2011 Wade Bowen Classic


13th ANNUAL "WADE BOWEN CLASSIC" RAISES RECORD AMOUNT FOR POSTPARTUM SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL

NASHVILLE, TENN (May 26, 2011) ? Country star Wade Bowen raised over $127,500 for Postpartum Support International (PSI) in his 13th annual "Wade Bowen Classic" celebrity concert and golf tournament in Waco, TX on May 15,16. The successful two-day event saw a record turnout and raised more money than any year previous. Over the last three years, the "Bowen Classic" has raised approximately $350,000.00 for PSI.

Bowen, with the help of friends Cody Canada & The Departed, Randy Rogers, Casey Donahew Band, Stoney LaRue, Kyle Park, Roger Creager, Ryan Beaver, Walt Wilkins, Ben Danaher, Willy Braun, Micky Braun, Gary Braun, No Justice, Josh Grider, Rich O?Toole and Angaleena Presley played to a crowd of over 2000 at Hog Creek Ice House in Waco, TX. The following day 193 golfers joined him at beautiful Cottonwood Creek Golf Course for a round of golf and dinner to cap off the record-breaking event.

Bowen says, "I am blessed with great friends and a supportive hometown. Amazing things happen when the music community comes together to help those in need ? music truly heals."

Postpartum Support International (PSI) is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting awareness, prevention and treatment of mental health issues related to childbearing. PSI works tirelessly to support, educate, research and advocate for women who experience emotional changes and mental illness during pregnancy and postpartum.




13TH ANNUAL BOWEN CLASSIC
BROUGHT TO YOU BY ROCKER B LAND & CATTLE COMPANY
Benefiting Postpartum Support International
EVENT DATES: May 15TH (Concert) & 16TH (Tournament)

WADE BOWEN & FRIENDS CONCERT May 15th TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets available April 9th at 10pm
$20 in advance and $25 day of show.
PURCHASE


The concert will feature Wade Bowen, Casey Donahew Band, Cody Canada & The Departed, Stoney LaRue, Randy Rogers, Willy and Cody Braun from Reckless Kelly, Micky & Gary Braun from Micky and the Motorcars, Bleu Edmondson, Kyle Park, Ryan Beaver, Ben Danaher, Josh Grider, Walt Wilkins, Bobby Duncan, Angaleena Presley of Pistol Annies, Roger Creager & more announced soon! Go to www.galleywinter.com to vote to the artist you'd like to see join Wade on May 15th.


GOLF TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION: download form
The tournament, on May 16th will be a 2 man scramble and the entry fee will be $150.00 per player. The fee will include prizes, goodie bags including event baseball cap & t-shirt, food, drinks, and 2 concert tickets to the pre-party concert the night before on Sunday, May 15th at Hog Creek Icehouse. While admission to the concert will be included in the price of the entry fee for all golfers, the show will also be open to the public with all proceeds from the concert going to PSI as well.

Event Information
Ticket Information

Golf Tournament – Limited spots available!!!! (Last year’s golf tournament sold out w/ over 180 golfers and this year we are limiting it to the normal tournament size of 144 golfers. So we encourage you to please register for the golf tournament early due to the full field that is anticipated.)
Concert Tickets - OPEN TO PUBLIC
Event Timeline

Sunday May 15, 2011 - Concert
Doors 1:30pm
Show starts at 2:30pm
Hog Creek Icehouse
170 Branson Trail
Waco, TX 76712
(254) 848-5335

Monday May 16, 2011 – Golf Tournament
Cottonwood Creek Golf Course
5201 Bagby
Waco, TX 76711

Noon – 1:30pm golfers register
1:30pm Shotgun
Awards & dinner immediately following tournament

rockingThis year the Hampton Inn & Suites is the official “Bowen Classic” hotel, which is walking distance to the golf course. They have a room block and a special rate for standard king or queen rooms for $99 with other discounts available on suites. You must mention you are part of the Bowen Classic to receive these rates.

Hampton Inn & Suites
2501 Marketplace Drive
Waco, Texas 76711
Ph: 254-662-9500

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FACT SHEET

PSI Helpline: (800) 944-4PPD (4773) www.postpartum.net

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