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Good Ol’ Days Parade Winners Announced

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2023 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           Pint Sized Ice Cream Shop
Foot            Unit Cal Cosens
Tractor      Ron Sharp
Horses      Niece Products
Classic Car Michaleen & Claude O’Dell
Golf Cart   Whispering Willows
Antique Car Jim Fewins

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].

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Chamber Coffee at Lavender Patch Farm on June 7

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by
The Lavender Patch Farm
Thursday, June 7th
8am
2376 Locust Road
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by The Lavender Patch Farm, Thursday, June 8th at 8 a.m., 2376 Locust Road.
Owners Davin and Betsy Reichard will be promoting the 6th Annual Lavender Fest which is planned for next Saturday, June 17th from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  The Trolley will will provide complimentary transportation to and from the festival this Saturday, leaving from the Chamber of Commerce, on the hour starting at 9 a.m. and returning from The Lavender Patch on the half-hour with the last departure back to the Chamber at 2:30 p.m.
Festival activities will include tours of the lavender, lavender craft demonstrations, live music, games, children’s activities, an opportunity to buy lunch of Herb de Provence pulled pork sandwiches and lavender lemonade and visiting the gift shop. In addition, there will be lavender plants for sale at the festival. Admission is $5 for 13 years or older.
The Lavender Patch and its gift shop are open Thursday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the month of June and Friday through Monday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the month of July. The farm and gift shop is also open by appointment. More information about the business, events and schedules may be found on their Facebook page or website, www.thelavenderpatchfarm.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 business or organization hosting the Coffee. 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!
We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
620-223-3566
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Rural Workforce Summit June 22

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Bourbon County Redi…
Rural Workforce Summit
The Rural Workforce Summit will feature seven nationally recognized industry leaders in workforce development, who will share their insights and expertise. This diverse group of speakers will offer valuable knowledge and practical strategies that can benefit individuals and businesses alike.
We have arranged a block of discounted hotel rooms at the Sleep Inn exclusively for summit attendees. If you have any out of town employees or executives who may choose to stay overnight before the event, they will gain unprecedented access to a networking event with all of the speakers. This exclusive opportunity allows for one-on-one conversations with each of the speakers, fostering valuable connections and insights.
To ensure your participation, please RSVP by June 19th by using the QR code on the attached flyer or the Eventbrite link in this email. We kindly request a nominal admission fee of $20, which includes lunch and a continental breakfast provided during the event.
Date: June 22, 2023 Time: 7:15 AM – 1:00 PM
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What’s Happening in Fort Scott

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! June 2nd Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Trolley Tours of Fort Scott

50-minute narrated historical tour

Every Friday & Saturday on the hour

Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 12 & under, leaves from the Chamber

Click this link: The Artificers

Upcoming pottery class/workshop

schedule, a creative space for all ages!

Click here for all the FUN activities at the

Museum of Creativity, something 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.

June Special at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, Good Ol’ Days & Good Books, 25% off History, Historical Fiction, and Old Books

6/2 ~ Good Ol’ Days Chicken Dinner, 4:30-6pm, tickets on sale NOW at the Chamber, $9/dinner.

6/2-3 ~ Good Ol’ Days Parade and festivities

6/2 ~ First Friday at The Artificers, 8 N. National Ave.

6/2 ~ First Friday Backroom Art Gallery located at Hare & Crow, local art by local artist, 118 S. Main St., 1-9pm, click here for more info!

6/2 ~ Street Dance, Whiskey Outlaw and Bobby Degonia, Downtown Pavilion, bring your lawn chair , come out and enjoy music on the bricks, 7pm

6/2-3 ~ St. Mary’s MEGA sale in Kennedy Gym, all proceeds go to rebuild St. Mary’s Church

6/3-4 ~ Kansas Free Fishing Days, click here for more info!

6/3 ~ Storytime at Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore, 2:30pm, guest storyteller Taylor Bailey

6/8 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Lavender Patch, 2376 Locust Road, 8am

6/9 ~ Rock Star Karaoke at Memorial Hall, doors open at 6pm, live music at 7pm, food & drink available for purchase, entry $10 per person or $60 for a table of 6, all proceeds go to Memorial Hall Upgrades.

