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 »
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 »
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 »
Tarkio Tech will be offering a three-hour Artificial Intelligence (AI) seminar on Friday, July 10, from 3:00 pm. to 6:00 p.m. The program will address how to optimize the personal use of AI as well as the business applications. The program presenter is JR Chaney, Senior Lead of Cyber Security and Training at Midwest Data Continue Reading »
Make plans to attend the Wingnuts Flying Circus Air Show at the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport in Tarkio this Saturday, July 11, 2026. Admission is $10 for ages six and up. Attendees five and under are free. The fly-in breakfast will begin at 7:30 a.m. (food will be served through lunch). A congressional aviation town 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 »
For a touch of holiday cheer, bring the family to Indian Cave State Park Saturday, July 11, for the 13th annual Campfire Christmas in July. Festivities start at 12:00 noon and end at 10:00 p.m. The Jingle Bell Junk and Craft Market will be from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. There will be a Yule Log 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 »
Monday, July 13 5:00-8:00 p.m. 4-H Achievement Day (Conference judging and displays), Velma Houts Fair Building 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Enter Home Arts, Ag Mechanics/Field Crops exhibits (All photography must be entered during this time.) Tuesday, July 14 2:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Enter Home Arts, Horticulture, Ag Mechanics/Field Crops exhibits 7:00-9:00 p.m. Home Arts, Horticulture, and Ag Mechanics/Field Crops exhibits judging Wednesday, July 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 »
The Brownville Fine Arts Association will present “George Custer and the Great Plains: History, Landscape, and Legacy” as part of the 2026 season Speakers Series this Saturday, July 18, at the Schoolhouse Art Gallery in Brownville, Nebraska. The program will begin at 10:00 a.m. In his nine years on the Great Plains, George Armstrong Custer Continue Reading »
Join the John Richards American Legion Post #284 members at their cook-out fundraiser Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in front of Fairfax City Hall at 201 E. Main, Fairfax, Missouri. Stop by and grab some hamburgers, hot dogs, brats, and chips and show your support for the Fairfax American Legion!
Grace Church is hosting the Rock Port Community Vacation Bible School July 20 through 24, 2026. From 5:30 to 8:00 p.m., children in kindergarten through fifth grade will enjoy An Irish Adventure Through Psalm 23 with Emerald Crossing VBS. Dinner will be provided each day. Grace Church is located at 403 W. U.S. Hwy. 136 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 »
The 88th annual membership meeting of the Atchison-Holt Electric Cooperative will be held Thursday, July 23, 2026, at the Rock Port High School Gymnasium. Registration will be from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. and the meal will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The business meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. followed by the drawing Continue Reading »
Community Hospital-Fairfax in Fairfax, Missouri, will host a blood drive Friday, July 24, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the hospital conference room. To schedule your appointment, call 1-800-733-2767 or visit www.RedCrossBlood.org and enter code: HospFairfax. Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation Continue Reading »
Stop by Tarkio Hy-Vee Saturday, July 25, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. for some food and fun. Bounce houses for the kiddos will be set up and there will be a $3 meal deal with a hot dog, chips, and a drink and a $1 muffin for dessert.
The Tarkio Parks & Recreation Board is hosting another Chews & Cruise Night! Get that classic car or motorcycle or golf cart washed off and plan to cruise up and down Main Street Friday night, July 31! There will be several food and drink vendors set up on Main Street as well.
The Atchison County Library is staying busy this summer with a number of activities. The library will also once again be sponsoring its Books & Breezes Giant Kite Festival Sunday, August 2, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Gould Peterson Municipal Airport east of Tarkio, Missouri. Bring your lawn chairs, picnic baskets, Continue Reading »