Kansas town now holds new world record - KSNT News
Dec 21, 2022 · After months of waiting, the Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau is showing off the newest World’s Largest Belt Buckle. The belt buckle comes in at 19 feet, 10.5 inches wide and 13 feet,...
Largest Belt Buckle a successful tourist attraction in its first year
Apr 15, 2024 · The World’s Largest Belt Buckle was one of Abilene’s biggest marketing successes last year. The Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau campaign for the buckle won Midwest Travel Network’s 2024 best social media campaign.
Why did Abilene, Kansas, make the world’s largest belt buckle?
May 24, 2023 · In the world of cowboys and cowgirls, a belt buckle is more than something that keeps their pants from falling down. It's wearable art, proof of an achievement, a glimpse into their lives. A unique buckle can draw admiring, even covetous, looks.
World’s Largest Belt Buckle coming soon to small Kansas town - KSNT News
Nov 4, 2022 · The new belt buckle in Abilene will feature things on it unique to the town such as Wild Bill Hickock, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower, the Seelye Mansion and more.
Abilene receives grant to make world’s largest belt buckle - KSNT News
May 20, 2022 · On May 19, Governor Laura Kelly announced the 11 recipients of the Kansas Tourism Attraction Development Grants, one of which was the town of Abilene which received $22,000 to create the world’s...
Abilene unveils world’s largest belt buckle | News | abilene-rc.com
Dec 23, 2022 · At 19 feet 10 1/2 inches wide and 13 feet 11 1/4 inches tall (not including the frame), Abilene, Kansas is now home to the World’s Largest Belt Buckle. Unveiled Wednesday at noon at Eisenhower Park, the project serves as a billboard celebrating Abilene.
World's Largest Belt Buckle Nearing Completion
Nov 4, 2022 · Efforts are underway to construct the World's Largest Belt Buckle, a new roadside attraction, in Abilene. Local artist Jason Lahr of Fluters Creek Metal Works is constructing the buckle.
Abilene CVB planning on breaking record for world’s largest belt buckle
Jun 9, 2022 · In Dallas, Texas, sits the world’s largest belt buckle. The buckle, made by the Montana Silversmiths, stands at 10 feet and 6 inches tall and 14 feet and 6.4 inches wide. This year, the Abilene Convention and Visitors Bureau is working towards beating that record.
Dreaming big: K-State grad brings vision for world’s largest belt ...
Jul 18, 2023 · To help raise money for the project, Abilene offered 100 commemorative replica belt buckles, drawing interest to the project from across the country. The artwork was installed the week of Christmas in 2022. The weather was freezing cold …
2025 Belt Buckle Challenge
Three 100-target fun shoots where the proceeds send kids and siblings fighting pediatric cancer to Camp Wapiyapi’s summer camp. The individual winner of the 2025 Series will be determined by adding each shooter’s two highest event scores to qualify for the top-5 …