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Eat At Sharky’s Today to Help Fundraise for the new Ice Skating Rink

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Don’t Forget today!

ALL DAY LONG 10% of sales will be donated to help fund the new Skating Rink!

Sharky’s Pub & Grub

16 N National Fort Scott, KS
If you would like to donate another way you can by following the steps below:

Use the QR codes below to donate via PayPal, Venmo, GoFundMe.

Cash or Checks made to the Chamber Foundation also accepted. Mail or drop off to the Chamber at 231 E. Wall St. Fort Scott, KS 66701.

We appreciate everyone who has donated already to help us make this possible for our community!

Click the QR code below for a direct link to donate!

Call 620-223-3566 for questions. Click here for our Chamber Foundation page and more information.

A special thank you to our Champion Chamber members…
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What’s Happening In Fort Scott Nov. 1 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! November 1st Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Holiday Open House Shopping Event

Thursday, November 7th

*Some businesses open ’til at least 9

Shopping continues Friday & Saturday Nov 8th & 9th

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 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. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

Farmers’ Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion, Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm!

11/1 ~ Week 9: FSHS Tigers take on the Coffeyville Tornados. KSHSAA Post-Season Admission Prices Adults: $8 Students K-12: $6

Gates open at 5pm Kick off at 7 pm.

If you can’t make it you can listen on 103.9 or click the link below to watch the live stream!

www.kombfm.com

10/29-11/6 Pumpkin Rolls for the Rink

$22/roll

Order now thru Nov. 6th

Click here to order

PICK UP:

Nov. 9th 10am-12pm at Be The Light Boutique

12 N. Main St.

(If you cannot pick up during that time feel free to send someone to pick up for you)

11/1 First Fridays at the Artificers

8 N. National Ave.

6-9pm

Stop by browse the art, have some light refreshments, and enjoy good conversation!

11/1 Poplar Bulls & Band

2097 Poplar Rd. Fort Scott, KS

6pm

Bull Team Event and Bull Riders

11/1 ~ FSCC Men’s Basketball Alumni game

6:30pm at Arnold Arena

2108 S. Horton St.

11/2 ~ FSCC Men’s Basketball

first game of the year vs Seward County CC.

4pm at Arnold Arena

2108 S. Horton St.

11/2 ~ Halloween Costume Party at Sharky’s Pub & Grub feat. Dj Kirby with Thumpin Entertainment

9pm

11/2 ~ Halloween Spooktacular Costume Contact & Party at Holmtown Pub

Costume contest with cash prizes for best couple, scariest, & best group (5 or more)

Judging starts at 10pm, winners announced at 10:30pm

11/2 ~ Fort Scott Christian Heights PTF Chili Feed featuring 3rd Annual Chili Cook-off and Bake Auction.

Dinner 4-6pm | Bake Auction 6pm

Adults $7 Children $4 (under 4 are free)

1101 S. Barbee St | 620.223-4330

11/2 ~ Paint & Pizza at Papa Don’s

11am-2pm

$25

11/1-18 ~ Fort Scott Presbyterian Village & Local Businesses Christmas Tree Decorating Contest

*Groups or individuals can enter

Trees are provided at FSPV, 2401 S. Horton St.

*Trees must be decorated by November 18

For more info contact Taylor Bailey at

620-223-5550 or [email protected]

SAVE THE DATE

11/8-10 ~ Veteran’s Day Appreciation Special at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park

1-5pm

Park will be open Friday-Sunday Nov 8-10th to all military personnel, active or veteran, and first responders at no charge, with ID card

11/6 ~ Wednesday Writers at HedgehogInk!

