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Chamber Coffee At VFW Post on June 23

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CHAMBER COFFEE

Hosted by VFW Post 1165

Thursday, June 23rd, 8am

1745 S. National Ave.
 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces that the weekly Chamber Coffee will be hosted by VFW Post 1165 on Thursday, June 23rd at 8:00 a.m. at 1745 S. National Ave. Coffee, juice, and light refreshments will be served.

VFW is the largest and oldest war Veteran’s service organization, and they have a long and proven history of providing vital assistance and support to America’s service men and women worldwide.

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.

 Visit VFW Post 1165 Facebook page here. 

Visit VFWs Website here.

Thank you to our Chamber Champions listed below.
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Chamber Health Insurance Info Sessions for Business/Organizations Today

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REMINDER:
Attend 1 of 3 informational sessions tomorrow on the Chamber Health Insurance to be offered to members through BCBS of KS…
June 22nd (Wednesday)
8:30am, 12pm, or 3pm
Sleep Inn Conference Room
302 E. Wall St.
Your business/organization only needs
to have two W-2 employees to qualify
and no maximum number!
Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce announces
Chamber Blue
Health Insurance Offering
We are excited to announce we are
joining forces with CCEKS (Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas),
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, and
37 other Chambers across the state to offer
an association health plan to our members for your business or organization.
Join us for an informational session about
the plan on Wednesday, June 22nd at the
Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Room:
3 time options of 8:30am, 12pm, 3pm
Click here to register to attend one of the sessions so we will know how many to expect.
See brochure below or click here to view more info. on Chamber Blue on our website.
*Businesses or organizations do not have to be a
Chamber member to attend the informational sessions to learn more and get rate quotes, but will need to become a member to enroll in the insurance when the time comes.
Click here for a printable copy of the brochure shown above.
Cristy Mitchell of BCBS of KS and Chamber member
Don Doherty of Northwestern Mutual Life,
RPS Benefits, Inc. will be in attendance at the informational sessions to provide all the details and answer questions.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
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Friday Night Free Concert: Steve Fortenberry

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Ralph Carlson introduces the Friday Night Concert musicians May 2019.

This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by local musician Steve Fortenberry. The one-hour concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion at First and Main streets. Fortenberry plays light classical and Christian songs on guitar. Ralph Carlson will join him on guitar for the last half of the show

 

“Steve is an accomplished musician with unique guitar stylings, using special effects,” concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We are happy to welcome Steve back to the pavilion and we‘re looking forward to an enjoyable evening of great guitar music from him. Bring a friend and join us.”

 

The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

 

