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09/21/2026

Looking for something fun to do in Abilene this week? Check out what’s happening around town:

🎭 Live Shows & Performances

ABRA Cadabra – ABBA Tribute | Tuesday, Sept 22 at the Historic Paramount Theatre. Get ready to dance to your favorite ABBA hits! 🕺✨

Beethoven's Eroica Symphony | Saturday, Sept 26 at the Abilene Convention Center, presented by the Abilene Philharmonic. 🎻

🐍 Expos & Community Fun

HERPS Exotic Reptile and Pet Expo | Saturday, Sept 26 – Sunday, Sept 27 at the Taylor County Expo Center. Bring the family to see exotic pets, reptiles, and cool vendors! 🦎

Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class | Monday, Sept 21 (7:00 PM – 9:00 PM) for local art enthusiasts. 🎨

🏐 College Sports

ACU Volleyball vs. Stephen F. Austin | Thursday, Sept 24 at Moody Coliseum. Come out and support the Wildcats! 💜

🎨 Kids & Family Activities

Family Fun Saturday | Saturday, Sept 26 at the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL). Free hands-on art projects for the kiddos! 🖌️

What are your plans for the week? Let us know in the comments! 👇

09/14/2026

🤠 What’s Happening in Abilene This Week (Sept 14–20)! 🎡🎭✨

Looking for plans this week? Here is your guide to what’s going on around town!

✨ West Texas Fair & Rodeo (Now – Saturday, Sept 19)
📍 Expo Center of Taylor County
Enjoy PRCA Rodeo action, live music, livestock shows, exhibits, and Carnival Americana rides on the midway!

💃 Latin Dance Night (Thursday, Sept 17 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM)
📍 The Grace Museum Courtyard
Dance under the stars to Latin hits in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month.

🎭 McMurry Theatre: Medea (Thursday, Sept 17 – Saturday, Sept 19 | 7:30 PM)
📍 Ryan Little Theatre at McMurry University
Catch a live production by the McMurry University theatre team.

😂 Bored Teachers Comedy Tour (Friday, Sept 18 | 7:30 PM)
📍 Abilene Convention Center
A night of laugh-out-loud stand-up comedy featuring popular educator content creators!

🎨 38th Biennial Outdoor SculpTour Exhibition (Friday, Sept 18 – Saturday, Sept 19)
📍 Downtown / N 1st Street
Celebrate the unveiling of brand-new public sculpture installations along North 1st Street.

🍁 Cypress Plaza Downtown Market: Fall Family Fun (Saturday, Sept 19)
📍 Cypress Plaza (101 Cypress St)
A free outdoor market with local artisans, boutiques, food trucks, live music, and pumpkin photo spots!

🖼️ Family Fun Saturday (Saturday, Sept 19 | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM)
📍 National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (NCCIL)
Bring the family out for a free, hands-on fine art project.

🌿 Outdoor & Nature Events at Abilene State Park (Saturday, Sept 19)
• Edible & Medicinal Plant Hike at 9:00 AM
• Star Party – International Observe the Moon Night at 8:30 PM

Tag your friends below and let us know what you're headed to this week! 👇👇

09/09/2026

🎡 West Texas Fair & Rodeo Wristband Sale! 🎟️

Need all-day ride wristbands for the West Texas Fair & Rodeo? We've got you covered!

Our office will be open on Saturday, September 12 and Saturday, September 19 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM exclusively for all-day ride wristband sales ONLY.

Stop by to grab yours before heading out to the fair!

📍 Location: Dyess ITT Office

⏰ Saturday Hours: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM (Sept 12 & Sept 19)

Please note: No other ticket sales or travel services will be available during these special Saturday hours. See you there!

09/08/2026

🤠 What’s Happening in Abilene This Week! 🎡🚂✨

It’s one of the biggest weeks of the year in Abilene! From the kickoff of our huge regional fair to historic downtown celebrations and college football, here is what’s going down September 8 – 14:

🎡 FAIRS & FESTIVALS

West Texas Fair & Rodeo (Thursday, Sep 10 – Saturday, Sep 19): The Big Country's flagship event is officially here at the Taylor County Expo Center! Enjoy carnival rides, fair eats, PRCA rodeo action, live music, and pig races.

West Texas Fair Parade (Saturday, Sep 12 @ 10:30 AM): The official kickoff parade weaving through Downtown Abilene!

Abilene Railroad Festival (Friday, Sep 11 – Saturday, Sep 12): A city-wide heritage celebration starting with a Friday reception, followed by model railroads, historical displays, interactive booths, and live entertainment on Saturday across downtown!

🎨 ARTS & COMMUNITY

HSU Fletcher Lecture Series: Derrick Duke (Tuesday, Sep 8): Hosted at Hardin-Simmons University's Houston-Lantrip Center.

Behind the Scenes Night at the Museum (Thursday, Sep 10 | 7:00 PM): An adult evening with mini-desserts, drinks, and guest speaker Eric Pitney at the NCCIL!

Seven & One Books 4th Anniversary (Saturday, Sep 12): Drop in for local literary fun and birthday celebrations!

Big Country Iris Society Sale (Saturday, Sep 12 | 12:15 PM): Iris plant sale and West Texas growing workshop at McMurry University.

🏈 SPORTS & OUTDOOR RECREATION

ACU Football vs. Stephen F. Austin (Saturday, Sep 12 @ 7:00 PM): Pack the stands for the "Blackout" game at Wildcat Stadium!

Veteran Su***de Awareness Ruck Hike (Saturday, Sep 12 @ 9:00 AM): Guided awareness trail hike at Abilene State Park.

Which event are you hitting up first this week? Drop a comment below or tag your crew! 👇👇

09/03/2026

Labor Day Holiday Office Closure Notice

In observance of Labor Day, the Dyess ITT and Outdoor Recreation offices will be closed from Friday, September 4 through Monday, September 7.