1:30-3pm At HedgehogInk! Book Store

16 S. Main St.

11/7 ~ Holiday Open House Shopping Event, Downtown & Around

5-8pm

(*some stores open ’til at least 9pm)

Participating stores include:

110 South Main Mercantile

Angie Dawn’s Boutique

Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market

Bartelsmeyer Jewelry

Be the Light Boutique

Bids & Dibs

Hedgehog.Ink

Iron Star Antiques & Such

Laree + Co

Mayco Ace Hardware

Museum of Creativity

Sekan’s Occasion Shop

Sunshine Boutique

The Artificers

The Kitchen Collective + Collaborative

US Cellular

Varia Quality Resale

11/7 ~ BINGO hosted by the American Legion

Doors open at 6 Bingo starts at 7pm

Memorial Hall, 1 E. 3rd St

11/8 ~ Walmart Re-Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at 9am

2500 S. Main St.

11/9 ~ FSCC SoundDawg Pep Band

High School Band Night with the SoundDawgs

1pm lunch provided

Game starts at 4pm

Please RSVP! [email protected]

11/11 ~ Veterans Day Breakfast at Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton St. 8-10am

All veterans and their families, spouses, and surviving spouses to stop by anytime for a complimentary breakfast in the Bistro.

For more info contact Taylor Bailey at

620-223-5550 or [email protected]

11/11 ~ Perry’s 2nd Annual Honor Meal

11am-2pm

FREE to all USA Service Members

$15/ea for General Public

Meal includes brisket, 2 sides, & drink

MUST RSVP:

click here to RSVP or call 620-939-4300

*want to be a part of thanking our service members with your goods or volunteer to serve meals please email [email protected]

10/25-11/19 ~ Grief Share Support Group

Tuesday Evenings from 6-8pm

Everyone welcome!

You will need to purchase a workbook when you sign up @ griefshare.org/findagroup. $20 plus shipping

Community Christian Church 1919 S Horton – southeast corner of the building – enter the door that faces east.

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
620-223-3566
In This Issue

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.

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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Annual Holiday Open House Is Next Week

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The 21st Annual  Fort Scott Holiday Open House Shopping Event in the historic downtown district and around town is next week.

The main kick-off event is Thursday, November 7 from 5-8 p.m. Some stores will remain open to 9 p.m.
The evening includes festive refreshments, drawings and deals on products, according to a Chamber of Commerce press release.
 On Thursday evening the Kansas Museum Conference will end a meeting at 8:30 p.m. at the River Room and most of the stores will remain open to accommodate conference attendees, said Lindsay Madison, Chamber Executive Director.
There will be approximately 130 conference attendees in Fort Scott for that conference.
 Most stores will continue to have Open House on Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9.
Drawings, discounts, and treats await, while shoppers find unique apparel, gifts and holiday décor.

The asterisk beside the participating store names below indicates they are staying open until 9 p.m.


110 South Main Mercantile*
Angie Dawn’s Boutique*
Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market*
Bartelsmeyer Jewelry*
Be the Light Boutique*
Bids & Dibs*
Hedgehog.Ink!*
Iron Star Antiques & Such*
Laree + Co*
Mayco Ace Hardware*
Museum of Creativity*
Sekan’s Occasion Shop*
Sunshine Boutique*
The Artificers*
The Kitchen Collective + Collaborative*
US Cellular*
Varia Quality Resale

History of the Event

The first holiday open house was in 2003 at the Iron Star Antiques and Such, 3 North Main.

Santa sits on a bench in front of The Ironstar and gets a second look from Ernestine Eden in 2017.

Barb Trimbur and Cindy Bowman were vendors in the Iron Star and they decided to host an open house after Trimbur had made an offer to purchase the store from Yvonne Beck and Beck accepted the offer. The deal was finalized in 2004.

“The purpose of the first holiday open house was to introduce myself as the new owner,” Trimbur said. “We were decorating the store and thought, wouldn’t it be nice to have a party to kick off the season.”

Trimbur said about 10 years ago other downtown stores decided to have an open house as well.

Madison said the last quarter of the year, the holiday season, is the busiest time of the year for businesses.

 

 

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Chamber Coffee Hosted by FSNHS On Oct. 31

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, October 31st, 8am
Hosted by

Fort Scott National Historic Site

1 Old Fort Blvd.

In the Downtown Historic District!

