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Gordon Parks Celebration: Dance Party & Tribute Dinner

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Gordon Parks Museum is located on the campus of Fort Scott Community College.

Celebration Dance Party — Power Unlimited featuring Keith Marlo

Spend an evening dancing to R&B and soul during the 23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration! The Gordon Parks Museum presents Power Unlimited featuring Keith Marlo, a group of musicians and performers from Wichita, Kansas.

Friday, October 2nd, 2026
Doors open at 7 p.m. | Performance at 8 p.m.

The River Room Event Center
3 W. Oak St., Fort Scott, Kansas

Tickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door. Cash bar available.

Tickets are available at the Gordon Parks Museum, online at gordonparkscenter.org, or by calling (620) 223-2700, ext. 5850.

This event is supported in part by the Bourbon County Arts Council and Peerless Products, Inc.

Celebration Tribute Dinner

The Gordon Parks Museum’s Celebration Tribute Dinner will bring the community together for an evening of dinner, music and recognition during the 23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration.

This year’s Gordon Parks Choice of Weapons Award honorees are Victor Goines, an internationally acclaimed musician and educator, and Maryemma Graham, an award-winning educator, scholar and author. Marion Stepps will receive the Gordon Parks Learning Tree Award.

Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
Social hour: 6 p.m. | Dinner: 7 p.m.

Liberty Theater
113 S. Main St., Fort Scott

Tickets: $35 per person with reserved seating.

The deadline to purchase tickets is Wednesday, September 30, 2026 at 4 p.m. Tickets are available at gordonparkscenter.org.

For the full schedule of events, visit gordonparkscenter.org.

Questions?

Contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620-223-2700, ext. 5850 or gordonparkscenter@fortscott.edu.

Visiting Fort Scott?

Ask the Sleep Inn Hotel & Suites at 620-223-2555 about the 10% Gordon Parks Celebration rate.

Celebration Dance Party flyer featuring Power Unlimited featuring Keith Marlo

Entertainment, Gordon Parks Museum

Gordon Parks Museum Dance Party Set for Oct. 2

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The Gordon Parks Museum presents a “Celebration Dance Party” featuring Power Unlimited featuring Keith Marlo, a group of musicians and performers from Wichita, Kansas, during the 23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration.

Celebration Dance Party flyer featuring Power Unlimited featuring Keith Marlo

Spend an evening dancing to R&B and soul.

October 2nd, 2026

The River Room Event Center
3 W. Oak St., Fort Scott, Kansas

Tickets: $25 in advance | $30 at the door
Cash bar available

Tickets are available at gordonparkscenter.org, at the Gordon Parks Museum, or by calling (620) 223-2700, ext. 5850.

This event is supported in part by the Bourbon County Arts Council and Peerless Products, Inc.

Questions? Contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620-223-2700, ext. 5850, or gordonparkscenter@fortscott.edu.

Visiting Fort Scott? Ask the Sleep Inn Hotel & Suites at 620-223-2555 about the 10% Gordon Parks Celebration rate.

Signed photograph of Gordon Parks behind a movie camera

For the full schedule of Gordon Parks Celebration events, the Gordon Parks Museum Facebook Event Page, or the Gordon Parks Museum webpage, visit gordonparkscenter.org.

Entertainment, Gordon Parks Museum

23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration Set for Oct. 1-3

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The Gordon Parks Museum invites the community to the 23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration, four days of films, presentations, music, history, poetry, tours, food and special guests celebrating the life and legacy of Fort Scott native Gordon Parks.

October 1st-3rd, 2026
Gordon Parks Museum, Ellis Fine Arts Center, Fort Scott Community College Campus
2108 S. Horton St., Fort Scott, Kansas

Many activities are FREE. Advance reservations or ticket purchases are required for select events.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1

8 a.m. | Chamber Coffee
Kick off the celebration at the Gordon Parks Museum. Photo and poetry contest winners will be announced. Free.

9 to 10:50 a.m. | The Learning Tree
A screening of Gordon Parks’ film at the FSCC Ellis Family Fine Arts Center Theater. Free.

11 a.m. to noon | Lunch and Learn: Clemmie Parks
Explore the life of Gordon Parks’ older brother, a decorated World War I officer. Free to attend. Optional wrap lunches are $12 and must be ordered by September 30. Bring your own lunch if you prefer.

12:30 to 1:30 p.m. | Moments Without Proper Names
A screening of the film directed by Gordon Parks. Free.

