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Business, Food, Fort Scott

Taco Azul Food Truck: A Mom and Pop Business

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Submitted photo of Taco Azul fare.
Erin and Sebastian Macik, Fort Scott, are owners of Taco Azul, a food truck that they hope will turn into a restaurant business.
The Taco Azul Food Truck. Submitted photo.
They make Mexican street tacos, using pork, beef, or chicken, in flour tortillas or handmade corn tortillas; homemade salsas, and also street corn on the side, Erin said.
“We’ve been prepping and planning for over a year now,” Erin said. “Sebastian picked up the food truck in April, and we plan to fire it up at the Good Ol’ Days festival here in Fort Scott at the beginning of June.”
“We hope to open up a restaurant in the future, but for the short term, our plan is to stay local and get a good customer base before expanding,” she said.
“You will see us at Fort Scott’s Good Ol’ Days Festival to kick off the summer, and then we’ll be set up by the Washateria on National Avenue for the most part,” Erin said. “We’ll be posting consistently on Facebook so people know where to find us. We are really looking forward to the summer!”
Sebastian Macik taught third grade in Mexico City, and discovered true Mexican street tacos while he was there.
“Coming back state-side in 2014, he started searching for the real deal in the U.S. without much luck,” she said. “All that time he was working on his own tacos: making his own salsas and corn tortillas, trying out various marinades and cooking techniques, until they became exactly what he was looking for. When the opportunity arose to get a food truck, it was a no-brainer. We’re excited to offer this in Fort Scott! Mexico City-style tacos are unlike anything you can find at any chain restaurant in the United States.”
Erin and Sebastian Macik with their children. Submitted photo.
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Bourbon County, Food, Fort Scott

Farmers Market Opportunity For Fundraising

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Fort Scott Farmers Market is looking for groups or organizations that would like a fundraising opportunity.
“We’ve just had two incredibly successful weekends of Breakfast on the Bricks for two local groups,” said Teresa Hamilton, president of the Fort Scott Farmers Market. “This is a free location at our Saturday Farmers’ Market, open to anyone hoping to raise a little cash. Spread the word, and contact us via  Facebook Messenger. We’ll give you all the details and get you on the calendar!
We can’t wait to hear from you!”
Bourbon County, Fair, Food, Fort Scott, Health Care

Mental Health Self-Care Fair May 23

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center…
The SEKMHC Spring into Summer Self-Care Fair in Fort Scott is THE place to be Tuesday, May 23! From 5 to 8 p.m. at Fort Scott Middle School, we are welcoming the community to an evening focused on self-care and good mental health. You are invited!
Self-Care Information and Booths
We will be hosting over 20 Self-Care “Superstars” (vendors), including:
  • Author Maranda Collins
  • SEK Multi-County Health Department
  • The Massage Artist
  • SEK Recovery Resources
  • Fort Scott Public Library
  • Fort Scott Walking Labyrinth
  • Momentum: Health, Wellness, and Athletic Development
  • Mmm Flavor Shop
  • COPE
  • K-State Research and Extension
  • Riggs Chiropractic of Fort Scott
  • Arbonne
  • Courtland Hotel and Spa
  • Flying P Ranch
  • Renewed Strength, LLC
  • Azar Health and Wellness
  • Faithfully Fit Forever Yoga
  • Desert Bloom Boutique
  • Happy Snappy Art
  • Mary Kay Cosmetics
  • Bourbon County Garden Club
Self-Care Micro-Sessions
During the evening, expert presenters will share information about self-care during micro-sessions provided FREE to the public! Micro-sessions are scheduled as follows:
  • 5:30 p.m. – Self-defense skills/tips with Kim Schwab, Bourbon County Sheriff’s Office
  • 6:00 p.m. – Yoga with Certified Instructor Megan Hageman, Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center
  • 6:30 p.m. – FSHS Orchestra (Music is good for your mental health!)
  • 7:00 p.m. – Food tips and nutrition (healthier chicken nuggets) with Lea Kay Karleskint, K-State Research and Extension
  • 7:30 p.m. – Mobility/strength training with Katie Holtzman, Renewed Strength, LLC
Food! (It’s good for mental health!)
Come for dinner while you’re at the Self-Care Fair! The Fort Scott High School Choir is hosting a baked potato bar fundraiser onsite during our event. For just $7, you’ll get a baked potato with your choice of toppings, a drink, and dessert. All funds raised will support the students’ trip to Orlando next May. The choir will travel with the band to participate in an educational workshop at Universal Studios.
Get a FREE Speaker!
Come early and get a FREE Bluetooth speaker! We are giving the first 100 attendees a FREE Bluetooth speaker – limit 1 per household, please.
Details:
Spring into Summer Self-Care Fair
Fort Scott Middle School, 1105 E. 12th Street
5 to 8 p.m.
This will be a fun night focused on self-care and good mental health! Come for dinner, enjoy the orchestra, and learn some tips about self-care! We hope to see you there!
Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce | 231 E. Wall Street, Fort Scott, KS 66701
Bourbon County, Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott

Youth Fishing at FSCC on Saturday May 20

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The Fort Scott Elks #579 will have the annual youth fishing derby tomorrow (May 20) at the Fort Scott Community College Lake.

