Outdoors
Bowman Forest Torchlight Walk
BowmanA Saturday evening in late February · 2027 dates to be announcedA walk by torchlight to the Cèdre shelter, with a bonfire waiting at the end. 2026 was the 8th year. Simple, pretty, and fine for kids.
Holiday
Saint-Jean in Bowman
Bowman marks the Fête nationale with a village party; 2026 included a country night.
- When
- June 23 or 24 · 2027 dates to be announced
- Where
- Bowman, Bowman
Check dates with the organizer.
Map data from OpenStreetMap.
Sources · Checked 2026-10
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