Events

This year marks the 31st annual Cinco de Mayo celebration in Abilene at St. Vincent Pallotti Catholic Church. Abilene's biggest Cinco de Mayo is the love and labor of the St. Vincent's parishioners. Pascual Mirelez owner of Mirelez Productions says "this is a family friendly event that features a softball tournament, dozens of food booths, bounce houses, children's games, bingo, adult games and lots of live music. The event is mostly free with the exception of food and games."

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Update: April 25th 4:20pm
The Run or Dye 5k race has selected Big Brothers/Big Sisters as the Abilene partner to receive the funds from the race. If you haven't already signed up to participate in this event you can enter the code: RODBBBS10 when registering. Each code entered is a donation for BBBS and it also gets you a $10 discount on your run.

Update: April 2nd 9:26pm  The date and time have officially been set for the Run or Dye Abilene Event. August 17th at 9am. Registration is now open and you can enter to run as an individual or as a team (each team member must register individually though). I am now signed up and ready to go. See you at the starting line!

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We are coming up on 'wedding' season. June is the most popular month to get married in and I'm already seeing photos on Facebook of those planning their upcoming nuptials. I see a lot of people on Pinterest, as well, posting their favorite hair-do's, cakes, dresses, decorating ideas and more. I've even seen some beautiful pictures of places they would like to have the wedding; some are destinations others jus

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The answer to the question "What's for dinner?" will be a lot easier on Tuesday, April 30th, as the Abilene Civic Center will host 'Taste of Abilene 2013'. The event, presented by the Abilene Rotary Club and the Abilene Restaurant Association, will showcase about 3 dozen restaurants and caterers from the Abilene area. It will benefit local non-profit organizations and community organizations.

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The annual 'Healthy Kids Day' is coming back to the Redbud YMCA Saturday, April 27th, doors will opening at 9am. This all day free family event includes a 1-mile family fun run, bike or walk through the park. Plus swimming, gymnastic, tumbling and karate demonstrations, a bike safety course, kids health screenings, door prizes, and more. This is open to the public and no membership is required, the Y’s committed to addressing critical health and education issues facing Abilene's youth.

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For the 25th year, the Larry Joe Taylor Texas Music Festival returns to Stephenville, Texas. Melody Mountain Ranch will play host to great live music from some of Texas' best singers, songwriters and musicians is what the LJT Festival prides itself on year in and year out, but there's much more to the event. Camping, a barbecue cook-off, and this year, there will be a silent auction to benefit the victims of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas.

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Let's get one thing straight, I am not afraid of zombies, I am just creeped out by them, I don't like them and I dang sure don't want to be around them, ever! Now, if this is your cup of tea then knock yourself out cowboy, run till your hearts content. Will I help out the Buffalo Gap Historical Village (BGHV) with their annual fundraiser? You bet, but this "Fearless" deejay will not be dodging zombies on the back roads of Buffalo Gap.

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A couple of weeks ago Paul Washburn with Rescue the Animals and Aaron Vannoy Animal Services Manager for the City of Abilene approached me with the idea of me living in that over-sized doghouse again, to draw attention to the unwanted animals at area shelters. I thought about it for a minute and said yes. The reason for me doing it again is simple, we are so close to setting an all time record for animals adopted here in Abilene that I'd hate to miss setting a new record while saving more pets.

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Gallons of batter and syrup, many pounds of sausage and thousands of pats of butter all added together means only 1 thing; the annual Kiwanis Pancake Day. This is, in fact, the 64th year the local Kiwanis Club has put on the pancake day.

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Hungry for some authentic Cajun food? The Abilene Education Foundation (AEF) is hosting the 3rd annual Cajun Fest on Thursday April 11th. This years crawfish and shrimp boil is being prepared by Two Daddy's Crawfish from Bosier City, Louisiana. Two Daddy's is known the world over for their authentic Cajun Cuisine. Don't miss it, get your tickets and get there early.

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Stoney LaRue is a legend and a pioneer of the Red Dirt music scene. He is making his way back to Abilene for a special event. Don't miss the opportunity to see Stoney, with special guest Zach Harmon on Thursday, April 18th for the Chris Shields Memorial Scholarship Benefit Concert at the Lucky Mule Saloon.

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The Rhinestone Round-Up benefits the Taylor Co. Expo Center and takes place during the Western Heritage Classic it will be held Friday, May 10th this year. There will be lots of great food, fun and entertainment. This years headliner is the legendary Johnny Lee.

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