Children will fish from 10 a.m.– noon and the prizes will be awarded immediately following recognizing the most fish caught and the largest fish caught in each of the three age categories.

Submitted by

Millie Lipscomb,  Elks Fishing Derby chairperson

Bourbon County, Business, Food

Family Fun Outing: Shead Farm Homestead Festival on May 20

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The Third Annual Shead Farm Homestead Festival is Saturday, May 20 at 2468 Cavalry Rd. near rural Garland, south of Fort Scott.

The Larry and Vickie Shead farm, rural Garland.

The day is geared toward sustainable living by a family that is doing just that.

“A lot of people were wanting to know about sustainable living,” Vickie Shead, the matriarch of the family, said. “God is good and we are trying to keep up with all He is leading us to do.”

Sustainable living means understanding how our lifestyle choices impact the world around us and finding ways for everyone to live better and lighter, according to the United Nations Environment Programme https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/resource-efficiency/what-we-do/sustainable-lifestyles

The festival will feature 36 vendors or activities that use creative ways to teach garden/farm knowledge.

“There is no charge to vendors,” Vickie said.  “This is to benefit entrepreneurs who are wanting to start a business.”

“Come join us for a fun filled educational event for the whole family,” said Vickie, who along with her husband Larry and their children and grand children will be hosting the event. “It’s a great family outing!”

Vickie and Larry Shead, 2020, from her Facebook page.

In addition to the Shead family,  they have 106 volunteers helping at the festival, for which they are grateful.

On tap will be live music, lots of children’s activities, a farm tour, and farm store, vendor booths and a food court.

The admission fee for a single ticket is $5 or for a family (4+) $20.

To view a map of the Shead Farm vendors/activities:

https://docs.google.com/drawings/d/1iU4jmeptRhk8mCM4mRgvkluBqMGFbEmW9oPgFOULQ6Q/edit

The Shead’s have a signature product, Veggie Powder, with all the greens grown on the property.

Greens powders are a dietary supplement that aims to help people reach their daily intake of vitamins and minerals, according to https://health.unl.edu/are-greens-powders-actually-beneficial-our-dietitian-weighs

Festival activities include:

Educational garden games/activities

An animal arena

A story station

Learning  how to milk cows

Learning how to make butter

Learning how to do laundry without electricity

The farm tour includes the gardens, greenhouse, animals, beekeeping and learning how to graft a fruit tree.

For sale will be animals, worm farms, plants, berries, carts, compost and trees.

Vendors will be selling soaps and salves, honey, eggs, spices, baked goods, baskets, weaving, spinning wool, plant propagations, farm decor and kitchen items.

The Sheads will be selling walking tacos for $5, and Supercharged Cookies for $2. A snack shack will be selling cotton candy, lemonade, ice cream and pastries.


Shead Farm Store items for sale will be Veggie Powder, toys, hats, aprons, books,quilted Items, bouquets, and more.

Contact them at
Sheadfarm.com

Food, K-State Extension

Southwind Extension District to Host Kids’ Cooking Classes

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Clara Wicoff. Submitted photo 2023 Extension Agent Nutrition, Food and Health Southwind District K-State Research and Extension 1006 N. State St. Iola, KS 66749 620-365-2242 [email protected]

This summer, the Southwind Extension District is hosting free cooking classes for kids to learn basic cooking and baking skills. The classes are for youth that have just completed the second, third, fourth, or fifth grade. This class will be held from 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM in Bronson on June 22nd and in Fort Scott on June 29th. Other dates and locations where the class will be held include:

  • June 8 – Erie
  • June 13 – Yates Center
  • June 15 – Humboldt
  • June 20 – Chanute
  • June 27 – Iola

These classes are free, but registration is required at bit.ly/2023kidscookingclass. Since this will be a “hands-on” experience, the size of each class is limited and these classes fill up fast. Get your registration in soon!

For more information, contact Nutrition, Food and Health Agent Clara Wicoff at (620) 365-2242 or [email protected]. A grant through the Fort Scott Area Community Foundation helped support the kids’ cooking classes in Bourbon County.

