Calendar

Riley Orientation PreK and Kindergarten

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission meetings the 2nd Tuesday of each month unless otherwise announced. Beginning at 3:00pm, the meetings are held in the Barton County Courthouse, 1400 Main, Room 101, Great Bend KS.

Member Services & Marketing Seminar

The seminar will last one hour or less, so that you can get in, get inspired, and get back to your business with new ideas to get started on! Why YOUR business needs to attend: Gain a better understanding of why the Chamber exists Learn about all the new and existing marketing tools available to your business Take home a valuable checklist designed to walk you through the most basic Chamber services, step-by-step Network with other members and brainstorm ideas Schedule your Chamber Coffees and After Hours Watch an instructional demo of the online tools available through the Chamber website (including the Online Directory & Member Information Center M.I.C.) Get to know your Chamber Staff and let us help you market your business! Sign Up Now to Reserve Your Seat for this Free Training!

Commission Agenda Meeting

Commission meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. in their Chambers, 1400 Main - Room 106, Great Bend, Kansas, each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise announced. There is a link included on the agenda should you wish to view the meeting through TEAMS.

Chamber Coffee: Kelly's Garden Sense

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Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

Great Bend Farmers Market is a downtown open-air evening market in Jack Kilby Square on the southeast side of the lawn at the Courthouse on Thursdays evenings during the growing season. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, honey, art, and handmade crafts are the focus of the Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market and local vendors are encouraged to participate for the entire summer.

Cast with a Cop

The Great Bend Police Department Presents: Cast with a Cop! Available for Children ages 8 - 14 30 spots available Bring your own rod, reel, or tackle if desired Door prizes will be awarded for different categories Lunch Provided by Walmart! Registration is free and will be at the Great Bend Police Department, 1217 Williams Street | Monday - Friday | 8am to 5pm Bring a Positive Attitude and fish with your local Law Enforcement! Sponsored and Supported by: The City of Great Bend Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks Walmart

Be Well Barton County Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us every Friday evening this summer at 6 p.m. for a family-friendly bike ride leaving from Jack Kilby Square in Great Bend! The pace is relaxed and the route goes down the designated bike route on 19th Street, around Veterans Lake, and then back down 19th, returning to Jack Kilby Square.

VFW Post 3111 Cornhole League

VFW Post 3111 Karaoke Night!

KWEC Perseid Meteor Shower

Party in the Park

GBBSZ World Lizard Day

Great Bend Business Showcase

If you’re in business, then plan to participate in the 7th Annual Great Bend Business Showcase, hosted by The Great Bend Chamber of Commerce and USD 428 It’s from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 15th, at Great Bend High School. This teacher appreciation event provides an opportunity for businesses to showcase their products and services while thanking educators as they kick-off the school year. Cost is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non members. The deadline for reservations is August 5th. Contact the Great Bend Chamber to find out more.

City Council Meeting

Eisenhower/LPP Back to School Night

Lincoln Elem Open House

Central Kansas Partnership Meeting

GBPL Open Book Club

Here at GBPL we have the Open Book club. We always enjoy seeing new faces and everyone is welcome! Open Book Club meets on the third Tuesday of the month and meet after hours in the library. We encourage Social Distancing and Masks.

Riley Open House/Meet the Teacher

Commission Agenda Meeting

Commission meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. in their Chambers, 1400 Main - Room 106, Great Bend, Kansas, each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise announced. There is a link included on the agenda should you wish to view the meeting through TEAMS.

HHP-Come & Go Open House

USD 428 First Day of Classes

Chamber Coffee: Central Plains Computer Service

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Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

Great Bend Farmers Market is a downtown open-air evening market in Jack Kilby Square on the southeast side of the lawn at the Courthouse on Thursdays evenings during the growing season. Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, honey, art, and handmade crafts are the focus of the Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market and local vendors are encouraged to participate for the entire summer.

SRCA Midwest Drag Racing Series

Third Thursday Summer Street Stroll

USD 428 First Day of Classes/Gr 8, 10-12

Golden Belt Humane Society Garage Sale

Be Well Barton County Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us every Friday evening this summer at 6 p.m. for a family-friendly bike ride leaving from Jack Kilby Square in Great Bend! The pace is relaxed and the route goes down the designated bike route on 19th Street, around Veterans Lake, and then back down 19th, returning to Jack Kilby Square.

VFW Post 3111 Cornhole League

SRCA Midwest Drag Racing Series

Annual Garage Sale

A wide variety of items to fill the Great Bend Events Center, don't miss out on Golden Belt Humane Society's annual garage sale this year in August!

Golden Belt Humane Society Garage Sale

The Golden Belt Humane Society is now accepting donated items for its annual garage sale fund raiser on August 19th and 20th at the Great Bend Events Center. Drop off donations at the Humane Society Office, 151 South Highway 281. Items that will not be accepted are clothes, shoes, books and items that are broken or not working. Sale dates and times are 2 until 7 p.m., Friday August 19th and 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 20th at the Events Center on 10th in Great Bend. All proceeds will go to the Golden Belt Humane Society for the care of shelter animals.

SRCA Midwest Drag Racing Series

VFW Brunch

Sunday Brunch at the VFW Bacon, Sausage, Scrambled Eggs, Breakfast Potatoes, Pancakes, Biscuits & Gravy Coffee & Juice

GBPL Casual Game Fridays

Jefferson Open House

Commission Agenda Meeting

Commission meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. in their Chambers, 1400 Main - Room 106, Great Bend, Kansas, each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise announced. There is a link included on the agenda should you wish to view the meeting through TEAMS.

GBMS-Open House

Chamber Coffee: First Kansas Bank

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Summer Street Stroll Farmers Market

GBHS-FB Jamboree w/Hoisington & Scott City

GBHS-VB Scrimmage, HS Gym

SRCA Test and Tune Gamblers race

Leadership Golden Belt

Leadership Golden Belt is a community program that explores the leadership skills and capacities of Barton, Pawnee, Rush, & Stafford Counties. This experience will empower participants to understand what adaptive challenges mean contextually. Bringing their challenges to the table will help them leave the final session feeling confident and experiencing movement.

Final Friday's on Forest!

Be Well Barton County Family Friendly Bike Ride

Join us every Friday evening this summer at 6 p.m. for a family-friendly bike ride leaving from Jack Kilby Square in Great Bend! The pace is relaxed and the route goes down the designated bike route on 19th Street, around Veterans Lake, and then back down 19th, returning to Jack Kilby Square.

Military and First Responders Night Out

This is event is every 4th Friday of the month and provides child care for Military and First Responders, so that you can have a night out on the town without the worry of finding a sitter. This is FREE for all Military and First Responders, available for children ages 6-10 years old. Provides snacks and games/activities. YOU MUST PRE REGISTER: just shoot an email to Dropping22ks@gmail.com

VFW Post 3111 Cornhole League

SRCA Summit points race # 6 Kansas State Championship Wally Race

GBRC Fermentation Workshop

GBMS-8VB @ GBMS

Commission Agenda Meeting

Commission meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. in their Chambers, 1400 Main - Room 106, Great Bend, Kansas, each Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. unless otherwise announced. There is a link included on the agenda should you wish to view the meeting through TEAMS.