May Western Heritage Classic, Abilene - 2nd weekend.
The West comes alive as real working cowboys compete in the nightly ranch rodeo. Enjoy cowboy poets, chuck wagon cook-off and more!
Cowboy Campfire Breakfast, Fort Griffin - Memorial Day Weekend
June Fort Griffin Fandangle, Albany - Last two weekends
Frontier life is recreated with song and dance in an outdoor theatre.
July
Annual Fourth of July Celebration, Fort Belknap
Dec.
Christmas at Old Fort Concho
The fort becomes a frontier fantasy land as fort buildings are decorated. A musical pageant depicting San Angelo’s colorful beginnings is held nightly, complete with cavalry. Artisans and merchants display and sell their wares.
Other “Old West” events, especially rodeos and horse shows, are scheduled throughout the year. Let us know when you will be in Abilene and we will check the area for updated events and prices.
Freshen up for dinner. Dine at one of the local favorites . . . barbecue, Mexican, seafood or family dining. Ask the Convention & Visitors Bureau for dining options.
View Indian pictographs in Paint Rock overlooking the Concho River.
Load for lunch!
Dine at the Lowake Steakhouse.
Load coach for Fort McKavett, 75 miles.
The extensive ruins of Fort McKavett, established in 1852, are being preserved and restored. On display at the park headquarters are exhibits and a model of the fort as it was in 1876. Everyone will enjoy this guided tour.
Stop in at Miss Hattie’s, a restored bordello that is a memorial to the ‘working gals’ on Concho Street. Then browse the shops along Concho St.
Load up for the short trip to Fort Concho.Enjoy an evening at Fort Concho, one of the most preserved West Texas forts. Life in the late 1800’s is depicted among its 32 buildings. (Closed Sunday morning and all day Monday. Minimum of 25 people for tour, dinner, and entertainment.)
Board motorcoach to return to your Abilene accommodations, 90 miles.