 

Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service

K-State Research and Extension is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Entertainment, Food, Fort Scott

Good Ol’ Days Festival June 2-3: A Fun Place for The Family

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Vendors lined Main Street in 2017.

It’s that time of year, the 42nd Annual Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days, with theme this year: “Back to the bricks”.

It’s a few days of all manner of entertainment: shopping, live music, eating and seeing friends.

The event kicks off on Friday, June 2 at 6 p.m. with a parade.

Parade goers line the streets of Main and Wall to view the Good Ol’ Days Parade in 2019.

Bring a lawn chair and line up along the parade route: Main Street from 6th Street north to Wall Street then west to National Avenue, then south to 6th Street.

The parade grand marshal this year is retired Fort Scott Chief of Police Travis Shelton.

Click here for parade application

Click here for vendor application.
Click here for the Good Ol’ Days website.

At 8 a.m. Saturday, June 3 will be the race called the Dragoon Charge.

Then historic downtown Fort Scott will come alive with craft vendors, food trucks, pony rides and so much more, according to the Good Ol’Days Facebook page.

“We have some great entertainment lined up for the weekend,” Shawn O’Brien, chairman of the Good Ol’ Days Committee, said.

“We will have a stage in front of the pavilion at 1st and Main,” he said. “There will be live entertainment featuring some great local musicians.”

On Friday night June 2 from 7-8:30 PM  the Whisky Outlaws, a Red Dirt and Classic Country band will perform, then from
8:45-10 p.m. Bobby Degonia will perform Solid Old and New Country music.

On Saturday June 3 from 10 AM-1 PM, Zane Grimes will perform, then from 2PM – 5PM – Bill and Monica’s Excellent Adventure, who are a 90’s Tribute Band, then from 7PM-10PM, 80’s and Out.

“We will have many activities for kids like we have in the past,” O’Brien said. “The bounce houses will be located at Third and Main this year. They will run from 9 a.m. to noon then from 1-4 p.m. They will be $5 per session for unlimited bounces.”

Caricature drawings and a balloon artist will be on Skubitz Plaza free of charge, he said.

“Care to Share, a local helping organization,  will host their second annual fundraiser “Children’s Cove” on Skubitz Plaza,” O’Brien said. “They will have fun games and much more to offer. For further information please contact Lavetta Simmons.”

“The annual Red Garter show will have their showcase,” he said. “They will have one show on Friday Night at 7 PM. Then they will have shows every hour on the hour starting at 10 AM on Saturday. Their final show will be at 5 PM.”

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The Red Garter Show from the Good Ol’Days Facebook page.
The Good Ol’ Chicken Dinner, from Chicken Mary’s in Pittsburg will be available for pick-up behind the Lowell Milken Center on Friday, June 3 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The $9 ticket includes chicken, two side orders, bread and a bottle of water.
Plate with chicken, mashed potato and potato Salad.
From the Good Ol’ Days Facebook page.

Tickets for the Good Ol’ Days events are on sale  at the Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce and Regional Tourism Center at 231 E. Wall St.

VENMO QR code for making event donations.

 

From their Facebook page:

Fort Scott Good Ol’ Days Festival

Draft Schedule of Events

Where To Find Everything Fun!

Friday, June 2nd
11:00 AM – 2:00PM (on the hour) – Trolley Rides – 231 E. Wall St (Chamber of Commerce) – Adults-$6.00, Children 12 and under $4.00
4:30 – 6:00 PM – Chicken Mary’s Dinner – Wall Street, $8.00 Chicken, 2 sides, & water
6:00 PM – Good Ol’ Day’s Parade  – Starting at 6th & Main St., proceeding north along Main St. to Wall St., west to National Ave., south to 6th St.
After Parade – Pioneer Harvest Tractor Display – Wall & Main (on Wall Street between Main and National)
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM – Tulsa Gellyball – Skubitz Plaza
7:00 – 10:00 PM – Street Dance – Pavilion at 1st & Main
Bring your lawn chairs!  Live music for all ages!
7:00 PM – Red Garter – Skubitz Plaza
7:00 PM – 3rd Annual Cornhole Tournament – Fisher South Ball field, Sign-up Friday Morning.  Link for more information

