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

September 22, 2025
Story by Maggie Harris
Photos by Barton Communications

Barton Community College 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 Barton 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 at harrism@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9307.