Visit Fort Scott KS

Visit Fort Scott KS Any comment submitted to this page is subject to disclosure pursuant to the Kansas Open Records Act. Where History Lives!
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Public information requests must be directed to the City Clerk. Comments posted to this page will be monitored and inappropriate content will be removed. Fort Scott, Kansas is beautiful prairie town steeped in history. Originally a military outpost on the frontier, Fort Scott played a integral role in the settlement of the West and the mayhem of Bleeding Kansas. The Fort Scott National Historic Si

te is free to visitors and boasts many special events—from re-creations to candle-lit tours—throughout the year. The National Cemetery No. 1 is located nearby, and is a must-see for history buffs. There’s story behind every grave; Native Americans, Confederate troops, and Buffalo Soldiers have all found their final resting place at the Cemetery. The brand new Trolley takes visitors to both historic treasures, as well as over town to admire the stunning architecture of our preserved downtown and residential neighborhoods. While Fort Scott is known for its history, we’re hardly living in the past. Stroll Main Street for unique boutiques, exceptional dining options, and the new Lowell Milken Center for Unsung Heroes! Live music fills the Liberty Theatre most weekends and the Ellis Fine Arts Center hosts plays and fun community events all year round. Nature lovers will enjoy fishing the well-stocked lakes or biking the trails of 100 year-old Gunn Park. If you need a place to rest your head, Fort Scott is full of options. Everything from a basic motel to a Victorian bed & breakfast. A restored railroad era hotel and salon might just blow your whistle! So come see us in Fort Scott, where history lives!

06/22/2026

Celebrate the Red, White & Blue at the Fort Scott Farmers Market!

Join us Saturday, July 4, at The Gathering Square Pavilion for a morning of patriotic fun, friendly competition, and memory-making for all ages.

Event Schedule

🍉 9:00 AM – Chomp Champion Watermelon Eating Contest
Multiple age divisions mean kids, teens, and adults will each have a chance to earn the title of Chomp Champion. Trophies and prizes will be awarded in each age group.

🚲 10:00 AM – Wheels of Glory Patriotic Parade
Decorate your bike, wagon, scooter, stroller, wheelchair, or Power Wheels and show off your patriotic spirit! All ages are welcome. Spectators will vote to crown the crowd favorite.

🏆 11:00 AM – Know-It-All Cup Trivia Challenge
Gather a team of up to four people and test your knowledge of Fort Scott. One team will take home the Know-It-All Cup.

🏆 Trophies and prizes will be awarded.

⭐ Registration is FREE at https://forms.gle/13MfrPfrYHeG1FfKA
⭐ Registration closes July 2.

Whether you're competing, cheering on family and friends, or just enjoying the market, we hope you'll join us for a fun-filled Fourth of July morning.

Bring your patriotic spirit, your sense of humor, and your appetite for fun!

Questions? Message us on Facebook, email: [email protected], or text: 620-303-9878

06/22/2026

🎆🇺🇸 FORT SCOTT INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION 🇺🇸🎆

Come hungry and celebrate with us at the Food Truck Rally!

📅 June 27
⏰ 3:00 PM
📍 Fort Scott Community College

Enjoy an afternoon filled with great food, family fun, and community spirit before the Independence Day festivities!

🍔 Featured Food Trucks & Vendors:
• LemonadeLagoon
• Tiger Ice
• BBQ Kitchen
• Jonny O's Nashville Hot Chicken & Burgers
• The Sweet Pitt
• Churros Colima
• Yummy Good Cotton Candy Co.
• Watering Hole Mobile Bartending
• Red Beard Barbecue
• Big Daves Smoked Turkey Legs
• Frozen Yogurt
• Mimi’s Kitchen KC
• Nothing Bundt Cakes
• Bobalicious Poppin’ Boba Drinks

Tag your foodie friend!

06/19/2026
💪 Play, Move, and Explore Together! ☀️Fort Scott has brand-new outdoor attraction! 🎉 Discover the Fitness Court, a free ...
06/18/2026

💪 Play, Move, and Explore Together! ☀️

Fort Scott has brand-new outdoor attraction! 🎉 Discover the Fitness Court, a free outdoor wellness space where people of all ages can stretch, strengthen, and stay active while enjoying the outdoors.

📍 Located in front of Buck Run Community Center
📅 Save the Date: Ribbon Cutting on July 9

Stay tuned for more details!

06/18/2026

Hometown Highlight🍦 Lu’s Ice Cream

Lu’s Ice Cream is Fort Scott’s newest spot for hand-scooped ice cream, served with a smile in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

More than just a place to grab dessert, Lu’s is built on the belief that everyone deserves the opportunity to shine. They proudly employ individuals with disabilities, creating meaningful jobs that foster confidence, dignity, and purpose.

Every scoop helps create opportunities, and every visit supports a place where everyone belongs. Stop by, treat yourself, and see why Lu’s Ice Cream is already becoming a favorite in Fort Scott!

📍 523 S. Main Street, Fort Scott, KS

06/16/2026

Load up the car and get ready for some of the most scenic day trips around.

06/16/2026

📣 Help Us Spread the Word! 📣

We’re excited to announce our first-ever Summer Social at The Kitchen Collective + Collaborative!

Join us for an evening celebrating the local businesses, bakers, coffee roasters, farmers, ranchers, and food entrepreneurs that make our Kitchen community so special.

Featured businesses include:
✨ Crumbstead
✨ The Golden Swan
✨ BBQ by Jarod Bower
✨ Jonny O’s
✨ Branch Coffee

And local farmers and ranchers:
🌾 FB Farms
🌾 Freedom Farms
🌾 Sweet Country Farms

We’ll have food, shopping, door prizes, kitchen tours, family-friendly activities, and plenty of opportunities to connect with the people behind these amazing local businesses.

📅 Thursday, June 25
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 The Kitchen Collective + Collaborative
12 S Main Street, Fort Scott

❤️ Please share this post and help us introduce more people to the incredible entrepreneurs, makers, farmers, and ranchers that make our local food community thrive.

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231 E Wall Street
Fort Scott, KS
66701

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(620) 670-2750

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