COUNTY LIFE
Jim Bowie Days ready to roll
Jim Bowie Days arrives this week with games for the kids, rodeo action for the entire family and of course a western parade.
The 48th annual Jim Bowie Days Festival and Rodeo began this past Saturday night with a new kickoff event to not only to launch the week, but to raise funds for its scholarship program. Guests enjoyed a Mexican dinner, live auction and a dance featuring the Cody Robbins Band.
Youth rodeo action took place on June 24 with speed events and roping events on June 25.
The Jim Bowie Days Rodeo takes place on June 27 and 28. Slack was set to run on June 26 if needed. Tickets to this year’s UPRA/TCRA rodeo are $8 at the gate, five-year-olds and under are free. Get tickets from a Jim Bowie Days queen contestant for $6 in advance.
Read the full story on the Jim Bowie Days festivities in your mid-week News. The edition includes a full schedule, Pioneer Queen and her Court and candidates for the Miss Jim Bowie Days 2014 and Little Miss 2014.
Pictured -The Jim Bowie Days Association conducted it first-ever kick-off event last Saturday that included an auction, Mexican dinner and a live band and dance. Funds were raised for the scholarship program. Auctioneer Kent Crank shows off a bid item. (Photo by Barbara Green)
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowinewsonline.com
For the first time in its 31 years Mother Nature rained hard on the Chicken and Bread Days Heritage Festival causing some cancellations, but those who attended and competed enjoyed the fun despite the damp.
While in past years there have been a few sprinkles Saturday saw rain on and off all day from a deluge to a sprinkle. Shortly after lunch the rain slowed to a light sprinkle.
Cindy Roller, executive director for Bowie Community Development, said there was good participation in its contests that were inside and more than 50 vintage vehicles rolled up for the car show. She sent out big thanks to all those vendors, competitors and guests who came out to support the festival.
While Saturday was wet, Friday night filled downtown Bowie with sippin’ strollers for the fall edition of Sip & Stroll With Me. Parking spaces were packed as strollers enjoyed shopping and munching at nearly 30 participating merchants. Roller added she continues to be amazed as Sip numbers and merchants continue to grow each year.
Fiddle contest
The Chicken and Bread Days fiddle contest continues to be a showcase for area fiddlers from beginners to seasoned pros.
This year a total of 50 contestants took part including 10 accompanists. The Grand Champion title went to Carl Hopkins, Porter, TX.
Read about all the results in your Thursday Bowie News.
(Top photo – Fiddlers filled the Bowie fire hall Saturday for the annual Chicken and Bread Days fiddle contest. Photo by Barbara Green)
The Friends of the Nocona Public Library have released some important dates for families to put on their calendars for the rest of the year.
Oct. 9, storytime at 10 a.m.
Oct. 1-31 – Book sale
Nov. 13 – Story time at 10 a.m.
Dec. 4 – Santa photos from 3 to 5 p.m.
Dec. 11 – Story time at 10 a.m.
Make plans to stop by your local library in Nocona.
The staff and volunteers at Wise Hope Shelter and Crisis Center in Montague County will conduct its annual candlelight vigil between 7:30 and 8:30 p.m. on Oct. 6 at the Legend Bank courtyard.
The public is invited to come out and support the work of the center that serves Montague County and learn more about their services.
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