Events

The 3rd annual all you can eat 'Cactus Lions Club Fish Fry' is September 28th at St Paul United Methodist Church. Lions Club members boast "their fish, tartar sauce, coleslaw & hush puppies are the best."

The Taylor County History Center is having a Military Appreciation Day Saturday, September 21st. Military personal and families get in free throughout the day.

The 25th Annual Big Country Balloon Fest is set to take flight September 27th thru the 29th at Red Bud Park in Abilene. Check out our Balloon Fest schedule.

The 19th annual West Texas Dove Classic benefits Disability Resources Incorporated. It'll now feature the first ever West Texas hunters heptathlon.

The Big Country Mudslinger Fun Run at Seabee Park is set for September 7th, 2019 register now. This mud filled 5k benefits the Abilene Youth Sports Authority.

The 2019 West Texas Fair and Rodeo is September 6th-14th. This year's theme is "Get Your Fair On". It's a play on words from the old saying "Get Your Game On".

The 38th Annual Chili Super Bowl is Labor Day weekend. All the fun and food festivities take place at the old settlers campgrounds in scenic Buffalo Gap.

Fans of craft beer, live music, and delicious food are invited to join us Saturday, September 21st at Frontier Texas.

Don't miss the annual 'Meals on Wheels Plus Sporting Clays Classic' on Saturday August 25th. There will be raffles, an auction, lunch and more.

The Texas Gun and Knife Show will be at the Abilene Convention Center. Shooting, hunting, outdoor-sports vendors and non-profits will be here August 17th and 18th, 2019.

The Bryce Kennedy Memorial Clay Shoot is Saturday August 17th at Abilene Clay Sports. This is a Lewis Class scoring event, where anyone can win prizes.

The Lake Coleman VFD 'Brisket Cook Off and More' is Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2nd & 3rd. This cook off includes the cook off, car show, 5k run/walk and more.