Come enjoy coffee, conversations & community updates!

Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Fire Department

Thursday, October 15th, 8am
@ Fort Scott Fire Department (Fire House #1 – Attendees are asked to park on the west side of the building, behind the fire bays)
1604 S. National Ave.

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to Chamber Coffee on Thursday, October 15th, at 8:00 a.m., hosted by the Fort Scott Fire Department at Fire House #1, located at 1604 S. National Avenue. Attendees are asked to park on the west side of the building, behind the fire bays. Weather permitting, the gathering may move to the new training center. Coffee and refreshments will be served, and Chamber members and the public are invited to attend.

In recognition of Fire Prevention Month, the Fort Scott Fire Department is excited to welcome the community and showcase its newly constructed training center. The event will provide attendees with an opportunity to learn about the new facility, how it operates, and how it will help firefighters better prepare to serve and protect the Fort Scott community.

The department’s firefighters have dedicated a tremendous amount of time and hard work to constructing the new training center. This facility will provide valuable hands-on training opportunities, allowing crews to strengthen their skills and enhance their emergency response readiness.

The Fort Scott Fire Department looks forward to sharing this accomplishment with the community and providing a firsthand look at the hard work and dedication that went into making the new facility possible.

The Chamber encourages members, businesses, and community members to attend, enjoy refreshments, connect with fellow attendees, and show their support for the firefighters who work hard to keep Fort Scott safe.

For more information about Chamber Coffees or other Chamber events, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

Click HERE for the Fort Scott Fire Department Facebook Page!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce presents the Halloween Trick-or-Treat Parade on Saturday, October 31st. Festivities start at 10am, with the parade at 11am, in downtown Fort Scott.

Start at the City Scales building on North Main at 10:00 a.m. for photos with a Halloween backdrop and face painting by the Fort Scott High School Thespians.

The parade begins at La Hacienda at 11:00 a.m. Families will trick-or-treat with downtown merchants as they travel south on Main Street to 2nd Street, cross the street and return north to Skubitz Plaza. Be sure to bring a bag for treats!

Following the parade, children in costume will receive a free slice of Papa Don’s pizza and a drink.

Each year, more than 600 children join us downtown for the Fort Scott Halloween Parade. We’re inviting local businesses to help make this free tradition possible again on Saturday, October 31!

Sponsorships help provide drinks for the children and cover advertising, supplies and other event needs. There are several ways to take part:

Presenting Sponsor: $500
Jack-o’-Lantern Sponsor: $250
Bat Sponsor: $100

Each level offers opportunities for business recognition. The attached flyer has the full details and benefits for each level.

We also welcome in-kind donations, including drinks, candy and other supplies. Businesses and organizations can set up a free table along the parade route to hand out treats, coupons or information. If you would like to donate bulk candy, ask us about becoming a Candy Collection Partner.

Mail checks payable to the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce or drop off donations at 231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701.

Local businesses planning to hand out candy, please call 620-223-3566 or email communications@fortscott.com to reserve a spot along Main Street!

Thank you for helping us make Halloween a fun day for Fort Scott children and families!

Stay safe & enjoy your weekend! What’s happening in Fort Scott this October 2nd weekend edition, from the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

70th & Final Pioneer Harvest Fiesta | Bourbon County Fairgrounds

Fort Scott Farmers Market | 8 AM to Noon

Gordon Parks Celebration | Events throughout the day

Oktoberfest Steinholding Competition | Bam-Bam Brewing

The Market at 23 Main V.I.P. Vendor Thank You Event | 6 PM

✨ Sunshine Boutique VIP Night | 6 PM

FSCC Alumni Rodeo + Coach Chad Cross Recognition | Performance 7:30 PM

Historic Fort Scott Trolley Tours | 10 AM, 11:30 AM,

1 PM & 2:30 PM

Crooners The Night Cap | 9 to 11 PM

Clark Street Lights + ScareFest Haunted House | 7 to 10 PM

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

Final Day of the 70th & Final Pioneer Harvest Fiesta

Final Day of Oktoberfest at Bam-Bam Brewing

☕ Crooners Sunday Brunch Buffet | 10 AM to Noon

Clark Street Lights | 7 to 10 PM

Chiefs vs. Raiders | 3:25 PM

✅ See more events & details: https://fortscott.com/events

Historic Trolley Tours

Ride Dolly the Trolley and explore Fort Scott’s history with a narrated tour. Fridays & Saturdays – Now Boarding!

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 at fortscott National Historic Site.

The Artificers offers classes for ALL ages! See their class schedule at fortscott.com.

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.

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? Find full dates, times, locations, and links on the Chamber’s community calendar at fortscott.com/events/calendar/.

Recurring Events

Farmers Market – Saturday Markets (May-October) 8am-12pm

Shopping ~ Support Local!

Boutiques, antiques, flea markets & more! Visit fortscott.com for Chamber member specialty shopping and other retail in Downtown & other areas of the community.