6/10 ~ Kansas Crossing presents Three Dog Night, must be 21+ to attend, click here for more info and to get tickets.

6/11 ~ First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott Presents Rev. Darryl Burton, 10:30am, click here for more info!

6/13 ~ Lunch & Learn – Hosted by KOAM TV, lunch provided at Empress Event Center, 12-12:45pm

6/15 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Varia, 110 E. 23rd St. 8am

6/15-16 ~ Blood Drive in Nevada Mo at First Baptist Church Reception Hall, Thursday 12-6pm and Friday 9am-2pm

6/16 ~ Paint Party – Daisy & Bee at Common Ground Coffee Co., $5 to reserve your spot/$20 due at class

6/17 ~ 2nd Annual Dragoon Charge for Wreaths Across America hosted by the American Legion Riders Post 25, registration starts at 8:30am to 10:30am @ Buck Run Community Center, click here for more info!

6/17 ~ Pizza Republic hosting Live Music event by Brian Lumley with the Red Dirt Underground, 8-10pm, click here for more info!

SAVE THE DATE!

6/22 ~ Rural Workforce Summit hosted by Bourbon County REDI and the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, register today for $20/person, click here for info.

7/11 ~ Downtown Meet & Greet

7/21-22 ~ Wahzhazhe- The Osage Ballet

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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
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.

May Special at Hedgehog. INK! Bookstore!

42nd Annual Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days:

Back to the Bricks! June 2nd & 3rd, Downtown Fort Scott, click here for details!

Live Music at Pizza Republic featuring Brian Lumley with the Red Dirt Underground!

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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Weekend Activities Schedule Provided by Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

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THIS WEEKEND is the 42nd Annual
Fort Scott GOOD OL’ DAYS FESTIVAL!
Craft vendors, food trucks, live music, parade, children’s fair, car & bike show, model train show, living history activities, and more! Make your way to the bricks in Downtown Fort Scott this Friday & Saturday, June 2nd & 3rd! See the schedule here and find more info on fortscottgoodoldays.com.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Chamber Coffee hosted The Fort Scott Good Ol’ Day’s Committee on June 1

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Chamber Coffee hosted The Fort Scott Good Ol’ Day’s Committee  

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, June 1st at 8 a.m. on Skubitz Plaza, Downtown Fort Scott.

Shawn O’Brien, Chairman, and the Good Ol’ Days committee are excited to celebrate the 42nd Annual Good Ol’ Days festival with the theme of Back to the Bricks.

Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce for the Good Ol’ Chicken Dinner to be held Friday, June 2nd.  The Chamber is also taking entries for the Good Ol’ Days Parade planned for 6pm Friday, June 2nd.  The full schedule of events may be found on the festival website fortscottgoodoldays.com.

Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served along with door prizes.

 

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.

 

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Chamber After Hours/Ribbon Cutting on May 25 at M’axe Throw House

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Chamber After-hours & Ribbon Cutting
at M’axe Throw House!
Join us for a Chamber After-Hours & Ribbon Cutting Event to celebrate the opening of M’axe Throw House!
Thursday, May 25th, 2023
212 E. 1st St.
5:15pm to 6:30pm
Complementary drink ticket for Chamber Members!
Pizza will also be available!
$2 Admission at the door!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Greyhound Football Legacy Center on May 25

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by
Greyhound Football Legacy Center
Thursday, May 25th
8am
11 N. Main St.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee hosted by Greyhound Football Legacy Center this Thursday, May 25th at 8am located at 11 N. Main St. Everyone is invited to come and see the Legacy Center, enter the drawings, and enjoy light refreshments.
Following the closing of the FSCC football program, former FSCC Football players and supporters have created the Greyhound Football Legacy Center and have high hopes to bring back FSCC Football for the 2023 Season. It is their mission to provide sustained support to improve the FSCC athletic program, connect with teammates and meet new fellow Hounds. They will be providing updates and news about the Save Football Initiative. The Legacy Center is a gathering place for the group and will house football memorabilia, including uniforms and trophies. Milligan, Doug Ropp, Jerry Witt, Jim Barrows, Steve Williams, Matt Glades, welcome members of the community to view the center located at 11 N. Main and join their mission.
Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or [email protected].
Click here for their Facebook page!
We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
620-223-3566
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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Bourbon County, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 19th Weekly Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 19th Weekly Newsletter

