Events
Ida Stover Eisenhower Memorial Quilt Show
Attend the Dickinson County Historical Society's quilt show to see beautiful quilts on display. All Dickinson County quilts are welcome and can range from recently completed to the late 1880s....
Sunflower Journey Quilt Show
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, April 11...
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...
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Symphony at Sunset Annual D-Day Commemoration Concert
Commemorate D-Day at this meaningful outdoor concert held on our beautiful campus grounds. This annual concert is held the first Saturday in June in partnership with the Salina Symphony and...
Wild Bill Hickok PRCA Rodeo
Get ready for action-packed nights at the Wild Bill Hickok PRCA Rodeo, July 28 - July 31! Watch as talented cowboys and cowgirls showcase their skills in exciting rodeo events.
Central Kansas Free Fair - Parade
Experience the excitement of the Central Kansas Free Fair, starting with the annual parade on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 4 p.m. Don’t miss this annual tradition!
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Cowtown Christmas
Celebrate the season in Abilene, December 4-6, 2026! Tour stunning homes during the 49th Annual Heritage Homes for the Holidays Tour, enjoy an Old-Fashioned Christmas at the Dickinson County...
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49th Homes for the Holidays Tour
Discover why USA TODAY readers rank Abilene as one of the Best Historic Small Towns during the Heritage Homes Association's 49th Annual Homes for the Holidays Tour! Explore beautifully decorated...
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49th Homes for the Holidays Tour
Discover why USA TODAY readers rank Abilene as one of the Best Historic Small Towns during the Heritage Homes Association's 49th Annual Homes for the Holidays Tour! Explore beautifully decorated...