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701 | 620-223-3566 | fortscott.com

Stay safe & enjoy your weekend! Here’s all there is to see and do in Fort Scott, September 25 through October 11, 2026.

Historic Trolley Tours

Ride Dolly the Trolley and explore Fort Scott’s history with a narrated tour. Fridays & Saturdays – Now Boarding!

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.

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!

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 the Chamber’s community calendar at fortscott.com/events/calendar/

RECURRING EVENTS

Farmers Market – Saturday Markets (May-October) 8am-12pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

WHAT’S HAPPENING IN FORT SCOTT — September 25 through October 11, 2026

Looking for something to do? Here’s your date-by-date guide to events around Fort Scott.

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

• FortFest 26 | Riverfront Park | FREE. Brody Buster One-Man Band at 6 p.m.; Kurt Allen Band at 8 p.m. Food and activities on site.
• 10th Annual Doug Hazelbaker Memorial | Bourbon County Fairgrounds | Youth events at 11 a.m.; Ranch Rodeo at 7 p.m. Proceeds support Cowboys for Cancer Crisis Fund.
• Tiger Football vs. Pittsburg | 7 p.m. | Fort Scott High School.
• Manhattan Short Film Festival screening | 6 p.m. | Fort Scott Public Library.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26

• Breakfast Fly-In | 7:30 to 11 a.m. | Fort Scott Municipal Airport, 1869 Indian Road. Donation-based breakfast.
• Fort Scott Farmers Market | 8 a.m. to noon | Gathering Square Pavilion.
• Honor Flight Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast | 8 a.m. until sold out | Holmtown Pub, 206 N. National Ave. Suggested donation: $5 per meal.
• FortFest 26 | Riverfront Park | FREE. Car show at 9 a.m.; motorcycle show at noon; kids’ fair from noon to 5 p.m.; live music at 1, 3, 5 and 7 p.m. Lightnin’ Malcolm and special guests headline at 7 p.m. No pets, please.
• Hazelbaker Memorial | Bourbon County Fairgrounds | Steer wrestling begins at 9 a.m.; youth roping and breakaway events begin no earlier than noon.
• Tri-Valley Autumn Plant Sale | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 4305 Campbell Drive. Pansies, mums, houseplants and more.
• Herbert House Historic Home Tours | 512 S. Judson St. | Tours at 9 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:45 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. Tickets: $10; choose a tour time when purchasing.
• Junk Journal Meetup | 10 a.m. | Buck Run Community Center, 735 Scott Ave. FREE.
• Manhattan Short Film Festival screening | Noon | Fort Scott Public Library.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

• Hazelbaker Memorial | Bourbon County Fairgrounds | Cowboy church at 8:45 a.m.; calf roping and other events begin at 9:30 a.m.
• Bethel Community Church Round-Up Sunday | 10:30 a.m. | 1397 155th St. Worship, chili cook-off, pie bake-off and a free meal.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28

• Tiger Soccer vs. Coffeyville | 4:30 p.m. | Fort Scott soccer field.
• Bourbon County Commission meeting | 5:30 p.m. | Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Ave.

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29

• KANSASWORKS office hours | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.
• Kiwanis meeting | Noon to 1 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church.
• September Book Club at The Kitchen C+C | 6 p.m. | The Calamity Club, biscuits and a book discussion. Reserve a seat.
• $3 Tuesday movies | 6 to 10 p.m. | Fort Cinema.
• VFW Taco Tuesday | 6 p.m. | VFW Post 1165, 1745 S. National Ave.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30

• Wednesday Writers | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | Fort Scott Public Library, 201 S. National Ave.
• Bethel Community Church weekly programs | 7 to 9 p.m. | 1397 155th St. Reformers Unanimous, teen Bible study and kids’ Bible club.
• Leslie @ the Chamber’s 40th Birthday! ᾒB (Let’s see how many notice this, hehe)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

• 23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration begins | Ellis Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton St. Chamber Coffee at the museum from 8 to 9 a.m.; The Learning Tree screening at 9 a.m.; Lunch and Learn at 11 a.m.; Gordon Parks trolley tour at 1:45 p.m.; Leadbelly music presentation at 3 p.m. Many programs are free.
• Pioneer Kiwanis meeting | Noon to 1 p.m. | First United Methodist Church.
• Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Parade | 6 p.m. | Downtown Fort Scott.
• American Legion Bingo | Doors at 6 p.m.; games at 7 p.m. | Memorial Hall.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

• 70th Pioneer Harvest Fiesta | Bourbon County Fairgrounds | Three days of tractors, steam engines, demonstrations, vendors and exhibits. The $5 weekend admission includes a collector button and Friday’s 5 p.m. bean feed; children under 12 enter free.
• Gordon Parks Celebration | Ellis Fine Arts Center | Films and conversations begin at 10 a.m. The Celebration Dance Party is at the River Room, 3 W. Oak St.: doors at 7 p.m., music at 8 p.m. Dance tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.
• First Friday at The Artificers | 6 to 9 p.m. | 8 N. National Ave.
• Tiger Football Homecoming vs. Labette County | 7 p.m. | Fort Scott High School.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

