The cosmetology program consists of 1,500 hours of instruction and work, customarily spread over a 9-12 month period. Students meet 9 hours per day 5 days per week.

Thank you FSCC Cosmetology for being a Chamber Member!

Join us for coffee, juice, light refreshments and door prizes this Thursday at FSCC Cosmetology Department!

Click here to check out their Facebook!

Click here to learn more about the program and enrollment information!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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Chamber Coffee at Varia Resale Clothing on June 20

Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, June 20th, 8am

Hosted by Varia Resale Clothing

114 E. 23rd

Varia Resale Clothing is located at 114 E. 23rd Street behind Taco Bell.

* Varia offers a wide variety of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing in all sizes.

*Varia stock name brands with nothing over $11.50 while offering monthly sales and promotions!

Thank you Robin Kendrick for being a Chamber Member!

Join us for coffee, juice, light refreshments and door prizes this Thursday at Varia Resale Clothing!

Click here to check out Varia Resale Clothing’s Facebook!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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Downtown Quarterly Meet and Greet July 9 At Cohn’s Cafe

Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for July 9th!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Downtown Meet & Greet will be held Tuesday, July 9th from 8:30-9:30 a.m. at Cohn’s Cafe,

110 South Main .

These informal, quarterly meetings are hosted by the Chamber for downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to network and share ideas on events, promotion and anything related to downtown.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US

Chamber Coffee at 110 S. Main on June 13


Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, June 13th, 8am

Hosted by Cohn’s Cafe & 110 South Main Mercantile

110 South Main

Cohn’s Cafe & 110 South Main Mercantile are located in the former Scottish Rite Building on Main Street in the Historic Downtown Fort Scott.

* 110 South Main Mercantile offers a variety of Kansas made gift and decor items.

* Cohn’s Cafe partners with local producers to use fresh, local ingredients in nearly every dish.

Thank you Kathy and Tracy Dancer for being Chamber Members!

Join us for coffee, juice, light refreshments and door prizes this Thursday at Cohn’s Cafe & 110 South Main Mercantile!

Click here to check out 110 South Main’s Facebook page!

Click here to check out Cohn’s Cafe’s Facebook page!

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information.

Public Updates of Local Entities at the Empress Event Center on June 12

Join us!

Community Connection Panelist Luncheon

Wednesday, June 12th, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St.

Chamber members and the community are invited to hear 7-minute updates by the following entities: City of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Fort Scott Community College, USD-234 and USD-235 School Districts, and Bourbon County REDI

The event is free to attend but registration is requested. Box lunches are available by pre-order for $10.

Those planning to attend may RSVP here. (lunch orders being accepted online thru noon, TODAY, Monday the 10th.)

Moderator for the event will be Chamber Board Member Colleen Quick of Labconco.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566 for more information or visit fortscott.com.

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Community Luncheon on June 12

Join us!

Community Connection Panelist Luncheon

Wednesday, June 12th, from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St.

Chamber members and the community are invited to hear 7-minute updates by the following entities: City of Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Fort Scott Community College, USD-234 and USD-235 School Districts, and Bourbon County REDI

The event is free to attend but registration is requested. Box lunches are available by pre-order for $10.

Those planning to attend may RSVP here. (lunch orders being accepted online thru 10am Monday the 10th.)

Moderator for the event will be Chamber Board Member Colleen Quick of Labconco.

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at 620-223-3566 for more information or visit fortscott.com.

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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Perry’s Pork Rinds and Country Store on June 6

Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, June 6th, 8am

Hosted by Perry’s Pork Rinds and Country Store

702 Pine Street, Bronson, Kansas

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted Perry’s Pork Rinds and Country Store, June 6th at 8am. Perry’s Pork Rinds and Country Store is located at 702 Pine Street in Bronson, Kansas. Be sure to leave Fort Scott by 7:40am as it approximately a 20-minute drive but you do not want to miss it! Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

Perry’s Pork Rinds started in 2017 as a home-based business making and selling pork rinds, and in 2022 they built a brand-new storefront and production facility. Their product can be ordered at the store or online in a variety of different flavors. Perry’s Pork Rinds now has produce boxes filled with 9 types of produce in each box at a discount price. Perry’s does custom orders for bulk foods for churches and community organizations, for concession stands and other type of events.

 

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

Click here for their Facebook page!

Click here for their website!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

Corrected Winners of the Good Ol’ Days Parade

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2024 Good Ol’ Days Parade winners.  The Chamber would like to thank everyone who entered and participated in the parade.  The Chamber would also like to thank the many volunteers who judged, marked the line-up, or otherwise assisted with the event.

Category                   Winner                                                                                 
Float                                 Tie between Fort Scott Nazarene Church and Community Christian Church

Foot Unit                         Clark Street Lights

Tractor                             N/A                                  

Horses                             Fort Scott Livestock Market

Classic Car                      Grand Marshall – Lavetta Simmons, car owned by Cory Bryars

Golf Cart                         Mill Creek Veterinary Clinic

Antique Car                    Niece Products

The Chamber organizes the Good Ol’ Days Parade, Halloween Parade and the Christmas Parade; If you have feedback or suggestions for future parades, you may contact the Chamber at (620) 223-3566 or email [email protected].

 

Winners of the Good Ol’ Days Parade Are Announced

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2024 Good Ol’ Days Parade winners.  The Chamber would like to thank everyone who entered and participated in the parade.  The Chamber would also like to thank the many volunteers who judged, marked the line-up, or otherwise assisted with the event.

Category                   Winner                                                                                 
Float                                 Tie between Fort Scott Nazarene Church and Community Christian Church

Foot Unit                         Clark Street Lights

Tractor                             N/A                                  

Horses                             Madison Cattle Co.

Classic Car                      Grand Marshall – Lavetta Simmons

Golf Cart                         Mill Creek Veterinary Clinic

Antique Car                    Niece Products

The Chamber organizes the Good Ol’ Days Parade, Halloween Parade and the Christmas Parade; If you have feedback or suggestions for future parades, you may contact the Chamber at (620) 223-3566 or email [email protected].

 

Good Ol’ Days Committee Host Chamber Coffee on May 30

Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, May 30th, 8am

Hosted by Good Ol’ Days Committee

Skubtiz Plaza, Downtown Fort Scott

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by the Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Committee, Thursday, May 30th at 8 a.m. on Skubitz Plaza, Downtown Fort Scott. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served along with door prizes.

 

Shawn O’Brien, Chairman, and the Good Ol’ Days committee are excited to celebrate the 43rd Annual Good Ol’ Days festival with the theme of Where Our History Comes to Life.

Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce for the Good Ol’ Chicken Dinner with a deadline of Friday, May 31st at 12pm. Meal pick up will be behind the Lowell Milken Center on Friday the 31st from 4:30pm-6pm. The $10 ticket includes 2 pieces of chicken, 2 sides, bread, and a bottle of water. The Chamber is also taking entries for the Good Ol’ Days Parade planned for 6pm Friday, May 31st. The full schedule of events may be found on the festival website fortscottgoodoldays.com.

Chamber members and guests are invited to Chamber Coffee events each Thursday at 8 a.m. to network, make announcements, hear about happenings in the community as well as learn about the host business or organization.

Click here for their Facebook Page!

Click here for their website to see their schedule of events!

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

fortscott.com

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