Click here for their Facebook page.

Click here for their website.

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We hope to see you there for Networking * Community News * Refreshments!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, October 31st at 8 am hosted by the Fort Scott National Historic Site, 1 Old Fort Blvd. The coffee will be held in the West Infantry Barracks Theatre. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

The Fort Scott National Historic Site’s 43rd Annual Candlelight tour tickets go on sale Friday, November 1st. Tickets are $8.00 per person and non-refundable, children 5 and under are free. Tickets are shifting this season, come to the coffee to find out how. It is recommended tickets be purchased early to ensure choice of tour times, as the event frequently sells out.

The 43rd Annual Candlelight Tour will be held Friday and Saturday, December 6-7th. Tours on December 6th begin at 6:30pm, leaving every 15 minutes, until 9pm. Saturday, December 7th, the tours will start at 5pm with the final tour leaving at 9pm. Participants are advised to dress for the weather and conditions, as the entire tour will be outside.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
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231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott October 25

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! October 25th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Trick-or-Treat Parade

Saturday, October 26th

Activities start at 10am | Parade at 11am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 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. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

Farmers’ Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion, Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm!

10/26 ~ FSHS Tiger Football tonight at Coffeyville

Kick off at 7 pm. If you can’t make it you can listen on 103.9 or click the link below to watch the live stream!

www.kombfm.com

10/26 ~ Chamber Trick-or-Treat Parade

Downtown Fort Scott – Activities begin at 10am Parade at 11am.

10/25-27 ~ Donnie Compton Benefit Bash

*Friday: 7pm – Ranch Rodeo & Broncs,

live music

*Saturday: 10am – #12 slide, Auction, #10w/8 inc, live music

*Sunday: 9am – Cowboy Church, 10:30 Exhibition Barrels, 1pm Open4d Barrel Race & Youth

10/26 ~ Glaze Day at The Artificers

10am-3pm – $10 to glaze your piece

Walk-ins welcome!

10/26 ~ Greenskeeper Revenge Golf Tournament

10am-3pm ~ 10am Shotgun start at Woodland Hills Golf Course

10/26 ~ Jesse Hazen Benefit Ride

Registration 11am Kickstands up at 12pm

Driver $20 Passenger $10

50/50 Raffle

Questions 620-719-0301

10/26 ~ Voices from the Grave by Bourbon County Community Theatre

6-9pm at Riverfront Park

Tickets $10 Adults $7 for students

(Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)

Select your time & purchase tickets on www.ludus.com

10/26 ~ Ernie Couch & Revival at First United Methodist Church 6-8pm

Love Offerings welcome

10/27 ~ Sunshine Boutique DIY Broomstick & Moon Wreath Event

11am – 1pm Tickets $40/person

Venmo: @rcreoll3 to sign up

Clark Street Lights Spookfest begins & runs through October, 753 Clark Street.

SAVE THE DATE:

10/25-11/19 ~ Grief Share Support Group

Tuesday Evenings from 6-8pm

Everyone welcome!

You will need to purchase a workbook when you sign up @ griefshare.org/findagroup. $20 plus shipping

Community Christian Church 1919 S Horton – southeast corner of the building – enter the door that faces east.

10/30 ~ FSMS Career Fair

8-11am @ Fort Scott Middle School

4 sessions – 30 min each

10/30 ~ Wednesday Writers at Hedgehog.Ink Book Store

Every Wednesday 1:30-3pm

Down Fort Scott, 16 S. Main St.

10/31 ~ Murder and Mayhem at the Fort

*Special Halloween Candle Lantern Tours

Every 30min at 6:30pm

www.nps.gov/fosc

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
620-223-3566
In This Issue

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.

