East Texas Yamboree Association

East Texas Yamboree Association The East Texas Yamboree is a 4-day event held annually during the third weekend of October.
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The East Texas Yamboree celebrates the sweet potato also known as the yam. The event has been held in Gilmer since 1935, and is one of the longest held festivals in all of Texas. Drawing in thousands of tourists to the city for the occasion, this is a festival that wouldn't want to be missed. Festivities at the event include the Queen’s Coronation and Pageant, a carnival, two parades, a barn dance

, livestock shows, sweet potato pie contest, yam decorating contest, a marching contest, and much much more!

👑 Let us reintroduce you to our 89th East Texas Yamboree Queen-Elect, Miss Danica Jo Vestal! 👑Danica is proudly represen...
08/25/2026

👑 Let us reintroduce you to our 89th East Texas Yamboree
Queen-Elect, Miss Danica Jo Vestal! 👑

Danica is proudly representing the Rotary Club and is the daughter of BJ and Sabrina Vestal.

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Princess Sophia Ann Dean! ✨Sophia is proudly representing the Bluebonnet Literary Club and i...
08/25/2026

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Princess Sophia Ann Dean! ✨

Sophia is proudly representing the Bluebonnet Literary Club and is the daughter of Mack and Christie Dean.

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Miss Markayla Michelle Tate! ✨Markayla is proudly representing the Iris Garden Club and is t...
08/25/2026

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Miss Markayla Michelle Tate! ✨

Markayla is proudly representing the Iris Garden Club and is the daughter of Keith and Veronica Tate.

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Miss Carolyn Breann Reynolds! ✨Carolyn is proudly representing Beta Sigma Phi–Pi Nu and is t...
08/25/2026

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Miss Carolyn Breann Reynolds! ✨

Carolyn is proudly representing Beta Sigma Phi–Pi Nu and is the daughter of Jake and Katie Nugent.

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Miss Laila Marie Pilcher! ✨Laila is proudly representing the Twentieth Century Club and is t...
08/25/2026

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Miss Laila Marie Pilcher! ✨

Laila is proudly representing the Twentieth Century Club and is the daughter of Barry and Bonnie Pilcher.

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Miss Lexi Erin Hancock! ✨Lexi is proudly representing the Kiwanis Club and is the daughter o...
08/25/2026

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Miss Lexi Erin Hancock! ✨

Lexi is proudly representing the Kiwanis Club and is the daughter of Jessica and Heath Hancock.

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Miss Laynee Kaye Hall! ✨Laynee is proudly representing the Lions Club and is the daughter of...
08/25/2026

✨ Let us reintroduce you to Miss Laynee Kaye Hall! ✨

Laynee is proudly representing the Lions Club and is the daughter of Chris and Harmony Hall.

Be sure to check out our NEW East Texas Yamboree page on the Festiviti App! 📱Jump in, explore, and start using it! The m...
08/14/2026

Be sure to check out our NEW East Texas Yamboree page on the Festiviti App! 📱

Jump in, explore, and start using it! The more everyone participates, the more useful and fun it becomes.

And the best part? You don’t even have to visit the App Store to get started! 🙌

Just follow the information below to connect with the East Texas Yamboree on Festiviti.

Come join us, explore what’s happening, and stay connected with all things Yamboree! 🎡🎉

Address

106 Buffalo Street
Gilmer, TX
75644

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+19038433759

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