Events

The 45th Annual Fort Scott Good Ol' Days will kick off Friday (June 5th) at 5pm with vendors and food trucks opening up to the public. At 6pm the largest parade in Bourbon County will go through Downtown Fort Scott. After the parade there will be a street dance on Skubitz Plaza with The KC All Stars performing. Saturday will kick off at 9am with a street fair bringing in numerous vendors and food trucks, multiple concerts throughout the day from Red Dirt, Rock N Roll, and Country! There will be a street dance Saturday night at 7pm with Bound & Determined.

Annual Independence Day Celebration 📍 Fort Scott Community College 📅 June 27, 2026 Mark your calendars for a star-spangled evening full of fun, flavor, and fireworks! Join the community for a lively kickoff to the Fourth of July season, packed with activities for all ages. 🎶 Live Music 🍖 BBQ Contest Sponsored by Butcher Block 🌭 Food Vendors 🚗 Golf Cart Obstacle Course 💧 Water Wars 🎆 Fireworks Finale Whether you're there for the music, the food, or the unforgettable fireworks, this is one celebration you won’t want to miss. Bring your friends, your family, and your festive spirit!

Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting! Join us this Friday, July 24, as we officially open the doors to Bam-Bam Brewing! We’re excited to welcome everyone to our new taproom and celebrate with the Fort Scott community. Chamber After-Hours: 5:15–6:30 p.m. Ribbon Cutting: 5:30 p.m. 120 E. Wall St., Fort Scott Grand Opening Weekend Special: Enjoy $3 off all beer flights all weekend long! Opening Weekend Hours: Friday: 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Saturday: Noon – 10:00 p.m. Come check out the taproom, grab a locally brewed beer, wine, or cocktail, and celebrate with us. We can’t wait to welcome everyone through our doors and celebrate opening weekend with you. Cheers, and we’ll see you Friday!

Turn up the volume, Fort Scott  Scott Alewel & Total Tribute Bands Booking presents: Summer Jam 2026 - the ultimate throwback concert experience! Join us at The Gathering Square Pavilion on August 22 at 3:30PM for an afternoon of incredible tribute bands, all completely FREE. Enjoy live music from your favorite classics, explore local vendors, cool off at the splash pad, and soak in the summer vibes all evening long. Grab your lawn chairs, bring your crew, and don’t miss one of the biggest nights of the summer.