What’s Happening in Fort Scott! July 25th Edition
Historic Trolley Tours
Ride Dolly the Trolley and explore Fort Scott’s history with a narrated tour.
Fridays & Saturdays – Now Boarding!
Historic 50-min narrated trolley tours, every hour on the hour.
Friday: 11AM–3PM (Last Tour 2PM)
Saturday: 10AM–3PM (Last Tour 2PM)
Adults $6 | 12 & Under $4
Tours every Fri–Sat through 1st weekend of December. Christmas Light Tours offered daily Dec. 10th–23rd.
620-223-3566 | fortscott.com | 231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS
SAVE THE DATE: Chamber Coffees
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
The Artificers
Classes for ALL ages! See all the fun classes at The Artificers.
BINGO – American Legion Post 25
Hosted every 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month unless it falls on a holiday. Doors open at 6pm, 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 Wednesday @ 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? Find full dates, times, locations, and links on our community calendar: fortscott.com/events/calendar/
Recurring Events
Farmers Market
Saturday Markets (May–October): 8am–12pm
Tuesday Markets (June–August): 4–6pm
Upcoming Events
Saturday, July 25th
Fly-In Breakfast – KFSK
Every 4th Saturday, March–Oct ’26
7:30am–11am
@ Fort Scott Municipal Airport, 1869 Indian Rd.
Donation-based breakfast. Discounted fuel during breakfast hours.
Bourbon Tasting by BBCO Handcrafted Spirits
July 25th: 5pm & 7pm
@ Green Lantern Speakeasy
Enjoy samples of Bourbon County Handcrafted Spirits Moonshine, Whiskey, and Bourbon!
Free! Seating is limited. Reservations Required!
Click here to RSVP!
Tuesday, July 28th
July Book Club: Mad Mable @ The Kitchen
6:00pm
$35 – Seats limited, RSVP required!
Your registration includes:
- Australian-inspired grazing board
- Passionfruit Spritz (or non-alcoholic beverage)
- Guided book discussion
- A fun evening with fellow readers
Wednesday, July 29th
FSCC Volleyball Camp – Grades 4th–7th
1:00–3:00 pm
@ Arnold Arena on FSCC Campus
T-shirt included. Must register in advance.
Click here to RSVP!
Thursday, July 30th
Chamber Coffee hosted by Evergy – Fort Scott Service Center
8am
15 Station St.
Enter through west door; park on the west side of the service center near the substation fence. Please do not block overhead doors. Meeting will be held in the Evergy Break Room.
FSCC Volleyball Camp – Grades 8–12th
1:00–4:00 pm
@ Arnold Arena on FSCC Campus
T-shirt included. Must register in advance.
Click here to RSVP!
Candidate Forum for Primary Election
Hosted by the Chamber of Commerce
6–9pm
Ellis Fine Arts Center – in the meeting rooms on the campus of FSCC, 2108 S. Horton St.
Doors open at 5:30pm for a Meet & Greet with Candidates.
Forum will begin at 6pm in the order of Federal, State, then Local races.
Be informed before you vote – come learn about the candidates!
Candidates should RSVP to the Chamber as soon as possible along with any candidate questions.
Email rsvp@fortscott.com or call the Chamber at 620-223-3566 by Tuesday 7/28.
The forum will also be aired via Facebook Live on the Fort Scott Area Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.
Friday, July 31st
BBCO Community Theatre presents: Open Mic Night
7:30–9pm
@ Sharky’s Pub & Grub
Sing, dance, recite poetry, tell jokes, play an instrument – ANYTHING (family friendly) GOES!
Click here to sign up to perform!
Saturday, August 1st
Kansas Rocks – Newbie Women Wheelers Basic Skills Course & Rascals On The Rocks
Young drivers rule the trails at K-Rocks.
Food truck: Jonny O’s Nashville Hot Chicken & Burgers will be on site.
Children receive a certificate for completing the course!
Dynamic Fire Pistol Course
Hosted by Fort Scott Munitions with Battleline Tactical – Kris “Tanto” Paronto
Click here for more info!
For tickets click here!
✅ See more events & details: https://fortscott.com/events
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
231 E. Wall St., Fort Scott, KS 66701
620-223-3566
fortscott.com