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Customers enjoy food from Twisted Root Burger Co. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Gallery: Abilene community attends Allen Ridge grand opening event

September 20, 2022 by Daniel Curd

Community members gathered to attend the grand opening of Allen Ridge, Abilene’s new Dining and Retail development on Saturday. The event took place throughout the day and attendees had the opportunity to visit open shops, participate in outdoor activities and attend a free concert. Allen Ridge boasts a lake, playground, fire pit and so much more. Featured businesses include Summer Moon Coffee, The Biscuit Bar and Phoenix Pho.

Jack Rich (’76), the former President of the Abilene Christian University Investment Management Company, gives a speech to the attendees of the grand opening of Allen Ridge. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Abilene Christian Investment Management Company members Kelly Young (’85) and Jack Rich (’76) and ACU Alum Tony Kron, gather to cut the first banner at Allen Ridge. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Shopowners and managers gather to cut the ribbon, marking the grand opening of Allen Ridge. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

Members of the Abilene community cut the ribbon to enter Allen Ridge. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the Abilene community cut the ribbon to enter Allen Ridge. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Members of the Abilene community gather for the grand opening event. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

ACU student reading a book at the lake at Allen Ridge. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Customers enjoy food from Twisted Root Burger Co. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Summer Moon Coffee employee serves up freshly made coffee. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

ACU’s Director of Men’s and Women’s Tennis and owner of Summer Moon Coffee, Juan Nuñez, serves ACU police coffee. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Bahama Buck’s display of over 100 different flavors of shaved ice. (Photo by Daniel Curd)
Bahama Buck’s crew excited for the grand opening of Allen Ridge. (Photo by Daniel Curd)

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About Daniel Curd

Daniel is a photographer from Denver, Colorado. He is an Advertising/Public Relations major hoping to go into media creation. When not taking photos, he can be found in the library studying with friends, listening to music, or watching one of his favorite movies. For any additional photos captured by him, visit: DanielCurd.com

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