Saturday, June 3rd
8:00 AM – Noon – Farmer’s Market – Wall Street – East of Main to Scott
8:00 AM – Dragoon Charge 5K Run or Walk – Frary Stadium (9th & Main), Link for more information
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Pony Rides – 1st Street east of Main
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Tulsa Gellyball – Skubitz Plaza
9:00 AM – 3:00PM (or until out of shirts) – Tye Dyed T Shirt – 2nd and Main
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Pioneer Harvest Tractor Display – Wall & Main (on Wall Street between Main and National)
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Kids Fun Area on Skubitz Plaza  (Bounce Houses, Obstacle Course, Interactive Light Race Arena, and Dry Slide)
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM – Children’s Care to Share Cove – Skubitz Plaza
 10:00 AM – Baby Contest – Memorial Hall (3rd & National), Registration Begins at 9:00 AM
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM – Caricatures – Skubitz Plaza
 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (every Hour) – Red Garter – Skubitz Plaza
10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (on the hour) – Trolley Rides – 231 E. Wall St (Chamber of Commerce) – Adults-$6.00, Children 12 and under $4.00
10 AM – 3:30 PM – Programs and Tours – Fort Scott National Historic Site
11 AM – 3 PM – Pavilion at 1st & Main –  Music TBD
11 AM – 11:30 AM – Artillery Demonstration – Parade Grounds, Fort Scott National Historic Site
Noon – 4:00 PM – Balloonist – Skubitz Plaza
NOON – 12:30 PM – Jr. Duck Stamp Art Contest Award Presentation – 2nd Floor Infantry Barracks, Fort Scott National Historic Site
2 PM – 3 PM – Native American Dance Presentation – Parade Ground, Fort Scott National Historic Site
Bourbon County, Business, Food, Fort Scott

FS Farmers Market Season Starts May 6 on Skubitz Plaza Including Breakfast on the Bricks

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Fort Scott Farmers Market begins its 2023 season on May 6, this Saturday, from 8 a.m. to noon.

“It’s going to be a great day for a farmer’s market,” Teri Hamilton said. She is the new president of the market members group.

The market is in front of the Fort Scott National Historic Site on Skubitz Plaza.

Spring veggies, fresh bread, meat, flowers, eggs, honey, live plants and handmade crafts will be for sale from local vendors.

The group is looking to add other events to the market.

“Our goal is to connect with acoustic type music to have live music at the event, and other fun activities,” Hamilton said.

This first market of the season, the local Bourbon County Democrats are serving breakfast/ brunch on Saturday from 8 a.m. – noon.

They will serve fresh coffee or bottled water, fresh fruit, and a choice of fresh-baked coffee cake–all for $5.

“We will deliver in town,” said Carol MacArthur, Bourbon County Democrats chairperson. “For delivery or more information, call 620- 215-1505.”

“We also invite you to bring a lawn chair, if you wish to come, eat, and socialize!” she said.

Teri Hamilton, owner of Hamilton’s Artisan Bakery, is the president of the Fort Scott Farmers Market this year.

Teri Hamilton is the new president of the Fort Scott Farmer’s Market. Submitted photo.

“Melinda Goff has been the president for the last several years and we are transitioning leadership,” Hamilton said.

The cost of booths for vendors is $10 for the first day, which includes $5 registration and $5 booth fee.

“If you sign up for the whole season, its $108 to reserve a spot,” Hamilton said. ‘We welcome any new vendors. We can have 25 percent of the booths selling handmade crafts.”

Returning vendors will be given first priority for spots on the plaza.

Some of the returning vendors are the Hamiltons , Still Waters Farm-Katie and Ethan Holly, the Little Flower Farm-Kelly Richards, Chet and Linda Bower-fresh veggies, Ron and Beverly Brown-farm produce and preserves, Tim Allison-honey, Mrs. Tibbits and Mrs. Hawkins-sellilng crafts, Nickie Kraft-home sewn items, Roger Stumfoll-farm produce and eggs, and others.

There are four new vendors who will be selling baked goods, crafts, live plants and eggs.

A National Avenue stationary pavilion is on the horizon for the Fort Scott Farmer’s Market use in the near future, following a T-Mobile $50,000 grant in 2021.