In the event of inclement weather or excessive heat temps, the concert will be moved to the Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott June 17 Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
June 17th Weekly Newsletter
So much fun coming up in Fort Scott,
share with your friends & family!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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TROLLEY TOURS,
ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!
Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under
50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!
***Regular trolley tours will not run this Saturday due to everyone is welcome to hop on the trolley at the Chamber to be transported to The Lavender Fest, leaving the Chamber on the hour, and returning on the half-hour with last depart at 2:30pm
6/17 ~ Friday Night Concerts in the Park – Ralph Carlson, Stephan Moses, and Carolyn Tucker, Heritage Park Pavilion, 7pm
6/17 ~ BCAC Patio Concert – Sold Out, Liberty Theatre, 8pm, Wednesdays at the Herman’s featuring FS native Summer Buerge!
6/18 ~ Kids Fishing Derby, Gunn Park Shelter House 1, 11am-2pm, click here.
6/18 ~ Botox, Brows, & Blowouts, 4 S. Main St, 10am-6pm, click here for tickets and pricing.
6/18 ~ 5th Annual Lavender Fest! Click here for details, 9am to 3pm.
6/18 ~ First Annual Summer Soul Fest, 1447 Maple Rd, 6pm-12am, click here for info.
6/19 ~ Community Christian Church, Father’s Day Worship Service at LaRoche Complex
6/22 ~ Chamber Blue Health Insurance Informational Meetings, Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Room, 3 time options of 8:30am, 12pm, 3pm, click here.
6/23 ~ Chamber Coffee open! Please call the FS Chamber to schedule!
6/23 ~ Community Baby Shower, 735 S. Scott St., 10am-12pm, click here.
6/23 ~ BINGO hosted by Fort Scott American Legion Post 25, Memorial Hall, 7pm
6/24-6/26 ~ FSHS All School Reunion,
click here for info.
6/24 ~ FSHS All School Reunion
Registration, FSHS Gym, 9am-4pm
Reunion Parade, Downtown, 5pm
Chicken Dinner, FSHS Commons, 6pm
All-Star Reunion Band, Liberty Theatre, 8pm
6/25 ~ FSHS All School Reunion
Registration, FSHS Gym, 9am-12pm
Tiger Honor Luncheon, FSHS Commons, 11:30
Teacher Reception, FSHS Commons, 3pm
Rock Sanctuary & Bourbon County
Revival Live, Liberty Theatre, 8pm
The Stolen Winnebagos – 80’s-90’s Era Band,
3rd & Main, 8pm
The Crayons – 60’s-70’s Era Band,
Skubitz Plaza, 8pm
6/25 ~ Fort Scott Kiwanis Youth Scholarship Golf Tournament Fundraiser, 3-person scramble, Woodland Hills Golf Course, 8am
6/24-6/26 ~ Adam LaRoche 16U Tournament, LaRoche Baseball Complex
6/26 ~ St. Mary’s Catholic School Reunion, 705 S. Holbrook St., 11am
6/30 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Bourbon County Garden Club, 8am
7/2-7/4 ~ Independence Weekend Celebration, Fort Scott National Historic Site
7/4 ~ Burke Street Classic Whiffle Ball Tournament, 4 people per team – All ages welcome, 1320 Marblecrest Dr., First pitch at 1pm, click here.
SAVE THE DATE:
7/7-7/10 ~ John Hill Summer Showcase Baseball Tournament
7/8 ~ Gordon Parks Fundraiser Event featuring Charlie Redd & Luna Voo Doo Music Performance, The Liberty Theatre, doors open at 7pm, click here for more info.
7/10 ~ Charity Partner Spades Tournament, Empress Event Center – 7 N. Main St., 1pm
7/15 ~ Chamber Golf Classic, Woodland Hills Golf Course, 10am-4pm, click here.
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SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere 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
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.
5th Annual Lavender Fest
FIRST ANNUAL SOULFEST
CHAMBER BLUE HEALTH INSURANCE INFORMATIONAL MEETING
ALL-SCHOOL REUNION
ALL-SCHOOL REUNION SCHEDULE
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
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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Respond to Employee and Resident Survey: To View Future Employment Needs

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EMPLOYEE & RESIDENT SURVEY

FORT SCOTT – BOURBON COUNTY AREA

Calling all young adults ages 18 to 29!

YOUR RESPONSE IS APPRECIATED!

Do you work in Bourbon County? Do you live in Bourbon County? Either way or both, we want your thoughts about work and education. Our Chamber is assisting Bourbon County Regional Economic Inc on its workforce assessment. A few weeks ago, we asked for input from company leaders. Now, we want to know what employees and residents think. Even if you are not currently employed we want to know what you think. This survey only takes about five minutes and is completely confidential.

Thank you!

The Chamber is sending in

partnership with Bourbon County REDI
Greetings!

RE: Calling all young adults from 18 to 29 years of age – Your Response is Appreciated!

Young adults from the ages of 18 to 29 represent our future and we need your input on workforce, jobs and training opportunities. Did you know that your age groups (nationally) are the least likely to engage in a survey and yet YOUR input is the most important as we plan for the future.

The Chamber is supporting our economic development entity, Bourbon County Regional Economic Development, Inc, in gathering information on what you think about your jobs, your training and what you want as a future career. This is done with an on-line survey and only takes about FIVE MINUTES.  Your thoughts are really important. Take the survey today!

Please pass this along to family, friends, employees, co-workers, and others. The more input we get, the better. Bourbon County REDI and the Chamber need your help to make sure we keep good jobs in the area.

You will find the survey here:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BourbonCountyResidentSurvey

Again, your input is very critical to ensuring REDI and the Chamber have a good view of the current and future employment needs.  Please take the survey today.

*PLEASE NOTE that we would like all ages of residents to take the survey, but we would like to particularly get a good representation of the 18-29 age group.  Your assistance is appreciated.

Thank you!