1:45 to 2:45 p.m. | Gordon Parks Trolley Tour
Visit Fort Scott locations connected to Parks and The Learning Tree. Meet at the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center entrance. $10.

3 to 4 p.m. | The Sounds of Leadbelly
Blues guitarist Lem Sheppard shares the music and story of Leadbelly. Free.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2

10 to 10:50 a.m. | David Parks GI Diary Vietnam
Watch the documentary, followed by a brief conversation with David Parks. Free.

11 to 11:50 a.m. | A Conversation with Victor Goines and Maryemma Graham
Meet the 2026 Choice of Weapons honorees. Free.

Noon to 12:45 p.m. | Lunch and Learn: Leadbelly and Irene
Explore Leadbelly’s influence on American music. Free to attend. Optional wrap lunches are $12 and must be ordered by October 1.

1 to 1:45 p.m. | Reflections on Filming Leadbelly
A conversation with cast and crew celebrating more than 50 years of the film. Free.

1:45 to 3:55 p.m. | Leadbelly
A screening of Gordon Parks’ film. Free.

8 p.m. | Celebration Dance Party
Dance to R&B and soul with Power Unlimited featuring Keith Marlo at the River Room, 3 W. Oak St. Doors open at 7 p.m. Reserved seats are $25 in advance or $30 at the door.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3

10 to 11:15 a.m. | Open Mic Poetry
Poets, rappers, musicians and artists of all ages are welcome. No sign-up needed. Free.

11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Lunch and Learn: The 1927 Plaza School Yearbook
Learn about the Fort Scott school yearbook that features Gordon Parks as an eighth-grade graduate. Free to attend. Optional BBQ lunches are $8 and must be ordered by October 2.

1 to 2:45 p.m. | Fort Scott Stories
An encore screening of Michael Cheers’ documentary inspired by Parks’ unpublished 1950 LIFE magazine assignment. Free, but registration is required. Doors open at 12:30 p.m.; seating is limited.

3:15 to 4:15 p.m. | Gordon Parks Trolley Tour
Visit Fort Scott locations connected to Parks and The Learning Tree. Meet at the Ellis Family Fine Arts Center entrance. $10.

7 p.m. | Celebration Tribute Dinner
Enjoy dinner, music, a photo auction and the presentation of this year’s Choice of Weapons and Learning Tree awards. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. at the Liberty Theater, 113 S. Main St. Reserved seats are $35. Reserve by September 30.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4

9 a.m. | Breakfast at Crooner’s Lounge
Gather for breakfast at 117 S. Main St. No event ticket is needed; guests pay for their own meals.

EXPLORE THROUGHOUT THE CELEBRATION

Visit the photo exhibits and “Giving a Voice to the Voiceless” photo and poetry displays at the Gordon Parks Museum and Ellis Family Fine Arts Center. You can also explore the Gordon Parks sign at Lowell Milken Center Unsung Heroes Park, the mural at Riverfront Park and Wayman Chapel AME Church Commemorative Park.

Most daytime programs take place at the Gordon Parks Museum or Ellis Family Fine Arts Center, 2108 S. Horton St., Fort Scott. Registration is open outside the museum Thursday through Saturday.

The 23rd Annual Gordon Parks Celebration poster

Questions? Contact the Gordon Parks Museum at 620-223-2700, ext. 5850, or gordonparkscenter@fortscott.edu.

Visiting Fort Scott? Ask the Sleep Inn Hotel & Suites at 620-223-2555 about the 10% Gordon Parks Celebration rate.

Area News, Entertainment, History

Cato Kids’ Day and Cato Day set for Oct. 2-3

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Cato Kids’ Day & Cato Day set for October 2-3

The Cato Historical Preservation Association will hold its annual fall events in historic Cato, Kansas, on Friday, October 2, and Saturday, October 3.

Cato Kids’ Day — Friday, October 2

Over 500 fourth- and fifth-graders from area schools will be bused to Cato from approximately 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to see presentations on life in the late 1800s and Cato’s history. Students will rotate through stations covering schools, blacksmithing, covered wagons, cattle drives, 1800s weaponry, farming, cowboys and Native Americans, and the day will close with a reading of the Gettysburg Address and a sing-along. Participating schools include Uniontown, Bronaugh, Girard, Lakeside, Liberal, Westside, Frontenac, Fort Scott, Northeast, St. Mary’s FS and Meadowlark. Visitors are welcome.

