Events

The 19th Annual Big Country Balloon Fest is set to take flight September 27th and 28th at Redbud Park in Abilene. Robin Hicks event organizer said "this is our biggest year yet, we have twenty balloons that have agreed to participate in our Big Country Balloon Fest." The festival also includes a 1k kid and family 'Fun Run', music, food and games. check out the Balloon Fest schedule.

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The West Texas Fair and Rodeo is scheduled for September 5th thru the 14th. There's the usual Sneak-A-Peek night, parade, live entertainment, rodeo and new for this year, they're giving away a new car. Simply fill out the back of your fair ticket and drop into the hopper at the Display Building. The winner will be announced at the Rodeo on the last night of the fair. Check out this years complete schedule.

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The Buffalo Gap Historic Village will be filled with live history on October 5th with the 'Comanche Moon Social'. This event will include a one-person play called 'The Road Man' featuring actor Michael Horse. You may remember him from TV's Twin Peaks.

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Comedian Anjelah Johnson became an internet sensation with her viral stand-up bit "Nail Salon". Well, we've got Anjelah Johnson coming to town and you can win tickets, with meet and greet, just by showing us your 'fancy' nails.

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The Keep Abilene Beautiful (KAB) Trash Dash 5k Walk/Run is Saturday, September 21st at Kirby Lake Park. Trash Dash is a family friendly 5k trail walk/run and litter clean up designed to allow entire families to participate together. The 5k run costs $25 per person and participants will receive a 'Trashy T-shirt' to commemorate the event.

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The City of Abilene Recreation Division is now hosting a Girls Volleyball League this fall. The league will be open to girls ages 9 to 12. The divisions are split up by age, division I is open to girls ages 11 to 12, division II is for girls ages 9 to 10. There is an entry fee of $45 per child and that comes with a team jersey, knee pads and a trophy.

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The 2013 Cattle Baron's Ball in Abilene benefiting the American Cancer Society (ACS), is Saturday, September 28th at Lytle Bend Ranch. Enjoy some awesome food, live and silent auctions, cocktails and dancing under the stars to the sounds of John Corbet and the Rankin Twins. Actor John Corbet is also best known for his rolls in 'Northern Exposure', Carrie's boyfriend in 'Sex in the City' and Corbet played Ian Miller in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding'. Tickets are on sale now.

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The March of Dimes Signature Chefs Dinner is an entertaining evening where chefs from Abilene's finest restaurants come together in one place to prepare and show off their best dishes. The event pays tribute to the culinary excellence of local chefs and caterers while helping raise funds for the March of Dimes. This event sells out every year as only 300 seats are available, so get your tickets early.

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Communities in Schools is a local organization that strives to empower students to achieve their goals. CIS provides a range of community services that allows students to concentrate on learning. To help raise money for the organization to continue offering these services to our schools they are raffling off a 2013 Toyota Tacoma from Lithia Toyota of Abilene.

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It's time for the annual chili cook-off, to benefit the Ben Richey Boys Ranch, August 30th through September 1st. The cook-off, auction and dance will take place at the Old Settlers Camp Grounds in Buffalo Gap. Friday night's dance features the 'Party Doc Karaoke' while Saturday night's dance has Zach Harmon live on stage. 

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The 6th Annual Bryce Kennedy Memorial Sporting Clays Event is Saturday August, 17th under the oaks of Camp Tonkawa, just west of Buffalo Gap, on FM89. This event is a Lewis Class Scoring System with cash prizes. Organizers say the event continues to grow and is a scholarship fundraiser. So, grab your shotgun and get signed up.

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Abilene will soon be hosting pageants for Miss Abilene and Miss Teen Abilene. On Saturday, October 5th there will be a 5k to help raise funds for the scholarship pageant.

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