Events

With the holidays quickly approaching, let's all do our part to help out those less-fortunate by bringing toys to the Toys for Tots Drive at Homers.

The Taylor County History Center is having a Military Appreciation Day Saturday, November 16th. Military personal and families get in free throughout the day.

The comedian, known as Tater Salad, is coming to Abilene for a one-night only evening of knee slappin' laughter.

The Children's Performing Arts Series for 2019-2020 include Big Balloon Bonanza, November 3rd, Click Clack Moo, February 16th, Peter Rabbit Tales March 22nd and Dogman: the Musical, April 26th.

The Texas Gun and Knife Show will be at the Abilene Convention Center. Shooting, hunting, outdoor-sports vendors and non-profits will be here October 19th and 20th, 2019.

The award winning musical 'Bandstand' comes to Abilene Wednesday Nov. 6th. The Best of Broadway musical benefits our Cultural Affairs Council. Get your tickets here.

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 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 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 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.