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Category Archives: Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce
32nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic – June 26
32nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to invite members, businesses, organizations, golfers, and the community to the 32nd Annual Chamber Golf Classic!
This annual tournament is a great way to enjoy a fun day on the course, promote your business or organization, and support the Chamber. Teams, sponsorships, and raffle items are now being accepted.
Click here for online registration, printable registration & sponsorship form, and more info.
Friday, June 26th
Woodland Hills Golf Course
2414 S. Horton St.
- Registration & Putting Contest: 8am
- Shotgun Start: 9am
- Format: 4-person Scramble
- $320 per team includes: Play, lunch, cart, mulligans, games package, & skins
Limited carts are available, so teams with their own cart are encouraged to bring it.
Sponsorships
This annual event is a great opportunity to promote your business or organization while supporting the Chamber and enjoying a fun day of golf, networking, and community connection.
Banner Sponsor
Showcase your business name & logo prominently displayed along the fence at #1 tee box. Sponsor logos also included on pre-tournament materials.
- Banner + Team: $595 with own/prior banner | $645 if banner is made
- Banner Only: $300 | $350 if banner is made
Exclusive Hole Sponsor
Showcase your business name & logo displayed exclusively on a hole.
- Exclusive Hole + Team: $495
- Exclusive Hole Sponsor Only: $200
Supporting Sponsor
Sponsor sign with business name displayed in front of the clubhouse, showing your support.
- Supporting Sponsor & Team: $420
- Supporting Sponsor Only: $125
Team Entry Only
Enjoy a great day of golf, which includes play, lunch, cart, mulligans, games package, and skins.
- $320
Click HERE for a PDF copy of Sponsorship levels and information.
Reserve your sponsorship: [email protected] or 620-223-3566
Raffle & Prize Donations Needed!
The Chamber is also accepting raffle and prize donations for the Golf Classic. Donated items help add excitement to the event and give businesses another great way to be recognized.
Items may include gift certificates, merchandise, themed baskets, promotional items, services, golf items, swag bag items, or hole prize giveaways.
All donations are appreciated and help make the tournament more fun for players while showcasing local businesses and organizations.
Register Today!
Teams may register online, stop by, or call the Chamber Office!
620-223-3566
231 E. Wall St.
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3566
fortscott.com
Chamber of Commerce Lunch & Learn Labor Wages Is June 17
Join us for an upcoming
Chamber Lunch & Learn
US Department of Labor
Wage & Hour Division
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
11:30am-1pm
Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main St.
Entrances in both front & back of the Empress.
Avoid costly wage & hour mistakes!
All are welcome!
Click here for printable flyer.
Fort Scott Chamber Hosts Lunch & Learn with U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites business owners, managers, human resource professionals, nonprofit leaders, and employers of all sizes to attend an informative Chamber Lunch & Learn featuring the U.S. Department of Labor Wage & Hour Division on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
The program will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Empress Event Center, 7 N. Main Street in Downtown Fort Scott.
Presenter Trini Najera Murguia, Community Outreach Resource Planning Specialist with the U.S. Department of Labor, will provide an overview of key employment and overtime regulations and discuss common compliance issues facing employers today.
Topics will include:
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requirements
- Employment relationships
- Exempt vs. nonexempt employee classifications
- Calculating overtime pay
- Recordkeeping requirements
- Lactation break provision in the workplace
- Youth employment protections
- Common wage and hour violations
Attendees will also have the opportunity to ask questions and receive information directly from a representative of the U.S. Department of Labor.
“This Lunch & Learn is designed to help employers better understand federal labor laws and avoid costly wage and hour mistakes,” said Lindsay Madison, President and CEO of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. “Whether you own a small business, manage employees, oversee HR functions, or operate a nonprofit organization, this information is valuable and applicable to your workplace.”
Registration is $20 for Chamber members with lunch, $10 for Chamber members without lunch, $30 for non-members with lunch, and $20 for non-members without lunch.
Advance registration is requested by Monday, June 15 at 1:00 p.m. for those ordering lunch.
To register, visit FortScott.com, email [email protected], or call the Chamber at (620) 223-3566.
The event is presented by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Davis Accounting and Labconco.
For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit www.FortScott.com.
Click HERE to register to attend.
Please register by 1pm Monday, June 15th, especially if ordering lunch.
We hope to see you there!
