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!

The 89th East Texas Yamboree Queen’s Race Mail-Out Day took place on June 5th! 👑✨Be sure to check your mailbox! Importan...
06/08/2026

The 89th East Texas Yamboree Queen’s Race Mail-Out Day took place on June 5th! 👑✨

Be sure to check your mailbox! Important information about this year’s Queen’s Race is on its way to you!

The Queen's Race is only 1 week away!! June 15-26th, stay tuned!!

It's almost time for the 89th East Texas Yamboree Queen's Race! The race will be June 15-26, 2026. These young ladies wi...
06/03/2026

It's almost time for the 89th East Texas Yamboree Queen's Race! The race will be June 15-26, 2026.
These young ladies will be selling coronation vouchers, raffles, and barn dance tickets.

Left to Right-
Rotary Club of Gilmer- Danica Jo Vestal DanicaVestal4YamQueen
20th Century Club- Laila Marie Pilcher Laila Pilcher for Yam Queen
Beta Sigma Phi- Carolynn Breann Reynolds Bre 4 Queen
Iris Garden Club- Markayla Michelle Tate Markayla Tate
Bluebonnet Literary Club- Sophia Ann Dean Sophia Dean for Yam Queen
Lions Club- Laynee Kaye Hall Laynee4YamQueen
Kiwanis Club- Lexi Erin Hancock Lexi For 89th Yam Queen

Congratulations to Vannia Romero, the 2026 Yamboree Empowerment Scholarship for Women recipient
06/02/2026

Congratulations to Vannia Romero, the 2026 Yamboree Empowerment Scholarship for Women recipient

Our office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25, 2026.
05/20/2026

Our office will be CLOSED on Monday, May 25, 2026.

Congratulations to Bristol Smith, one of Union Hill High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipient...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Bristol Smith, one of Union Hill High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipients, sponsored by Law Offices of Goudarzi & Young, LLP!

Congratulations to Madelyn Todd, one of Union Hill High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipients...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Madelyn Todd, one of Union Hill High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipients, sponsored by Law Offices of Goudarzi & Young, LLP!

Congratulations to Ella Williams, one of Gladewater High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipient...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Ella Williams, one of Gladewater High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipients, sponsored by Law Offices of Goudarzi & Young, LLP!

Congratulations to Ashtin Ho**er, one of Ore City High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipients,...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Ashtin Ho**er, one of Ore City High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipients, sponsored by Law Offices of Goudarzi & Young, LLP!

Congratulations to Kent Odum, one of Ore City High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipients, spo...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Kent Odum, one of Ore City High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipients, sponsored by Law Offices of Goudarzi & Young, LLP!

Congratulations to Sadie Jo Bonnette, one of Ore City High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipie...
05/14/2026

Congratulations to Sadie Jo Bonnette, one of Ore City High School’s 2026 Yamboree Board of Directors Scholarship recipients, sponsored by Law Offices of Goudarzi & Young, LLP!

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

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+19038433759

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