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SUMMARY:Fairfax Farmers Market to begin in May
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE THE MONTH CHANGE: \nThe 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\, tables\, and chairs. There will be weekly regular vendors as well as other featured sellers who will make an occasional appearance. \nThe Atchison County Library will also have two carts overflowing with books (25¢ each)\, audiobooks (25¢ each)\, movies ($1)\, and magazines  (free) available from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Whether you’re a reader who loves romance\, western\, nonfiction\, mystery\, or more – the library has you covered! There will be table books and antique books for decorating or crafts\, magazines with recipes or great pictures for projects. \nStay tuned for more information once we get closer to May.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/fairfax-farmers-market-to-begin-this-friday/
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SUMMARY:Burkeys to reopen farmers market in Tarkio
DESCRIPTION: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 5:00 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. \nThe Burkeys have purchased a refrigerated truck\, which will keep the food that needs to stay cool fresh. As the fruit and vegetable seasons progress\, the Burkeys will be selling watermelons\, cantaloupes\, cabbages\, tomatoes\, and peaches. They also have average to large sized\, farm fresh eggs gathered daily. Besides eggs\, fruits and vegetables\, the Burkeys also plan to have fishing equipment and antiques for sale on the property. For more information\, call or text 660-528-3011 or 660-528-2481.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/burkeys-to-reopen-farmers-market-in-tarkio/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260504T140000
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SUMMARY:“Stay Strong\, Stay Healthy” classes to begin May 4
DESCRIPTION:If you are interested in unlocking the joy of strength training\, join the “Stay Strong\, Stay Healthy” Level 1 group sessions in a fun and supportive environment. Feel stronger\, more energized and connected as you increase your overall fitness\, flexibility\, and balance. Build muscle and increase bone density to reduce frailty\, osteoporosis and the risk of falls. Classes include warm-up exercises\, strengthening exercises using hand and ankle weights\, and cool-down stretches. Weight equipment will be provided \nThe group will meet from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Rock Port. The first week\, classes will be Monday\, May 4\, and Wednesday\, May 6. Classes will continue on Tuesdays and Thursdays\, with the exception of the final week\, which will be Monday\, June 22\, and Friday\, June 26. \nThe classes are free. The $60 class fee has been covered by grant funding from Young at Heart Resources for those age 60 and older. \nPre-registration is required. To register\, scan the QR code or call the Nodaway County Extension Office at 660-582-8101. \n \n 
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/stay-strong-stay-healthy-classes-to-begin-may-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260520T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260814T123000
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SUMMARY:Free Kids’ Summer Meals
DESCRIPTION: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 kids will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. \nFamilies in Fairfax can pre-order lunch Tuesday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday\, but must call 660-736-5725 by 9:00 a.m. that day. Meals are reserved on a first‑come\, first‑served basis\, so be sure to call in advance. Meals can be picked up from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Fairfax branch of the Atchison County Library\, located at 118 E. Main Street in Fairfax. \nThe menu is: \nJune 10: Breakfast – French toast sticks; Lunch – Ham and mac casserole\, peanut butter and jelly sandwich\, or ham/turkey sandwich \nJune 11: Breakfast – Waffles; Lunch – Hot dog\, peanut butter and jelly sandwich\, or ham/turkey sandwich \nJune 12: Breakfast – Cereal with milk; Lunch – Biscuits and gravy\, peanut butter and jelly sandwich\, or ham/turkey sandwich \nJune 15: Breakfast – Yogurt with fruit; Lunch – Chicken patty\, peanut butter and jelly sandwich\, or ham/turkey sandwich \nJune 16: Breakfast – Cereal with milk; Lunch – Smothered pork chops\, peanut butter and jelly sandwich\, or ham/turkey sandwich \nJune 17: Breakfast – Pancakes; Lunch – Tater tot casserole\, peanut butter and jelly sandwich\, or ham/turkey sandwich
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/free-kids-summer-meals-to-include-fairfax-library-delivery-this-year/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260609T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260618T120000
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SUMMARY:No Hunger Summer
DESCRIPTION:No Hunger Summer will run through June 18 at the Rock Port School at 600 S. Nebraska. Breakfast will be served from 7:45 to 8:15 a.m. and lunch is 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon\, Monday through Friday. All children under 18 eat free; adults coming with a child are $2. For more information or to volunteer to serve\, contact Steve Waigand at steve.waigand@rpbluejays.com.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/no-hunger-summer/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260615T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260619T160000
