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What’s Happening in Fort Scott August 1 Edition

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

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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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

** Guided tours Saturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm! **

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

Fort Scott Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8am-noon & Tuesdays | 4-6pm

Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National

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.

620-231-4250

FS Public Library

*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm

*Summer Reading June 3rd – July 29th!

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

Fort Scott Aquatic Center

Opens Memorial Day, May 26th

Monday – Saturday

Public Swim: 1-5:15pm

Adult/Family Swim :5:30-7pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3pm & 5:15pm

Sunday

Public Swim: 1-6pm

Adult/Family Swim: 4:45-6pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3 & 4:30pm

Sign up for Supplemental Art Classes

with The Artificers

Multiple dates & times available

Click HERE to sign up!

Early-Bird Pricing until 8/8.

Regular registration pricing until 9/5.

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

8/1 ~ There will be no

Friday Night Concert In The Park this week. Please enjoy other scheduled LIVE music happening in Fort Scott!

8/1-15 ~ | Back to School Appreciation Party

by Sunshine Boutique

Deals & Mark Downs

3 Back to School/Work Basket Giveaways

Hidden Sales – Find the faux apples!

Bring your faculty or student ID for an

extra 15% off

8/1-2 ~ | Kids Church

New Life Pentecostal

1330 215 St. Fort Scott, KS

August 1st | 7pm

August 2nd | 2pm

8/1 ~ 5-9pm | The Empty Bowl Fundraiser & First Friday at The Artificers

Experience Ceramic Artists throw & hand build bowls on the potter’s wheel!

8/1 ~ 6-9pm | Mi Ranchito Live Music

with Royce Hyer

8/1-3 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend

Tax Free Shopping Event Downtown & Around

💲Get ready to save ⚡9.65%⚡

Shop participating stores to save! ⬇️

🔥110 South Main Mercantile

🌡️Angie Dawn’s

🔥Barbed Wire & Roses

🌡️Be the Light

🔥Bids & Dibs

🌡️Care to Share Gift Shop

🔥Laree + Co

🌡️Main St. Vintage & Co.

🔥Papa Don’s Pizza

🌡️Ruddick’s Furniture

🔥Shirt Shack

🌡️Sunshine Boutique

🛒 Spend $5+ more in 3 or more stores for a chance to win $5️⃣0️⃣ ($50) in Chamber Bucks!

🎂🫧 In conjunction with the Sales Tax Holiday Shopping Event, will be Laree + Co’s, Lillian’s 9th Birthday Celebration. 💸

8/2 ~ 9am-5pm | Lillian’s 9th Birthday Celebration at Laree + Co & participating locations

🎉🎈 Enjoy Special Storefront Hours 9am-5pm!

🧁Birthday Treats

💎 Charm Bar

🫧Lils Scavenger Hunt + Bubbles at participating Businesses

8/2 ~ 9am | Waypoint Coins Hide & Seek Event

7 S. National (Waypoint HQ)

A real-world treasure hunt where coins are hidden around town

8/2 ~ 7pm | First Friday Free Concert by The City Of Fort Scott feat. Los Swamp Monsters

Gathering Square Pavilion

8/2 ~ Kansas Rocks Newbie Women Wheelers Basic Recovery Course

8/2 ~ 9am | 4 Spurs Rodeo

Bourbon County Fairgrounds

8/2 ~ Coffee & Clay at The Artificers

SOLD OUT

8/4-6 ~ 12-2pm | FSHS Tiger Debate Novice Camp

Room 100 (Enter thru East Doorway by the Gym)

8/7 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee

hosted by Kannarr Eye Care

1711 S. National Ave. Ste. E

8/8 ~ 7-8pm | Friday Night Concerts

In The Park

Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main

Downtown Fort Scott

8/9 ~ 10-12:30pm | Fort Scott

Stamp Club Meeting

FS Public Library – Lower Level Conf. Room

201 S. National Ave.

8/9 ~ 10:30am-3pm | Paint Your Pet with Anita

at The Artificers

$45/class

Two Classes:

10:30am – 12:30pm | 1-3pm

Click HERE to register!

8/9 ~ 11am-2pm | Back to School Bash/Backpack Giveaway by Fort Scott Rec Dept at Buck Run Community Center

735 S. Scott St.

Bring the whole family & enjoy free activities:

– Mini golf

– Laser tag

– Cookies & lemonade

– Face painting

– Inflatables

8/9 ~ 12pm | Back to School Giveaway by

United Missionary Baptist Church

16 North Ransom (Behind Sherwin-Williams)

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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FS Free First Friday Concert Aug. 1 at 7 p.m.

