Upcoming Events
Schedule of Events
Silver Strings Entertainment Center's Country Ballroom. 500 N. Smythe St., Bowie, Texas 76230, 940-872-7072. Dance: Country and Western Swing Bands. Every Monday and Saturday Night. Hours: unless otherwise noted, all dances are from 7 to 10 p.m. $6.
June 1
Pool Opens. City of Bowie at Pelham Park. 940-872-1068.
June 1st at 8 pm.
Belllamy Brothers. Dance area provided. City of Bowie Community Center. 314 Pelham St., Bowie.. 940-872-3785
June 3 (free)
SUMMER REC Six (6) weeks of fun begins for kids for the City of Bowie Second Monday Grounds at Pelham Park. Forms available at the City of Bowie office, 304 Lindsay, 940-872-1114 or Bowie Chamber of Commerce, 405 W. Wichita. 940-872-1173.
JUNE 7TH & 8TH, 2013
US Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale! 425 MILES OF SALES IN COMMUNITIES. Including Bowie,Texas. From as far as New Boston in the east, to Munday and Seymour in the west, south to Henrietta and north to Quanah, and Frederick and Hugo, Oklahoma and points in between. The Bowie Business Partners (Bowie Chamber, Bowie EDC, MainStreet Bowie) are members of the The Red River Valley Tourism Association (RRVTA).
June 8
Author's Day at Bowie Public Library 9 am till 3 pm. 301 Walnut Street. Local and area authors will speak about their books, writing, sign books and answer questions. Refreshments provided. 940-872-2681 bowiepubliclibrary@cityofbowietx.com
June 8-9, 2013
Second Monday Trade Days
June 10
Water Aerobics at City of Bowie Pool. 940-872-1068.
June 14 Wise Electric Hard Luck Scramble Wise Electric Cooperative is looking for 4-man Golf Teams to play at Top O’ the Lake Country Club in Bowie. Breakfast and Registration beginning at 7 am. Shotgun Start at 8:30 am. Door prizes as well as Prizes will be given for 1st thru 5th place, Longest Drive, Hole in One, Closest to the Pin. Contact: Tony Nelson 940-393-5905 at Wise Electric to register. Proceeds will benefit local charities
June 15
"Casino Night" hosted by the Bowie Chamber of Commerce. At Bowie Community Center, 314 Pelham, Bowie TX. 940-872-1173 Link or follow on facebook
June 17 (free) SUMMER READING PROGRAM - Ringling Brothers Clown will visit Bowie Community Center 3:30 till 5 pm. 304 Pelham Street. Kick off Summer Reading Program. Popcorn, Wolf Den Drinks, Creative Cakes cookies, Advanced Rehabilitation ballooons, The Green Bee face painting, Aspen Photography photo booth. 940-872-2681 bowiepubliclibrary@cityofbowietx.com
June 23-29, 2013
Jim Bowie Days Rodeo, Festival and (Saturday morning) Parade. www.jimbowiedays.org
July 2 (free) Summer Reading Program Free for kids of all ages! 10:00 AM
Bowie Public Library. 301 Walnut Street. 940-872-2681 bowiepubliclibrary@cityofbowietx.com
July6-7, 2013
Second Monday Trade Days
July 9 (free) Summer Reading Program Free for kids of all ages! 10:00 AM
Bowie Public Library. 301 Walnut Street. 940-872-2681 bowiepubliclibrary@cityofbowietx.com
July 16 (free) Summer Reading Program Free for kids of all ages! 10:00 AM
Bowie Public Library. 301 Walnut Street. 940-872-2681 bowiepubliclibrary@cityofbowietx.com
July 23 (free) Summer Reading Program Free for kids of all ages! 10:00 AM
Bowie Public Library. 301 Walnut Street. 940-872-2681 bowiepubliclibrary@cityofbowietx.com
July 27
Main Street Chicken Poker Ride. Contact: Main Street 940-872-6246
Main Street July Jam Fiddle Concert and Chicken Dinner at 6 PM. Bowie Community Center. 940-872-6246.
