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ABILENE - This year, a total of 15 homes in Abilene are competing for top honors in one of the community's most festive seasonal traditions.
The 2025 "Cowtown Christmas Light Showdown" takes place this Saturday, December 6 and people are invited to cruise through Abilene, enjoy displays and VOTE for their favorite decorated home.
A full map of participating locations is available at www.AbileneKansas.org/ChristmasLights.
How to Vote
Voting will take place alongside the Christmas Cruise for Food.
Participants may drop off a non-perishable food item or monetary donation between 4:30 and 6:30 pm at the Abilene Food Bank, 409 NW 3rd Street, next to the Sunflower Hotel.
Volunteers will assist along a designated drop-off lane.
After donating, guests will receive a map and ballot.
Completed ballots must be returned by 7:30 pm outside Amanda’s Bakery & Bistro, 302 N. Broadway Avenue. Winners will be announced at 8 pm at Little Ike Park.
Prizes for voted winners
1st Place: $2,000 sponsored by West’s Plaza Country Mart and AC Westside Market
2nd Place: $1,000 sponsored by Amanda’s Bakery & Bistro, Dickinson County Heritage Center and additional donors
3rd Place: $500 sponsored by Brierton Engineering.
Mayor’s Choice Awards (Three): $100 each sponsored by the City of Abilene
Visitors are welcome to decorate vehicles, wear holiday attire, and make the cruise part of their seasonal celebrations.
For more information visit www.AbileneKansas.org/ChristmasLights. For questions, contact Abilene Parks & Recreation at (785) 263-7266.
The Cowtown Christmas Light Showdown is part of Abilene’s annual Cowtown Christmas celebration, bringing small town charm, festive fun, and holiday cheer to the community named Best Small Town to Visit by TravelAwaits.