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FREE CONCERT!

The City of Fort Scott invites you to enjoy their First Fridays Free Concert Event featuring

Los Swamp Monsters.

Friday

August 1st, 2025

7 pm

Gathering Square Pavilion

(next to the Splash Pad)

Click HERE for the City of Fort Scott webpage!

Click HERE for the City of Fort Scott Facebook page!

A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members..
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Chamber Coffee is Today at Twister Trailer at 8 a.m.

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Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Twister Trailer
Today! Thursday, July 31st

8am

400 N. National Ave.

(across the street to the west of Riverfront Park)

We hope to see you there!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Twister Trailer, 400 N. National Ave., this Thursday, July 31st, at 8am. The business is located across the street to the west of Riverfront Park. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

Twister Trailer was born from a deep-rooted passion for the western lifestyle and a commitment to unmatched quality in horse trailers. Since 1998, every Twister has been proudly manufactured in Fort Scott, Kansas – setting the standard for excellence in the industry. Built with the highest quality materials and custom-made components, Twister trailers are known for their durability, craftsmanship, and unmatched reliability. It’s no surprise Twister remains the trusted name in premier trailers.

For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

Click HERE to visit the

Twister Trailer Facebook Page!

Click HERE to view their website!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott July 25 Edition

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

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

** Guided tours Saturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm! **

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

Fort Scott Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8am-noon & Tuesdays | 4-6pm

Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National

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.

620-231-4250

FS Public Library

*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm

*Summer Reading June 3rd – July 29th!

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

Fort Scott Aquatic Center

Opens Memorial Day, May 26th

Monday – Saturday

Public Swim: 1-5:15pm

Adult/Family Swim :5:30-7pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3pm & 5:15pm

Sunday

Public Swim: 1-6pm

Adult/Family Swim: 4:45-6pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3 & 4:30pm

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

7/24-26 ~ 9:45am-1pm | Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church

“The Romans Road” God’s Path to Life with HIM!

Saturday School Supply Giveaway!

123 Scott Ave.

Click HERE for First Baptist FS Facebook Page!

7/25 ~ 9am | 31st Annual Chamber Golf Classic

Woodland Hills Golf Course

7/25 ~ 1-4pm | Aging Forward

First United Methodist Church in Fellowship Hall

Join us for our next “Adventures in Learning!” session for retired adults. This session will feature Trent Freeman from The Artificers!

Canceled – will be rescheduled at a later date

7/25 ~ | Homemade Hot Sundae Cooking Class with Miss Rachel for Ages

at The Kitchen C+C

Click HERE to register!

Noon-1pm Little Chefs

1-2:30pm Junior Chefs

7/26 ~ Kansas Rocks – Newbie Women Wheelers Basic Skills Course

2051 130th St., Mapleton, KS

7/26 ~ 9am-12pm | Summer Arts & Crafts Class: Bullfrogs & Crawdad Replica Mounts brought to you by Tanners Wildlife Artistry, LLC

306 E. 23rd St., Fort Scott, KS

$55/child (limited to 6 participants)

Perfect for ages 6-12

Register 620-238-1382

7/26 ~ 10am-2pm | FSCC Cosmetology Car Wash Fundraiser

FSCC Cosmo Building

7/26 ~ 5pm | 2nd Annual Backpack Giveaway hosted by First Presbyterian Church

Zimmerman Hall – 308 S. Crawford St.

Enjoy food and drinks & Movie night! Shrek 2

7/26 ~ 7-10pm | Morgan Rohr LIVE at Sharky’s Fort Scott!

7/26 ~ 6-8pm | Member Appreciation Dinner at The Elks

Members & their guests

7/27 ~ 1:30-3:30pm | Parent Empowerment Circle: Dealing with Discouragement

Find hope, help, tools, resources, and support close to home

First Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main St.

7/29 ~ 11:45am-1pm | HR Roundtable hosted by the Chamber

Speaker Erin Sholz of Labconco Corporate will discuss recruiting followed by an open discussion on retention

Labconco, 2500 Liberty Bell Rd.

Click HERE to Register & order lunch for $10. You may also bring your own lunch!