Thank you to event sponsors:
Davis Accounting
Labconco
A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3566
fortscott.com
Click HERE to view our 2026 Community Guide-Member Directory!
Chamber Coffee Hosted by Varia Quality Resale Clothing on June 11
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Heartland Rural Electric/Propane on May 28
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by the Care to Share Cancer Support Group on May 21
Join us for Chamber Coffee
hosted by Chamber Member
Care to Share ~ Cancer Support Group
The Sharing Bucket
Thursday, May 21st
8am
@ Care to Share
9 E. Wall St.
We hope to see you there!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee this Thursday, May 21st at 8am hosted by Chamber member Care to Share Cancer Support Group, The Sharing Bucket, 9 E. Wall St. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served along with a door prize drawing.
Care to Share Cancer Support Group began in 2007 as a grassroots, volunteer-led organization dedicated to supporting local cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, and families throughout Bourbon, Linn, and Crawford counties. Now entering its 20th year of service, Care to Share remains 100% volunteer operated and continues to provide quarterly support group meetings, meals, gas vouchers, transportation assistance for medical appointments, financial aid, and emotional support for families during treatment and recovery. Through community donations and local support, the organization works to ensure no family faces the cancer journey alone.
From its humble beginnings, Care to Share has been blessed with nearly $2 million in community donations over the years, allowing almost every dollar raised to be given directly back to local cancer fighters and their families, with the majority staying right here in Fort Scott and Bourbon County. The organization credits much of its success to the generosity of local businesses, Chamber members, volunteers, and community supporters.
Care to Share also looks forward to upcoming community events, including:
July 25 – Golf Tournament
September 25 & 26 – FortFest
Celebrating its official 20th Anniversary in 2027.
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.
Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Chamber Coffee Hosted by Medicalodges on May 14
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May 29 is the Chamber of Commerce Dinner, Awards, Live Auction, Live Band & Dance
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Chamber Coffee Hosted by Union State Bank on May 7
Sending on behalf of Chamber Champion member
Union State Bank
***Note that the Coffee will be held at Uniontown City Hall, next door to Union State Bank***
Thursday, May 7th
8am
@ Uniontown City Hall
206 Sherman St., Uniontown, KS
We hope to see you there!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to attend a Chamber Coffee on Thursday, May 7th, at 8 a.m., hosted by Union State Bank. The coffee will take place at the Uniontown City Hall building, directly next door, at 206 Sherman St., Uniontown, KS. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served, and attendees will have the opportunity to win a door prize.
Union State Bank was founded on May 10, 1901, by a group of investors, including L.E. Holt, and has remained family-owned and operated by Holt descendants for five generations. While proud of its long history, Union State Bank continues to focus on providing a strong customer experience, reasonable fees, and meaningful support for the communities it serves through employee volunteerism and local involvement.
Union State Bank is celebrating its 125th Anniversary on May 10th. To mark the occasion, the bank will host special giveaways and refreshments at both the Uniontown and Fort Scott locations during the week of May 4th through May 8th. Community members are encouraged to watch Union State Bank’s Facebook page for additional details and updates throughout the anniversary week.
For more information, contact the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566 or visit the Events Calendar at fortscott.com and click on the “Chamber Coffees” category for upcoming hosts and locations.
Ribbon Cutting at Freeman Fort Scott Hospital on May 7
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Downtown Meet and Greet is May 5
Sending on behalf of the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
Quarterly Downtown Meet & Greet scheduled for May 5th!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites downtown business owners, representatives, and community members to attend:
Downtown Meet & Greet
Tuesday, May 5th
8am–9am
@ City State Bank, 202 Scott St.
These quarterly informal gatherings provide an opportunity to network, collaborate, and share ideas regarding downtown events, promotions, and other topics impacting our downtown district. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please contact the Chamber at (620) 223-3566.
What’s Happening in Fort Scott May 1 Edition
🚎 Historic Trolley Tours
Ride Dolly the Trolley and explore Fort Scott’s history with a narrated tour.
Fridays & Saturdays – Now Boarding!
Spring Town-wide Garage Sale
Click below on the image for the interactive Google map of the sales!
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.
Click HERE to visit the website.
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)
KANSASWORKS in Fort Scott
Every Tuesday 9am-4pm
Office located at the Healthy Bourbon County Action Team, 104 N. National Ave.