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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Chamber of Commerce After Hours Event This Thursday at The Artificers

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Join us for an After-hours event! Hosted by Bourbon County Clay

This Thursday, October 24th

5:15-7pm, Remarks & Drawing 6pm

$2 admission for Chamber 50/50 Drawing
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to an After-hours event hosted by Bourbon County Clay. The After-hours will take place Thursday, October 24th from 5:15pm-7pm at The Artificers, located at 8 N. National Ave. There will be a $2 admission for a Chamber half-and-half drawing. Appetizers and beverages will be provided. Remarks and the drawing will take place at 6pm.

Bourbon County Clay, a new woman-owned business started by Kate Freeman, officially launched as a new business in June of 2024. Located in the heart of Fort Scott, Kate has been active in the arts for nearly three decades. The studio is focused on producing quality, handcrafted pieces that are rooted in our county’s rich history. Bourbon County Clay is led by a team of artisans committed to creating work that reflects the heritage and natural beauty of Bourbon County. Proud of the connection to the region, they strive to honor it in every piece made. Visit their website bourboncountyclay.com for more details.

The Chamber encourages members and guests to attend to network and support new small business in our community. For more information, contact 620-223-3566 or email [email protected].

To RSVP for the event, click HERE, join the VIP list on the Bourbon County Clay website, and you will receive an email invitation!

Click here for the Facebook Event Page.

Click here for their Facebook Page

Click here for their website.

Contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 for more information. Visit the Events Calendar on fortscott.com for this & other upcoming events.

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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Sleep Inn on October 24

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, October 24th, 8am
Hosted by

Sleep Inn

302 E. Wall St.

In the Downtown Historic District!

Click here for their Facebook page.

Click here for their website.

_____________

We hope to see you there for Networking * Community News * Refreshments!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, October 24th at 8 am hosted by the Sleep Inn, 302 E. Wall St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will receive a special gift.

Sleep Inn hosted its first Chamber Coffee and opened its doors on October 24, 2014. Join us for this special celebration of Sleep Inn hosting your friends and family, clients and co-workers, tourists and travelers, from all over the globe as they have visited Fort Scott over the last 10 years!

We will recognize some special team members who have contributed significantly to the hotel’s success and discuss plans for future renovations.

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.
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620-223-3566

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Downtown Halloween Parade This Saturday, Oct. 26

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The Fort Scott Chamber announces the Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat Parade!!!

SPONSORS NEEDED!

The past couple of years the attendance has been growing for the Downtown Trick-or-Treat parade with 600+ kids in attendance! At the end of the parade, we serve a slice of Papa Don’s pizza and a drink to each child who is in costume. We have been very thankful for the gracious donations from you all in the past!

If your business is interested in making a donation, please contact us! Click here to email us or call the

Chamber at 620-223-3566.

We will accept monetary donations or other items such as pop, juices, or bottled water.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

10-11am: Halloween photo backdrop for pictures with your own camera.

Face painting will be offered by the Fort Scott High School Pride and Thespian Clubs!

11am: Parade will start at La Hacienda, down the west side of Main Street to 2nd, then back down the east side of Main Street to Skubitz Plaza.

Following parade: A slice of pizza and a drink will be served to the kids in costume provided through the generous donation of local businesses!

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***Businesses along Main Street will be handing out candy during the parade, and businesses not on Main Street as well as any community organizations are welcome to set up a table along Main to pass out candy, coupons, promo items, etc.***

Please email the Chamber if your business or organization will be passing out candy so we

can plan accordingly.
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott Oct. 18 Weekly Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! October 18th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Trick-or-Treat Parade

Saturday, October 26th

Activities start at 10am | Parade at 11am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Guided Tours on Sat & Sun: 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. (Taking the month of August off for BINGO & will start again in September)

Farmers’ Market at the Gathering Square Pavilion, Tuesdays 4-6pm and Saturdays 8am-12pm!