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

________________

Fort Scott National Historic Site

Daily Tours: 10am & 1pm

Trolley Tours of Fort Scott

50-minute narrated historical tour

Every Friday & Saturday on the hour

Fridays 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

Saturdays 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm

$6 adults, $4 12 & under, leaves from the Chamber

Click this link: The Artificers

Upcoming pottery class/workshop

schedule, a creative space for all ages!

Click here for all the FUN activities at the

Museum of Creativity, something 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.

May Special for Hedghehog.INK! Bookstore;

25% off Gently Used Inspiration Families/Parenting Self-Help Books

5/19 ~ Common Ground LIVE music event featuring The Tucker Family “Gospel Songs of Graceland”, 6-8pm, see flyer below.

5/20 ~ Paint and Pizza at Papa Don’s, click here for more info!

5/20 ~ Shead Homestead Festival, 10am-5pm, click here for flyer.

5/20 ~ Frankie Durossette Benefit Golf Tournament, 8am, Woodland Hills Golf Course

5/20 ~ Patio Concert at Liberty by Bourbon County Arts Council “Wednesdays at the Hermans”

5/20 ~ Elks Annual Youth Fishing Derby, ages 2-15, 9:30 registration, FSCC Lake, hotdog lunch after, click here for more info.

5/20 ~ Bikini Bike Wash & Cornhole Tournament, Holmtown Pub, 60% of tournament fee as payouts, 12pm-3pm, click here for more info.

5/23 ~ Spring into Summer Self-Care Fair hosted by Southeast Kansas Mental Health at Fort Scott Middle School, 5-8pm, SEKMHC is NOW requesting Vendors for this event, register here for a FREE booth.

5/25 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Greyhound Football Legacy Center, 11 N. Main, 8am

5/25 ~ Chamber After-hours Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at M’axe Throw House, 212 E. 1st, 5:15pm to 6:30pm, Chamber members receive one complimentary drink ticket at the door then cash bar, pizza will also be available, $2 admission at the door.

5/26-29 ~ Symbols of Sacrifice Flag Display at Fort Scott National Historic Site, 8am, click here for more info.

5/29 ~ The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce will be closed in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume normal business hours on 5/30.

5/29 ~ Memorial Day Program at the National Cemetery, 10:30am, Guest Speaker Jill Jaworski, Superintendent of the Fort Scott National Historic Site.

6/1 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Good Ol’ Days, Skubitz Plaza, 8am

6/2 ~ Good Ol’ Days Chicken Dinner, 4:30-6pm, tickets on sale NOW at the Chamber, $9/dinner.

6/2-3 ~ Good Ol’ Days Parade and festivities, get your entries in NOW, deadline May 31st!

6/2 ~ First Friday at The Artificers, 8 N. National Ave.

6/2 ~ First Friday Backroom Art Gallery located at Hare & Crow, local art by local artist, 118 S. Main St., 1-9pm, click here for more info!

6/2 ~ Street Dance, Whiskey Outlaw and Bobby Degonia, Downtown Pavilion, bring your lawn chair , come out and enjoy music on the bricks, 7pm

6/2-3 ~ St. Mary’s MEGA sale in Kennedy Gym, all proceeds go to rebuild St. Mary’s Church

6/3-4 ~ Kansas Free Fishing Days, click here for more info!

SAVE THE DATE!

6/9 ~ Rock Star Karaoke at Memorial Hall, doors open at 6pm, live music at 7pm, food & drink available for purchase, entry $10 per person or $60 for a table of 6, all proceeds go to Memorial Hall Upgrades.