July 30 (free)
SUMMER READING PROGRAM - CRITTER MAN will visit Bowie Community Center 304 Pelham Street. Final Summer Reading Program. Reading Certificates and books will be handed out after the program. 940-872-2681 bowiepubliclibrary@cityofbowietx.com
August 10-11, 2013
Second Monday Trade Days
September 7-8, 2013
Second Monday Trade Days
September 28-29, 2013
Western Heritage Roundup and Western & Ranch Expo. Sept 28 Johnny Bush (Concert Tickets 940-872-3785) City of Bowie Community Center.. Ranch Rodeo, Chuck Wagons, Cowboy Symposium, Kids Tractor Pulls and more. Contact: 940-872-4400 or www.westernheritageroundup.com
October 5, 2013
Chicken & Bread Days Heritage Festival. Downtown Bowie. Contact: 940-872-6246
October 12-13, 2013
Second Monday Trade Days
October 19, 2013
Bowie Bayou Auction and Shrimp Boil. Bowie Community Center, Pelham Street. 6 pm. 940-872-1173
November 2
Taste of Montague County and Dave Alexander Concert hosted by the NCTC Foundation at the Bowie Community Center. The Taste of Montague County will be held from 5-7 pm, Dave Alexander Concert from 7-9:30pm. Contact: NCTC at 940-872-4002
November 9-10, 2013
Second Monday Trade Days
December 2, 2013
Freeze Out 5K Fun Run – Walk. Benifitting Patsy’s House Child Advocate Center, Bowie, Texas. Registration begins 10:30. Run at 12 noon
December 7-8, 2013
Second Monday Trade Days
December 7, 2013
Fantasy of Lights Parade and Festival. Contact: 940-872-6246
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.
The Bowie Chamber of Commerce has been saying welcome to the community for the past 114 years. The chamber is an active organization made up of businesses and individuals working for economic development, tourism and improvements within the community. It also works at spreading the news about Bowie by maintaining a full time office. 405 W. Wichita Street (corner of Hwy 59 South and Wichita Street), Bowie Texas. 866-872-1173
Lodging: Lodging and RV Parks (click Here)
BOWIE SPORTS ASSOCIATION for Youth Baseball Sign-ups
Regional organizations
Texas Heritage Trails - Texas Lakes Trails Region
Red River Valley
Tourism Association - Red River Valley Tourism
'Nostalgic' Video available of Bowie: A Bowie picture video "This Town is Home" was created by Kim Gray, It's all about the 'Good Old Days' in and around Bowie! Listen and watch a small portion. (ClickHere)
Map of Bowie and surrounding areas. (MAP)
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Casino Night in Bowie Texas - June 15
Casino Night is our newest event that the Chamber of Commerce is hosting.
Date: June 15, 2013
Where: Bowie Community Center - 413 Pelham Street Bowie, Tx, 76230
Time: 7pm -10pm.
Age Requirement:18 and older
Tickets: $20 Donation
Casino night is open to the public although a ticket is needed to attend. There is a suggested donation of $20 per ticket which is available from the Bowie Chamber of Commerce.
2nd Monday Trade Days
2013: May11-12, June 8-9, July 6-7
Bowie's Second Monday is currently one of the largest flea markets on the North Texas Circuit
. With 452 large lots located on 5 acres, vendors have access to restrooms and shower facilities onsite, and are only a short drive from many restaurants, convenience stores, etc. Bowie's Second Monday visitors always feel at home. So come visit us in Bowie on the Friday, Saturday or Sunday before the second Monday of every month and enjoy a time honored tradition. You'll always have a great time shopping Second Monday! Click
June 20 from 12 noon till 1. Third Thursday Quarterly. March, June Sept, Dec.
Bowie Connections Quarterly Luncheon
BOWIE INDUSTRIES, INC.