Stations and presenters:

  • Welcome, songs and introduction — Dan Duling, Jim Harris, Katharine Spigarelli
  • Station 1: One-room schoolhouse — Anna Swank, Elizabeth & Jamie Thompson
  • Station 2: Blacksmith — Troy Kukovich
  • Station 3: Covered wagon travels — Carter & Jill Pugh
  • Station 4: Drovers — Mel Haase
  • Station 5: 1800s weaponry — Matthew Wells
  • Station 6: Farming history & cowboys — Judd Bailey, George Parsons
  • Station 7: Native Americans — Barry Lynn Linduff
  • Closing: Gettysburg Address & sing along — Dan Duling, Jim Harris, Wayne Bockleman

See the full station list here: Cato Kids’ Day Stations/Presenters (2026)

Cato Day — Saturday, October 3

Cato Day, the public celebration of Cato’s pioneer heritage, runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free. Sign-in begins at 9 a.m., but visitors are welcome to arrive anytime; guests are asked to sign the guest book.

  • 9:30 a.m. — Music and history in the church, presented by Matt Wells and friends, followed by a talk on Cato’s history by Carl Brenner
  • 10:30 a.m. — Cavalry saber drills behind the church, led by Matt Feild
  • 10:45 a.m. — One-room schoolhouse presentation in the “Old Stone School,” with Anna Portwood Swank, Elizabeth Portwood Thompson and Jamie Thompson
  • 11:30 a.m. — Historical re-enactment of the 1860 Settler Removal in front of the Pioneer Cabin
  • 12 p.m. — Outdoor lunch break with music by Jim Harris and the Players Circle; pulled pork sandwiches prepared by Shawn Pryer and the Mighty MO Chuck Wagon crew, with proceeds supporting preservation of Cato’s buildings and educational events for local schoolchildren; Shawn will also demonstrate Chuck Wagon and Dutch oven cooking
  • 12:30 p.m. — Quilt raffle drawing, featuring a quilt donated by longtime member Sue James of Texas
  • 1 p.m. — Hayrack wagon ride to local historical sites, led by Joe Bournonville
  • 3 p.m. — Event concludes (all times approximate)

The Cato Store will sell t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, historical booklets, insulated cups and other Cato merchandise — cash or check only. Proceeds from the quilt raffle, “Cowboy Stew,” books and merchandise support preservation of Cato’s historic buildings and Cato Kids’ Day, held every year for local fourth- and fifth-graders.

About Cato

Cato is the oldest town in Crawford County, located off Hwy 69 in northern Crawford County. From Hwy 69, turn west on 720th Avenue and follow the signs to Cato. Directions are also available at catoschool.com.

The Cato Historical Preservation Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving Cato’s buildings and history, including the “Old Stone School” (built in 1869 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places), the Cato Christian Church (built in 1915), and a full-sized replica of an 1860s settler cabin. A stone bridge, part of the “Old Wagon Road,” also sits on the property. Cato’s buildings are open to the public only a few times a year, making this a rare chance to visit.

See the full event flyer here: Cato Days 2026 flyer

Photos

Reenactors in front of the Cato cabin
Left to right: Matt Feild, Carl Brenner, Dan Duling and Matt Wells reenact the 1860 settler removal in front of the Cato cabin.
Matt Feild with cavalry equipment
Matt Feild demonstrates 1860s cavalry equipment.
Matt Feild talking about cavalry life
Matt Feild, in 1860s cavalry uniform, talks about cavalry life.
Matt Wells demonstrates a flintlock rifle
Matt Wells demonstrates a flintlock rifle.

Contact: Katharine Spigarelli, President, Cato Historical Preservation Association, 417-825-2127, kspigarelli@gmail.com, catoschool.com.

Bourbon County, Entertainment, Fort Scott, History

70th and Final Pioneer Harvest Fiesta is October 1-4 in Fort Scott: Volunteers Needed

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This is the 70th and final year for Pioneer Harvest Fiesta (PHF), according to a press release.

PHF is Kansas’s oldest antique farm show, according to Jim Kemmerer, a spokesman for the annual event in Bourbon County at the fairgrounds.

The event kicks off with a Parade of Antique, Classic Farm Implements and More through Fort Scott’s historic downtown on October 1 at 6 p.m. on Main Street.

All three days are alive with events that help tell the story of life in the area in earlier times.

Steam Engines, Blacksmiths, Food and Flea Market Vendors, Drag Saw Demonstrations, Tractors & Gas Engines on Display, Baker Fan Demonstrations, Quilt Show, Straw Baling, Wheat Threshing, Corn Husking/Shelling, Sorghum Making Demonstration, Rock Crushing, Saw Mill Operation, Car Show, Tractor Pull (Antique & Classic), Garden Tractor Pull,  and many more learning events.