Halle Striler

Communications & Events Coordinator

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
IF YOU HAVE ALREADY COMPLETED THE SURVEY,

WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR RESPONSE

& PARTICIPATION!

Thank you to our Chamber Champions listed below.
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Chamber Coffee at The Lavender Patch Farm June 16

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CHAMBER COFFEE

Hosted by The Lavender Patch Farm

Thursday, June 16th, 8am

2376 Locust Rd.
 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by The Lavender Patch Farm, Thursday, June 16th at 8 a.m., 2376 Locust Road.

Owners Davin and Betsy Reichard will be promoting the 5th Annual Lavender Fest which is planned for this Saturday, June 18th 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.

 Visit The Lavender Patch Farm’s Facebook page here. 

Visit The Lavender Patch Farm’s Website here.
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Chamber Offers Health Plan to Local Businesses and Organizations

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Fort Scott Area
Chamber of Commerce announces
Chamber Blue
Health Insurance Offering
We are excited to announce we are
joining forces with CCEKS (Chamber of Commerce Executives of Kansas),
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas, and
37 other Chambers across the state to offer
an association health plan to our members for your business or organization.
Join us for an informational session about
the plan on Wednesday, June 22nd at the
Sleep Inn & Suites Conference Room:
3 time options of 8:30am, 12pm, 3pm
Click here to register to attend one of the sessions so we will know how many to expect.
See brochure below or click here to view more info. on Chamber Blue on our website.
*Businesses or organizations do not have to be a
Chamber member to attend the informational sessions to learn more and get rate quotes, but will need to become a member to enroll in the insurance when the time comes.
Click here for a printable copy of the brochure shown above.
Cristy Mitchell of BCBS of KS and Chamber member
Don Doherty of Northwestern Mutual Life,
RPS Benefits, Inc. will be in attendance at the informational sessions to provide all the details and answer questions.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below!
Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Friday Night Free Concert: Carlson, Moses and Tucker

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This week’s Friday Night Concert will be presented by musician friends Ralph Carlson, Stephan Moses, and Carolyn Tucker. The program will feature a vocal/instrumental mixed bag of the gospel, spiritual, blues, roots music, and Latin-American light classical. Carlson on acoustic guitar, Moses on electric lead guitar, and Tucker on the keyboard have 191 combined years of playing music.

“All three of us began studying music in early grade school and have had a heart for sharing the gift of music in different venues for a long time,“ concert-series organizer Ralph Carlson said. “We‘re happy to perform for the loyal folks who attend this seasonal weekly event. Bring a neighbor and come out and join your friends for a fun evening.”

The concert begins at 7 p.m. at the Heritage Park Pavilion on First and Main streets. The shows, sponsored by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, are free and open to the public. Dave Oas and Jim Butler provide the sound each week. Due to limited seating, attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved to The Loading Dock at Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall Street.

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott June 10 Weekly Newsletter

