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Community Luncheon on June 12

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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

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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.

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Corrected Winners of the Good Ol’ Days Parade

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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].

 

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Winners of the Good Ol’ Days Parade Are Announced

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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].

 

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Good Ol’ Days Committee Host Chamber Coffee on May 30

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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.

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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Angela VanDeBerghe of Edward Jones Financial Office on May 23

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Thursday, May 23rd, 8am
Hosted by Edward Jones office of Angela VanDeBerghe

222 S. State Street
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by the Edward Jones office of Angela VanDeBerghe, 222 State Street, on Thursday, May 23rd at 8am. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

When it comes to your financial goals, the experiences you wish to have, the trips you plan to take, the legacy you strive to leave behind — each of these priorities deserve attention to detail, a holistic approach to planning and a dedicated financial advisor to partner with you through the years ahead. Whether you need help organizing, building, protecting, or creating strategies to transfer your wealth, Angela promises to offer you a new level of attention, insight, and guidance. Join us this Thursday to meet Angela and office administrator Jennifer Lowe and hear about their business and what they do for the community!

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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What’s Happening in Fort Scott

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! May 17th Weekly Newsletter

Splash Pad Opening Day in 2023!

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.

5/17 ~ Waypoint Coins Hide & Seek Adventure, Skubitz Plaza, registration starts at 5pm/adventure begins at 5:30pm, see flyer below for more info!

5/17 ~ Patio Concert hosted by Bourbon County Arts Council, Liberty Theatre, tickets: BCAC members/$15, non-members/$20, 8-10pm, see flyer below for more info.

5/17 ~ Dustin Treiber LIVE at Brickstreet BBQ, live acoustic country & rock, 7pm-10pm, click here for more information.

5/18 ~ Flood cleanup at Gunn Park Trails, meet at the park entrance, details include removal of flood debris/downed trees/repair or bridges, click here for more information.

5/18 ~ Shead Farm Homestead Festival, music/children’s activities/farm tour/farm store and vendor booths/food court, single ticket: $5 or family pass $25 (5+ members), click here for more info.

5/18 ~ Hello Summer Luau 2024, join City of Fort Scott for a summer kick off with a Splash Bash at the Splashpad, Vinyl Revival will start at 6:30pm with Beach Boys tunes to follow under the new pavilion, see flyer below for more info!

5/23 ~ Children’s Business Fair Workshop #1 hosted by HBCAT, ages 5-14, this workshop is to prepare the kids for the Children’s Business Fair on June 22nd at the Farmer’s Market, click here for more info.

5/23 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Edward Jones – Angela VanDeBerghe, 222 S. State St. , 8am

5/24-27 ~ Memorial Day Weekend at Kansas Rocks Recreation Park, 1pm-5pm

5/24 ~ May Adventures in Learning/Shepherd’s Center at First United Methodist Church, 1-4pm, click here for more info.

5/24 ~ Girard Medical Center’s Narcan Training Event at Girard Medical Center, 1pm-2pm, click here for more information and to register.

5/25 ~ Kiwanis Golf Tournament, 4-person scramble, flighted, 18-hole scramble, $80 per player/$320 per team, prizes/contest/raffle, to sign up contact 620.223.1435 or 620.224.9067

5/28 ~ Tiger Drama Camp – Sleeping Beauty, $40 per person which includes a t-shirt, 12:30-4:30 with performance on June 10&11th, register at Buck Run Community Center, click here for more info.

5/30 ~ Children’s Business Fair Workshop #2 hosted by HBCAT, ages 5-14, this workshop is to prepare the kids for the Children’s Business Fair on June 22nd at the Farmer’s Market, click here for more info.

5/30 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Good Ol’ Days at Skubtiz Plaza, 8am

5/31~ Good Ol’ Days Parade in Downtown Fort Scott, 6pm, grab your friends and coworkers and join the fun, click here to register a float/golf cart/foot unit/horse unit/classic car/antique car/tractor/or anything else, click here to register!

5/31-6/1 ~ Good Ol’ Days Festival, food vendors/craft vendors, Red Garter, pony rides, live music, baby contest, and so MUCH MORE! Click here for a full schedule!

Lavender Saturdays in June on Locust Road, join the Lavender Patch Farm every Saturday at 9am!

6/6 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Perry’s Pork Rinds and Country Store, 8am

6/8 ~ Eastern Kansas Swine Show Series at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds, click here for more info.

6/8 ~ EKTEC Rodeo at Bourbon County Fairgrounds, click here for more information.

6/8 ~ Rod-Tiques of Kansas City Car Club visiting Fort Scott, approximately 50 people, click here for more information.

SAVE THE DATE!

6/14-15th ~ Dare to Dream Statewide Conference- Women Supporting Women Entrepreneurs, click here for more information!

6/15 ~ 3rd Annual Dragoon Charge for Wreaths Across America, more information to come!

6/29 ~ NBHA Rodeo at Bourbon County Fairgrounds

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Chamber Highlights
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We THANK our members for their support! Interested in joining the Chamber?
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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 Ribbon Cuttings Mark your calendars & join us for these celebrations!

