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Welcome To Bowie Texas! Incorporated in 1883, Bowie began with a population of 1,100 settlers and 50 local businesses. Today, its population numbers 5,400, with industries ranging from apparel and athletic goods manufacturing, to agriculture, energy, machine manufacturing, and strong retail trade. Is Bowie named for the Texas hero Jim Bowie? Probably, but a popular workman on the railroad was named 'Buie', so his name was tossed about as a choice. His name suggested the Alamo hero, and it also symbolized those early pioneers whose strong spirit helped carve out the West. That strong pioneer spirit still prevails in Bowie today! Bowie has been called "Cowboy Country", and the name fits, as its ranking in both the amateur rodeo status grows each year. During the last weekend of June, Bowie comes alive with the festivities of Jim Bowie Days Festival and Rodeo. One of the highlights is the two-day Blue Grass Round-up and Chuck Wagon Cook-off sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce. The nightly Rodeo is one of the largest amateur rodeos in Texas. Daytime activities include: parades, games for young and old (such as frog jumping and turtle racing), a Rodeo Queen Contest, Indian Artifact Show, Car Show and lots of food and music. Find out more about this exciting family event by visiting their website at www.jimbowiedays.org |
2010 Feb 6-7, March 6-7, April 10-11 2nd Monday Trades Day 100 Year Tradition in Downtown Bowie Texas CITY OF BOWIE SIDE or TRADE CITY SIDE |
Listen in to the "Chamber Update" every Thursday KNTX 1410 AM RADIO at approx. 8:05 am for our MEMBER SPOTLIGHT Six (6) Businesses will be randomly drawn. Then one of those six will be featured on the show for a "Chamber Update" a representative of from the Chamber and Radio Celebrity, Ms Wendy Hill. |
(Click Here for Complete Schedule of Events) 2010 ____________ FEBRUARY 4 Business After Hours 5-7 pm at Tractor Supply, Bowie Feb 22 Bowie Chamber Banquet 7 pm Legend Com. Room 940-872-1173 Feb 21 Harlem Ambassadors 7:00 PM Benefitting 'Fly Without Wings" at the new Decatur High School Gym www.fly-withoutwings.org Feb 20 'Nite At The Races' A Friends of the Auditorium Fund Raising Event 940-872-6246 Feb 23 Cattleman’s Round-Up Bowie VFW at 6 pm Feb 27 Kiwanis Pancake Supper Legend Com. Room ___________ MARCH 2010 6-7 Second Monday Trade Days 1 1 –Business After Hours at NCTC 22 - Job Fair / Bus Expo __________ APRIL 2010 1 –Business After Hours at Specialty Nurses Home Healthcare 10 - Pancake Fundraiser-Masonic Lodge 10 - Allure of Light Lamp Show 9-10 Second Monday Trade Days 10-Raising the Spirit of NCTC Gospel Concert 16-17-18 Bowie Swap Meet 24-Chamber Auction For More Information Contact Us: Bowie Chamber of Commerce 309 N. Smythe Street Bowie TX 76230 940-872-1173 |
Chamber Banquet _____ February 22, 2010 |