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Sandy Magrath: Dogs of the Southwest art exhibit will open May 1 – June 30 at the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center. A meet the artist reception will be 3:30-6:30 p.m. on May 9 at the cente.r Magrath of Norman is inspired by the designs and colors of the Southwest, and by her dogs. She has painted dogs with personality and her work will be available to purchase through the Heritage Center.
Ancient. Massive. Wild. This nationally touring exhibit explores the significance of the bison from pre-history, to their relationship with the Plains Indians, near extinction and current iconic status. Families and small groups are always welcome at Chisholm Trail. Educational programming available. Open seven days a week or special hours with advanced request. Plenty of parking space, enough room for motor homes and tour buses.
32nd Annual Legends of Western Swing Musical Festival performances will be from noon to 11 p.m. Ticket prices are $35 per day or $95 for the full three days. Supervised children under 16 are free. Tickets can be purchased at the door or online. No alcohol, drugs or smoking in the facility. Thursday’s lineup includes Shoot Low Sheriff, Jody Nix and the Texas Cowboys, Jake Hooker and the Outsiders; Friday, Coby Carter, Billy Mata and the Texas Tradition and Dave Alexander; Saturday, Bobby Flores and the Yellow Rose Band, Jason Roberts and Jeff Woolsey and the Dancehall Kings.
The Gainesville Annual Rodeo will be June 22-23. This rodeo is conducted at the Gainesville Riding Club Rodeo Grounds and hosted by Flying C Rodeo Company. Events will include bareback bronc riding, barrels, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team roping and tie down roping.
Come join us for the fun! There is something for everyone. From Pelham Park to downtown Bowie, the fun and excitement of Jim Bowie Days Rodeo and Celebration fills our community with Western spirit. Put on your cowboy hat and boots and get involved. Some of the events include a frog jumping contest, a quilt show, Indian artifact show, downtown parade, mutton bustin, a Rodeo Queen contest, food, music and, of course, every night there is some type of rodeo event. Then finally ending the week with a rodeo dance at the Bowie Community Center. Are you ready for Rodeo? The Jim Bowie Days Rodeo is one of the largest amateur rodeos in Texas. Events every day.
