BOWDON MAIN STREET
Southern | Small | Charming
Bowdon, Georgia's
Founder's Day
Celebrating on August 1, 2026
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Celebrate The Friendly City
Founders' Day is an annual celebration of the city's founding featuring a parade, arts/crafts booths, entertainment, historic demos, highlights of the city, memorial service, historic museum tours, and much more. Come join us to celebrate the founding of The Friendly City!
To participate in the parade, please download and return your completed application to Melissa Wilson at Bowdon City Hall. Applications are due no later than July 15, 2026.
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Participate as an Exhibitor!
If you wish to be an exhibitor, the form below must be turned in to City Hall with all papers signed and fees paid no later than July 15, 2026. No entries will be allowed after this date.
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44th Annual Bowdon Founder's Day 5K
Join us on Mainstreet to run a certified 5K route in Bowdon, GA. This is the longest standing 5K in West Georgia! We have so much fun packed in the day and want you to join us!
Bowdon Main Street
182 Grammar School Road, Bowdon, Georgia, 30108
mwilson@bowdon.net
770-258-8980, Ext 105
©2026, City of Bowdon, Georgia