7/30 ~ | Par-Tee Girls – Women’s Golf League

End of Season Tournament, Banquet, & Awards

Woodland Hills Golf Course

7/31 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee hosted by

Twister Trailer

400 N National Ave.

8/1 ~ 4-7pm | Nevada Pizza Hut popping up in Fort Scott G&W Parking Lot, 911 E. 6th St.

$11 Large 1 topping pizzas *Cheese *Pepperoni *Pork *Beef

$15 Special Requests

 Click HERE to order your special request pizza.

*Special orders should be planned to be picked up at 4PM on the Day of the event so we can guarantee it is High Quality we strive to provide. ( If a number can’t be reached, the order will be canceled before the event day)

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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Human Resource Roundtable Hosted by the Chamber on July 29 at Labconco

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You’re invited!

HR Roundtable

hosted by the Chamber

 

Tuesday, July 29th

11:45am – 1pm

Labconco

2500 Liberty Bell Rd.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members to a Human Resources (HR) Roundtable Luncheon on Tuesday, July 29th from 11:45am to 1pm at Labconco, 2500 Liberty Bell Rd. This roundtable event will provide an opportunity to discuss current and relevant topics impacting the workplace.

The July 29th meeting will feature guest speaker Erin Sholz from Labconco’s corporate office, presenting on the topic of recruiting. The meeting will also include open discussion on employee retention.

HR Roundtables are open to any Chamber member involved in human resources-related responsibilities, regardless of company size, and are not limited to traditional HR professionals.

Attendees may RSVP at fortscott.com and an optional lunch may be ordered online for $10.

For more information, contact the Chamber at

620-223-3566 or email [email protected]

Click HERE to RSVP.
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Presbyterian Village on July 24

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Join us for Chamber Coffee

hosted by

Fort Scott

Presbyterian Village
Thursday, July 24th

8am

at

2401 S. Horton St.

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites members and guests to a Chamber Coffee hosted by Fort Scott Presbyterian Village, 2401 S. Horton St., this Thursday, July 24th, at 8am. Coffee, juice, and refreshments will be served, and attendees may register to win a special drawing.

Presbyterian Village is a not-for-profit, faith-based, independent, and assisted living facility. Located across from the City Golf Course, the campus features a fishing pond, garden, and walking path. Residents can choose from one- or two-bedroom apartments, all of which feature kitchens, appliances, and covered parking.

Amenities and Services include:

• All utilities (including cable TV and internet)

• Onsite salon and exercise equipment

• Transportation services

• Wellness and social programs

• Emergency call system

The community fosters a Christian-oriented lifestyle with regular chapel services and Bible study. Presbyterian Village is known for its high-quality care, consistently earning zero-deficiency surveys from the Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services.

For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at (620) 223-3566. Visit the Events Calendar and category of Chamber Coffees on fortscott.com for upcoming locations.

Click HERE to visit the

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village Facebook Page!
Thank you to our Chamber Champion members shown below…
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701

620-223-3566

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August 1-3 Sales Tax Holiday Weekend in Fort Scott

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SALES TAX HOLIDAY WEEKEND IN FORT SCOTT

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an opportunity for shoppers to save money while supporting local businesses.  From Friday, August 1st through Sunday, August 3rd, select retailers will be participating in a Sales Tax Holiday Weekend by voluntarily paying the sales tax for customers by offering shoppers a 9.65% discount at checkout.

Participating merchants include: 110 South Main Mercantile, Angie Dawn’s Boutique, Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market, Be the Light Boutique, Bids & Dibs, Care to Share Gift Shop, Laree + Co., Long Creek Outfitters, Main St. Vintage & Co., Papa Don’s Pizza, Ruddick’s Furniture (on the first $500), Shirt Shack, and Sunshine Boutique.

These local stores offer a wide variety of merchandise including apparel, home décor, new and repurposed furniture, school supplies, and much more.  Save money, shop local, shop Fort Scott.

This Sales Tax Holiday is organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Chamber at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.

 

 

 

 

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

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

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

** Guided tours Saturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm! **

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

Fort Scott Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8am-noon & Tuesdays | 4-6pm

Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National

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.

620-231-4250

FS Public Library

*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm

*Summer Reading June 3rd – July 29th!

