COUNTY LIFE
58th Jim Bowie Days wraps up
By BARBARA GREEN
editor@bowienewsonline.com
Jim Bowie Days sizzled over the weekend with family fun activities for the entire family throughout the remainder of festival week.
From the opening night of rodeo Thursday that saw high entry numbers through the high-flying action of its final night Saturday Bowie continued its western traditions for Jim Bowie Days.
As the final night of the rodeo got underway, the new 2024 rodeo royals were crowned. Emma Ragan, Sunset, won Miss Jim Bowie Days and McKinley Bratcher, Bridgeport, won Little Miss Jim Bowie Days.
Ragan also received Miss Congeniality, photogenic, apparel (speech and modeling) and horsemanship. Payton Killmer was first runner-up.
In Little Miss Bratcher received Miss Congeniality and horsemanship. GeorgiaLee Martin was Miss Photogenic and Apparel for speech and modeling. Sloane Ragan was first runner-up and GeorgiaLee Martin second runner-up.
Friday opened with the 42 Tournament hosted at the Bowie Senior Citizens Center. Winners were Sue Ramey and Mary Ann Hodges while second place went to David Goodwin and Bill North.
Top photo – Emma Ragan, Sunset, won Miss Jim Bowie Days 2024. (Photo by Cindy Roller)
Read the full results in the mid-week Bowie News and see lots more photos.
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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