Tyler County Dogwood Festival

04/11/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you toTyler County Heritage Society, Inc. for not only providing a delicious meal, but also for graciously allowing us to host our annual scavenger hunt on your beautiful grounds. Your hospitality and continued support help create such a special experience for our royalty. The setting, the food, and the memories made truly reflect the heart of our community. We are so grateful for your partnership and all that you do to help make Dogwood such a meaningful tradition each year. 🌸

04/07/2026

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Dogwood 2026

04/06/2026

Thank you to Country Boys BBQ and J Bird’s Dogwood Diner for providing such delicious food for our local and visiting royalty throughout the week’s events. Your support and generosity helped make each moment even more special—we truly appreciate you being a part of the Dogwood tradition!

04/06/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Black Creek Ranch for hosting our Jean Fling. Your venue is always so welcoming and absolutely beautiful, and it truly creates the perfect setting for such a special evening.

Our royalty had an amazing time, as they always do, and we are so grateful for your continued support and hospitality. It means so much to us and to our community.

04/05/2026

🏃‍♀️🌸 2026 Dogwood Dash 5K – Winners 🌸🏃‍♂️

Congratulations to all of our runners! Here are your top finishers by age group 👏

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✨ Overall Winners

Female Overall
🥇 Alyssa Mabry (20) – Colmesneil, TX
⏱ 18:40.8

Male Overall
🥇 Kikki Dilley (44) – Fulshear, TX
⏱ 17:57.2

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👟 Female 12 & Under
🥇 Amelia Judalet (8) – Colmesneil, TX – 27:25.1
🥈 Brianna Steltz (11) – League City, TX – 33:33.6
🥉 Piper Covington (9) – Woodville, TX – 34:00.4

👟 Male 12 & Under
🥇 Kase Maxwell (10) – Colmesneil, TX – 24:51.1
🥈 Nate Davis (12) – Livingston, TX – 27:02.3
🥉 Kash Maxwell (9) – Colmesneil, TX – 28:19.0

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👟 Female 13–19
🥇 Alice White (13) – Woodville, TX – 27:23.6
🥈 Maite Martinez (14) – — – 28:36.1
🥉 Olivia Drake (17) – Warren, TX – 30:15.9

👟 Male 13–19
🥇 Landon Heim (18) – Spurger, TX – 20:23.2
🥈 Kaiden Kennedy (15) – Woodville, TX – 25:00.5
🥉 Irving Roque (13) – Colmesneil, TX – 28:42.4

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👟 Female 20–29
🥇 Ashton Weatherford (28) – Woodville, TX – 28:48.1
🥈 Kale McGehee (25) – Idalou, TX – 29:42.6
🥉 Draven Poplin (28) – Woodville, TX – 31:04.2

👟 Male 20–29
🥇 Jayden Judalet (23) – Woodville, TX – 25:20.6
🥈 Trevor Greer (24) – Woodville, TX – 25:44.8
🥉 Tyler Greer (24) – Woodville, TX – 28:59.4

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👟 Female 30–39
🥇 Toahani Williams (35) – Livingston, TX – 27:01.3
🥈 Amanda Hubbard (39) – Jasper, TX – 28:01.3
🥉 Carly Bonnette (35) – Woodville, TX – 29:52.4

👟 Male 30–39
🥇 Tanner Shepherd (38) – Colmesneil, TX – 23:38.0
🥈 Bradley McLendon (34) – Woodville, TX – 25:28.4
🥉 Tyler Weatherford (32) – Warren, TX – 25:28.4

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👟 Female 40–49
🥇 Mandy Sylestine (43) – Katy, TX – 27:43.7
🥈 Shanell Kopaddy (46) – Livingston, TX – 27:54.8
🥉 Jeana Dickens (47) – New Caney, TX – 28:13.5

👟 Male 40–49
🥇 Brandon Steltz (42) – League City, TX – 18:09.7
🥈 Chris Horn (47) – Spurger, TX – 35:30.6
🥉 Jason Tolbert (49) – Bellville, TX – 51:55.7

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👟 Female 50–59
🥇 Julie McGehee (55) – Idalou, TX – 41:46.2
🥈 Theresa Olivier (56) – Woodville, TX – 42:09.0
🥉 Jeannie Harvey (50) – Woodville, TX – 44:34.2