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

Fort Scott Aquatic Center

Opens Memorial Day, May 26th

Monday – Saturday

Public Swim: 1-5:15pm

Adult/Family Swim :5:30-7pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3pm & 5:15pm

Sunday

Public Swim: 1-6pm

Adult/Family Swim: 4:45-6pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3 & 4:30pm

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 8th-19th

Bourbon County Fair

**SEE SCHEDULE BELOW or CLICK HERE to view the Bourbon County Fair Book!

7/17 ~ 4-7pm | Nevada’s Pizza Hut Pop Up in Fort Scott at G&W Foods parking lot

$11 Large Pizzas

*Accept Cash, Card, & more!

7/17 ~ 5:30-7pm | FS FFA Fried Chicken Dinner Fundraiser w/ Chicken Annie’s Chicken

Bourbon County Fair Grounds – 4H Building

$12/meal ticket

Menu includes:

2pc Fried Chicken

German Coleslaw

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Green Beans

Bread & Butter

Lemonade/Tea/Water

7/17 ~ 6-8pm | Paint with Katie Margarita Time

$45

Click HERE to register!

7/17 ~ 7pm | Uniontown

FFA Cornhole Tournament

Registration 6:15-6:45pm

Tourney starts 7pm

BBCO Fairgrounds – Show Arena

Senior Division -14 yrs old + = $20 entry/team

Junior Division -13 yrs old + = $10/team

(A person may double-enter – 2 entries max)

CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

7/17 ~ 8pm | Bourbon County Draft Horse Pull

$5 gate fee

7/18 ~ 8am | AVAIL Golf Outing

Woodland Hills Golf Course

7/18-19th ~ Presbyterian Village Garage Sale

Fri. 8am-2pm

Sat. 8am-12pm

2401 S. Horton St.

7/18 ~ 9am-1pm | Bourbon County Fair Field Trip

BBCO Fairgrounds

Take a field trip to the Bourbon County Fair. Activities provided by area Services in the Merchant’s Building, watch some of the Southwind Canine Club run their agility course, Touch the Truck, and more.

7/18 ~ 7-8pm | Friday Night

Concerts in the Park

Heritage Park Pavilion – 1st & Main St.

Downtown Fort Scott

7/19 ~ | Kansas Rocks

Summer Off-Road 101 Course

7/19 ~ | Sharky’s Fort Scott BYOP

(Bring Your Own Pool)

$25 per pool / $5 per person

% of Proceeds going to KVDS

7/23 ~ 10am | The Golden Aces Senior Group at the Library

(This week’s class will be making handmade honey soap bars)

7/24 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee hosted by

Fort Scott Presbyterian Village

7/24-26 ~ 9:45am-1pm | Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church

“The Romans Road” God’s Path to Life with HIM!

Saturday School Supply Giveaway!

123 Scott Ave.

Click HERE for First Baptist FS Facebook Page!

7/25 ~ 9am | 31st Annual Chamber Golf Classic

Woodland Hills Golf Course

**Tournament is full but we are still taking sponsorships and donated auction items! Contact the Chamber to donate!

620-223-3566

7/25 ~ | Homemade Hot Sundae Cooking Class with Miss Rachel for Ages

at The Kitchen C+C

Click HERE to register!

Noon-1pm Little Chefs

1-2:30pm Junior Chefs

7/26 ~ Kansas Rocks – Newbie Women Wheelers Basic Skills Course

2051 130th St., Mapleton, KS

7/26 ~ 9am-12pm | Summer Arts & Crafts Class: Bullfrogs & Crawdad Replica Mounts brought to you by Tanners Wildlife Artistry, LLC

306 E. 23rd St., Fort Scott, KS

$55/child (limited to 6 participants)

Perfect for ages 6-12

Register 620-238-1382

7/26 ~ 7-10pm | Morgan Rohr LIVE at Sharky’s Fort Scott!

7/27 ~ 1:30-3:30pm | Parent Empowerment Circle: Dealing with Discouragement

Find hope, help, tools, resources, and support close to home

First Baptist Church, 1818 S. Main St.

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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Be part of the 31st Annual Chamber Golf Classic!

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Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to be part of the

31st Annual Chamber Golf Classic!

We still have room for

Sponsorships & Raffle items.

(donated items and/or gift certificates)

Don’t miss out!

Banner Sponsors $300

Exclusive Hole Sponsors $200

Supporting Sponsors $125

This is a great promo for your business!

40 teams = 160 players

One of the largest tournaments of the year!

Register a Sponsorship today!

If you have a raffle item or gift certificate, you may drop it off at the Chamber (preferably by 7/22) or contact us to pick it up!