It’s one great weekend to kick off Fall in the 4-state’s region, according to its website.

Friday, October 2, through Sunday, October 4,  events, vendors, demonstrations, etc. will be at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds on South Horton Street, across from Fort Scott Community College.

Visit the event on YouTube to view Pioneer Harvest Fiesta. https://www.youtube.com/@PioneerHarvestFiesta

To learn more, view the website  www.pioneerharvestfiesta.com for the schedule and other information.

Each day’s events start at 10 a.m., with an outdoor church service at 9 a.m. on Sunday morning.

Volunteers are needed to help with working the grounds and operating the demonstrations. Get in for free and make a memory that lasts a lifetime.

If more information is required, please contact Jim Kemmerer at 816-898-8068 or jimkemmerer86@gmail.com

A 2015 photo of some of the farm implements on display.
Quilts displayed during the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta 2015. The quilt show is October 2-4 at the event in 2026.
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Young Fables Concert Set for Oct. 8 at Crooner’s

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The Young Fables concert flyerReserve your tickets for an evening of live music and a hearty appetizer buffet on October 8.

Thursday, October 8th

Please note: The date for this event has changed. Please update your calendar accordingly.

5:00 pm Doors Open
5:30-7:30pm Hearty Appetizer Buffet
8:00pm Performance

Crooner’s | Liberty Theatre
113 S. Main
Fort Scott, KS

Reservations Required

Tickets: $50 BCAC Member / $60 Non-Member

Contact Terri Floyd 620-224-7221 or Steve Floyd 620-224-7702

Visit Bourbon County Arts Council’s Facebook Page or The Young Fables Facebook Page for more details.

Art, Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

Date Change: The Young Fables Live • Thursday, Oct. 8

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Bourbon County Arts Council

Bourbon County Arts Council
Presents a concert featuring

The Young Fables

Thursday, October 8th

Please note: The date for this event has changed. Please update your calendar accordingly.

5:00 pm
Doors Open

5:30–7:30 pm
Hearty Appetizer Buffet

8:00 pm
Performance

Crooner’s | Liberty Theatre
113 S. Main, Fort Scott, KS

Reservations Required

Tickets
$50 – BCAC Member
$60 – Non-Member

Contact
Terri Floyd – 620-224-7221
Steve Floyd – 620-224-7702

Visit Bourbon County Arts Council’s Facebook Page

Visit The Young Fables’ Facebook Page

The Young Fables

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BCCT Auditions: Voices from the Grave, Sept. 20–21

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Bourbon County Community Theatre (BCCT) is holding auditions for the 3rd Annual Voices from the Grave, an original production based on stories from Bourbon County’s history.

Auditions are 6–8 p.m. on Sept. 20 or 21 at the Ellis Fine Arts Center at Fort Scott Community College. Those who audition must be age 14 or over and only need to attend one evening of auditions. Rehearsal times will be scheduled in small groups with the Director, Christina King.

Voices from the Grave takes place from 7–9 p.m. on Oct. 24 at the Walking Trail at Fort Scott Community College. Guests will enjoy a guided walking tour of short acting vignettes centering around ghostly incidents in Fort Scott. Scenes were written by the Advanced Drama class at Fort Scott High School and BCCT members.

Tickets are $10 for adults and $7 for students and are available from bcct.ludus.com. Tour times must be pre-scheduled and run every 20 minutes. Parents must accompany children under the age of 14.

More information can be found on the Bourbon County Community Theatre Facebook page or by contacting King at 913-827-6401.

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Sponsor PraiseFest 2026 at Gunn Park, Oct. 24

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Bourbon County Core Community is seeking businesses, organizations, and community partners to help sponsor PraiseFest 2026, coming to Gunn Park on Saturday, October 24th.

This community event will feature an afternoon and evening filled with activities, food, vendors, inspiring speakers, testimonials, local artists, and live music featuring Tasha Layton.

All proceeds will benefit Bourbon County Core Community and its work to engage the community in helping lift local families out of poverty.

