The Bowman Harvest Festival hosted it 17th Annual Harvest Festival on September 13-15, 2019.

The three-day event kicked off Friday with an opening ceremony that introduced the committee and the Town Council. With a bit of rain that passed through, Vendors prepped for festival-goers and DJ Rodney Byrd provided the music.

The next day's event began with a festive parade down Charleston Hwy. The parade featured Miss Harvest Festival, Bowman Town Council, Kings and Queens of Precious Moments Daycare Center, our local school band and various others.

Saturday's event continued with the Annual Barbeque Cook-off with winners as followed:

Ribs Category:

1st Place - Mr. Butch Duncan; 2nd Place - Mr. Vandy Stephens; 3rd Place - Mr. Wilie Boyd 

Chicken Category

1st Place - Mr. Willie Boyd

The event also featured a basketball tournament in the inner city park.

The crowd of more than 1,000 enjoyed various activities and amusement rides throughout the day.

Sunday's activities opened with the annual Gospel Extravaganza featured choirs from the community. The event also featured a tribute to the late Mayor Marion Glenn, Jr., followed by a performance from the Gospel Rapper David 'Davyne" Dantzler.

The Town of Bowman wish to thank the Bowman Harvest Festival Committee, the Bowman PRIDE squad, the Bowman Police Department, Eutawville Police Department, and all others volunteers for their contributions to the festival.