Abilene, Texas
Upcoming Events in Abilene Texas
January
| 1 |
Artwalk
- Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Address: Historic Downtown , Abilene, Texas |
| 1 - 2 |
Texas Gun & Knife Show
- Address: Abilene Civic Center , Abilene, Texas Ph: 325-676-6211 (Always call and confirm events) Web: www.abilenetx.com/CivicCenter/index.htm |
| 4 - 5 |
Abilene Kennel Club AKC Dog Show
- Address:
Taylor County Expo Center Coliseum and Display Building , Abilene, Texas Ph: 325-677-4376 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 24 - 27 |
Taylor County Livestock Show
- Address: Taylor County Expo Center, Griffin Arena and Horse Barn , Abilene, Texas Ph: 325-677-4376 (Always call and confirm events) |
February
| 16 |
Artwalk
- Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Address: Historic Downtown , Abilene, Texas |
| 4 - 5 |
Texas Farm-Ranch-Wildlife Expo
- This year’s Texas Farm – Ranch - Wildlife Expo features over 155 booths with over 70 exhibitors. Vendors will showcase products and services directly related to wildlife, ranching, and agri-business. Address: Taylor County Expo Center , Abilene, Texas |
March
| 6 - 7 |
Youth Art Month
- Exhibit opens. Gallery A, B and C Address: The Grace Museum , Abilene, Texas |
| 13 |
Artwalk
- Hours are 5 to 8:30 p.m. Address: Historic Downtown , Abilene, Texas |
| 22 - 23 |
On the Road Ranch Shows Arts & Crafts Show
- Address:
Abilene Civic Center , Abilene, Texas Ph: 325-676-6211 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 28 - 2 |
Texas Gun & Knife Show
- Address: Abilene Civic Center , Abilene, Texas Ph: 325-676-6211 (Always call and confirm events) Web: www.abilenetx.com/CivicCenter/index.htm |
| 15 - 16 |
Big Country Outdoor & Home Expo
- Exhibits to include boats, mowers/tractors/ATV’s and RV’s as well as Products and Services related to the home building industry! Saturday, 10:00am until 7:00pm Sunday, Noon until 5:00pm Address: Expo Center of Taylor County, 1700 Texas 36 , Abilene, Texas |
April
| 15 |
Founder's Day Festival
- Celebrates Abilene's 125th birthday with children's activities, barbecue cook-off, re-enactment of the original town lot sale, model train exhibits, continuous entertainment, evening concert and street dance. Hosted by the Abilene Preservation League. Address: Historic Downtown Abilene at North 1st and Cedar Streets , Abilene, Texas |
| 5 - 6 |
Annual Gem & Mineral Jewelry Show
- Gems, jewels, slabs, rough, lapidary tools and supplies, demonstrations, flourescent display, silent auction, wheel of fortune, "sand" art, hourly door prizes, grand prize drawing. Address: Downtown Abilene Civic Center, N 6th & Pine St , Abilene, Texas |
May
| 25 - 26 |
Texas Gun & Knife Show
- Address: Abilene Civic Center , Abilene, Texas Ph: 325-676-6211 (Always call and confirm events) Web: www.abilenetx.com/CivicCenter/index.htm |
| 2 - 4 |
Annual Cinco de Mayo Festival
- Mexican dinner is Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, enjoy softball tournament, food booths, flea market, children's games, St. Vincent's Ballet Folklorico dancers performances each evening and more. Hours are 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday and noon to 10 p.m. Sunday. Address: St. Vincent's Catholic Church, 2525 Westview Drive , Abilene, Texas |
| 8 - 11 |
Western Heritage Classic
- To preserve the heritage of the ranch cowboy, this event features a parade, world's largest bit and spur show, western art, chuckwagon cook-off, ranch rodeo, nightly dances, invitational ranch horse sale, Ranch Horse Association of America (RHAA) Working Ranch Horse Competition, children's rodeo events and lots of family fun! Always the second Saturday in May. Address: Taylor County Expo Center , Abilene, Texas |
June
| 24 - 25 |
On the Road Ranch Shows, Arts & Crafts
- Hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Address: Abilene Civic Center , Abilene, Texas |
| 29 - 1 |
Children's Art & Literacy Festival (CALF) Featuring illustrator Walter Wick
- Join us for the Annual Children’s Art and Literacy Festival (CALF) featuring "I Spy" and "Can You See What I See?" illustrator Walter Wick. Festival goers are invited to attend 6 different dramatic presentations, special performances, art activities and much more! For a full itinerary and to register visit www.abilenecalf.com or call 325-677-1161 Address: 1101 North 1st St , Abilene, Texas |