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SUMMARY:Atchison County Traveling Day Camp
DESCRIPTION:Atchison County Traveling Day Camp will be back again this summer! The Good News Church in Tarkio\, Missouri\, will be the host for this year’s Traveling Day Camp through Heartland Camps as they bring a Christ-centered day camp experience to our communities. \nThis year’s camp will be the week of June 15-19. (Note: the wrong dates were listed in the February 26 issue.) Students who will have completed K-6 for the 2025-2026 school year are encouraged to register. There is no fee to attend this camp. Camp hours are daily from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Registration is open now\, and space is limited to 84 campers. Go online to heartlandcamps.org/atchison-county and then just click on the “register here” button. You can also scan the QR code at the end of this article. For more information\, call The Good News Church at 660-736-4602 or email twchurch@tarkio.net. \nThis camp is brought to you by the partnership of Fairfax Methodist Church\, Good News Church of Tarkio\, Rock Port United Methodist Church\, and Westboro Methodist Church.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/atchison-county-traveling-day-camp/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260619T180000
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SUMMARY:32nd Annual Tarkio Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:The 32nd annual Tarkio Rodeo\, now in its fourth year as a PRCA rodeo\, will be held at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday\, June 19 and 20\, at the Tarkio Rodeogrounds\, located south of the intersection of Hwy. 136 and 1st Street (east of the Tarkio Community Building). Concessions will be available. \nSign-up for Mutton Bustin’ will begin at 6:00 p.m. each night. Participants will ride at 6:30 p.m. and during the rodeo.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/32nd-annual-tarkio-rodeo/
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SUMMARY:Liberty Theatre to present Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical” this month
DESCRIPTION:Rehearsals are in full swing at the Liberty Theatre for Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical.” \nArea actors\, actresses\, and musicians will showcase their talent in the musical\, based on the popular Disney Channel Original Movies. It is packed with comedy\, adventure\, Disney characters\, and hit songs. \nMusic Theatre International says\, “Imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost – home of the most infamous villains who ever lived – the teenaged children of Maleficent\, the Evil Queen\, Jafar\, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island . . . until now. When the four troublemakers are sent to attend prep school alongside the children of beloved Disney heroes\, they have a difficult choice to make: should they follow in their parents’ wicked footsteps or learn to be good?” \nPerformances of  “Descendants: The Musical”  will be Friday and Saturday\, June 19 and 20\, at 7:00 p.m.; Sunday\, June 21\, at 2:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday\, June 26 and 27\, at 7:00 p.m.; and Sunday\, June 28\, at 2:30 p.m. The Liberty Theatre is located inside the Atchison County Memorial Building\, 417 S. Main\, Rock Port\, Missouri.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/liberty-theatre-to-present-disneys-descendants-the-musical-this-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260620T130000
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SUMMARY:14th Annual Doug Summa Memorial Car Show
DESCRIPTION:The Slo-Rollers of Northwest Missouri group is sponsoring the 14th annual Doug Summa Memorial Car Show. It will be held at the Doug Summa Memorial Park in Tarkio (3rd and Pine streets by the Community Building) Saturday\, June 20. Registration for vehicles will be held from 8:00 to 10:30 a.m. with the participants invited to take part in the Tarkio Rodeo Parade at 1:00 p.m. on Main Street. Lunch will be provided at the car show by Atchison County University of Missouri Extension. Trophies for the car show will be presented following the parade. In case of rain\, the show will be held on Main Street. For questions\, contact Marvin Cooper at 660-744-3760.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/14th-annual-doug-summa-memorial-car-show/
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SUMMARY:Bicycle Rodeo
DESCRIPTION:The Atchison County Health Department\, with assistance from local law enforcement and MU Extension employees\, is sponsoring a bicycle rodeo Saturday\, June 20\, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Farmers State Bank parking lot on Main Street in Tarkio. Children up to age 14 are invited to bring their bicycles and take part in a bike inspection\, where their brakes\, tires\, handlebars\, chains\, etc. will be checked\, and an obstacle course\, where they will learn proper hand signals and bicycle rules of the road. A free helmet will be given to each child who participates. Parents or an adult must accompany the child.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/bicycle-rodeo-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T093000
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SUMMARY:Fuzzy's Rodeo Ride
