The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce invites you!
Shop Fort Scott Tax-Free Weekend!
Get ready for 2 days of shopping, savings, and local fun during Shop Fort Scott Tax-Free Weekend!
August 7–8th
⏰ Per store hours @ participating locations Downtown & Around Fort Scott
Friday & Saturday, participating Fort Scott businesses will pay the 9.65% sales tax for shoppers. It is a great opportunity to pick up back-to-school clothing, books, gifts, furniture, food, home items, and a few special finds while supporting businesses in our community.
Participating stores include:
- 110 South Main Mercantile – 110 S. Main St.
- Barbed Wire & Roses – 18 N. Main St.
- ✨ Be The Light Boutique – 12 N. Main St.
- Better In Bourbon – 2 Old Fort Blvd.
- Blissful Meadows Boutique – 1 N. Main St.
- Eternal Grace Boutique – 13 N. Main St.
- Hedgehog Books – 16 S. Main St.
- Laree + Co. – 3 S. National Ave.
- Midwest Runway – 6 N. Main St., Suite A
- Papa Don’s Pizza – 10 N. Main St.
- Ruddick’s Furniture – 117 S. National Ave.
- Shirt Shack – 11 E. 18th St.
- ☀️ Sunshine Boutique – 18 E. Wall St.
- The Market at 23 Main – 23 S. Main St.
Shop for a Chance to Win $50 Chamber Bucks!
Pick up an event rack card at a participating business, then:
- ⭐ Spend at least $5 at three participating stores
- ⭐ Have your card marked at each location
- ⭐ Turn in your completed card at your third store
- ⭐ You will be entered into the drawing for $50 Chamber Bucks
Gather your shopping crew, make your list, and enjoy two days of shopping close to home. Every purchase helps support the local businesses that make Fort Scott a wonderful place to live, work, and shop!
The Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an opportunity for shoppers to save money while supporting local businesses. Friday, August 7th and Saturday, August 8th, select retailers will participate in the Shop Fort Scott Sales Tax Holiday Weekend by offering shoppers a 9.65% discount while continuing to collect and remit all applicable sales tax.
Participating merchants include 110 South Main Mercantile, Barbed Wire & Roses, Be The Light Boutique, Better In Bourbon, Blissful Meadows Boutique, Eternal Grace Boutique, Hedgehog Books, Laree + Co., Midwest Runway, Papa Don’s Pizza, Ruddick’s Furniture, Shirt Shack, Sunshine Boutique, and The Market at 23 Main. Special considerations include that the discount at Ruddick’s Furniture applies to the first $500 of a purchase, while the discount at The Market at 23 Main applies to apparel only.
Shoppers may also enter to win $50 in Chamber Bucks. To qualify, shoppers must spend at least $5 at three participating businesses and have their event rack card marked at each location. Completed cards should be turned in at the third participating business visited to be entered into the drawing.
Participating businesses offer a wide variety of merchandise, including apparel, home décor, new and repurposed furniture, school supplies, pizza, and much more. With most participating businesses located in Fort Scott’s Downtown Historic District, shoppers can enjoy a convenient weekend of shopping while supporting local businesses throughout the community.
Save money. Shop local. Shop Fort Scott.
The Shop Fort Scott Sales Tax Holiday Weekend is organized by the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact the Chamber at (620) 223-3566 or visit fortscott.com.
Click HERE to visit the Shop Fort Scott Tax-Free Weekend Facebook Event Page!