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 »
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 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 »
Join the Atchison County Library for an exciting evening with author Jason Offutt Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Tarkio Resource Center! This free event is open to the public. Bring a friend and join the library staff and Jason for an unforgettable evening! Jason Offutt’s work spans the strange, the suspenseful, Continue Reading »
Rehearsals are in full swing at the Liberty Theatre for Disney’s “Descendants: The Musical.” Area 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. Music Theatre International says, “Imprisoned on the Isle of the Continue Reading »
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. Sign-up for Mutton Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
The Brownville Fine Arts Association will present the first program of the 2026 season Speakers Series this Saturday, June 20, at the Schoolhouse Art Gallery in Brownville, Nebraska. The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. Mary M. Hines is the author of “Who Cries for Mother Earth.” She is a writer and poet who has Continue Reading »
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 Continue Reading »
George Neubert, former director of Sheldon Museum, will present “Southwest Native American Pottery” at The Antiquarium in Brownville, Nebraska, Saturday, June 20, at 1:00 p.m. This program will explore the history, physical technique, and artistic expressions representing tribal identity and spiritual connection to the earth. Attendees will view select pieces from the Flatwater Folk Art 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 »
A retirement reception will be held Thursday, June 25, 2026, at the Tarkio R-I Superintendent’s office for retiring teachers Casey Martin and Jayne Martin. Stop by from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. to congratulate them and wish them well in their future endeavors.
Pleasant View in Rock Port, Missouri, will host their family BBQ Friday, June 26, starting at 5:30 p.m. for the residents and their family members. The community is invited to enjoy entertainment by Ben Johnson, who will sing from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Pleasant View will be serving root beer floats during this time. Continue Reading »
Liles Enterprises, LLC, will host a drainage tile demonstration field day beginning at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, at 14814 U.S. Hwy. 59 in Craig, Missouri. There will be a live installation demo, tile drainage tips and info, vendors, and a free lunch.
Events scheduled for the Independence Day Celebration in the Rock Port Municipal Park include the following: Friday, July 3 Bounce houses will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. There 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 Continue Reading »