~Thanks to Our 2009 Bowie Sponsors~
Vidalia's Annual Jim Bowie Festival
See you There!!
Sept. 24 - Bowie BBQ Contest
See the Details of the Barbeque Contest
Sept. 25 - Jim Bowie Festival
2009 Photos
Photos of the 2009 Jim Bowie BBQ Duel are up and ready to be seen!
Click Here! or on the BBQ Duel logo at left to see the photos.
If you have questions about BBQ entries Email Us!
Homemade Pie Bake-Off!!!
This is your chance to strut your stuff in the baking business. Bring your already baked pies to be judged by a panel for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place ribbons!
Contact Guylyn Boles for more information @ 318-336.6226
Entertainment
*Wayside - 12 Noon
*Cowboy Blues Band - 1:00PM
*Avery Michaels & Exit 209 - 2:00PM
*Billy Ryan - 3:45PM
*Leah Seawright - 4:30PM
(With Mark Herndon - from Alabama Group)
* GRAMMY AWARD WINNING
SHENANDOAH - 5:30PM
Next to you.. Next to Me
Mama Knows
Church on Cumberland Road
and many more GREAT hits!!
A Re-Enactment of the Famous Sandbar Fight!
This year the Natchez Little Theatre presents the re-enactment like you've never seen it before!! Don't miss it!
Fun For Everyone!
Vendors! Click here for information and application.
There's food, fun rides for the kids, arts & crafts booths, plus some great events you'll not want to miss! (see the schedule for details.)
We are limiting the products vendors are allowed to bring in so that our vendors make every dollar possible. First come first serve.. get your application in now to insure your spot!
Live Music by SHANANDOAH, Barbeque contests,Homemade Pie Bake-Off, the DARE Kids Fishing Tournament and the Vidalia Women's Club Street Dance are just some of the excitement of the Jim Bowie Festival.
Applications
Bowie BBQ Contest
We'll be Chillin' & Grillin' again at the River View RV Park in Vidalia, Louisiana, on the banks of the Mighty Mississippi, hosting the Vidalia Chamber Bowie BBQ. Come join the fun and don't be surprised if you receive a
“Friendly Challenge” to see who has the best BBQ in the Miss-Lou. Bring your favorite grill and sauces and compete for bragging rights for this years Bowie BBQ Championship. Registration is in advance with limited space available. Entry fee is $35.00 and includes one judged category of your choice. Additional categories are available at $10.00 each.
All proceeds benefit the Vidalia Chamber of Commerce.
If you are having problems with the application loading, please email chamber@vidaliala.com to recieve a form via email.