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July 15, 2021

2021 Best U.S. Small Town - TravelAwaits

New Signage for C.W. Parker Carousel

Thanks to Fluters Creek Metal Works, the Dickinson County Heritage Center's 1901 C.W. Parker Carousel now has new directional signage.

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5 Myths About Downtown Abilene

Great things are happening in downtown Abilene!

According to several downtown business owners, business is picking up and keeping consistent hours, and sharing sales and new products on social media is helping to attract customers.

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Good Day Kansas

Watch Good Day Kansas on Tuesday, July 20 at 12:30 on KSN Channel 3 to see a segment featuring Abilene's Historic Seelye Mansion.

Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum Addition

Visitors to Abilene's Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum will notice an addition to the outside. Thanks to generous donors, the Museum now has a starting box on display.

Originally part of the Naples-Ft. Myers Greyhound Track, the box has been made inoperable and safe for display.

The donors named the box "Legacy".

Advance Tickets on Sale

Advance tickets are now on sale for the 75th Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo and Demo Derby.

Avance Youth Ticket (4-10 years old): $7

Advance Adult Ticket: $10

Gate Ticket: $13

The Sanders Ranch Longhorns will also return to Abilene for the rodeo and parade!

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Upcoming Events

July

9 - 25

Great Plains Theatre presents: The Music Man

You will pick-a-little talk-a-little while passing through Gary, Indiana and on to River City where our 76-trombone-marching-band will be joining by the PGP Academy members. Shipoopi!

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July

Ice Cream Social and Baked Goods Auction

The Dickinson County Heritage Center is hosted its annual Ice Cream Social and Baked Goods Auction on Saturday, July 17 at 7 pm. Come for a fun night of fellowship and free ice cream! Ride around the 10-acre field in an antique car or hay rack.

August

4 - 7

Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo

Celebrate the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo's 75th anniversary in Abilene!

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Community Attractions

Enjoy Family Fun and Learning

Whether you're four or 104, Abilene has something for you to enjoy and learn!

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Experience Art & Culture

A five-star community that embraces the arts, Abilene offers many unique attractions for art lovers.

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Explore President Eisenhower's Life and Legacy

Visit all things Ike on this special tour!

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Live the American Story

Abilene is the hometown of entrepreneurial and world leaders.

Learn about their lives and legacies at these fun attractions!

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Have an Adventure

Ride the rails on a 100-year-old steam engine (the only operating steam locomotive in Kansas!), enjoy an open-air car or dine aboard a dinner train with the Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad!