✦ 5th Annual · April 24–25, 2026
Our 2026 Sponsors
Thank You to Our Sponsors!
This festival exists because of the generosity of local businesses, foundations, and community partners. Each sponsor below plays a direct role in keeping this event educational, accessible, and world-class. We are deeply grateful for their investment in Arkansas heritage.
✦ Presenting Sponsor
Buck's Maintenance Service
Mr. Rexu · Have a Knife Day
City of Washington Tourism Commission
Arkansas State Parks
Farmers Bank & Trust
Arkansas Great Southwest
Tyson Foods
UAHT Foundation
Williams Hardware
Keenan & Peggy Williams
Franz Supply
Mid-South Steam Boiler & Engineering
Historic Washington Foundation
Jim Stuart & Julie Turner
UofA Cossatot
In-Kind Sponsors
Hempstead Hall
Garrett's Sporting Goods
Coulter Farmstead
River Valley Tractor
✦ Community Partners
Sponsor Spotlights
In-Kind Sponsor · Historic Retreat & Event Venue
Coulter Farmstead
Justice & Katie West
An 1860s Greek Revival homestead on 11 scenic acres in Historic Washington, Arkansas. Five restored log cabins, an 1880s general store, and a saltwater pool — a beloved family-run retreat offering an authentic glimpse of 19th-century Arkansas.
→ Visit WebsiteFestival Sponsor · Artisan Leather Goods · Hope, AR
Rowe's Leather Goods
A third-generation family business crafting quality leather goods since 1955. Nearly 70 years of tradition behind every piece — from everyday essentials to custom work built to last.
The James Black Bowie Heritage Festival Committee is proud to present the 5th Annual James Black Bowie Heritage Festival, taking place April 24–25, 2026 in Washington, Arkansas. We invite you to consider sponsoring this two-day event dedicated to preserving American craftsmanship and history.
Festival highlights include forging and cutting competitions, live demonstrations by skilled craftsmen, hands-on educational opportunities, and featured Master Bladesmiths Ricardo Vilar, Jerry Fisk, and Lin Rhea.
For questions, please contact admin@bowieknifefest.com or Catherine Rowe at 870-777-6150.
James Black Bowie Heritage Festival is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Sponsorship Levels — 2026
| Level | Amount | Special Recognition | Marketing & Promotion | Media & Advertising | VIP Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titanium | $10,000 | Master Bladesmith custom work | Logo on posters; printed materials; website link; social media | Online ads (1 year); regional radio | VIP booth space; Meet & Greet dinner (4/24/26); 4 tickets |
| Platinum | $5,000 | R. Vilar utility knife & plaque | Logo on posters; printed materials; website link; social media | Online ads (1 year); regional radio | Meet & Greet dinner (4/24/26); 4 tickets |
| Gold | $2,500 | Plaque | Poster advertising; printed materials; social media | Regional radio | Meet & Greet dinner (4/24/26); 2 tickets |
| Silver | $1,000 | — | Poster advertising; printed materials; social media | — | Meet & Greet dinner (4/24/26); 2 tickets |
| Bronze | $500 | — | Printed materials; social media | — | — |
Become a Sponsor
To become a sponsor, please download and complete the sponsorship application form. Once completed, submit the form and any required materials as instructed on the application.
For questions email admin@bowieknifefest.com or contact Catherine Rowe at 870-777-6150.
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