Friday, July 25, 2025

Woodland Hills Golf Course, Fort Scott

8am Check-in

9am Tee-off

See flyer & registration form below.

Click here for printable flyer & registration!

Click here for online registration!

Click here for the Facebook Event Page!

Thank you in advance for your participation & support! The Chamber Golf Classic is one of the Chamber’s primary fundraisers of the year and is a fantastic day of golf, networking & fun!

Contact the Chamber to confirm your sponsorship or raffle donation:

620-223-3566

[email protected]

Colleen Quick, 2025 Chairman of the Board

Lindsay Madison, President & CEO

Leslie Godden, Communications & Events Coordinator

Thank you to our Chamber Champion members below!
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Events in Downtown Fort Scott Updated At Meet and Greet on July 8

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Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Lindsay Madison, in green dress, leads the meeting, Second from right. Katie O’Kelly is the manager of the Landmark National Bank.

The Quarterly Downtown Meet and Greet attendees learned of upcoming events, grants, and advertising opportunities on July 8 at the meeting, hosted by the Landmark National Bank.

Upcoming events:

Attendee John Hill commended the recent Fort Scott High School All Class Reunion committee for scheduling the majority of the events downtown.

Sales Tax Holiday, August 1-3, with a 9.65% discount on purchases from participating stores

Fall Fest is September 5; the Chamber staff is asking for ideas for this event.

The annual downtown Halloween Parade is on October 25, the Saturday before Halloween.

The Holiday Open House is November 6-8, with Thursday night the big event.

Small Business Saturday is November 29.

Christmas on the Bricks is December 4-7, when stores will be open late, and lots of activities for the community to enjoy.

July 25 is the Chamber Golf Classic fundraiser at Woodland Hills, and they are still taking sponsorships.

At the July 15 Fort Scott City Commission, a new downtown business will be announced, according to Mary Wyatt, Planning, Housing, & Business Development Director for the City of Fort Scott.

The Hedgehog INK Bookstore is for sale in the downtown district. Contact Randi Witt.

Jill Jaworski, Superintendent of Fort Scott National Historic Site, said that the site’s buildings remain closed on Wednesday and Thursday. They hope to have three seasonal employees by the end of August. A new executive order set a hiring freeze that affects the Fort until October 18.

The city and the chamber are having tourism meetings in preparation for the World Cup Soccer Game that is coming to Kansas City in 2026, in an effort to encourage people to come to Fort Scott.

The new Fort Scott Baseball Team, the Dragoons, will join the Mid-America League next season as the league expands to eight teams, according to a KOAM news report. The events surrounding the announcement of last weekend’s LaRoche Baseball Stadium events were given by Mary Wyatt at the meet and greet.

Evergy Kansas Central, Inc. spokesperson Kari West said there are business energy efficiency updates available at /ways-to-save/incentives-link/business-energy-savings

Grants available:

Fort Scott Area Community Foundation offers grants to local 501(c)(3) public charities, schools, government agencies, and religious institutions, with applications starting in August, said Becky Tourtillot.

E-Community Loans are available through www.networkkansas.com with 6 % interest for 10 years, a minimum is $5,000 and, maximum is $50,000.

Grow KS grants are 4% interest for five years, 6% for 10 years, maximum $100,000.

 

 

Some of the attendees of the meet and greet listen to speakers in the lobby of the Landmark Bank.

Advertisement Opportunities

New, revised downtown maps are being devised, with business card-sized ads available on them.

The Chamber Community Guide and Membership Directory is getting ready to launch by the first of 2026.

4 by 9-inch rack cards are available from Sekan Printing Company for Chamber distribution to visitors.

About the Host

The Landmark National Bank has two locations in Fort Scott: one at 2nd and Main Street in the downtown area, and another at 23rd Street and Highway 69. Statewide, there are 29 branches. Currently, a teller position is available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

 

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott July 10 Edition

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott! July 10th Weekly Newsletter

SAVE THE DATE!

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber Coffees

Every Thursday at 8am

UPCOMING CALENDAR OF EVENTS

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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

** Guided tours Saturday & Sunday 10am & 1pm! **

Click HERE to visit the website.

Click here to see all the FUN classes at The Artificers, classes for ALL ages!

Fort Scott Farmers Market

Saturdays | 8am-noon Tuesdays | 4-6pm

Gathering Square Pavilion, 111 N. National

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.

