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 »
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 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 »
St. John’s Lutheran Church in rural Westboro, Missouri, will be hosting Vacation Bible School Monday, June 1, through Friday, June 5, from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. for children ages 3 (potty trained) through 12 years. The VBS program will take place at St. John’s on Friday, June 5, at 6:00 p.m. During the week, the Continue Reading »
The tennis courts in Tarkio have recently been refinished and with that, so has the pickleball court. If you are interested in playing in a pickleball league, please meet at the court at 6 p.m. Monday, June 1. If you don't know how to play, but want to, don't worry. There are players who will Continue Reading »
The 24th annual Tarkio Rotary Golf Tournament will be played at the Tarkio Golf Course Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Registration begins at 7:00 a.m. and tee time is at 8:00 a.m. Up to 72 participants are expected to enjoy the friendly competition and lunch provided by Hy-Vee and sponsored by Rogers Pharmacy. The four-person scramble Continue Reading »
Looking for a fun and educational opportunity for your child this summer? The Atchison County Health Department is hosting a Summer Sitter Course Thursday, June 4, from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the Health Center in Tarkio. This course is designed to help young babysitters build confidence and learn important skills including safety tips, basic Continue Reading »
Residents living in and around Blanchard, Missouri/Iowa, are encouraged to attend a free grocery handout the first Thursday of every month starting June 4. From 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Blanchard City Hall, 116 Main Street in Blanchard, Iowa, the Blanchard Forward Foundation (BFF) Garden & Grocery will be handing out free meat, eggs, fresh Continue Reading »
The First Christian Church, Rock Port, Missouri, will host its third annual women’s conference Friday, June 5, and Saturday, June 6. All women are invited to this free event, “Mountain Movers – Walking in the Power.” The doors will open Friday night at 5:00 p.m. with dinner at 5:30 p.m. Saturday morning, the doors will Continue Reading »
The Brownville Fine Arts Association will kick off its summer season art exhibition schedule with Tokeya Waci U (Comes Dancing First). His show is described as “a modern look into what has always been.” Tokeya Waci U describes his work as a reflection of modern style Native American Ledger art and he traditionally uses its Continue Reading »
All American Campground & RV Park just west of I-29 in Rock Port, Missouri, is hosting the Heads or Tails Flea Market Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This large outdoor flea market will be held at the campground, located at 1409 U.S. Highway 136 West.
Want some free fun that gets family and friends outside in nature? Get hooked on fishing with the Missouri Department of Conservation’s (MDC) Free Fishing Days June 6 and 7. During Free Fishing Days, anyone may fish in the Show-Me State without having to buy a fishing permit, trout permit, or trout park daily tag. Continue Reading »
The Linden Christian Church will hold its annual Cowboy Church service Sunday, June 7, 2026. Sunday School is at 9:00 a.m., with church meetin’ at 10:00 a.m. Cowboys, cowgirls, everyone country at heart, and horse riders are welcome. There will be hay bales fer sittin’ or bring your own lawn chair for the meetin’ (outdoors, Continue Reading »
The Fairfax Improvement Foundation and Fairfax Kiwanis Club are hoping to raise $100,000 with the help of a matching grant by June 15, 2026. In addition to other fundraising efforts, a spaghetti dinner will be held this Sunday, June 7, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Fairfax R-3 Cafeteria. A free will donation Continue Reading »
Head on down to The Grainery on Sunday, June 7, for a Middle Earth reunion concert. From 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., enjoy the blast-from-the-past music performed by Jason Riley, Ed Daniels, Mike Logan, and Chris Jones. The Grainery is located at 119 3rd Street in Tarkio.
Fairfax Community Vacation Bible School will be held Monday through Friday, June 8-12, at the Fairfax Methodist Church. Registration begins Monday at 8:15 a.m. Breakfast starts at 8:30 a.m. each day and each day’s session will end after lunch at noon. Kids in grades kindergarten through 5th are invited to attend. For more information, call Continue Reading »
The next Second Harvest mobile food pantry in Atchison County will be Monday, June 8, 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 tennis courts in Tarkio have recently been refinished and with that, so has the pickleball court. If you are interested in playing in a pickleball league, please meet at the court at 6:00 p.m. Monday, June 8. If you don’t know how to play, but want to, don’t worry. There are players who will Continue Reading »
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. This year’s camp will be the week of June 15-19. (Note: the wrong Continue Reading »
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.” The 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 Continue Reading »