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Forestburg celebrates 40th watermelon festival

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5 years ago

08/12/2020

Forestburg celebrated its 40th year for the watermelon festival this past weekend naming winners for the parade and salsa contest.
Organizers said it was different this year as they tried to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines to keep everyone as safe as possible. They sent out appreciation to all the volunteers who helped host the event.
The salsa contest was “COVID-19 correct,” and while it had fewer entries it continues to be a popular event. First place went to Valerie Riley, second to Billie Poirot and third to Helen Steadham.
Parade entries were judged across six categories with each category winner receiving a engraved desk nameplate.
Winners were: Antique autos, Jerry and Kimberly Eckhart with a 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang; riding clubs, Saint Jo Riding Club; commercial entries, Dale White Water Well Service; floats, Deanna Faglie, Old dogs and children and watermelons; antique farm equipment, Donnie Henzler restored 1948 Farmall M cotton harvester and miscellaneous, Precious Memories Carriage Service, Harold and Cindy Bowles, carrying Jim Bowie Days Pioneer Queen Jo Lee and Duchess Helen Steadham.

See more photos in the mid-week Bowie News.

The Forestburg Watermelon Festival Parade kicks off this past Saturday. (News photo by Barbara Green)

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ZZ Texas ZZ Top tribute band performed at Music in the Park Saturday in Bowie (brief video)

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8 hours ago

06/16/2025

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Watch your Thursday’s Bowie News for more photos.

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Jim Bowie Parade entries now being sought

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4 days ago

06/12/2025

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It’s time to start working on your entry for the 2025 Jim Bowie Days Parade.
The theme is “God Bless Texas.” The entry deadline is 5 p.m. on June 25. Entry forms are available at jimbowiedays.com.
There are four categories for the parade: Youth organization or sports team, civic organization or church, riding club and business.
Kids are encouraged to decorate their bicycles and ride in the parade, and those with antique cars, trucks or tractors should give them a shine. For cowgirls and cowboys bring your horses to town and ride them on the route.
Prizes will be awarded for outstanding entries.
Coming in the June 19 Bowie News see the full calendar of events program for Jim Bowie Days and plan all your family’s activities during this western week of fun.

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Free Music in the Park Festival arrives Saturday

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4 days ago

06/12/2025

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The Music in the Park Festival organizers welcome guests to enjoy a day under the beautiful oaks of Pelham Park to hear an array of music on June 14 in Bowie.
This free music festival is hosted by the Bowie Community center and R&K Sound Company.
Guests are invited to bring their lawn chairs and set up under the oak trees that fill the park near the amphitheater. This is the second year for this free festival as it expands to a full day.
Live acoustic music opens the free festival starting at 11:30 a.m. with Corben Wolsey, Blake Mangus, Tiffany Chandler, Sara White and Dillon Edwards. Other live music that day will include Bad Daddy Band and Bricktown Band. ZZ Texas, a ZZ Top tribute band, will take the stage at 8 p.m. Live music continues until 10 p.m.
There will be food truck vendors, bounce houses (fee), axe throwing and vendors. Guests are allowed to bring beer in a cooler, but no soda pop or similar drinks. There will be a $5 cooler fee.
Prior to the musical events there will be a 5K run/walk at 8:30 a.m. at the Pelham Park Pavilion. Pre-race warm-up begins at 8:10 a.m. and the race starts at 8:30 a.m. There will be first-third place winners in each age category.
Entry fee is $35 and participants receive a T-shirt. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Clear Choice Pregnancy Resource Center.
Those with questions may call Bonnie at 940-872-4861 or Kenny at 817-704-9847. In case of rain the event will be moved into the center.