https://fortscott.biz/news/market-street-pavilion-project-kicks-off

Business, Food, Fort Scott

Papa Don’s Celebrates Anniversary

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Papa Don’s Restaurant day staff: Sheila Rygmyr, Emily Martin, Jessica Joyce, Shayla Cowlshaw, Amy Walker.
Mother-daughter team of Sheila Rygmyr and Brita Bolton are the owners of Papa Don’s Pizza Restaurant in historic downtown Fort Scott.
From left, the evening crew of Papa Don’s Pizza, Cash Rygmyr-Rose, Melody Cooper, Abby Sczpanski, Brita Bolton and Daswon Wilson. Submitted.
They originally opened the business at 22 N. Main in March 1991 and after a break of several years reopened at 10 N. Main on May 2, 2011.
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They strive to provide their community with all manner of food service.
“We actually do it all,” Brita said. “Not only dine-in and carry-out but also delivery, catering, online ordering and curbside. From pizza, pasta, salad bar, ice cream and deli sandwiches. Plus gluten-free and low carb is available.”
Hours of operation are Monday to Saturdays 10:30 a.m, to 8 p.m. and  the first Sunday of every month 11a.m. to 3 p.m.
To contact the business: email at [email protected] or by phone 620.223.4171 or find them on Facebook Papa Don’s Pizza.
They currently have 15 employees that includes the owners.
The best part of being a small business owner in Fort Scott is “the local support from the community and surrounding schools that we cater lunches for every week,” Brita said.

 

Papa Don’s back patio is a pretty place to eat a meal on these warm spring days.
Food, Fort Scott, Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce, Schools

FS Christian Heights School Annual Country Store This Saturday

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Fort Scott Christian Heights…
Annual Country Store and Auction!
This year, we will be celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Fort Scott Christian Heights, and our 57th Annual Country Store and Auction! Nostalgic pictures and yearbooks will be on display for the day.
The day begins with registration (7:30) for our 5K and Fun Run/Walk (race begins at 8:00).
The Booths, Garage Sale rooms, and Bakery will be open from 9:00-3:00.
A fried-chicken dinner will be served from 4:00 until Auction time at 6:00.
The concession stand will run all day, and serve pulled pork sandwiches, hot dogs, taco salads, malts, shakes, and more!
Country Store offers a day of fun for everyone!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
*We are taking gently-used donations for the garage sale, and new items for the auction! Items can be dropped off anytime during school hours (8:00 – 3:45 Monday through Thursday).
Please contact FSCH Office for more info!
620-223-4330 or email [email protected] .
Bourbon County, Business, Food

Perry’s Pork Rinds and Country Store: Special Breakfast and Lunch This Saturday

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Sending on behalf of Chamber Member
Perry’s Pork Rinds and Country Store…
Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store
Come fill your belly at Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store located at 702 Pine Street, Bronson Kansas, THIS Saturday, May 6th from 9am-1pm.
9am-11am – $7 Big Breakfast Bowls.
Fried Taters, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage with
Gravy or Cheese.
11am-1pm – $10 Frybread Taco Salads with 32oz drink
Kelly’s Hand Made Fry Bread, Lettuce, Onion, Tomato, Meat & Cheese. Black Olives & Jalapeno are optional.
Single Frybread $3. Full Order (5) $12.
Pre-orders are highly recommended.
You can call or walk in to place an order, Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store will be accepting orders until 6pm on Friday, May 5th.
Contact Perry’s Pork Rinds & Country Store at 620.939.4300
for more information!
Bourbon County, Business, Food, Fort Scott

Brickstreet BBQ Opens

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Brickstreet BBQ is at the corner of National Avenue and Oak Street just northwest of downtown Fort Scott. Oak Street turns into Old Fort Blvd. when you cross National going east.
Brickstreet BBQ, at  the corner of National Avenue and Oak Street opened yesterday with a Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting.
Alex and Carissa Bowman welcome the crowd that came for the ribbon cutting on May 2.
 Owners  are Carissa and Alex Bowman.
In an interview, Carissa said they are looking forward to  this new venture and “The  challenge and excitement of starting something that Alex and I can build together.”
She said they are also looking forward to bringing more job opportunities to Fort Scott.  They currently have 60 part-time and full time employees.
Brickstreet BBQ owner Carissa Bowman, left, and Shelby Burdick and Donna Hughes, servers, prepare for the first customers on this opening day.
The service they will be providing to their community is “A sit-down restaurant experience with high quality smoked meats,” she said.

 

Brickstreet hours of operation are Tuesday-Thursday  11 a.m.- 9 p.m.;   Friday-Saturday  11 a.m.- 10 p.m.  Sunday 11 a.m.  – 3 p.m.
Contact them at 620-224-2425 or on their Facebook page.
In this photo of the ribbon cutting at Brickstreet BBQ, the Bowmans are pictured in the center with family, friends and staff surrounding. At left is the Chamber Chairperson Bailey Lyons and holding the other end of the ribbon is Mayor Matthew Wells.

There was much gratitude expressed in the comments for the opening of this restaurant.

Carissa welcomed and thanked all the family and friends for the support they give.

Fort Scott Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Bailey Lyons told the attendees “Thanks for bringing barbecue back to Fort Scott.”

“May this place bring you much return on your investment,” Fort Scott Mayor Matthew Wells said.

The door is open at Brickstreet BBQ.