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott!
June 10th Weekly Newsletter
So much fun coming up in Fort Scott,
share with your friends & family!
UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS
________________
TROLLEY TOURS,
ON THE HOUR FROM THE CHAMBER!
Friday 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
Saturday 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm
$6 adults, $4 children 12 & under
50-minute narrated tour of Historic Fort Scott!
6/9-6/12 ~ John Hill Summer Showcase Baseball Tournament, click here for schedule.
6/10-6/11 ~ Eastern Kansas Swine Show Series, Bourbon County Fairgrounds
6/10-6/11 ~ St. Mary’s Mega Garage Sale, Kennedy Gym, Friday 6:30am-6pm, Saturday 7-11am
6/10 ~ Friday Night Concerts in the Park, Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main, 7pm, featuring Matt Harper of Nevada, MO
6/11 ~ Fort Scott Farmers’ Market, Skubitz Plaza, 8am-12pm
6/11 ~ Fundraiser for Delbert & Jenni Elder, Fort Scott Elks Lodge, 12pm, click here for info.
6/11 ~ Cruise-In, everyone welcome, 5:30-?, W/K parking lot just south of O’Reilly’s. Click here for more info.
6/12 ~ Fort Scott Nazarene Service at LaRoche Baseball Complex, 8-9am
6/14 ~ Musician Alan Cunningham Performs at Memorial Hall, Put on by the Fort Scott Public Library in place of their virtual story hour, 10am
6/15 ~ Women’s Golf League, Woodland Hills Golf Course, contact Diane Striler if interested, tee off any time after 4pm.
6/16 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by The Lavender Patch Farm, 8am, 2376 Locust Rd.
6/17 ~ BCAC Patio Concert – Sold Out, Liberty Theatre, 8pm, Wednesdays at the Hermans featuring FS native Summer Buerge!
6/18 ~ Kids Fishing Derby, Gunn Park Shelter House 1, 11am-2pm, click here.
6/18 ~ Botox, Brows, & Blowouts, 4 S. Main St, 10am-6pm, click here for tickets and pricing.
6/18 ~ 5th Annual Lavender Fest! Click here for details, 9am to 3pm.
6/18 ~ First Annual Summer Soul Fest, 1447 Maple Rd, 6pm-12am, click here for info.
6/19 ~ Community Christian Church, Father’s Day Worship Service at LaRoche Complex
6/23 ~ Chamber Coffee hosted by Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 8am
6/23 ~ BINGO hosted by Fort Scott American Legion Post 25, Memorial Hall, 7pm
SAVE THE DATE:
6/24-6/26 ~ FSHS All School Reunion,
click here for info.
7/2-7/4 ~ Independence Weekend Celebration, Fort Scott National Historic Site
7/8 ~ Gordon Parks Fundraiser Event featuring Charlie Redd & Luna Voo Doo Music Performance, The Liberty Theatre, doors open at 7pm, click here for more info.
_____________
SHOPPING ~ SUPPORT LOCAL!
Boutiques-Antiques-Flea Markets & more!
Clickhere 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
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.
ST. MARY’S MEGA GARAGE SALE
LAVENDER FEST 5
FIRST ANNUAL SOUL FEST
ALL-SCHOOL REUNION
ALL-SCHOOL REUNION PARADE
FORT CINEMA SHOW SCHEDULE THIS WEEKEND
THANK YOU TO OUR CHAMBER CHAMPION MEMBERS!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Good Ol’ Days Parade Winners Announced

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the 2022 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                                 Bethel Community Baptist Church

Foot Unit                         Fort Scott National Historic Site Color Guard

Tractor                             Bluegrass Equipment                                           

Horses                             George Beavers, Jeremy Morton, and Joe Morton

Classic Car                      Sonic Drive-In

Golf Cart                         Ascension Via Christi Hospital

The Chamber invites everyone to enter upcoming community parades in 2022 including the Fort Scott High School All-School Reunion Parade on Friday, June 24th (5pm), the Burke Street Parade on Monday, July 4th (10am), the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta Parade on Thursday, September 29th (6pm), the Halloween Parade Saturday, October 29th (11am), and the Christmas Parade on Tuesday, December 6th at 6pm.

Thanks again to the participants and volunteers.  The Chamber organizes the Good Ol’ Days Parade, Halloween Parade and the Christmas Parade; the other parades are run by those organizations and volunteers.  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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Greyhound Football Legacy Center Ribbon Cutting at Chamber Coffee June 9

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CHAMBER COFFEE AND RIBBON CUTTING TO CELEBRATE GREYHOUND FOOTBALL LEGACY CENTER

Thursday, June 9th, 2022
8am

 

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to the Chamber Coffee and Ribbon Cutting for Greyhound Football Legacy Center this Thursday, June 9th 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.  The Chamber Coffee will conclude with the cutting of the ribbon to celebrate the Greyhound Football Legacy Center’s mission in our community.

 

Following the recent 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, and the directors of the Greyhound Legacy Center 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].

 

 

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Chamber Coffee at Skubitz Plaza on June 2

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Join us for this week’s Chamber Coffee!
Hosted by Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Committee
Thursday, June 2nd, 8am
Located at Skubitz Plaza
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 2nd 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 41st Annual Good Ol’ Days festival with the theme of 41-derful Years of Family, Friends and Fun.
Tickets are on sale at the Chamber of Commerce for the Good Ol’ Chicken Dinner to be held Friday, June 3rd. The Chamber is also taking entries for the Good Ol’ Days Parade planned for 6pm Friday, June 3rd. 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.
Visit Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Committee’s Facebook page HERE!
Visit Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Committee’s website HERE!
Thank you to our Chamber Champions listed below!