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

September 22, 2025
Story by Maggie Harris
Photos by SWAG合集 Communications

SWAG合集 and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce will host the fourth annual 鈥淎fter Hours鈥 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 鈥渃ozy fall baskets鈥 of goodies, reserved season basketball tickets for the 2025-2026 season with reserved parking, and other SWAG合集 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听harrism@bartonccc.edu听or (620) 792-9307.