10/18 ~ FSHS Gameday at Frary Field. The FS Tigers take on the Circle High School. It is also Senior night! If you can’t make it you can listen on 103.9 or click the link below to watch the live stream!

www.kombfm.com

10/19-12/23 ~ Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott (50min tour) 10am – 12pm

10/19 ~ FSCC Annual Fall Festival

9-11am at Bailey Hall 2108 S. Horton

Free Entry

10/19 ~ Core Fall Farm Fest at Shead Farm

10am-5pm

2468 Cavalry Rd.

10/18 ~ Sunshine Boutique – 18 E Wall St.

Boutique Birthday Bash

10am – 6pm

10/18-19 ~ Kansas Rocks Park Creepy Crawl

Gates open:

Friday, October 18 at noon

Saturday, October 19 at 8am

Click here for more details on their website.

10/19 ~ Heath Cannon Annual Buddy Hunt

Sign up starts at 7am Hunt starts at 8am

1536 255th st Fort Scott, KS

Auction at noon & Drawings

10/19 ~ First Presbyterian Church Smash-a-Thon

Starting at 4pm

Prices vary – Dinner and Movie will be a free will offering

10/20 ~ Fall Fun Show – Uniontown Saddle Club

2pm $2 per class or $8 total

Meeting & Cookout at 4pm

Clark Street Lights Spookfest begins & runs through October, 753 Clark Street.

SAVE THE DATE:

10/25-27 ~ Donnie Compton Benefit Bash

*Friday: 7pm – Ranch Rodeo & Broncs,

live music

*Saturday: 10am – #12 slide, Auction, #10w/8 inc, live music

*Sunday: 9am – Cowboy Church, 10:30 Exhibition Barrels, 1pm Open4d Barrel Race & Youth

10/24 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Sleep Inn. Come join us and celebrate their 10 year anniversary!

10/26 ~ Chamber Trick-or-Treat Parade

Downtown Fort Scott – Activities begin at 10am Parade at 11am.

10/26 ~ Ernie Couch & Revival at First United Methodist Church 6-8pm

Love Offerings welcome

_________________

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
620-223-3566
In This Issue

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.

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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Outpost 13 Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 17

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Join us for a Ribbon Cutting

Thursday, October 17th!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces a Chamber After-hours Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting to celebrate Outpost 13 West, Thursday, October 17th, from 5:15 to 6:30pm. The new restaurant is located in the Downtown Historic District at 13 W. Oak St. where the celebratory remarks and cutting of the ribbon will take place at 5:30pm.

The Bowman family is deeply rooted in Downtown and the restaurant business, owning NuGrille and Brickstreet BBQ, and is excited to present the new Outpost 13 West featuring Southwest cuisine where you design your own tacos, burrito, nacho, salad, or bowl. The business officially opened on September 23rd and this Ribbon Cutting event will officially celebrate the opening with the community.

John and Cindy Bowman purchased the building for Outpost 13 West in 2021 and started refurbishing the property. The building dates back to 1862 and was originally a livery and feed stable. The Bowman’s son Alex and his wife Carissa are part owners in the restaurant along with John and Cindy. The Bowman’s feel the new restaurant has been well received in the community and people have seemed to really enjoy the food and experience. For more information and updates on Outpost 13 West, follow their Facebook page and other social media.

Click here for their Facebook Page!

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.

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Fun Events on the Horizon For Fort Scott

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Attendees introduce themselves at the Downtown Meet and Greet at the Courtland Hotel and Spa on Oct. 2.

The Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce sponsored a quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet on Oct. 2, during which attendees shared information about upcoming community events.

Frank Adamson, owner of the Courtland Hotel and Spa, hosted the event and said that he and his wife, Cheryl, have owned the building for 20 years this year.  He commended all the owners of the downtown historic district for the revitalization that is going on.

“Look around, it’s amazing,” he said.