FS Public Library
*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm
201 S. National Ave.
$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!
Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!
Kansas Small Business Development Center
at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.
Every 2nd & 4th 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 our community calendar on the Chamber’s website at:
👉 fortscott.com/events/calendar/
RECURRING EVENTS
Bartelsmeyer Jewelry Estate Sale
25% off April 21st to May 2nd
50% off May 5th to May 16th
Mother’s Day Giveaway!
📍 22 N. Main St.
Fort Scott Tiger Wrestling Takedown Club Gun Raffle!
🎟️ Tickets:
- 1 for $20
- 6 for $100
🏆 Prizes:
- Prize #1: Ruger American Predator .223 Rem, 10 rounds
- Prize #2: Tokarev SDS Imports TAR 12P, 12GA 3″ chamber, 5 rounds
- Prize #3: CZ P-10 F 9mm Luger, 19 rounds, 2 mags
📅 Drawing: May 15
⏰ Deadline: May 13
Hosted by Tiger Wrestling Takedown Club — not affiliated with USD 234.
You can visit the Chamber for Tickets or reach out to Leslie Godden 620-644-8050.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, May 1
🎡 Winfield Scott Carnival
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 Winfield Scott Elementary School, 316 W. 10th St.
Food, games, prizes, dunk tank, bounce houses, face painting, barrel rides, snack walk, and more.
🎨 First Fridays at The Artificers
🕕 6:00–9:00 PM
📍 The Artificers, 8 N. National Ave.
Browse art, enjoy light refreshments, and stop in for good conversation. Hosted by Kate & Trent Freeman.
Saturday, May 2nd
🛍️ Spring Town-Wide Garage Sale 2026
📅 Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2
📍 Fort Scott, KS
Plan your shopping route and check out garage sales throughout town. Printed maps are available through the Chamber and local distribution spots.
🚜 Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Swap Meet — 70th Anniversary
📅 Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2
📍 Bourbon County Fairgrounds, Fort Scott, KS
Part of the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta’s 70th anniversary celebration. The Swap Meet takes place May 1–2, with show dates coming later in October.
⛳ Flight of Honor Golf Tournament
🕗 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
📅 Saturday, May 2
Golf tournament benefiting Flight of Honor.
🌱 Fort Scott Farmers’ Market – Opening Day!
🕗 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Gathering Square Pavilion, Downtown Fort Scott
Shop local produce, goods, and more at the Farmers’ Market, held Saturdays May through October.
🌸 Bourbon County Garden Club Booth at the Farmers’ Market
🕗 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 Gathering Square Pavilion, Downtown Fort Scott
The Bourbon County Garden Club will be selling perennials, annuals, and other gardening items as a club fundraiser.
🏃 1st Annual Summer Stride 5K by FSRD
🕘 9:00 AM
📅 Saturday, May 2
Run or walk to kick off summer with the 1st Annual Summer Stride 5K.
🚎 Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott
🕙 10:00 AM–2:00 PM
📍 Pick up/drop off: Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center, 231 E. Wall St.
Hop aboard Dolly the Trolley for a 50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott. Saturday tours depart at 10 AM, 11 AM, 12 PM, 1 PM, and 2 PM. Adults are $6 and children 12 & under are $4.
🌴 Summer Luau & Splash Pad Launch Party featuring 90s Kids Superfly Tribute
🕔 5:00–9:00 PM
📍 Gathering Square Pavilion / Downtown Fort Scott area
Enjoy a summer luau, splash pad launch, face painting, food vendors, and live 90s tribute music.
🎨 Celebrating Sobriety Art Fair
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 HBCAT, 104 N. National Ave., Fort Scott, KS
Free, all-ages art fair celebrating recovery, wellness, and creative expression. Includes art, food trucks, $5 walking tacos, and live music by 90s Kids Superfly Band at 7:00 PM.
Sunday, May 3rd
🛍️ Spring Town-Wide Garage Sale 2026
📅 Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2
📍 Fort Scott, KS
Plan your shopping route and check out garage sales throughout town. Printed maps are available through the Chamber and local distribution spots.
✅ See more events & details: https://fortscott.com/events
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Click here for Chamber member specialty shopping & other retail in Downtown & other areas of the community.
Upcoming Movie Schedule @ Fort Cinema
REMINDER TO GET YOUR TICKETS ⬇️
