For 50 years the Bob Wills Foundation in Turkey, Texas, has endeavored to preserve the legacy of the King of Western Swing, Bob Wills.
Thanks to a few individuals in the early 1970s Turkey was able to celebrate Bob Wills before his passing and be a small part of his legacy for years to come.
Dr. Charles Townsend, the last living founder, continues the work of these individuals today preserving and celebrating the legacy of Bob Wills and bringing thousands of people to Turkey on the Last Saturday in April.
Today, Bob Wills Day is run by a dedicated group of volunteers and friends in Turkey and a few that assist from afar.
Beyond all of the festivities of Bob Wills Day, the Bob Wills Foundation maintains the Bob Wills Center and Museum throughout the year and takes on community needs projects for Turkey and the surrounding areas while also providing support for students of Valley ISD through a robust scholarship program.
Bob Wills Day was created to celebrate the King of Western Swing but has grown to be a chance the celebrate the man, the music, the legacy and the lifestyle year round. —Bob Wills Foundation social media 50
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