Speaker Dean Meyers of Bowie Industries, Inc., will share his experience in the family owned manufacturing industry as well as talk about the company’s history of manufacturing Hydro-Mulchers and shipping around the world.
Where: Bowie Community Center, 314 Pelham.
Public Invited. RSVP by June 18th. Cost: $10.
Event Sponsor (click picture Link)
The Bowie Bank
200 Walnut Street
Bowie, Texas 76230 - 940-872-2205
Lunch Sponsor: TBA
Automotive Sponsor: Patterson Auto of Bowie
**Chamber Members may set up a display (free) at this event. Non-members $25. Call Bonnie at 940-872-1173 if your business would like to sponsor one of the monthly events.
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FREE DOCUMENT 'SHRED-A-THON'
May 11, 2013 (9-12 noon)
JIM BOWIE DAYS RODEO, PARADE & FESTIVAL
June 23-29, 2013
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the last weekend of June, Bowie comes alive with the festivities of Jim Bowie Days Festival and Rodeo. The nightly Rodeo is one of the largest amateur rodeos in Texas. Daytime activities include: parades, games for young an
d old (such as frog jumping and turtle racing), a Bass Tournament, Quilt Show, Indian Artifact Show. Find out more about this exciting family event by visiting Bowie, Texas on the 'ol Chisholm Trail. Click Here to Learn More.
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Western Heritage Roundup Sept 28-29, 2013
Again this year is the WESTERN & RANCH EXPO with 50 vendors. Visit them in 19,000 Square Foot Climate Controled Bowie Community Center. Proceeds benefit the Montague County Child Welfare Organization.
For a taste of the cowboy life attend this family western event September 28-29 in Bowie Texas on the old Chisholm Trail. There will be cowboy music, poetry and stories along with chuck wagon's cooking mighty tasty vittles, Deep in the Heart of Texas Ranch Rodeo, Cowboy Jail, and Western and Ranch Expo for shopping. A must see is...Pokey the Clown's Junior Ranch Rodeo. This is a children's ranch rodeo consisting of teams that compete in Pokey the Clown's rodeos throughout the summer, Cow Dog exhibition, Stagecoach rides, plus the Kid's Peddle Tractor Pull competition. Join us under the huge oak trees in Bowie's historic Pelham Park. (Click Here for more info)
Cycling Event added in Bowie Texas! Saddle up your bike and join in the 1st Annual Western Heritage Roundup & Ride, cycling event (10, 20, 40 or 70 mile ride). To enter this bike ride event find them on facebook or look them up on bikereg.com or email. Scenic routes through the rolling hills of southern Montague County. Rest stops and SAG support provided. Info Link
Follow the Western Heritage Roundup on facebook!
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CHICKEN & BREAD DAYS HERITAGE FESTIVAL Oct 5, 2013
Saturday, October 5, 2013. Plans are already underway for the 18th Annual Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival, from 10 AM - 3 PM.
Patrons can expect traditional favorites that include the Fiddler's Contest, Art Show and Competition, Pedal Tractor Pull, Quilt Show, BBQ Cook-off and Piston Heads Auto Club Car Show and exciting new 18th anniversary activities have been added! So, plan to spend the day in downtown Bowie Texas.
We’re closing the streets for this fun event at the intersection of Smythe Street, Tarrant Street, and Walnut Street. 940-872-6246
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FANTASY OF LIGHTS CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL
Dec 7-8, 2013
Always the first Saturday in December, this festival is one of the favorites. Includes Santa's Workshop arts and crafts show, free photos with Santa and ends with a nighttime Fantasy of Lights Parade at 7 pm. Christmas Tour of Homes is Sunday (940-872-1585), An added feature this year, is a FREEZE OUT 5-K fun run/walk (940-872-1173 on Sunday Dec 2nd, benefitting Patsy's House Child Advocates. For more information call 940-872-6246
