IT'S A CELEBRATION IN JUNE!
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June 20th - 27th, 2026
Since 1967, Jim Bowie Days has been a true small-town tradition.
What began as an idea over coffee at Bowie Drug has grown into one of North Texas’ most celebrated festivals — a week of rodeo, parades, and community pride built on hard work, ingenuity, and volunteer spirit.
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Upcoming Events
- May
- 31
- Sunday, May 31, 2026 | 6:00 pm
- City of Bowie Community Center
- Optional orientation meeting for all contestants and families interested in the Miss Jim Bowie Days Pageant. Contestants can review pageant requirements, divisions, schedules, and submission deadlines.
- June
- 19
- Friday, June 19, 2026 | 8:00 am
- Rodeo Arena at Pelham Park
- The State Championship Smokedown continues Saturday, June 20th with the full cook-off competition.
- June
- 20
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 8:00 am
- Top of the Lake Golf Club
- Kick off Jim Bowie Days with a morning on the greens! Join us for a fun filled golf scramble at the beautiful Top of the Lake Golf Club. Enjoy great competition, prizes, and fellowship - all while supporting the Jim Bowie Days Celebration!
- June
- 20
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 8:00 am
- Rodeo Arena at Pelham Park
- Section 1: 8:00 AM–10:00 AM Exhibitions, 10:30 AM Section 1 Open 4D
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We hope that you will consider supporting the Jim Bowie Days Rodeo and Celebration. With your help, along with a great crew of volunteers we can put on this great week-long event for Bowie and surrounding communities throughout Montague County.
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