5/23, Thursday, 5:15-6:30pm, Blissful Aesthetics

Patio Concert hosted by the Bourbon County Arts Council on the Liberty Theatre Patio!

Fort Scott’s Inaugural Hide & Seek Adventure ~ Waypoint Coins

Hello Summer Luau 2024 ~ Splash Bash at the Splashpad!

Get your co-workers, family, or friends together and enter a float/foot unit/golf cart/tractor/antique or classic car/horse entry to make this the BIGGEST Good Ol’ Days parade EVER!

Good Ol’ Days Festival ~

Visit fortscottgoodoldays.com

Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Shead Farm On May 16

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Join us for Chamber Coffee!

Thursday, May 16th, 8am
Hosted by Shead Farm

2468 Cavalry Road
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Shead Farm, 2468 Cavalry Road, on Thursday, May 16th at 8am. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing. It will take you about 15-20 minutes to get there from Fort Scott, so we suggest you leave town by 7:40am! Go South on 69 Highway to Cavalry Road, turn east and follow the signs.

Shead Farm is hosting their 4th Annual Shead Farm Homestead Festival THIS Saturday from 10am-6pm. There will be music, children’s activities, farm tours, farm store and vendor booths, and a food court. A wonderful outing that ALL ages will enjoy! Admission: single ticket – $5 or family pass $25 (5+ members).

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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CHAMBER RIBBON CUTTING TO CELEBRATE BLISSFUL AESTETHTICS AND WELLNESS  on May 23

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to a Chamber After-hours & Ribbon Cutting Event to celebrate the opening of Blissful Aesthetic & Wellness! The event will take place on Thursday, May 23rd from 5:15pm-6:30pm with the remarks and ribbon cutting starting at 5:30pm. After the Ribbon cutting and remarks, everyone is invited to come and go to see the business, enter the drawings, and enjoy refreshments.

 

Blissful Aesthetics and Wellness opened it’s doors in May 2023 giving clients a holistic approach on wellness and beauty that prioritizes your individual goals.

 

Blissful Aesthetics & Wellness offers services such as Aesthetics, IV Infusion & Vitamin Injections, Labs, Weight loss, Dermatology, and Wellness Consultations.

 

Contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce for more information at 620-223-3566 or [email protected].

 

 

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Chamber Coffee hosted by Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore On May 9

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Hedgehog.INK! Bookstore on Thursday, May 9th at 8am. Crooked Cactus Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

Jordan and Randi Witt, new owners of Hedgehog.INK!, took ownership in February 2024. Hedgehog.INK! is your family-owned bookstore located in the historic downtown Fort Scott. With over 25 sections of new and used books, including a local authors section, you can find books in great condition at an affordable price and something for everyone! Hedgehog.INK! also carries products from several local vendors and offers freshly roasted Nutty Bavarian nuts.

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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FS Town-Wide Garage Sale Continues Today

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IT’S TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE WEEKEND IN FORT SCOTT!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce hopes you are ready to get out and shop for bargains on clothing, home décor, tools, toys, gadget, and more!

Find the treasure of your dreams this weekend, May 3rd & 4th during the Town-wide Garage sale in Fort Scott!

Starting Thursday, May 2nd you may find copies of the official garage sale map from the Chamber as well as local stores 5 Corners, Bids & Dibs, Casey’s, Don’s Smoke Shop, and all Pete’s locations – you can also find the map on our website fortscott.com or on Facebook under Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce.

Get out and shop the Town-wide Garage Sale this Friday & Saturday May 3rd & 4th in Fort Scott, brought to you by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce!

Click here for a printable listing and map!

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Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store: Strawberries, Party Trays, Fresh Produce Boxes

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Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store…

Fresh North Carolina Strawberries pre-purchase now!

Pick up May 25-26 $35 per flat.  Call (620)939-43020 Click or Come to the store to purchase. Pre-purchase only.

Don’t let the drive to Western Bourbon County scare you away. Carpool, or go in with friends and alternate pick-ups each month with a group of friends! The savings and fresh variety are worth it.

Don’t forget to grab your next Perry’s Produce Box for just $21 Fresh boxes are delivered right here to Bids & Dibs. The next order deadline is Monday, May 20 Pick up on Thursday, May 23.

https://www.perrysporkrinds.com/collections/perrys-produce-bundle

Looking for Sliced Meat & Cheese trays, Cubed Meat & Cheese Trays, Fresh Baked Cookie Platters, Fruit Platters or Veggie Platters? Give Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store a call!

Made with the finest Amish Meats & Cheese from Troyer! Shop local and support small businesses. These make great options for office gatherings, church get-togethers, graduations, Mother’s Day, and Memorial Day!  3 Day Call Ahead is Preferred. (620)939-4300 or email [email protected]

Meat Options: Pickle & Pimento Loaf, Souse, Head Cheese,  Ham off the Bone,  Black Forest Ham,  Roast Beef,  Pan Roasted Turkey,  Cajun Turkey,  Kettle Fried Chicken, Pepperoni,  Salami,

Cheese: Yellow American, Pepper Jack, Colby Swirl, Swiss, Cheddar Blueberry, Pepperoni Marble, Sharp Cheddar, Smoked Cheddar, Green Onion, Carolina Reaper
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