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Fort Scott FortFest Blues Festival

Riverfront Park - September 27, 2024 @ 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

FREE ADMISSION – FORT SCOTT FORTFEST BLUES FESTIVAL!

Fantastic blues bands take the stage at Fort Scott’s Riverfront Park, 401 N. National Avenue, along the banks of the Marmaton River!

Friday, September 27

6:00 PM Corn hole tournament – registration at 5:30 PM, bags fly at 6 PM

6:00 PM Two Lane Highway (from Linn County, KS)

8:00 PM Tim Hoggard & Bow-Legged Rooster (from Jonesboro, AR)

Saturday, September 28

12:00 PM Bike Show (Grand entry prior to show start)

1:00 PM Corn hole tournament – registration at 12 PM, bags fly at 1 PM

1:00 PM Big Luke & The Soul Disciples (from Kansas City)

3:00 PM Alyssa Galvan (from SW Missouri)

5:00 PM Hamilton Loomis (from Louisiana/Texas)

7:00 PM Divas on Fire (from NW Arkansas)

Sunday, September 29

11:30 AM-1:00 PM Brunch- Biscuits & gravy, donuts, coffee, juice, pop, water

1:00-2:30 PM Gospel Celebration – Music, prayer, testimony, scripture reading

12:00 PM Rollin’ Nostalgia Car Show (Grand entry prior to show start) – Awards at 3 PM

Activities

Arts & Crafts, corn hole tournament, ax throwing, and more

Food, drink, beer vendors

Kids Corner – Fall Festival – Saturday, September 28, 12-5 PM

Train rides, face painting, petting zoo, giant Jenga, duck pond, boat races, and other activities.

Proceeds benefit Care to Share Cancer Support Group.

Care to Share is a Cancer Support Group that provides emotional and financial assistance to cancer fighters and their caregivers. Care to Share is a 501c3 organization that provides “sunshine visits,” rides, meals, chore help, rent, utility payments, and other assistance to community members fighting cancer in southeast Kansas. Care to Share tailors support to each individual’s cancer journey. The staff is 100% volunteer.

Invite friends and family to FortFest! Bring chairs, blankets, bug spray. FREE parking and shuttle service. Lots of large shade trees. Small coolers allowed. Please, no pets.