We will resume normal business hours on Tuesday, September 8.

We wish all of Team Dyess a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved holiday weekend!

🎡🤠 Get Ready: The West Texas Fair & Rodeo Starts Next Week! The biggest tradition in the Big Country is back!The West Te...
09/02/2026

🎡🤠 Get Ready: The West Texas Fair & Rodeo Starts Next Week!

The biggest tradition in the Big Country is back!
The West Texas Fair & Rodeo kicks off at the Taylor County Expo Center starting September 10 through September 19.

Get set for 10 straight days packed with carnival rides, classic fair eats, PRCA rodeo action, live music, pig races, and western vendor shopping!

🎟️ Exclusive Military Savings at Dyess ITT!🎟️
Don't wait until you get to the gate! Stop by Dyess ITT to purchase your All-Day Ride Wristbands ahead of time. Dyess ITT is the ONLY location where you can purchase these wristbands at the exclusive military rate.

Securing your discounted tickets on base before you go means saving money and skipping the main ticket lines!

📍 Dyess ITT Office: Stop in during regular business hours to get yours today!

Tag your fair crew in the comments and start planning your night out at the fair! 👇

08/31/2026

🤠 What’s Happening in Abilene This Week! 🎨🎶✨

Looking for plans around town? Whether you're into live music, hands-on art classes, outdoor adventures, or rockin' tribute shows, Abilene has a great lineup for the week of August 31 – September 6!

Here’s what’s coming up across town:

🎨 ARTS & COMMUNITY

Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class (Monday, Aug 31 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Bring your sketchbook and join an open-level figure drawing session at the Center for Contemporary Arts.

Gallery Pop-Up & Art Exhibitions (Thursday, Sep 3 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM): Enjoy an evening of local art, pop-up gallery features, and creative features at The Grace Museum.

🎸 LIVE SHOWS & CONCERTS

ENDLESS SUMMER: America's Beach Boys Experience (Saturday, Sep 5 | 7:30 PM): Catch a high-energy Beach Boys tribute concert live on stage at the Historic Paramount Theatre!

🌳 OUTDOOR & FAMILY FUN

Lake Hike & Birding with a Ranger (Saturday, Sep 5 | 8:00 AM): Start your Saturday morning outdoors with a guided hike and birdwatching trail walk at Abilene State Park.

Which event are you adding to your calendar this week? Drop a comment below or tag your crew! 👇👇

08/24/2026

🤠 What’s Happening in Abilene This Week! 🎭✨

Looking for plans around town? Whether you're into live theatre, acoustic tunes, figure drawing, or high-energy bingo, Abilene has a great lineup for the week of August 24 – 30!

Here’s what’s coming up across town:

🎨 ARTS & CULTURE

Dirty Drawers Figure Drawing Class (Monday, Aug 24 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM): Free, open-level figure drawing session at the Center for Contemporary Arts.

"America 250" Pop-Up & Grace Studio: Glass Art (Thursday, Aug 27 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM): Enjoy pop-up history activities followed by hands-on glass art crafting at The Grace Museum.

Janet Ray Book Signing (Thursday, Aug 27): Meet local author Janet Ray at Seven and One Books.

🎭 THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT

Paramount Fall Play: A Raisin in the Sun (Friday, Aug 28 – Sunday, Aug 30): Don't miss this classic live theatre production at the Historic Paramount Theatre (Fri/Sat at 7:30 PM, Sun Matinee at 2:00 PM).

Bingo Loco (Saturday, Aug 29): A wild, high-energy interactive bingo party night at Potosi Live!

🎸 LIVE MUSIC HIGHLIGHTS

Long Monday ft. Evan Christian & Friends (Monday, Aug 24) @ The Ice House at LSDG

Jay Statham (Wednesday, Aug 26 @ Betty Rose's South | Saturday, Aug 29 @ The Ice House)

Walt Wilkins (Thursday, Aug 27) @ The Ice House

Maxwell Garza (Friday, Aug 28) @ The Ice House

Trey Denton (Saturday, Aug 29) @ Betty Rose's Little Brisket South

🛍️ MARKETS

Moreno Summer Artisan & Vendor Fair Market (Friday, Aug 28 @ 10:00 AM): Shop local crafts and goods at Stevenson Park.

Which event are you adding to your calendar this week? Drop a comment below or tag your crew! 👇👇

08/18/2026

What’s Happening in Abilene This Week! 🤠✨

Looking for plans around town? Whether you're into live music, theatre, art pop-ups, or family fun, Abilene has a stacked lineup for the week! Here is what's coming up:

STEAM & Go: Aviation Day (Tuesday, Aug 18): Bring the kids to the Spark Science Center at Abilene Heritage Square (3:00 PM – 5:00 PM) for hands-on activities celebrating National Aviation Day.

Gallery Pop-Up & Grace Studio (Thursday, Aug 20): Head downtown to The Grace Museum from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM for an evening of local art, pop-up gallery features, and creative workshops.

The Complete Works of Shakespeare, Abridged (Thursday, Aug 20 – Saturday, Aug 22): Catch a fast-paced, high-energy comedy production put on by McMurry Theatre at the Ryan Little Theatre (7:30 PM).

5th Annual Robert Ybarra Rebel Fest (Saturday, Aug 22): Enjoy live Texas Country music outdoors at Potosi Live featuring William Clark Green, Jacob Stelly, and more, while supporting local athletic scholarships.

Family Fun Saturday (Saturday, Aug 22): Enjoy free admission and hands-on art projects for all ages at the National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature (10:00 AM – 3:00 PM).

Which one are you adding to your calendar? Comment below or tag your crew! 👇

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