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Abilene Tourism Advocate
July 20, 2023
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Best Small Town to Visit in the U.S. - TravelAwaits (2023) |
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Experience the Thrills and Fun at the Central Kansas Free Fair and Wild Bill Hickok PRCA Rodeo in Abilene, Kansas! |
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August 1-6, 2023
Welcome to Abilene, Kansas, where the Central Kansas Free Fair and Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo await you! This exciting annual event brings together the vibrant spirit of the Wild West and the festivities of a traditional county fair. From thrilling rodeo performances to mouthwatering fair food, exhilarating carnival rides, to awe-inspiring exhibits, this event has something for everyone. So, put on your cowboy hat and get ready for an unforgettable experience!
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TravelAwaits' Best of Travel Awards 2023: Winners
by Clayton McKibbin, TravelAwaits
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Thank you to TravelAwaits and its readers for naming Abilene:
Favorite U.S. Small Town (3rd year in a row!)
Favorite U.S. Roadside Attraction (World's Largest Belt Buckle)
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A Journey to Discover the many wonders of Kansas
by Roadrunner Journeys
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On my recent sponsored visit to Abilene, a charming small town in Kansas that has been deemed “The Best U.S. Small Town to Visit.” Everywhere I went, I was greeted with warmth and hospitality. One of the newest additions to the town’s landscape is the “World’s Largest Belt Buckle,” created by a local metal worker with the community’s support.
I enjoyed exploring the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum for the second time. The museum has undergone renovations, and the exhibits now offer a straightforward and comprehensive look at General Eisenhower’s career, from his childhood home in Abilene to his final resting place.
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Day of the Cowboy - vendor fair and concert |
Visit Old Abilene Town Saturday, June 22, to celebrate the National Day of the Cowboy!
Show with vendors, grab a bite to eat and stick around for a Steel Scarecrow concert!
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Secret Spots - Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad |
Thank you to KSN's Avery Osen, Good Day Kansas, for visiting! |
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Thank you to Grass & Grain for featuring Abilene's Best Roadside Attraction on its front page! |
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The Abilene Municipal Band is 142 years old and performs weekly in the summer at Eisenhower Park Rose Garden in the Royer Band Shell. |
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True West Town of the Year by True West Magazine (2018 & 2023)
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Nunsense - The Musical Comedy at Great Plains Theatre
The Little Sisters of the Hoboken Nunnery are putting on a musical revue variety show, and you're invited! To fundraise for their sister who have passed, zany, hilarious, madcap insanity ensues filled with fun tunes and lots of laughs. Learn more
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Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo
The Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo, named one of the top 5 professional outdoor rodeos in America. Learn more
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Central Kansas Free Fair
Celebrate small town at its best during the Central Kansas Free Fair! Learn more
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Central Kansas Free Fair Parade
The parade kicks off the annual Central Kansas Free Fair. The 2023 Parade begins at 4 p.m., Thursday, August 3, at 7th Street and Buckeye and proceeds south to 3rd Street and west to Washington St. Learn more
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4th Annual Abilene Boutique Crawl
Join us for our 4th Annual Boutique Crawl! Enjoy a girl's night out while shopping in our local stores. There will be grab bags with awesome prizes for the first 50 people. Fill out a blackout bingo card for entry into a prize drawing. For every $10 you spend at a shop, you will receive a ticket for entry into our grand prize drawing! Some stores will be serving snacks and drinks. We will start at Little Ike Park, then go to all the stores on the map to fill out your bingo cards! Learn more
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Around the World in 80 Days at Great Plains Theatre
Hold on to your seats in the original amazing race based on the classic novel by Jules Verne. Danger, romance, and comic surprises abound in this whirlwind of a shamelessly silly and high-spirited show. And they're off! Learn more
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Abilene Oktoberfest
Abilene Oktoberfest is excited for its 6th annual Oktoberfest held in Downtown Abilene. Enjoy German Dancers, music, authentic German food and drinks.
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National Greyhound Association Fall Meet
Visit Abilene, Kansas, for the National Greyhound Association's Fall Meet and see the Greyhounds in action! Learn more
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Meredith Wilson's Miracle on 34th Street - The Musical at Great Plains Theatre
This musical version of the beloved Holiday classic follows a wave of love that is spread from the real Kris Kringle melting even the most cynical of hearts. This heartwarming spectacle of a musical is the perfect Holiday treat. It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Learn more
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Cowtown Christmas
Visit Abilene December 2-3, 2023 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 Miracle on 34th Street at Great Plains Theatre, take an evening cruise and see Griswold-style decorations during the Cowtown Christmas Light Showdown, 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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