Event Archive

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  • Central-Kansas-Free-Fair-Parade-Abilene,KS

    Central Kansas Free Fair Parade

    July 30, 2024

    The parade kicks off the annual Central Kansas Free Fair. The 2024 Parade begins at 4 p.m., Tuesday*, July 30, at 7th Street and Buckeye Avenue (Highway 15) and proceeds south to 3rd Street and west...

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    100th Central Kansas Free Fair

    July 30, 2024 to August 4, 2024

    Located in Abilene, the Central Kansas Free Fair is one of the largest in the state. This family-friendly event offers educational activities and entertainment for all ages, including the Wild Bill...

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  • 2019-WIld-Bill-Hickok-Rodeo-Abilene,KS

    Wild Bill Hickok PRCA Rodeo

    July 30, 2024 to August 2, 2024

    Witness the excitement of the rodeo, where skilled cowboys and cowgirls compete in thrilling events!  

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    Bright Star at Great Plains Theatre

    July 28, 2024

    Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop...

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  • Abilene-and-Smoky-Valley-Railroad-Abilene,KS

    Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: Guten Appetit! A taste of Germany on the A&SV Smoky Valley Limited

    July 27, 2024

    Wilkommen to the A&SV Smoky Valley Limited! We’re proud to feature great German food, complete with German beer on a two-hour train trip through farmland originally settled by German immigrants...

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    Bright Star at Great Plains Theatre

    July 27, 2024

    Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop...

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    National Day of the Cowboy at Old Abilene Town

    July 27, 2024

    Old Abilene Town will open at 10 am for visitors to enjoy a vendor fair, food trucks, line dancing, cancan dancer and gunfighter performances. Jade Evens will perform from 6-8 pm

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    Bright Star at Great Plains Theatre

    July 26, 2024

    Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop...

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    Bright Star at Great Plains Theatre

    July 25, 2024

    Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop...

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    Bright Star at Great Plains Theatre

    July 24, 2024

    Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop...

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    Bright Star at Great Plains Theatre

    July 21, 2024

    Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop...

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  • Abilene-and-Smoky-Valley-Railroad-Abilene,KS

    Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad: Rivaling Fred Harvey’s Dining Services: The MKT Katy Flyer

    July 20, 2024

    The Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railway had deep Kansas roots. Commonly referred to as “the Katy,” this legacy company had a rail network that connected towns and cities primarily in eastern Kansas. But...

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    Bright Star at Great Plains Theatre

    July 20, 2024

    Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop...

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  • Petals-At-Their-Peak-Abilene,KS

    Petals at Their Peak

    July 20, 2024 to July 21, 2024

    Petals at Their Peak Garden Showcase

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  • Dickinson-County-Heritage-Center-Abilene,KS

    Ice Cream Social

    July 20, 2024

    This annual event is a time to enjoy some homemade ice cream and good fellowship. With a chance to take home a pie, cake, cookies, or other baked goods up for auction. Auction benefits the historical...

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    Bright Star at Great Plains Theatre

    July 19, 2024

    Inspired by a real event and featuring the Grammy-nominated score by Steven Martin and Edie Brickell, Broadway’s BRIGHT STAR tells a sweeping tale of love and redemption set against the rich backdrop...

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