2011 TOP GUN Sponsors
Thanks to our 2010 Sponsors
Concordia Bank & Trust - Top Gun
Aaron's - Top Gun
Tensas State Bank
Concordia Communications District
Riverland Medical Center
Delta Bank
Louisiana Hydroelectric
Bryant Hammett & Associates LLC
Supermarket Operations INC
Cable One
Sothern Designs
Big Mama's BB-Q
Royal Oak
Ater Warehouse INC.
Southern Plumbing
Cash Connection
Vidalia Women's Club
Anytime Fitness
Vidalia's Annual Jim Bowie Festival
Sept. 23 & 24, 2011 - Jim Bowie Festival
The 2011 Jim Bowie Festival will be packed with exciting entertainment, various vendor booths selling all kinds of products and fun events for adults and kids alike!
This year's headlining act is Wayne Toups & ZyDeCajun! Other performances include Kevin Curtis Live, The Texaco Country Showdown, local gospel groups, and more!
On Saturday September 24, the gates will open at 9:00 AM beginning with the Little Mr. and Ms. Jim Bowie Pageant. There will be a Pie and Cupcake Bake-Off, DARE Tournament Awards Ceremony, Live Entertainment all day, College Football Corner Tent showing live games, and delicious food of your choice. From burgers to fried gator, we think you can find something you will enjoy!
Tickets at the gate are $10 for adults, $3 for children 12 and under. Save a few bucks by buying $8 tickets early at these locations - Concordia Bank, Aaron's Delta Bank, Tensas State Bank.
This year's TOP GUN Sponsors are - Concordia Bank & Trust Co.
The annual Bowie BBQ Duel will take place Friday evening on the grounds of the Festival, and admission to that event is free!
Don't forget the Vidalia Women's Club Street Dance will take place that evening after the Festival is over.
We are still accepting vendor applications and sponsors, so please fill out the application link below or call 318-336-8223 to get started.
Vendors! Click here for information and application.
2009 Photos
Photos of the 2009 Jim Bowie BBQ Duel are up and ready to be seen!
Click Here! 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
A Re-Enactment of the Famous Sandbar Fight!
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 Wayne Toups & ZyDeCajun, 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.