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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 |
2009 Jun 6-7, July 11-12, Aug 8-9 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 Schedule of Events) June 5-6 Red River Valley Hwy 82/287 Garage Sale 350 miles of FUN! (click Here for more details) June 4 Business After Hours Hosts are Don & Barbara Marlow 280 Driftwood Loop Bowie Texas June 5 American Cancer Society Relay For Life June 6-7 Second Monday Trade Days June 27 Chuck Wagon Cook-Off Expo Bowie Chamber of Commerce 940-866-872-1173 June 26-27 Jim Bowie Days Rodeo & Festival Jim Bowie Days Association 940-577-1184 JULY 11-12 Second Monday Trade Days 18 –Tea For Tails 25 – July Jam |
June 4-5 Hwy 82/287 Garage Sale June 27th Chuck Wagon Cook-Off Expo During the 43rd Annual Jim Bowie Days Rodeo, Parade & Festival |