620-231-4250

FS Public Library

*Wednesday Writers every Wed. @ 1:30-3pm

*Summer Reading June 3rd – July 29th!

201 S. National Ave.

Kansas Small Business Development Center

at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.

Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 9am-4pm.

Par Tee Girl Ladies’ Golf League –

Every Wednesday thru July!

League Fee: $40

Contact:

Diane Striler at [email protected] or 248-568-7790

Click HERE for the Facebook Group Page!

Dolly Trolley Historic 50-min narrated tours!

Adults $6 | Children 12&under $4

Call 620-223-3566 or stop in the Chamber at

231 E. Wall St. to book your ride!

Fort Scott Aquatic Center

Opens Memorial Day, May 26th

Monday – Saturday

Public Swim: 1-5:15pm

Adult/Family Swim :5:30-7pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3pm & 5:15pm

Sunday

Public Swim: 1-6pm

Adult/Family Swim: 4:45-6pm

*Lifeguard Breaks: 3 & 4:30pm

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

Lavender Patch Farm Saturdays!

9am-1pm

2376 Locust Rd. Fort Scott, KS

Click HERE for their website

Follow their Facebook Page HERE for updates!

UPCOMING EVENTS

GOLF CART RAFFLE – donated by

Bourbon County Cars

Proceeds benefit:

Kiwanis Youth Scholarships & Care to Share

2011 Yamaha 48V Electric Golf Cart

Tickets: $20 each or 10 for $100

Tickets can be purchased at Bourbon County Cars

via Venmo by texting Josh Jones 620-215-3680

or by clicking HERE!

Drawing will be held July 12th at the

Care to Share Golf Tournament!

6/2-7/17 ~ 9:15am-10am | Freedom Fitness KidFit Summer 7-week Session

Mon-Thurs.(4 days a week)

Skill/Sport-specific training

Limited spots available

$110 due on the first day

July 8th-19th

Bourbon County Fair

**SEE SCHEDULE BELOW or CLICK HERE to view the Bourbon County Fair Book!

7/11-12 ~ Let’s Flamingle Shopping Event! 🦩

🚗 Grab your flock and come shop at participating stores Downtown & Around, Fort Scott!

⏰ Early bird gets the worm & deals! 🪱🛍️

🎟️ Shop $5+ in at least THREE stores for a chance to win $50 Chamber Bucks!

📍 Look for the bright pink flamingos out front! 🦩 Downtown & Around Fort Scott, KS

🍧 Tiger Ice

will be set up at 1st & Main St.

Friday & Saturday from 11am – 8pm

🍦OffShore Tropix

will be set up in Bids & Dibs Parking lot,121 E. Second St., Saturday from 10am-4pm

Participating Stores:

🦩110 South Main Mercantile

🦩Angie Dawn’s Boutique

🦩Barbed Wire and Roses Vintage Market

🦩Be The Light Boutique

🦩Bids and Dibs

🦩Care To Share Gift Shop

🦩Common Ground Coffee Co.

🦩The Iron Star

🦩Laree + Co.

🦩Main Street Vintage & Co.

🦩 Museum of Creativity

🦩Shirt Shack

🦩Sunshine Boutique

7/11-13th The Fort Scott Baseball Series is HERE!

Joplin Outlaws vs. Texarkana Rhinos

at the Laroche Baseball Complex.

 

Friday, July 11 – 7:05 PM

*Postgame fireworks show

*Announcement of the official name of Fort Scott’s new baseball team coming in 2026!

Saturday, July 12 – 6:05 PM

*LIVE music after the game from

Steven Bankey & The Flatland Band

Sunday, July 13 – Doubleheader starts at 4:05 PM

*Game 1 kicks off at 4:05

*Between games celebration of the 2024 Kansas State Champion Fort Scott High School Tiger Baseball Team!

Get your tickets now:

Individual Games: Click HERE

Full Weekend Pass: Click HERE

 

7/11 ~ 5:30pm | Care to Share Horse Race

Woodland Hills Golf Course

7/11 ~ 7-8pm | Friday Night Concerts In The Park

This weeks concert with Judy & Larry Snow

Heritage Park Pavilion, 1st & Main St.

