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Abilene Tourism Advocate
April 28, 2022
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Best Historic Small Town - USA Today Readers (2021) |
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Symphony at Sunset Returns in 2022 |
Commemorate D-Day at this annual outdoor concert held on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The Salina Symphony, joined by the 1st Infantry Division Band, will present a concert of patriotic favorites and World War II era classics featuring vocalist Janie Brokenicky.
4:00 p.m.
Activities & Food Vendors
5:30 p.m.
Everyday Lights Concert
6:30 p.m.
Mounted Color Guard Demonstration
7:00 p.m.
1st Infantry Division Band Concert
8:00 p.m.
Mounted Color Guard Demonstration
8:30 p.m.
Salina Symphony Concert Conducted by Dr. David Littrell
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Thanks to everyone for nominating Abilene! We are now a finalist for the TravelAwaits Best of Travel awards in the following categories:
- Favorite U.S. Small Town
- Friendliest Small Town
Of note: Abilene received the Best U.S. Small Town award from Travel Awaits in 2021, so let’s see if we can make it two in a row!
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Aksent Boutique Reopens to Walk-In Customers |
After two years as an online and special event-only boutique, Aksent Boutique in historic downtown Abilene is reopening to walk-in customers.
"We are so excited for everyone to see our website, Facebook page and groups and app come to life where you can shop in person," said Jamie Stroda, Aksent Boutique owner. "Now, our customers can touch the items they're purchasing and immediately gift or wear them."
Aksent will host its grand reopening on Thursday, April 28. The first twenty people will receive a special swag bag, and all customers will enjoy promotional sales and refreshments throughout the event. The store will be open Thursdays from 5-8 pm, Fridays from 10 am – 5:50 pm, and Saturdays from 10 am – 3 pm.
"Aksent Boutique is a destination clothing store, and we are really excited for them to reopen to walk-in customers," said Julie Roller Weeks, Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau director. "From events to new and expanding businesses, good things are happening in Abilene!
Aksent Boutique is located at 309 N Buckeye Avenue in historic downtown Abilene.
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Each year the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau raises funds to purchase 200 new flags/poles for Buckeye Avenue/NW 3rd Street. The flags fly from before the Eisenhower Marathon to Veterans Day. Today, Abilene's Public Works Department is installing the flags.
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National Greyhound Association Spring Meet
The Greyhound Capital of the World, Abilene invites you to celebrate the world's fastest canine. Watch the timed trials and see these incredible dogs in action!! More Info
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Eisenhower Marathon
The Eisenhower Marathon returns on Saturday, April 30, 2022. Join runners from across the country to run through the same territory cattlemen followed when bringing their herds to Abilene on the Chisholm Trail in the 1800s. Runners love this mostly flat and all-paved course.
Will you join others in setting a personal record at the Eisenhower Marathon? There’s only one way to find out! Register today! More Info
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Saturday Mother's Day Brunch Train
Enjoy a leisurely mid-morning brunch with Mom as you enjoy a round trip train ride through Smoky Hill River valley between Abilene and Enterprise.
Amanda's Bistro is catering a great meal for you to enjoy.
You will ride and dine in our 1902 "Enterprise" dining car or our 1940s "Chicago" dining car.
The Ride takes about 2.5 hours. At Enterprise you will have an opportunity to visit the Hoffman Grist Mill and gift shop to see how flour is made and learn of the Hoffman Mill history. More Info
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Meadowlark Concert - Kansas All Star Big Band at Dickinson County Heritage Center
The Kansas All Star Big Band has emerged! The All Stars include the very best jazz musicians in the state of Kansas. Many of our members are jazz educators from Hays to Wichita to Lawrence and everywhere in between. Several musicians have doctorate degrees in jazz studies or their respective instruments. Coming from the military, cruise ship or professional big band backgrounds, these professional jazz musicians bring to Kansas the very best in big band entertainment! They all have a connection to the state in some way. Whether they are former students, natives of the area or highly sought after talent making a rare appearance, they are pleased to call Kansas home.
Gates open at 6:00 pm and the concert starts at 7:00 pm.
Come out to the Meadowlark Concert fundraiser for the Dickinson County Historical Society! There will be a dance floor set up so come on out and enjoy all your favorite big band tunes from Tommy Dorsey, Glenn Miller, Thad Jones, Count Basie and more.
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Abilene Downtown Antique Fest / Holm Automotive's Annual Free Car & Truck Show / Meadowlark Swap Meet / Arts & Ales
Save the date! Abilene is the place to be for lovers of all things old and classic. From shopping dozens of booths at Abilene Downtown Antique Fest to seeing hundreds of classic cars and trucks at Holm Automotive's Annual Free Car & Truck Show to celebrating the makers and demonstrating at the Dickinson County Heritage Center's Meadowlark Swap Meet, there will be plenty of things to see and do!
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Abilene Antique Festival Dinner Train
After a long day at the Abilene Antique Festival, discuss your new-found treasures on our Dinner Train!!
Hot Rodz BBQ from Junction City will be catering our train with their excellent pulled pork, potato salad and cole slaw.