6/10 ~ Kansas Crossing presents Three Dog Night, must be 21+ to attend, click here for more info and to get tickets.

6/11 ~ First Presbyterian Church of Fort Scott Presents Rev. Darryl Burton, 10:30am, click here for more info!

6/22 ~ Rural Workforce Summit hosted by Bourbon County REDI and the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, register today for $20/person, click here for info.

_________

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
[email protected]
fortscott.com

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.

May Special at Hedgehog. INK! Bookstore!

Live Music at Common Ground!

Shead Farm Festival, FUN for the WHOLE family!

Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center is NOW requesting vendors for their Self-Care Fair!

42nd Annual Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days:

Back to the Bricks! June 2nd & 3rd, Downtown Fort Scott, click here for details!

Ribbon Cutting and Open House at

M’axe Throw House!

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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Rural Workforce Summit: June 22

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Bourbon County Redi…
Rural Workforce Summit
The Rural Workforce Summit will feature seven nationally recognized industry leaders in workforce development, who will share their insights and expertise. This diverse group of speakers will offer valuable knowledge and practical strategies that can benefit individuals and businesses alike.
We have arranged a block of discounted hotel rooms at the Sleep Inn exclusively for summit attendees. If you have any out of town employees or executives who may choose to stay overnight before the event, they will gain unprecedented access to a networking event with all of the speakers. This exclusive opportunity allows for one-on-one conversations with each of the speakers, fostering valuable connections and insights.
To ensure your participation, please RSVP by June 19th by using the QR code on the attached flyer or the Eventbrite link in this email. We kindly request a nominal admission fee of $20, which includes lunch and a continental breakfast provided during the event.
Date: June 22, 2023 Time: 7:15 AM – 1:00 PM
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Bobbie Kemna on May 18

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ANNOUNCING THIS WEEK’S
CHAMBER COFFEE
Join us for Chamber Coffee hosted by
Bobbi Kemna
Thursday, May 18th
8am
1366 215th St.
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee Thursday, May 18th at 8am hosted by Bobbi Kemna. The event will take place at the Kemna home located at 1366 215th St., which is approximately ¼ mile north of town on old 69 highway. Coffee, juice, and biscuits and gravy will be served in addition to a door prize drawing.
Local resident and community volunteer Cory Bryars will speak on the 2nd Annual Fort Fest Blues Festival event to be held the last weekend of September Downtown in front of Sharky’s Pub & Grub on Friday evening the 29th and at Riverfront Park on Saturday the 30th from 12pm to 9pm featuring live music, a barbeque contest, vendor booths, and more. The event will benefit “Care to Share, The Sharing Bucket” cancer support organization.
The Chamber had a schedule change for the Chamber Coffee this week, and Bobbi stepped in and offered to open her doors to Chamber members and guests. Bobbi is a long-time entrepreneur in Bourbon County, having owned several businesses in partnership with her late husband, Harry, including the KOA Campground, mobile home sales, a flight school, and The Branding Iron restaurant.
Chamber Coffee guests are welcome to step into The Pot Pantry adjacent to her home, an 1800’s rock house studio and gallery space of her hand-built pottery. Bobbi hosted an Art in the Yard festival two years on her property, and continues to display her pottery at art events near and far including the Backroom Art Gallery at Hare & Crow Barber Shop on Main Street open weekly Wednesday through Saturday and the evenings of First Fridays in addition to The Artificers gallery.
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.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members
shown below!
FORT SCOTT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
620-223-3566
‌
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Enter the Good Ol’Days Parade

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Good Ol’ Days Parade!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is NOW taking entries for he GOOD OL’ DAYS PARADE that will take place in Fort Scott on Friday, June 2nd at 6pm.
We encourage you to get your business, organization, friends, or family together and enter a float, walking unit, golf cart, car/truck, tractor, horse entry, or other! It is FREE to enter the parade and cash prizes will be awarded in each category.
Click here to print the parade entry form, or you can click “Register” on this link to enter online!
The deadline is May 31st.
For more information about the Good Ol’ Days festival, click here!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701