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Thousands flock to low water park for annual River Rat Fest & Jim Bowie Cook-off
Thousands of people attended the annual River Rat Fest & Jim Bowie Cook-off in Menard, TX.
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on Wednesday, June 17, 2026·5 hr ago
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By News Staff on Wednesday, June 17, 2026 JIM BOWIE DAY ROYALTY- A popular holdover from the original Jim Bowie Days is the Little Mr. & Miss Silver Nugget contest.
Youngsters are interviewed on stage and judges determine the winners.
This year's titles go to Waylon Fairless (5) and Anna Jo Hicks (6), both grandchildren of Paige and Johnny Hicks of Menard.
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