We will leave the depot at 6PM for an enjoyable ride on our newly refurbished track to Enterprise where you will have an opportunity to tour the Hoffman Grist Mill. Learn more
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Summer Kick-Off Concert
Enjoy food, activities, and an event concert featuring Sunset Sinners at Old Abilene Town.
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Symphony at Sunset
Commemorate D-Day at this annual outdoor concert held on the grounds of the Eisenhower Presidential Library. The Salina Symphony, joined by the 1st Infantry Division Band, will present a concert of patriotic favorites and World War II era classics featuring vocalist Janie Brokenicky. Learn more
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Footloose the Musical at Great Plains Theatre
Kick off your Sunday shoes with this classic movie turned musical about inspiring a town through the importance of love and dance while witnessing the powers of wisdom and forgiveness. Gotta cut loose! Learn more
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Showdown at Old Abilene Town
Professional boxing, pro/am MMA and kickboxing event by Never Surrender at the historic Old Abilene Town!
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Matilda the Musical at Great Plains Theatre
Follow the classic Roald Dahl story of an astonishingly witty girl with special powers that teaches us to use our extraordinary imaginations to change our destiny. Sometimes you have to be a little bit naughty! Learn more
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Jersey Boys - The Story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons at Great Plains Theatre
Join us for the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the story and music of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons. Come be a part of the challenges, the rise, and the ultimate triumph a group’s music that became symbolic of a generation. Oh, what a night! Learn more
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Kansas Media Event - Abilene Night
Kick-off the return of the Central Kansas Free Fair with the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau, Kansas Tourism, and travel writers from throughout the country. Enjoy seeing a longhorn cattle drive through Old Abilene Town, cowboy poetry from Ron Wilson, live music and more!
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Central Kansas Free Fair
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 Hickok PRCA Rodeo (August 3-6), which has been frequently voted one of the top outdoor rodeos. Join us for family fun in Abilene! Learn more
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After Rodeo Dance
Visit Old Abilene Town after the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo to enjoy the Lazy Wayne Band (Friday) and Savanna CHestnut and the Field Hands (Saturday).
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Chisholm Trail Days
Celebrate the historic cattle trail at the end of the Chisholm Trail.
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Baskerville: A Sherlock Holmes Mystery at Great Plains Theatre
The classic literary character of Sherlock Holmes is teamed up once again with John Watson and over 40 other characters to solve a kooky and educational whodunnit. “Elementary, my dear Watson, Elementary.”Learn more
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Abilene Oktoberfest
Abilene Oktoberfest is excited for its 5th Annual Oktoberfest held in Downtown Abilene. There will be German Dancers, Music, Authentic German Food, & Drinks. This year we will have 3 beer gardens, multiple food vendors, Masskrugstemmen, Hammerschlagen, a corn hole tournament, and a Kids Korner that will feature bouncy houses, outdoor games, crafts, face painting, and much more. Downtown Abilene has several wonderful stores that will be open for you to explore before and during the festivities! We will have a lot of exciting announcements coming soon! Make sure to mark September 17th on your Calendar! We are excited to see you at this year's Abilene Oktoberfest.
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Heritage Day Festival
Enjoy living history, steam engine carousel rides, antique tractor show, classic car show, food, and much more at the Dickinson County Heritage Center.
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Wild West Gravel Fest
In its third year, this premier gravel ride attracts riders from across the country! The Wild West Gravel Fest is a gravel bike race in Dickinson County, KS. With races ranging from 200k to 5k, Wild West Gravel Fest appeals to racers who are new to gravel and those who dare to push themselves to the extreme. And make sure to stick around for the after-party at Old Abilene Town. Learn more
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Haunted Cowtown
The ghosts of Old Abilene Town have returned. Take a walk, if you dare, through your worst nightmare, the cursed schoolhouse, the possessed cabin, the haunted cemetery, the spooky saloon, and much more.
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Pink Friday
We've all heard of Black Friday, American Express Small Business Saturday, Cyber Monday, Giving Tuesday, but what about Pink Friday?
Pink Friday is a small business spin on the traditional Black Friday shopping experience, reminding people to #ShopSmallFirst.
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The Christmas Schooner - A New Musical at Great Plains Theatre
This Holiday treat will have you leaving the theatre with warm fuzzies about a story of the Great Lakes voyages of Christmas Tree ships and a family’s positive spirit to share the power of classic inspiration and Christmas miracles. The heartbeat of life is in our stories and our songs! Learn more
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Cowtown Christmas
Visit Abilene December 3-4, 2022 for the Heritage Homes Association’s Homes for the Holidays Tour, enjoy an Old Fashioned Christmas at the Dickinson County Heritage Center and Old Abilene Town, tour the historic Seelye Mansion and see more than 60 beautifully decorated Christmas Trees, ride the rails with Santa and the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad, see the live production of The Christmas Schooner - A New Musical at Great Plains Theatre, take an evening cruise and see Griswold-style decorations, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to see Santa, and remember to shop small all season long at Abilene’s small businesses.
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Experience Art & Culture
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Journey to the Old West
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Live the American Story
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Explore Ike's Life & Legacy
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Enjoy Family Fun and Learning
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201 NW Second St.
Abilene, Kansas 67410
785-263-2231
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Office Hours:
Monday - Friday:
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday : Closed
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