PLEASE NOTE THE MONTH CHANGE: The first Fairfax Farmer’s Market of 2026 will be held in May, from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon on Main Street. Vendors are welcome to stay until 1:00 p.m. to catch the lunch crowd. There is no fee to set up a stand, but you must supply your own canopy, Continue Reading »
The farmers market operated by Richard and Helen Burkey in Tarkio will open for the 2026 season starting in April. The market is located at the Burkey residence, right before the curve as you head south out of Tarkio at 20564 U.S. Hwy. 59 (use the north driveway). They will be open 8:00 a.m. to Continue Reading »
Free summer meals for all kids and teens are available weekdays through the Kids’ Summer Meals program. The Tarkio Nutrition Center, located at 412 Main Street in Tarkio, will serve breakfast and lunch – completely free for every child in the community. Breakfast for kids will be served from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Lunch for Continue Reading »
There will be a work day Monday, July 6, at the Atchison County Fairgrounds in Rock Port beginning at 6:30 p.m. Bring blowers, weed eaters, old towels, and other cleaning supplies to help get ready for this year’s Atchison County Fair. The 2026 Atchison County Fair will begin Monday, July 13.
The Brownville Concert Series is thrilled to welcome back to Brownville, SoulRoot Band. Playing all your favorites from the last six decades, SoulRoot has become one of the most requested Top 40 cover bands in Missouri. Strong vocals with spot on four-part harmonies, blazing guitar licks, and a rock-solid rhythm section is what you should Continue Reading »
The second East Atchison Run With the Wolves 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026, in Tarkio. The 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m. and the 1 Mile Fun Run will begin at 9:15 a.m. Support the East Atchison Wolves Cross Country Team by participating. Casual joggers/walkers looking to Continue Reading »
Community Hospital-Fairfax will hold a high-energy dueling piano show by Howl at the Moon’s Howl2Go Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Tarkio Community Building. Those with VIP Access passes may enter at 5:00 p.m. At 5:30 p.m., the cash bar opens and food trucks will begin serving food. The doors will open for general admission Continue Reading »
The next Second Harvest mobile food pantry in Atchison County will be Monday, July 13, 2026, at Rock Port High School, 600 S. Nebraska Street in Rock Port, beginning at 10:00 a.m. Vehicles should drive east on Calhoun Street along the north side of the school. Supplies are limited, but the food is free to Continue Reading »
The first meeting for any Fairfax youth wanting to participate in the 2026 Fairfax Fair Miss Fairfax and Junior Miss Fairfax Contest will be at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026. The meeting will be held in the shelter house at the Fairfax City Park. The contest is for any Fairfax youth in grades 9-12 Continue Reading »
Join the Community Blood Center and Rock Port United Methodist Church in saving a life with a blood donation Monday, July 20. You can donate blood from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the church, located at 211 W. Opp Street. All donors are required to be 17 and older (or 16 Continue Reading »