East Texas Yamboree Association

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East Texas Yamboree Association The East Texas Yamboree is a 4-day event held annually during the third weekend of October.

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!

10/30/2026
Princess Sophia Ann of the House of Dean
10/29/2026

Princess Sophia Ann of the House of Dean

Lady Lexi Erin of the House of Hancock
10/29/2026

Lady Lexi Erin of the House of Hancock

Lady Laila Marie of the House of Pilcher
10/29/2026

Lady Laila Marie of the House of Pilcher

Lady Markayla Michelle of the House of Tate
10/29/2026

Lady Markayla Michelle of the House of Tate

Lady Carolynn Breann Reynolds of the House of Nugent
10/29/2026

Lady Carolynn Breann Reynolds of the House of Nugent

Lady Laynee Kaye of the House of Hall
10/29/2026

Lady Laynee Kaye of the House of Hall

👑Her Most Gracious Majesty👑Queen Danica Jo of the House of Vestal
10/29/2026

👑Her Most Gracious Majesty👑
Queen Danica Jo of the House of Vestal

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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