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Bowie BBQ Duel & Jim Bowie Festival

A Re-Enactment of the Famous Sandbar Fight!

Jim Bowie on right with re-enactor

Famous historian, Jack Edmonson portrays Col. James Bowie as he relates the details of the fight that made the man and the Bowie Knife famous.  Local actors and re-enactors portray the true characters who took part in the duel and the 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.)

Live Music, Barbeque contests, and the DARE Kids Fishing Tournament are just some of the excitement of the Jim Bowie Festival.

 

Louisiana State Championship BBQ Competition

Sept. 18 & 19, 2009

Louisiana State BBQ Championship

Winning Barbeque Team

Meet the 2008 Winners, "10 Bones BBQ!"  Congratulations to the Champions of the Bowie BBQ Duel, who are on their way to barbeque history with their entry into the national championship at the Memphis Barbeque Network.  For information and rules on the Bowie BBQ Duel Click Here.

Our Barbeque Championship is divided into categories - Shoulder, Whole Hog, Ribs, and Grand Prize.  Professional cooks from all over the U.S. take part in our official state contest, and they return year after year!

"We just wanted to email you all and tell you that we really enjoyed the BBQ Duel...Everyone was extremely nice and the RV park was beautiful.

-Diamond D Cooking Team

 

If you have questions about BBQ entries Email Us!

 

Backyard Barbeque

barbeque fun

And New to the Festival,
Amateur Ribs Contest

Backyard Barbeque is a series of fun contests for the amateur barbeque-er
The "Anything Butt" event on Friday night includes Beef, Fowl, and Tropical Drink categories.  The Ribs contest for non-professionals only takes place on Saturday.  Contestants still have to follow a few rules, but fun is the main objective!