Events
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Ida Stover-Eisenhower Memorial Quilt Show
March 11, 2024 to March 24, 2024
The Heritage Center of Dickinson County, 412 S. Campbell, Abilene, is hosting the Ida Stover Eisenhower Quilt Show from March 11 through March 24. Numerous vintage and new quilts will be on display...
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Cold War Soviets, Spies, and Secrets - Exhibit Opening & Farewell Reception
March 22, 2024
You're invited to the opening of the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum's new exhibit, Cold War: Soviets, Spies, and Secrets, on March 22 from 4- 6 p.m. This come-and-go event will include...
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: A Kansas classic on the Smoky Valley Limited: Brookville Fried Chicken!
March 22, 2024
It's a rural Kansas tradition: good old fashioned fried chicken, mashed potatoes with cream gravy, cream style corn, coleslaw, and homemade biscuits. That’s what we call “good eats” in the Sunflower...
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Sunflower Journey Quilt Show
March 23, 2024
Presented by the End of the Trail Quilters Guild. Make plans to attend and join hundreds of quilt enthusiasts from around Kansas. Hosted by the End of the Trail Quilters' Guild Saturday, March 26...
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: Ankündigen! Enjoy a German meal on the Smoky Valley Limited!
March 23, 2024
“Das beste Essen!” That German phrase simply means, “the best food.” And on the Smoky Valley Limited, we take pride in celebrating our region’s German heritage, as we present another classic German...
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Sunflower Journey Quilt Show
March 24, 2024
Presented by the End of the Trail Quilters Guild. Make plans to attend and join hundreds of quilt enthusiasts from around Kansas. Hosted by the End of the Trail Quilters' Guild Saturday, March 26...
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Karaoke Night at Old Abilene Town
April 5, 2024
Doors open at 7 p.m. at the Alamo Saloon, and Karaoke begins at 8 p.m.
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Smoky Valley Limited: Brookville Fried Chicken (Legacy Kansas)
April 13, 2024
Eating like a Kansan: A classic fried chicken dinner on the Smoky Valley Limited!
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National Greyhound Association Spring Meet
April 22, 2024 to April 26, 2024
See the world's fastest canine in action and learn why Abilene is the Greyhound (dog) Capital of the World!
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Eisenhower Marathon
April 27, 2024
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...
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Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: "Buen Proveco” (Enjoy Your Meal): A Cinco de Mayo feast on the Smoky Valley Limited
May 5, 2024
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...
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6th Annual Antique Fest
May 11, 2024
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....
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Downtown Abilene Cruise for Food Car Show
May 11, 2024
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
May 11, 2024
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
May 11, 2024
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
May 18, 2024
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...
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Opening Weekend at Old Abilene Town
May 25, 2024 to May 26, 2024
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
May 25, 2024
Memorial Day brings us the summer’s first long holiday weekend! But as we approach 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Abilene and Smoky Valley Railroad pays homage to Abilene’s favorite son, Dwight...
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Legally Blonde at Great Plains Theatre
May 31, 2024
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
June 1, 2024
Our summer kick-off party will have vendors, food, and live music!
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