Comments from other attendees:

  • Fort Scott Tourism Director Jackson Tough listed all the avenues he is taking to get Fort Scott’s many assets to the public in surrounding areas. In addition,  The Kansas Museum Association Conference will be coming in a few weeks, The Military Preservation Convoy toured the town on Oct. 13-14. His office is once again in the Chamber office, 231 E. Wall St.
  • Diane Striler, the event organizer, spoke of the 2nd Annual Christmas on the Bricks, the first weekend in December. Fundraising for the new skating rink has started in the community and another addition will be costumed Christmas characters walking around the festivities. This year there will be a big Christmas tree near the First Colored Infantry mural on Skubitz Plaza. Volunteers of all kinds are needed for the event. She is looking for a business to provide free gift wrapping for the festival shoppers.
  • Fort Scott National Historic Site Supervisor Jill Jaworski said that two new employees have been hired and the fort will be open full-time within two weeks. She thanked the community for supporting the recent Naturalization Ceremony conducted at the fort, with over 1,000 visitors that day. The Dragoon Barracks is being renovated and the fort is preparing for the annual Candlelight Tour, the first weekend in December. Tickets will go on sale for this event in the 1st part of November.
  • Mary Wyatt, Fort Scott Community Development, said the  city is “putting together a housing committee to do a housing needs study.” She is also working on a mini-golf project for the community, looking at updating the city’s comprehensive plan and introduced the new Housing and Community Development Coordinator, Lisa Dillon. Dillon told the group of some ideas she has for the position.
  • Kari West, spokesperson for Evergy, the electric company, said there is a Kansas Business Energy Program available.
  • Bailey Lyons, a spokesperson for the splash pad that was opened this summer, told the group that in this off-season they are putting up shade structures, building an ADA bathroom and installing a new sprinkler system for the landscape around the facility.
  • Kathy Dancer, whose building at 110 S. Main, houses a cafe, retail store, and bar is undergoing facade renovation. The bar, called The Green Lantern, added a murder mystery dinner and was sold out for that, but will offer another in the spring, she said. The bar, which they call a speakeasy, is open on Friday and Saturday nights and can also be booked for special events. The distilling of bourbon should be operational by the end of this year, with bourbon tastings in the future.
  • The building at 23 S. Main, Main Street Vintage and Co. is for sale, FS Chamber Executive Director Lindsay Madison said.
  • Upcoming Chamber events:
  • The Community Connection Panel luncheon is Oct. 19 at the Empress Event Center.
  • Outpost 13 West Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is Oct. 17, 5:15 to 6:30 p.m.
  • Bourbon County Clay After-Hours is Oct. 24, 5:15-6:30 p.m. at the Artificers.
  • Manufacturing Day is Nov. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. with tours of local manufacturers.
  • Christmas Light Trolley Tours are Dec. 12-23 nightly.
  • Christmas Light Contest is in December with cash prizes, contact the Chamber for more information.

 

 

 

 

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Annual Downtown Trick or Treat Parade Is Oct. 26

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The Fort Scott Chamber announces the Annual Downtown Trick-or-Treat Parade!!!

SPONSORS NEEDED!

The past couple of years the attendance has been growing for the Downtown Trick-or-Treat parade with 600+ kids in attendance! At the end of the parade, we serve a slice of Papa Don’s pizza and a drink to each child who is in costume. We have been very thankful for the gracious donations from you all in the past!

If your business is interested in making a donation, please contact us! Click here to email us or call the

Chamber at 620-223-3566.

We will accept monetary donations or other items such as pop, juices, or bottled water.

Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 11:00 AM

10-11am: Halloween photo backdrop for pictures with your own camera.

Face painting will be offered by the Fort Scott High School Pride and Thespian Clubs!

11am: Parade will start at La Hacienda, down the west side of Main Street to 2nd, then back down the east side of Main Street to Skubitz Plaza.

Following parade: A slice of pizza and a drink will be served to the kids in costume provided through the generous donation of local businesses!

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***Businesses along Main Street will be handing out candy during the parade, and businesses not on Main Street as well as any community organizations are welcome to set up a table along Main to pass out candy, coupons, promo items, etc.***

Please email the Chamber if your business or organization will be passing out candy so we

can plan accordingly.
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