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!
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.
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.
❤️ 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
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