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Abilene commission approves ordinance allowing alcohol at 2026 Central Kansas Free Fair
Summary
The Abilene City Commission voted 3–0 July 21 to adopt Ordinance 26-3485 permitting sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor in designated areas of the city-owned fairgrounds and certain public right-of-way during the 2026 Central Kansas Free Fair; two commissioners were absent.
The Abilene City Commission on July 21 adopted Ordinance 26-3485 authorizing the sale and consumption of alcoholic liquor in designated areas of the city-owned fairgrounds and in certain portions of public right-of-way for temporary street closures tied to the 2026 Central Kansas Free Fair. The ordinance also approves a revised depiction of the authorized area and repeals Ordinance 263-3475.
A commissioner moved the measure, saying, “I make a motion we approve as written,” and a second followed. City clerk Moore was asked if she had any additions; none were recorded on the public transcript. The commission took a roll-call vote and the measure passed 3–0; the transcript records Vice Mayor Taylor and Commissioner Kohlhoff voting in favor and the presiding Chair voting yes. Commissioners Bridal and Meisenberg were absent. The ordinance’s effective date was not specified on the record.