| 30 - 31 |
Stars Over Abilene Quilt Show
- Over 200 Quilts on display. Classes, Vendors, Raffle Quilt, Snack Bar, Door Prizes. Friday: 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Address: Abilene Civic Center 1100 N. 6th , Abilene, Texas |
| 12 - 21 |
Abilene Shakespeare Festival
- The Abilene Shakespeare Festival, which takes place annually in July, provides an excellent opportunity to expose West Texas to the major works of Shakespeare and other classical literature. Our audiences have been made up of young and old, blue collar and white collar, cowboy and executive. We continue to introduce new patrons to Shakespeare who have little experience in regular theatre-going, and we are committed to bringing them high-quality, exciting new productions of classical works for no admission price. Address: Abilene Christian University , Abilene, Texas |
July
| 28 - 5 |
Texas State 4-H Horse Show Annual State Finals
- Address: Taylor County Expo Center , Abilene, Texas Ph: 325-677-4376 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 5 |
Craftapalooza and FABULOUS Junk Market
- CRAFTAPALOOZAtm & Fabulous Junk Market is a one day shopping extravaganza featuring an eclectic blend of arts & crafts, bling, glam & jewels, retail boutiques, antique & vintage bliss, home décor & inspiration, reloved-repurposed furniture, along with FABuLOUS FINDS for your creative soul! Address: Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N 6th St , Abilene, Texas |
August
| 18 - 19 |
Texas Gun & Knife Show
- Address: Abilene Civic Center , Abilene, Texas Ph: 325-676-6211 (Always call and confirm events) Web: www.abilenetx.com/CivicCenter/index.htm |
September
| 15 - 23 |
West Texas Fair & Rodeo
- Features exhibits, rodeo, livestock shows and carnival at the Taylor County Expo Center. Parade is at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 9. Address: Historic Downtown Abilene , Abilene, Texas |
| 22 - 24 |
Annual Altrusa Antique Show
- Features dealers from around the United States. Hours are 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. Address: Abilene Civic Center , Abilene, Texas |
| 26 - 30 |
West Texas Book & Author Festival
- Features an author reception honoring local authors, brown bag lunch seminars, writing and publishing workshops, Cookbook Gala, cooking demonstration, "Hall of Texas Authors" and "Boots and Books" lunch with special guest speakers. Ph: 325-676-6025 (Always call and confirm events) |
| 19 - 21 |
Annual Hot Air Balloon Festival
- Features a nightly balloon glow, arts & crafts, games, food booths, children's contests and street dances. Hare & Hound Race is Saturday and Sunday mornings. Hours are 5 p.m. to midnight Friday, sunrise to midnight Saturday, and sunrise to noon Sunday. Annually the last weekend of September. The Balloon Festival is the major fund raiser of the year for the Optimist Club Unlimited of Abilene to support the youth of the Big Country with Scholarships and other programs throughout the year. Address: Redbud Park, So. 32nd and Buffalo Gap Rd. , Abilene, Texas |
October
| 20 - 21 |
Texas Gun & Knife Show
- Address: Abilene Civic Center , Abilene, Texas Ph: 325-676-6211 (Always call and confirm events) Web: www.abilenetx.com/CivicCenter/index.htm |
| 11 - 12 |
Bliss Holiday Gift Market - Abilene
- A holiday gift show featuring art, crafts and gifts from regional artisans as well as selected retail merchants. For info: www.montagefestivals.com. Address: Abilene Civic Center 1100 N 6th , Abilene, Texas |
December
| 11 - 29 |
Annual Christmas Lane
- Drive through this winter wonderland, and enjoy the lights and animated figures. Stop and tour Quanna's Winter Wonderland, an indoor display of animated figures. Hours are 6 to 10 p.m. Address: Abilene State School, 2501 Maple , Abilene, Texas |
| 22 |
CRAFTAPALOOZA & Junk Market
- The CRAFTAPALOOZA & JUNK MARKET is a one day shopping extravaganza featuring an eclectic blend of arts & crafts, bling, glam & jewels, retail boutiques, vintage bliss, home décor & inspiration, antiques, repurposed items & furniture, along with fabulous junk for your creative soul! Go to the website to exhibit. Address: Abilene Civic Center, 1100 N 6th St , Abilene, Texas |