COUNTY LIFE
National Day of the Cowboy events planned at Duncan
| DUNCAN, Okla. – Chisholm Trail Heritage Center in Duncan, has indoor and outdoor activities planned for this year’s free admission National Day of the Cowboy celebration, Saturday, July 25. This Year’s Schedule includes – Oklahoma children’s author, Una Belle Townsend, will be reading to children from 11:30 and 1:30. She will have copies of her books available to purchase and autograph. Cutest Cowpoke contest winners will be announced at 1:00 p.m. For more information about how to enter the contest, visit our website. Live music, is always a popular part of the day’s festivities, will again feature Allen Wooten, Gaylon Blankenship, and Dedra Frye – The Cowboy Opry Band. A children’s art project will also be available, made possible with funding from the Oklahoma Arts Council. The art projects will be outside under the portico. In addition, a snow cones may be purchased from the snow cone truck that will be here. “The Long Hard Ride: A Commemoration of the Chisholm Trail” is the most recent creation of leather artist, Jim Weaver from Edmond, Oklahoma. Weaver is known for telling a story of history, and how humans are dependent upon the earth. His work will be on display with leather art and relief prints available for purchase. The event is a little shorter this year to accommodate COVID19 recommendations. We will practice social distancing during the event, limiting the number of people in the building and we ask that all guests wear masks. All activities are available from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are designed so that no matter what time guests choose to attend, they will be able to enjoy everything planned. The entire day of activities is for family and fun – no matter your age. Visitors can experience the 4D theater, Campfire Theater, the Garis Gallery of the West, and all exhibits and activities on this free admission day. Chisholm Trail Heritage Center’s new hours are Tuesday – Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Located at 1000 Chisholm Trail Parkway in Duncan. Call 580-252-6692 for information. Chisholm Trail Heritage Center Association is a 501c3 non-profit. |
Get an early start celebrating mom by enjoying the Mom’s Night Out Sip & Stroll With Me downtown Bowie, Texas from 5 to 8 p.m. on May 2 with a chance to win a free gift basket full of goodies at each participating location.
Weather permitting, the Stark family will provide horse-drawn carriage rides on the beautiful historic brick streets for guests.
Join us for another fun downtown “mini-open house” event starting at 5 p.m. along with the added fun of pop-up vendors.
Read about all the participating merchants for this week’s Sip & Stroll With Me in the May 1 Bowie News.
Get ready, Bowie the Free Comic Book Day Mini-Con is back and bigger than ever for its second annual event on May 3 at the Bowie Public Library.
Running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this annual celebration of comics, pop culture, and creativity is a can’t-miss event for fans of all ages.
This year’s Mini-Con will feature an exciting lineup of vendors, artists and authors, along with a bounce house, video game tournament and costume contest. Attendees can enjoy free comic books while exploring a variety of geeky goods, delicious food/drinks and more.
Whether you’re a superhero fan or just looking for a fun community event for all ages or to take the family out to, there’s a little something for everyone.
Don’t forget your costume, join us for a day of fun, fandom and free comics. Follow Bowie Texas Freakz & Geekz on social media or join the discord at BTXFG.Carrd.co.
Members of the Stoneburg Volunteer Fire Department will serve up its annual fish fry from 5 to 7 p.m. on May 3 at the Bowie Community Center, 413 Pelham Street.
Dinner includes fish with all the trimmings, served for donations only.
There will be a prize drawing for a Pitboss Savannah Pellet Grill and a custom built ARIS Rifle 5.56 NATO. Tickets are $10. To buy tickets call Bill Prater at 841-0263, Chad Long at 531-2711 or Chad Gerlach at 531-0726.
Donations may be sent to Stoneburg VFD, c/o Chad Gerlach, 9954 FM 1816, Bowie, TX 76230.
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