👟 Male 50–59
🥇 Paul Releford (55) – Houston, TX – 20:26.5
🥈 Richard Shaw (55) – Woodville, TX – 32:14.3
🥉 Jason Drake (54) – Woodville, TX – 40:13.2

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👟 Female 60–69
🥇 Vicky Netterville (67) – Lumberton, TX – 35:57.5
🥈 Terrah Langley (63) – Livingston, TX – 44:08.2
🥉 Angie Herrigton (60) – Woodville, TX – 44:55.7

👟 Male 60–69
🥇 Keith Stapleton (65) – Livingston, TX – 31:32.1
🥈 Mark Netterville (66) – Lumberton, TX – 32:06.4
🥉 Robert Kenner (67) – Colmesneil, TX – 1:08:12.1

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👟 Female 70+
🥇 Cindra Jenkins (80) – Woodville, TX – 45:44.0
🥈 Stephanie Haddad (72) – Colmesneil, TX – 1:07:17.9
🥉 Cena Kenner (70) – Colmesneil, TX – 1:08:09.3

👟 Male 70+
🥇 Mike Cabanisi (71) – Woodville, TX – 29:11.0
🥈 Mike Dunham (70) – Lumberton, TX – 32:14.5
🥉 Gordon McCluskey (71) – Woodville, TX – 37:39.4

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👏 Huge congratulations to all participants! Thank you for being part of the Dogwood Dash 5K and making this event such a success.

04/05/2026

Her Majesty Sophie Marie Smith from Warren is the 83rd Tyler County Dogwood Queen. Sophie is the daughter of Katie Smith and Colby Smith. Sophie's es**rt was Easton Evans, son of Sarah and Michael Evans. Sophie is very involved at Warren High School. She is the FFA Vice President, McGee Bend District 2nd Vice President, Student Council President, NHS Secretary, member of the Rotary Interact Club, and has played golf, volleyball, powerlifting, and cheer. Sophie is most proud of winning the Lamar Conner award at the Tyler County Fair this past year. When Sophie has a spare minute, she enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with friends and family. One of Sophie’s favorite memories of the Dogwood festival is participating in Mutton Bustin’ at the rodeo, and realizing that she was not tough enough to be a cowboy. After graduation, Sophie plans to study Agricultural Education at Texas Tech University.

04/05/2026

🎉 Parade Winners! 🎉

We had an incredible parade filled with creativity, spirit, and community pride. Congratulations to all of our winners!

Princesses
1st – Josey Eddins, Colmesneil
2nd – Sophie Smith, Warren
3rd – Marae Pounds, Chester

Duchesses
1st – Kynli Taff, Jasper
2nd – Bella Ekstein, California
3rd – Tyler Weaver, Kingwood

Commercial Division
1st – Tyler County Hospital
2nd – Booster
3rd – Naskila

Non-Commercial Division
1st – Tyler County Christian Academy
2nd – Chester Baseball
3rd – Peachtree Community Church

04/05/2026

Princess of Tyler County 2026, we present you Hollie Jarrott of Woodville

04/05/2026

We proudly present our 83rd Dogwood Queen, Sophie Smith of Warren

04/04/2026

Coronation has been moved to the Eagle Summit at Woodville High School.

The event will begin at 7:30 PM, with doors opening at 7:00 PM.

Due to the weather forecast, the operating board took this matter very seriously. This decision was made with everyone’s safety in mind and was not made lightly.

04/03/2026

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to some of our wonderful local businesses who helped make this year’s Tyler County Dogwood Festival even more special.
Thank you to Whataburger for providing cookies for our Royalty — such a sweet treat!
Thank you to Brookshire Brothers for supplying water and keeping our royalty hydrated.
And thank you to Charmed Events for the beautiful balloon arch and backdrop designs at the Kingsmen Ball — your work truly added a fun and memorable touch for the evening.
Each of your donations and sponsorships are sincerely appreciated. Your support plays a big part in making this festival possible and meaningful for our entire community.
We are so grateful to have businesses like you standing behind the Tyler County Dogwood Festival. 🌸