Schultz Visits Abilene

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Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz visited the Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum last week as part of his Heart of America Tour in Kansas.
Abilene Welcomes Greyhounds

Abilene is the Greyhound Capital of the World. We are the proud home of the  National Greyhound Association  and  Greyhound Hall of Fame museum



American Flags

Thanks to generous donations, the American flags now line Buckeye Avenue and 3rd Street. 


USA TODAY 10Best nomination for Abilene

We did it again! Abilene is a finalist is USA Today's 10Best Contest. Please vote daily for Abilene, Kansas as the Best Historic Small Town!
 
Because of your help, Abilene's Eisenhower Presidential Library & Museum received USA Today's 10Best Award for Best Kansas Attraction in 2018. While it's an honor to be nominated, we need your help to keep the winning streak alive and garner more positive publicity for our 5-star community!
 
-Julie Roller
Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau director
 
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Leaderboard as of 4/16/2019

Throwback Thursday
 
                  The Salina Journal - March 30, 2003
5 Star Reviews - Dwight D. Eisenhower Library and Museum
 
2019 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.


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National Greyhound Association Spring Nationals April 15-20 National Greyhound Association
Eisenhower Easter Egg Roll Saturday, April 20 @ 1 pm Eisenhower Presidential Library grounds
Eisenhower with Louis Galambos Thursday, April 25 @ Noon - 1 pm Eisenhower Presidential Library Visitors Center
Reitz & Rust Vintage Market
Saturday, April 27 @ 10 am
Dickinson County Fairgrounds (Abilene)
Arts & Ales Saturday, April 27 Downtown Abilene
Abilene Aviation Association Fly-In  Saturday, May 4 Abilene Municipal Airport
Race for the Stars - 9th Annual 5K Race by women to benefit women Saturday, May 4 @ 9 am Brown's Park
National Travel & Tourism Week May 5-11
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
National Travel & Tourism Week After Hours May 9, 5-7 pm
Greyhound Hall of Fame Museum

Holm Automotive Car Show May 11
Holm Automotive

Antique Fest Saturday, May 11 Downtown Abilene
Historic Home & Barn Tour Saturday, May 11 @ 12:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Mother's Day Tea Saturday, May 11 Eisenhower Presidential Library
The Road to Abilene with Tim Rives and William Snyder Thursday, May 23 @ Noon - 1 pm Eisenhower Presidential Library Visitors Center Auditorium
Dinner Train (Fried Chicken by Brookville Hotel) Saturday, May 25 @ 6:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Steam Locomotive)
Steam Locomotive #3415 train rides Saturday, May 25 @ 10 am & 2 pm
Sunday, May 26 @ 2 pm
Monday, May 27 @ 10 am & 2 pm
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Symphony at Sunset
Saturday, June 1
Eisenhower Presidential Library grounds
75th anniversary of D-Day Thursday, June 6 Eisenhower Presidential Library
Steam Locomotive #3415 train rides Thursday, June 6 @ 10 am & 2 pm
Friday, June 7 @ 10 am & 2 pm
Saturday, June 8 @ 10 am & 2 pm


Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Steam Locomotive)
Historic Home & Barn Tour Saturday, June 8 @ 12:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad 
Dinner Train (Prime Rib by Mr. K's Farmhouse Saturday, June 8 @ 6:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Steam Locomotive)
Pirates of Penzance June 14-23 Great Plains Theatre
Heart of America Greyhound Gathering June 20-22 Sterl Hall
Dinner Train (Fried Chicken by Brookville Hotel) Saturday, June 22 @ 6:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Diesel Locomotive)
Disaster! July 12-21 Great Plains Theatre
Old Fashioned 4th of July celebration July 4 Eisenhower Park
Steam Locomotive #3415 train rides
Thursday, July 4 @10 am & 2 pm
Friday, July 5 @ 10 am & 2 pm
Saturday, July 6 @10 am & 2 pm
Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
Dinner Train (Prime Rib by Mr. K's Farmhouse Saturday, July 6 @ 6:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad (Steam Locomotive)
Historic Home & Barn Tour Saturday, July 13 @ 12:30 pm Abilene & Smoky Valley Railroad
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
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
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
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)
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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ATTRACTION & EVENT UPDATES

Eisenhower Presidential Library, Museum & Boyhood Home

The annual Eisenhower Easter Egg Roll will be held Saturday, April 20 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Presidential Library, 200 SE 4th Street. Free admission will be offered all day!
 
The egg hunt begins promptly at 1 p.m. when the siren sounds -- so plan to be early! The egg hunt is divided into several age groups. Additional activities include games, face painting, Easter bunny photos, and the 4-H petting zoo!
 
"We look forward to planning this event at the Eisenhower Presidential Library campus each year," shares Jane Foltz, Abilene Parks and Recreation Department director.
 
"Seeing all of the kids fill the campus grounds with smiles and laughter make this day special for all of us. We are so honored to partner with the City of Abilene, Parks and Recreation, and the Eisenhower Foundation," adds Dawn Hammatt, director of the Eisenhower Presidential Library.
 
The Eisenhower Easter Egg Roll is modeled after the White House Easter Egg Roll dating back to 1878. It is one of the oldest annual events in White House History. To learn more about this long standing tradition, please visit the White House Historical Association at www.whha.org.
 
The Eisenhower Presidential Library, Eisenhower Foundation, Abilene Parks and Recreation Department, and the City of Abilene partnered to establish this annual event for the community. Support is made possible thanks to donations to the Eisenhower Foundation. Sponsors include Pinnacle Bank and Bert & Wetta Sales, Inc. The event is only made possible thanks to the volunteer groups including Abilene High School's Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA), National Honor Society, and the 4-H Leadership SQUAD.

Reitz & Rust Vintage Market



Arts & Ales


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