• Pioneer Harvest Fiesta continues | Bourbon County Fairgrounds.
• Fort Scott Farmers Market | 8 a.m. to noon | Gathering Square Pavilion.
• Gordon Parks Celebration | Ellis Fine Arts Center | Open mic poetry at 10 a.m.; Plaza School yearbook Lunch and Learn at 11:30 a.m.; Gordon Parks trolley tour at 3:15 p.m. Celebration Tribute Dinner at Liberty Theatre: social hour at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. Dinner reservations are due September 30.
• Oktoberfest steinholding competition | Bam-Bam Brewing, 120 E. Wall St. Check with the brewery for the competition time.
• Sunshine VIP Night | 6 p.m. | 18 E. Wall St. Reservations required; $45 per person.
• The Market at 23 Main vendor and consignor appreciation event | 6 p.m. | 23 S. Main St. For Market vendors and consignors.
• FSCC Dan VandeWynkel Alumni Rodeo | Arnold Arena | Slack at 1 p.m.; athlete auction at 5 p.m.; performance at 7:30 p.m. Coach Chad Cross will be honored during the evening performance.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

• Pioneer Harvest Fiesta continues | Bourbon County Fairgrounds.
• Gordon Parks Celebration breakfast | 9 a.m. | Crooner’s Lounge, 117 S. Main St. Guests purchase their own breakfast.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 5

• Bourbon County Commission meeting | 5:30 p.m. | Bourbon County Courthouse, 210 S. National Ave.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6

• Downtown Meet & Greet | 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Cohn’s Cafe, 110 S. Main St. Special guest: Kansas Main Street Director Drew Simpson.
• KANSASWORKS office hours | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | 104 N. National Ave.
• Kiwanis meeting | Noon to 1 p.m. | First Presbyterian Church.
• Chamber Member Appreciation After-Hours | 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. | Holmtown Pub, 206 N. National Ave.
• City Commission meeting | 6 to 7 p.m. | City Hall.
• The Empowered Caregiver | 6 to 8 p.m. | Burris Ag Hall, Fort Scott Community College.
• $3 Tuesday movies | 6 to 10 p.m. | Fort Cinema.
• VFW Taco Tuesday | 6 p.m. | VFW Post 1165.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7

• Wednesday Writers | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | Fort Scott Public Library.
• Bethel Community Church weekly programs | 7 to 9 p.m. | 1397 155th St.

☕ THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8

• Chamber Coffee at the Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes | 8 a.m. | 1 S. Main St.
• Kansas Small Business Development Center office hours | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Chamber office, 231 E. Wall St. Free business assistance; become a client.
• Pioneer Kiwanis meeting | Noon to 1 p.m. | First United Methodist Church.
• Tiger Soccer vs. Chanute | 4:30 p.m. | Fort Scott.
• Tiger Volleyball | 5 p.m. | Fort Scott High School; games against Girard, Frontenac and Louisburg.
• The Young Fables in Concert | Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St. Doors at 5 p.m.; buffet from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.; performance at 8 p.m. Reservations required.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

• ScareFest Haunted House | 7 to 11 p.m. | 753 S. Clark St. $1 donation to enter.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

• Fort Scott Farmers Market | 8 a.m. to noon | Gathering Square Pavilion.
• Care to Share Trap Shoot | 10 a.m. | Near 165th Street and Grand Road. Lunch available; gun raffle at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit local cancer patients and their families.
• Royal Tea & Friends Party | 10 a.m. to noon | Fort Scott High School Commons. Games, crafts and character visits; $6 per child. Children must attend with an adult. Tickets required.
• EKTEC Rodeo | Scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. | Bourbon County Fairgrounds.
• Community Daddy Daughter Dance | Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St. Dinner guests arrive at 5 p.m.; dance-only guests at 6:30 p.m. Dinner, dancing, activities and a photo booth.
• ScareFest Haunted House | 7 to 11 p.m. | 753 S. Clark St. $1 donation to enter.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

• EKTEC Rodeo | Scheduled to begin at 11 a.m. | Bourbon County Fairgrounds.

ALSO HAPPENING DURING THESE DATES

• Oktoberfest at Bam-Bam Brewing runs through October 4 | 120 E. Wall St. Seasonal beers and festive décor.
• Clark Street Lights Halloween display runs nightly October 2 through 11, 7 to 10 p.m. | 753 S. Clark St. Drive by and enjoy the lights. ScareFest is also open Friday and Saturday nights, 7 to 11 p.m.

Find updates and additional information on the Fort Scott events calendar: fortscott.com/events

SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!

Boutiques, Antiques, Flea Markets & more! Visit fortscott.com for Chamber member specialty shopping & other retail in Downtown & other areas of the community.

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 620-223-3566 | information@fortscott.com | fortscott.com