5 things to do in Abilene - Week of 7/7/2019

5 things to do in Abilene - Week of: 7/7/2019
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Looking for something to do? Check out these 5 things to do in Abilene this week!


Abilene Featured in Manhattan Magazine

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The Home Cooked Goodness At This Kansas Farmhouse Restaurant Will Sooth Your Soul

Some days you want oven-fired pizzas and fancy fish tacos. Other days, you want a meal like what your family would cook for you after school or over the weekend. This Kansas farmhouse restaurant is a place where you can enjoy quite a few home-cooked meals at your leisure, with no dishes to clean up afterwards. Have you dined at this comforting restaurant before?

Welcome to Mr K's Farmhouse Restaurant, a comforting spot in Abilene, Kansas serving up plenty of home-style favorites.
Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo Tickets

Pick up your early bird tickets to the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo at the Abilene Convention & Vistors Bureau's Travel Information Center (east end of train depot).

Advance tickets:
Adults: $10 ($13 at the gate)
Youth: $7 (ages 4-10)
Children under 4: free
Watch out! New musical brewing at GPT will rock your world

Although tornado season is over, a new series of natural disasters are taking Abilene by storm, no pun intended. "Disaster!," a 70s movie-musical, opens Friday at Great Plains Theatre. The show runs until July 21.

Mitchell Aiello, a fan-favorite professional performer at GPT, describes "Disaster!" as "a high-energy, toe-tapping, catastrophic show that will have our audiences leaving crying of laughter while humming numerous 70s hit songs that are a sensible blast to the past."

Each song in the musical should bring a nostalgic vibe to audience members who grew up in the era of disco, roller skates and leisure suits. The music includes hits by Diana Ross, The Jackson 5, Queen, Chicago, Barry Manilow and other famous artists.

The Nicest Place in Kansas : The Cedar House in Abilene

We know Abilene is the nicest place in Kansas, so let's help The Cedar House receive the Nicest Place in America designation. Please vote daily!
Oktoberfest in Abilene!

Save the date! Visit Abilene, Kansas on Saturday, September 14 for Oktoberfest in downtown Abilene.


Throwback Thursday - Brookville Hotel

The Manhattan Mercury
April 16, 2001
5 Star Reviews - Dickinson County Historical Society
 
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

2019 marks 150 years since the City of Abilene's official incorporation. Community events make Abilene not only a great place to live, but also a great place to visit. Make plans now to visit Abilene, Kansas and enjoy these great events! 

Take the Abilene Event Challenge - how many can you attend? Snap a photo and tag us in your Facebook posts @VisitAbilene.


EVENT

WHEN

LOCATION
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Disaster! July 12-21 Great Plains Theatre
Wild Bill Hickok PRCA Rodeo
Wednesday, July 31 - Saturday, August 3
Dickinson County Fairgrounds (Abilene)
Central Kansas Free Fair
Wednesday, July 31 - Monday, August 5
Dickinson County Fairgrounds (Abilene)
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat
 August 2-18 Great Plains Theatre
National Cowboy Poetry Rodeo August 2-3 Shockey & Landes Building
Vintage Base Ball Game Saturday, August 3 Eisenhower Presidential Library grounds
Historic Home & Barn Tour Saturday, August 10 @ 12:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Christian Motorcyclists Association State Rally Friday, August 16 - Sunday, August 18 Dickinson County Fairgrounds / Sterl Hall
Dinner Train (Fried Chicken by Brookville Hotel) Saturday, August 31 @ 6:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Steam Locomotive)
Chisholm Trail Days Saturday, August 31 - Sunday, September 1 Old Abilene Town
Steam Locomotive #3415 train rides
 Saturday, August 31 @ 10 am & 2 pm
Sunday, September 1 @ 2 pm
Monday, September 2 @ 10 am & 2 pm		 Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Oktoberfest Saturday, September 14 Downtown Abilene
Historic Home & Barn Tour Saturday, September 14 @ 12:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Dinner Train (Prime Rib by Hitching Post Restaurant)
 Saturday, September 14 @ 6 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Diesel Locomotive)
Dinner Train (Fried Chicken by Brookville Hotel) Saturday, September 28 @ 6 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Diesel Locomotive)
Heritage Day Saturday, October 5 Dickinson County Heritage Center
Steam Locomotive #3415 train rides
 Saturday, October 5 @ 10 am - 3 pm (hourly departures)

 Dickinson County Heritage Center
Steam Locomotive #3415 train rides
 Sunday, October 6 @ 2 pm (last steam run of the year)
 Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Abilene Fire Department 150th Celebration Saturday, October 12  Abilene Fire Department
Historic Home & Barn Tour Saturday, October 12 @ 12:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Dinner Train (Prime Rib by Mr. K's Farmhouse Saturday, October 12 @ 6 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Diesel Locomotive)
National Greyhound Association's Fall Meet Monday, October 14 - Saturday, October 19  National Greyhound Association
Empires Fall October 18-27 Great Plains Theatre
Dinner Train (Fried Chicken by Brookville Hotel) Saturday, October 26 @ 6 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Diesel Locomotive)
Tombstone Talks Saturday, October 26 Abilene Cemetery
Makin' Magic - 25 Years of Fun November 29 - December 15 Great Plains Theatre
Abilene's Victorian Inn Christmas Afternoon Tea Saturday, December 7 Abilene's Victorian Inn
Heritage Homes Association's Homes for the Holidays Tour Saturday, December 7
Sunday, December 8		 Varies each year
Night of Christmas Magic Saturday, December 7 Downtown Abilene
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