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!

‼️‼️‼️‼️This is VERY important!!The Queen's Announcement that will take place on Friday, June 26th, will NOT be open to ...
06/23/2026

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This is VERY important!!

The Queen's Announcement that will take place on Friday, June 26th, will NOT be open to the public.

In previous years, the Queen-Elect announcement has become very crowded, which can make an already emotional and nerve-racking moment even more overwhelming for the candidates and their families. In an effort to keep the event meaningful, organized, and special for all involved, this is what we've decided to do.

We will be LIVE here on Facebook !!

We will post the day of letting you know what to expect in more detail.

🎉 It’s Week 2 of the 89th East Texas Yamboree Queen’s Race! 👑Be sure to grab your raffle tickets, Barn Dance tickets, an...
06/22/2026

🎉 It’s Week 2 of the 89th East Texas Yamboree Queen’s Race! 👑

Be sure to grab your raffle tickets, Barn Dance tickets, and Coronation vouchers before they’re gone!

Laila Pilcher Laila Pilcher for Yam Queen
Lexi Hancock Lexi For 89th Yam Queen
Sophia Dean Sophia Dean for Yam Queen
Markayla Tate Markayla Tate
Laynee Hall Laynee4YamQueen
Bre Reynolds Bre 4 Queen
Danica Jo Vestal DanicaVestal4YamQueen

As the first week of sales comes to an end, there's still time to support these outstanding ladies in the 89th East Texa...
06/19/2026

As the first week of sales comes to an end, there's still time to support these outstanding ladies in the 89th East Texas Yamboree Queen's Race! 👑

Be sure to show your support this next week by purchasing raffle tickets, making donations, and cheering them on as they work toward their goals.

The race officially ends on June 26th, so don't wait !!! Every dollar counts! Thank you for supporting these hardworking young women and the East Texas Yamboree.

Sophia Dean Sophia Dean for Yam Queen
Laynee Hall Laynee4YamQueen
Lexi Hancock Lexi For 89th Yam Queen
Markayla Tate Markayla Tate
Danica Jo Vestal DanicaVestal4YamQueen
Laila Pilcher Laila Pilcher for Yam Queen
Breann Reynolds Bre 4 Queen

🎟️🤠 Get Ready for the East Texas Yamboree Barn Dance! 🤠🎟️Don't miss one of the most anticipated nights of the Yamboree s...
06/18/2026

🎟️🤠 Get Ready for the East Texas Yamboree Barn Dance! 🤠🎟️

Don't miss one of the most anticipated nights of the Yamboree season!

Grab your East Texas Yamboree Barn Dance tickets from one of our Queen's Race contestants!
Every ticket purchased helps support these outstanding young ladies as they compete for the title of 89th East Texas Yamboree Queen.

So find your favorite contestant, buy your tickets today, and make plans to join us for a memorable night at the Barn Dance!

Lexi Hancock - Lexi For 89th Yam Queen
Danica Jo Vestal- DanicaVestal4YamQueen
Markayla Tate- Markayla Tate
Laynee Hall - Laynee4YamQueen
Laila Pilcher- Laila Pilcher for Yam Queen
Sophia Dean- Sophia Dean for Yam Queen
Breann Reynolds- Bre 4 Queen

06/17/2026

Get to know Lexi Erin Hancock!
Help support her quest for Yamboree Queen!
Lexi For 89th Yam Queen

06/17/2026

Get to know Laynee Kaye Hall!
Help support her quest for Yamboree Queen!
Laynee4YamQueen

06/17/2026

Get to know Danica Jo Vestal!
Help support her quest for Yamboree Queen!
DanicaVestal4YamQueen

06/17/2026

Get to know Markayla Michelle Tate!
Help support her quest for Yamboree Queen!
Markayla Tate

06/17/2026

Get to know Sophia Ann Dean!
Help support her quest for Yamboree Queen!
Sophia Dean for Yam Queen

06/17/2026

Get to know Carolynn Breann Reynolds!
Help support her quest for Yamboree Queen!
Bre 4 Queen

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

Website

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