Abilene
This city receives well-deserved praise for its small-town feel, state park, zoo, shopping, history, and restaurants. Spend a day exploring the pedestrian-friendly downtown, which dates to the late 1800s.
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Upcoming Events
Taylor County Livestock Show and Sale
Jan. 22-25
The 31st annual show includes poultry, steer, heifer, lamb, goat, rabbit, and swine shows....
Abilene Philharmonic—Emperor Concerto
Jan. 25
The Abilene Philharmonic’s first concert of the new year features an encore performance of Abilene...
West Texas Sports and Fitness Expo
Feb. 14-15
The focus of the 15th annual event is to connect community, families, and people of all ages with lo...
Abilene Christian University Sing Song
Feb. 14-15
Over 1,200 ACU students take the stage to compete for best overall show while performing a cappella ...
"Click, Clack, Moo"
Feb. 16
The much-loved Caldecott Honor children’s book is brought to life in a colorful, captivating, hila...
Texas Farm, Ranch, and Wildlife Expo
Feb. 18-19
This is a one-of-a-kind agribusiness event that serves as an opportunity for vendors to interface di...
Abilene Philharmonic—Jerry Herman: The Broadway Legacy Concert
Feb. 22
Jerry Herman is a legendary composer/lyricist of the American Musical Theatre and one of Broadway’...
Central Texas Gem and Mineral Show
April 11-12
Hunt for rocks, minerals, gems, and jewelry pieces made from some of the finest stones around. ...
Outlaws and Legends Music Fest
March 20-21
The 10th annual Outlaws and Legends Music Fest, benefiting Ben Richey Boys Ranch, returns with the b...
"Peter Rabbit Tales"
March 22
Enchantment Theatre Company, in collaboration with Frederick Warne and Co. and Penguin Books UK, bri...
An Evening with Nelson Coates
March 28
Meet one of the top production designers in cinema—award-winning movie and TV designer Nelson Coat...
Canadian Brass in Concert
April 18
The world’s most famous brass group comes to Abilene. Renowned for genre-bending versatility and j...
"Dog Man, The Musical"
April 26
A hilarious new production based on the worldwide bestselling series from Dav Pilkey, the creator of...
Kristen Hertzenberg and Her All-Star Band in Concert
May 9
Kristen Hertzenberg returns to Abilene for one memorable night. Best known for her role as Christine...
"Finding Neverland"
Jan. 30
Directed by visionary Tony Award-winner Diane Paulus and based on the critically-acclaimed Academy A...
