Events
Eisenhower Marathon
Runners at the Eisenhower Marathon and Half Marathon wind through the territory south of Abilene that cattlemen followed when bringing their herds to Abilene on the Chisholm Trail in the 1800s. All...
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: "Buen Proveco” (Enjoy Your Meal): A Cinco de Mayo feast on the Smoky Valley Limited
Cinco de Mayo (the Fifth of May) is celebrated in America with parades, street parties, and—of course––great food! The Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad is proud to present our very first Cinco de...
6th Annual Antique Fest
Make your way to Abilene for the return of Abilene Antique Fest. Featuring outside booths and four antique malls, shoppers can browse the antiques and re-purposed items from more than 100 vendors....
Downtown Abilene Cruise for Food Car Show
Join us for a spectacular showcase of classic cars at Downtown Abilene Cruise for Food on Saturday, May 11th, from 10 am to 2 pm! Registration opens at 9 am and closes at 11 am, so make sure to...
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: Teatime with Jenny Seelye on the Smoky Valley Limited
Back at the turn of the last century, as A.B. Seelye built his monolithic mansion on north Buckeye Avenue, his wife, Jenny Taylor Seelye, had visions of parties and other high society events in her...
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: Mother’s Day 2024: Make Mom’s weekend special on the Smoky Valley Limited
Give mom a memorable gift this Mother’s Day weekend! On Saturday, May 11, the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad’s Smoky Valley Limited promises to make Mother’s Day 2024 a memorable occasion with...
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: German settlement in central Kansas: Remembering our German heritage on the Smoky Valley Limited
Many of the first settlers to arrive in Dickinson County and central Kansas in the mid-1850s were German. In fact, traces of our German heritage are everywhere, reflected in architecture, community...
Opening Weekend at Old Abilene Town
Visit Old Abilene Town from 10 am - 4 pm and enjoy seeing the gunfighters and cancan dancers perform and visit the museum, Alamo Saloon and general store. Don't miss out on the vendor fair and bounce...
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: Just in time for D-Day’s 80th anniversary: Join Ike on the Smoky Valley Limited
As we approach the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad pays homage to Abilene’s favorite son, Dwight Eisenhower. Join us on Saturday, May 25, on the Smoky Valley Limited...
Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...
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Cowtown Fun in the Sun at Old Abilene Townsponsored by Solomon State Bank in conjunction with The Community Foundation
Our summer kick-off party will have vendors, food, and live music!
D-Day+80 Commemoration
The Eisenhower Foundation invites all World War II veterans to the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum, Abilene, on June 6, to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. The D-Day+80 Years...
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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...
Symphony at Sunset
Commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day at this meaningful outdoor concert held on our beautiful campus grounds. This concert is always held the first Saturday in June in partnership with the...
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: The best thing about the Flint Hills? Good ol’ Kansas barbeque on the Smoky Valley Limited
Someone once said that “barbeque is happiness.” And Kansans love their barbeque! Good barbeque is no stranger here in the Flint Hills. and the A&SV Smoky Valley Limited is proud to feature some...
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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...
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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...
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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...
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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre
A fabulously fun award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams...
Christian Youth Rodeo Association Rodeo
Watch youth ages 3-18 participate in rodeo events, including roping, racing, wrestling and riding. Learn more
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