Events

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. 

Kicks off with the Pioneer Harvest Parade, Thursday, October 1st at 6pm in Downtown Fort Scott, followed by the Fiesta at Bourbon County Fairgrounds Friday thru Sunday!  Only $5 for a button for a full weekend of admission! BOURBON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, across from Fort Scott Community College   CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!

October 1 - 3, 2026 The Gordon Parks Celebration is in honor of Fort Scott native Gordon Parks. This is an annual event that started in 2004, that celebrates the life, achievements, and contributions of Gordon Parks, internationally known photographer, filmmaker, writer and musician. The Celebrations brings in artists, speakers, programs and events that have enriched our community and world for all ages. View the full schedule of events here.   

The parade kicks off the Pioneer Harvest Fiesta weekend Festival that takes place at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds.

Join Fort Scott Community College in honoring Coach Chad Cross and his family for his incredible 30 years of dedication, leadership, and service to FSCC Rodeo, the Agriculture Department, and generations of students.   Former students, alumni, friends, and members of the FSCC community are invited to celebrate Coach Cross during the evening performance of the FSCC Alumni Rodeo.   Saturday, October 3, 20267:30 p.m. Arnold ArenaDuring the FSCC Alumni Rodeo evening performance Thirty years of service. Countless students impacted. A lasting legacy. Thank you, Coach Cross! Once a Greyhound, always a Greyhound.    

Bourbon County Arts Council is excited to announce an upcoming concert at Liberty Theatre. For the first time performing in Fort Scott: "The Young Fables". Thursday, October 8th Crooner's Lounge/Liberty Theatre, 113 S. Main St. Tickets: $50 BCAC Member $60 Non-Member Reservations required. Contact: Terri Floyd 620-224-7221 or  Steve Floyd 620-224-7702