Join your neighbors and CELEBRATE BOWIE at the annual Bowiefest on Saturday, June 7, 2008 from 11:00 AM until 6:00 PM at Allen Pond Park (3330 Northview Drive). The rain date is Sunday, June 8, 2008.
Bowiefest is a long-standing tradition in the City bringing the best of Bowie’s civic organizations, entertainers, and businesses to one place for one day. Around the pond you can sample food from local vendors including cotton candy by the Collington Masons, fish and chips provided by the Bowie Elks, and beef barbecue by the Belle-Aires Twirlers. Other festival favorites include soft serve ice cream, funnel cakes, Italian sausage, frozen fruit drinks, and fresh-squeezed lemonade.
Entertainment takes place on two stages and will feature Bowie’s own The Brothers McGinnis, The Belair Square Cats, and C&C Dance Company, and The Crayfish Band will rock the stage with music that is sure to get you up and dancing on the amphitheater lawn. Reptile World with Michael Shwedick, a staple of the Bowiefest schedule, will again be appearing. New this year is the Clearwater Nature Center with its birds of prey exhibit and presentation.
Bowiefest event Photo: J. Bestman/flicker.com
In addition to enjoying a variety of food and entertainment, don’t forget to stop by the craft tables and purchase beautifully handcrafted wares, organized by the Soroptimist International of Bowie/Crofton. For more information on the craft fair, contact Soroptimist representative, Pam Fleming at 301-464-0610.
Visit the Ice Arena for the Business Expo, hosted by the Greater Bowie Chamber of Commerce. For more information, contact Kelly Pierce at the Chamber at 301-262-0920 or kelly@bowiechamber.org.
Back outside, area non-profits will also provide information about their organizations’ services. Rides, games, and activities make a day at Bowiefest complete. From moon bounces, to rock walls, to petting zoos, and pony rides, there is sure to be something for everyone of all ages.
For more information about Bowiefest, please go to www.cityofbowie.org, click on “Leisure Activities” in the upper right-hand corner and scroll to “Special Events” or call 301-809-3078.
Source: City of Bowie press release.
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