Sponsorship Opportunities

Praise Presenter | $5,000+
Stage recognition during the concert, promotional recognition, social media features, 12 VIP passes, premium booth location

Hope Builder | $2,500
Stage recognition during the concert, promotional recognition, social media features, 8 VIP passes, booth space

Impact Partner | $1,000
Stage recognition during the concert, promotional recognition, social media features, 6 general admission passes, logo on event banner

Community Partner | $500
Promotional recognition, social media features, 4 general admission passes, name on event banner

Mission Friend | $250
Social media recognition and 2 general admission passes

In-Kind Sponsorships Welcome

Businesses and organizations can also support PraiseFest by donating goods or services, including food, printing, equipment, lodging, transportation, marketing, and more. In-kind sponsors will receive recognition based on the value of their contribution.

Why Sponsor?

Your support helps Bourbon County Core Community provide hope, restoration, and practical help to families in need while connecting your business with thousands of local families and community members.

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact Deana Betts:

785-488-8411
✉️ Dbetts@ycmstaff.org

PraiseFest 2026

Saturday, October 24th
Gunn Park, Fort Scott
Featuring Tasha Layton
Stage events begin at 3 p.m.
Main event at 6 p.m.

Festival Activities Include:

  • Food trucks and vendors
  • Guest speakers and testimonials
  • Local artists
  • Disc golf
  • Cornhole tournament
  • Fishing derby
  • Tri-Yak-A-Thon
  • Kiddie Zone

Pre-Register for PraiseFest Activities: Visit the PraiseFest event page for additional information and to pre-register for festival activities. Wristbands may also be purchased at the event ticket table.

Partner with Bourbon County Core Community and help make an eternal impact through PraiseFest 2026!

Visit the Core Community – Bourbon County Facebook Page for more information.

Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

P.E.O. Trivia Night Fundraiser — Sept. 19 at Liberty Theater

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Gather Your Team for Trivia Night!

Join us for a fun night of trivia while supporting a great cause!

P.E.O. Chapter CA of Fort Scott is teaming up with What the Trivia? for a community Trivia Night benefiting educational and scholarship opportunities for women locally and around the world.

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Liberty Theater | 113 S. Main, Fort Scott

Doors & Taco Bar Open at 5:00 p.m.
Trivia begins at 6:00 p.m.
$40 per person — dinner included!

No pre-registration needed! Gather your friends and put together a team of six, then simply show up ready to play. Coming solo or don’t have a full team? That’s okay—we’ll help you find a team!

Along with a great night of trivia, there will be raffle items, a 50/50 raffle, a cash bar, and a cash prize for the first-place team.

Best of all, your night out helps P.E.O. continue its mission of creating educational opportunities for women through scholarships, grants, awards, loans, and support of Cottey College.

Grab your smartest friends—or at least your most fun ones—and join us for a great evening for an even better cause!

Click HERE for the
PEO Sisterhood Fort Scott Chapter
Trivia Night Fundraiser
Facebook Event Page!

Bourbon County, Entertainment

Old Settlers Picnic 2026

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Old Settlers Picnic’s annual culmination is the Labor Day parade.

This year, the theme was Family, Friends, and Community, with Becky Shinn as the grand marshal, leading the parade.

Grand Marshal Becky Shinn (in wide brimmed hat) had a float of family and friends in the parade. Here they wait for the parade to begin at the Uniontown Fire Department building.

 

Following are glimpses of the day in Uniontown.

The annual Dale Jackson Memorial Car Show was held at the West Bourbon Elementary School parking lot, starting at 9 a.m.  , with awards announced at 1 p.m.

Vendors and the USD 235 Preschool Open House were also happening at the car show.

In the downtown area, vendors were busy with onlookers.

Vendors line the square in Uniontown.
Old Setters Picnic planning committee members Mary Pillion and Rhonda Dewitt give instructions from the gazebo on the square in Uniontown.

The children’s parade started at 10:30 a.m., followed by the parade at 11 a.m.

Children wait in the shade of the fire station for the children’s parade to begin.
Bicyclists are the front line of the children’s parade.
Bourbon County Sheriff’s Officers lead the way in the parade.
Scouts from Iola were the color guard.
Grand Marshal Becky Shinn points to a crowd member from her float of family and friends.

 

Following the parade were a picnic, recognition of old settlers, kids races, street games and the drawings for prizes.

Other highlights of the weekend were a fishing derby, rodeos, a 5k run/walk, bingo and family fun night in the park.

The weekend events were planned by Mary Pillion, Rhonda Dewitt and Mike Ramsey.

 

 

Entertainment, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce

What’s Happening in Fort Scott – Aug. 29–30 Weekend

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What’s Happening in Fort Scott – August 28th Weekend Edition

Historic Trolley Tours

Ride Dolly the Trolley and explore Fort Scott’s history with a narrated tour.
Fridays & Saturdays – Now Boarding!