DESCRIPTION:Joy and Kenny “Fuzzy” Clapp are once again hosting their rodeo ride. Riders will meet at the Clapps’ home northeast of Tarkio (27081 160th Street). Around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday morning\, June 20\, everyone will ride their horses and mules or wagons to the Tarkio Rodeo grounds. The Clapps will furnish lunch. The riders will take part in the parade and then ride back to the Clapps’ home for a potluck supper. There is plenty of room on the property for camping for those who want to stay Friday and Saturday nights. All riders and wagons are welcome.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/fuzzys-rodeo-ride-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260620T130000
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SUMMARY:Tarkio Rodeo Parade
DESCRIPTION:The Tarkio Rodeo Parade will take place on Main Street Saturday\, June 20\, at 1:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to come out and watch or participate if you want. Registration and lineup for parade participants begins at 12:15 p.m. at 9th and Elm streets. Businesses\, churches\, organizations\, horseback riders and wagon owners\, tractor drivers\, classic car owners\, and rodeo fans are encouraged to decorate themselves and their entries and join the fun.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/tarkio-rodeo-parade-2/
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SUMMARY:Atchison County Library announces Dinosaur Summer Reading Program
DESCRIPTION:The Atchison  County Library is preparing for an exciting and educational summer as it hosts its annual Summer Reading Program\, inspired by the 2026 national theme\, “Unearth a Story.” \nThe program will take place from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. Monday\, Tuesday\, Wednesday and Thursday\, June 22-25 at the Tarkio Library. The library’s summer program will feature a wide variety of activities designed to encourage creativity\, learning\, and exploration. Children participating can look forward to dinosaur-themed crafts\, STEM activities\, outdoor play\, and engaging reading experiences centered around prehistoric life and uncovering hidden stories from the past. \nOne of the highlights of the week will take place on Tuesday\, with the Dino Encounters show!  The kids will be introduced to  and learn about different dinosaurs that were all found in North America. Through the use of audience participation\, realistic dinosaur puppets\, music\, humor and special effects\, Dino Encounters teaches audiences about geological time periods\, species adaptation\, prehistoric environments\, the scientific method\, and much more! Audiences will get to meet and interact with realistic dinosaur puppets. \nDue to anticipated attendance numbers\, all children must be pre-registered to participate. Registration will not be accepted at the door\, and the deadline to register is June 15. Register online at youseemore.com/acl or by calling any of the library branches. \nThe Atchison County Library encourages families to register early and join in a week filled with reading\, exploration\, science\, imagination\, and dinosaur-sized fun.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/atchison-county-library-announces-dinosaur-summer-reading-program/
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SUMMARY:Rock Port 4th of July Celebration in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Events scheduled for the Independence Day Celebration in the Rock Port Municipal Park include the following: \nFriday\, July 3 \nBounce houses will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. \nThere will be a BBQ cook off. Meat must be at the shelter by 5:30 p.m. and testing and judging starts at 6:00 p.m. BBQ will be available at $10 per plate. You can register on the Rock Port 4th of July in the Park 2026 Facebook page. \nLight ups will be at dusk. \nThere will be a parachute drop at 7:00 p.m. \nThe fireworks display will begin at dusk. This event is sponsored by Rock Port Chamber of Commerce and Rock Port Tourism Board \nThe Rock Port Country Club will have Glow Golf following the fireworks show. The cost is $120 per team and balls will be provided. Register on the Rock Port 4th of July in the Park 2026 Facebook page. \nSaturday\, July 4 \nThe Color Run begins at 7:00 a.m. at the shelter house in the park. You can sign up on the Rock Port 4th of July in the Park 2026 Facebook page. The entry fee is $20. If you register by June 12 you will receive a shirt. You can register the day of the race by 6:30 a.m. for $30. \nPleasant View Nursing Home will have a breakfast at the shelter house beginning at 8:00 a.m. \nBounce houses will be available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. \nThe Old vs. Young Volleyball Game begins at 9:00 a.m. \nThe Mr. & Miss Firecracker Contest will begin at 9:00 a.m. \nA foam party will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. \nFood trucks will open at 11:00 a.m. \nFind the painted rocks at 4:00 p.m. \nA 4th of July parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. Register on the Rock Port 4th of July in the Park 2026 Facebook page or in line that day at 12:00 noon. \nOld vs. Young Softball begins at 4:00 p.m. \nThe day will close with music by M&M Entertainment from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. You must be 21 or older and have an ID and wristband. Drinking will only be allowed in a designated area. \nInformation can be found on the Rock Port 4th of July in the Park 2026 Facebook page.
URL:https://farmerpublishing.com/event/rock-port-4th-of-july-celebration-in-the-park/
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