50th Anniversary Commemorative Print by Craig Routh On Sale Now

SHREVEPORT, La. (Aug. 19, 2026) – To help chronicle 50 years of the Independence Bowl, Louisiana artist Craig Routh was commissioned to produce a commemorative fine art painting featuring some of the great games, moments, players and coaches in Independence Bowl history and limited-edition prints of the painting are now on sale.

The commemorative prints are 18 by 24 inches, numbered and signed by Craig Routh. Fans can purchase this piece of Independence Bowl history for $120 at RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com/50th-anniversary-commemorative-print.

Special 50th anniversary projects, including the commemorative print by Craig Routh, are made possible by the Independence Bowl’s 50th Anniversary Sponsors: Coca-Cola, Community Bank of Louisiana, Mike & Judy McCarthy, Wilhite Electric and Willis Knighton Health.

On the Docket – Fish ‘N Football

The Independence Bowl Foundation’s annual Fish ‘N Football is back at Provenance Town Center on Saturday, September 19, from 5-9 p.m. Live music from the Noah Grant Band will kick the event off at 5 p.m. before a watch party of the LSU vs. Ole Miss game on the big screen.

The event is free and open to the public, but Independence Bowl Foundation members get VIP treatment with a catered fish fry by Johnny’s Catfish & Seafood from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., complimentary drinks and access to an exclusive members-only section. There will be games, inflatables and fun for all ages, plus a cash bar for adult beverages for non-members. Fish ‘N Football is made possible by Carter Credit Union, Eagle Distributing, KSM Marketing Agency and Xfinity.

ABOUT THE RADIANCE TECHNOLOGIES INDEPENDENCE BOWL™

Established in 1976, the Radiance Technologies Independence Bowl™ is college football’s 11th most historic bowl game, with the 50th anniversary game set for Tuesday, December 22, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. CST on ESPN. Radiance Technologies is the bowl’s title sponsor through at least the 2027 Bowl Season. 

The Independence Bowl Foundation is a prominent presence in the Shreveport-Bossier City area throughout the year, hosting events to enhance the economic impact and growth of our community. The Mission of the Independence Bowl is to attract and provide quality, nationally recognized football competition oriented to the Ark-La-Tex region. For more information, visit RadianceTechnologiesIndependenceBowl.com or follow the bowl on Facebook, X and Instagram at @IndyBowl.