Dolly the Trolley – Historic Narrated Trolley Tours

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.
Visit the website

Classes at The Artificers – classes for ALL ages!
See all fun classes at The Artificers

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
201 S. National Ave.

$3 Tuesdays at Fort Cinema!
Follow their Facebook Page for updates!

Kansas Small Business Development Center at the Chamber, 231 E. Wall St.
Every 2nd 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

Farmers Market
Saturday Markets (May–October): 8am–12pm
Tuesday Markets (June–August): 4–6pm

What’s Happening Fort Scott: Weekend Edition

Saturday, August 29 – Sunday, August 30, 2026

Saturday, August 29

Galloping Through History: Fort Scott Welcomes Army Horsemen
9 AM – 2 PM, Fort Scott National Historic Site
The Commanding General’s Mounted Color Guard from Fort Riley quarters horses in the Dragoon Stables as in the 1840s–50s, with cavalry horsemanship displays and wagon/mule team rides. Free, all ages.

Junk Journal Meet Up: Journals & Scrapbooking
10 AM, Buck Run Community Center
Come create, connect, and get inspired! Scrapbooking welcome. Bring your supplies, your ideas, and your love for junk journaling. Sponsored by Journal Junkies. RSVP: jk.Journaljunkies@gmail.com

Coed Softball Tournament: Charity Fundraiser for Care to Share
8:00 AM start, Ellis Fields, Fort Scott
Coed 6/4, double elimination, hosted by Addi & Frank Miller. Come cheer on the teams as they raise funds for Care to Share Cancer Support Group. Info: Addi Miller (620-224-8567) or Frank Miller (620-719-7019).

Community Food Truck Festival
10 AM – 3 PM, KC Mart 2 – Sunoco, 946 Highway 69
Smokey D’s BBQ, Ghetto Tacos, Lil Ruthie’s Desserts, Sweet Roots (dirty sodas/lemonade), plus local vendors with homemade goods.

Italian Pop-Up Weekend @ Brickstreet BBQ (Day 2)
Pallucca’s Italian Meat Market pops up alongside Brickstreet’s regular menu: Chicken Alfredo, Lasagna, Sausage Rigatoni, Spaghetti & Meatballs, appetizers, and a kids’ menu.

Italian Pop-Up Weekend at Brickstreet BBQ

4th Annual Sons of American Legion Post 25 Car Show
2–5 PM Car Show | 6 PM Live Music, Gathering Square Pavilion
Food trucks and karaoke follow the show.

Left of Center presents “Rockstar Karaoke”
Saturday evening, part of the Car Show’s evening lineup at Gathering Square Pavilion. “We are YOUR backup band!” Come sing with them.

Sons of American Legion Car Show

❤️ HOPE GROWS HERE: Agri-Med Crisis Foundation 3rd Annual Fundraiser
Memorial Hall, 1 East Third Street

  • 6:00 PM: Social hour & raffle tables open
  • 7:00 PM: Buffet-style meal ($20/person)
  • 8:00 PM: Meet Agri-Med recipients & live auction
  • All evening: raffle & prize drawings, boot shine station (cash only), Sharky’s cash bar
  • Wear red, white, or blue for free Agri-Med swag while supplies last
  • Free admission, all ages welcome

*Also Saturday: Fort Scott Farmers Market · Trolley Tour of Historic Fort Scott

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Sunday, August 30

⛪ First United Methodist Church: Worship Service & Fellowship Picnic in the Park
10:30 AM, Shelter House #5, Gunn Park
Morning worship led by Pastor Christopher Eshelman, followed by a carry-in picnic. Bring a casserole, salad, side, or dessert to share. Drinks and table service provided, or bring your own picnic gear/lawn chair.

Italian Pop-Up Weekend @ Brickstreet BBQ (Day 3, final day)
Pallucca’s Italian Meat Market at Brickstreet BBQ & Grill – final day of the three-day Italian pop-up.

Registration open now for September Classes at The Artificers: Supplemental Art Kids Classes, 2026–27
Fridays, 12:00–2:00 PM or 3:30–5:30 PM | The Artificers Teaching Studio, 8 N National Ave, Fort Scott
For grades 1–12, 4 sessions/12 classes total (Drawing starts Sept. 11). $40/class or $480/student (discount for additional student in same household, $420). 15 seats per class, register now. Info: 913-574-7741.

✅ See more events & details: https://fortscott.com/events

Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3566
fortscott.com