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Barton to host Great Bend Chamber After Hours family-friendly, fall-themed event at Camp Aldrich

Bart the Cougar interacted with guests of all ages at last year's Chamber of Commerce After Hours hosted by Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
Bart the Cougar interacted with guests of all ages at last year's Chamber of Commerce After Hours hosted by Â鶹¹ÙÍø. This family-friendly event includes fall-inspired food and drinks, lawn games, and giveaways.
Bart the Cougar interacted with guests of all ages at last year's Chamber of Commerce After Hours hosted by Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
Bart the Cougar interacted with guests of all ages at last year's Chamber of Commerce After Hours hosted by Â鶹¹ÙÍø. This family-friendly event includes fall-inspired food and drinks, lawn games, and giveaways.
Bart the Cougar interacted with guests of all ages at last year's Chamber of Commerce After Hours hosted by Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
Bart the Cougar interacted with guests of all ages at last year's Chamber of Commerce After Hours hosted by Â鶹¹ÙÍø. This family-friendly event includes fall-inspired food and drinks, lawn games, and giveaways.
Bart the Cougar interacted with guests of all ages at last year's Chamber of Commerce After Hours hosted by Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
Bart the Cougar interacted with guests of all ages at last year's Chamber of Commerce After Hours hosted by Â鶹¹ÙÍø. This family-friendly event includes fall-inspired food and drinks, lawn games, and giveaways.

September 22, 2025
Story by Maggie Harris
Photos by Â鶹¹ÙÍø Communications

Barton and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will host the fourth annual “After Hours†event from 5-7 p.m. Oct. 21 at Camp Aldrich, featuring cinnamon rolls, cider, chili, wine and beer, and multiple giveaways.

Area community members, Great Bend Chamber members, and invited guests are all welcome to join the autumn-inspired celebration. Giveaways will include multiple “cozy fall baskets†of goodies, reserved season basketball tickets for the 2025-2026 season with reserved parking, and other Â鶹¹ÙÍø gear.

The event will feature kid-friendly activities, including a pumpkin decorating station, Bart the Cougar-themed fall coloring pages, and a variety of outdoor games. Bart himself will be on hand throughout the evening for high-fives and photo ops, adding to the festive atmosphere.

For more information, contact Chief Communications Officer Maggie Harris atÌýharrism@bartonccc.eduÌýor (620) 792-9307.