7/12 ~ 2nd Annual Care to Share Golf Tournament

Woodland Hills Golf Course

7/12 ~ Battle Tactical Pistol Course

7/12 ~ Kansas Rocks Newbie Women Wheelers Basic Recovery Course

7/12 ~ 8am | Bourbon Co. Fair Dog Show

Show Arena @ the BBCO Fairgrounds

7/12 ~ 10am-13:30pm | Fort Scott Stamp Club

Meet at Public Library (Lower Floor Conf. Room)

201 S. National Ave.

7/12 ~ 11am-2pm | Paint & Pizza at Papa Don’s

10 N. Main St.

$30/ includes paint supplies

Click HERE for more details on their

Facebook Event Page!

7/14 ~ | Farmer’s Market Vouchers are in at the FS Chamber of Commerce

Come in & fill out your application

7/14-17 ~ | FSHS Tiger Basketball Camp

2nd-5th grade 1-2:30 pm

6th-8th grade 2:30-4pm

at Buck Run Community Center

7/16 ~ 10am | The Golden Aces Senior Group at the Fort Scott Public Library

Friendship watercolor Cards

7/17 ~ 8am | Chamber Coffee hosted by the Bourbon County Fair Association

7/17 ~ 4-7pm | Nevada’s Pizza Hut Pop Up in Fort Scott at G&W Foods parking lot

$11 Large Pizzas

*Accept Cash, Card, & more!

7/17 ~ 5:30-7pm | FS FFA Fried Chicken Dinner Fundraiser w/ Chicken Annie’s Chicken

Bourbon County Fair Grounds – 4H Building

$12/meal ticket

Menu includes:

2pc Fried Chicken

German Coleslaw

Mashed Potatoes & Gravy

Green Beans

Bread & Butter

Lemonade/Tea/Water

7/17 ~ 6-8pm | Paint with Katie Margarita Time

$45

Click HERE to register!

7/17 ~ 8pm | Bourbon County Draft Horse Pull

$5 gate fee

7/18 ~ 8am | AVAIL Golf Outing

Woodland Hills Golf Course

7/18 ~ 9am-1pm | Bourbon County Fair Field Trip

BBCO Fairgrounds

Take a field trip to the Bourbon County Fair. Activities provided by area Services in the Merchant’s Building, watch some of the Southwind Canine Club run their agility course, Touch the Truck, and more.

7/18 ~ 7-8pm | Friday Night

Concerts in the Park

Heritage Park Pavilion – 1st & Main St.

Downtown Fort Scott

7/19 ~ | Kansas Rocks

Summer Off-Road 101 Course

7/19 ~ | Sharky’s Fort Scott BYOP

(Bring Your Own Pool)

$25 per pool / $5 per person

% of Proceeds going to KVDS

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.
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Let’s Flamingle Shopping Event Downtown & Around Fort Scott, This Weekend

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The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce

presents

Let’s Flamingle Shopping Event

Downtown & Around Fort Scott, KS!

The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce announces the Let’s Flamingle shopping event will be held this Friday and Saturday, July 11th-12th,

Downtown and around.

Businesses in the Downtown Historic District and additional locations will be participating by hiding flamingos inside the stores that can be found for discounts and giveaways.

Shoppers may also pick up a card from any participating store and get it stamped by spending $5 or more in at least three retailers for a chance to win $50 in Chamber Bucks gift certificates.

Offshore Tropix Dole Whip will be set up at Bids & Dibs and Tiger Ice at 1st and Main St., offering cold treats.

Participating retailers include:

    110 South Main Mercantile, 110 S. Main St.

  Angie Dawn’s Boutique, 121 E. Second St.

Barbed Wire & Roses Vintage Market, 18 N Main St.

Be The Light Boutique, 12 N. Main St.

Bids & Dibs, 121 E. Second St.

Care to Share Gift Shop, 9 E. Wall St.

    Common Ground Coffee Co., 12 E. Wall St.

Iron Star Antiques & Such, 3 N. Main St.

Laree + Co., 3 S. National Ave.

Main St. Vintage & Co., 23 S. Main St.

        Museum of Creativity, 102 S. National Ave.

Shirt Shack, 11 E. 18th St.

 Sunshine Boutique, 18 E. Wall St.

Grab your “flock” and get ready to shop local this weekend for the Let’s Flamingle event, Downtown and around in Fort Scott. Organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce, 620-223-3566, fortscott.com.

Click HERE for the Facebook Event Page!

A special thank you to our Chamber Champion members!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street | Fort Scott, KS 66701 US