Welcome
to
the
East
Texas
Yamboree
Since
1935
89th Annual Yamboree
October 14-17, 2026
Queen Announcement this week! Join us on Facebook Live at 5pm Friday, June 26th to find out who will be crowned the 89th Yamboree Queen!
Full Schedule Posted. A bit down farther on this page is the full schedule pdf. Also, the Yamboree listing on the Festiviti App contains an interactive schedule where you can save favorites, find venues on the map and more. Online signups are being posted now.
About the East Texas Yamboree
The East Texas Yamboree is one of the oldest continuous festivals in Texas, originating in 1935 to celebrate the Texas Centennial and honor Upshur County's sweet potato. The Yamboree in Gilmer spans from summer fireworks through the main autumn harvest festival. We look forward to your whole family having a great time at this East Texas classic.
Activities for you and your family
Events & Attractions
Join in the fun! The carnival offers many rides and games. The livestock shows gives aspiring young ranchers the opportunity to showcase their hard work. The gospel stage is sure to lift your spirit. It's always fun to see what the school/youth parade will bring. And there's so much more to entertain you and your family!
Contests
Train now for the annual tater trot, where athletes compete a week before the main Yamboree events. Try your hand at the pie contest or decorated yam contest. And we have several other contests as well! See each page for entry forms and rules.
Scholarships
The Yamboree and other local organizations give back to our community by offering scholarships to local students. The queen & lady in-waiting scholarship, is a way to give back to young ladies who work so hard selling pageant vouchers, tickets, collect donations and more to compete to raise money to be our next queen. YES scholarship offers a 5,000 award to empower a young Upshur County woman.
Schedule & Resources
The 2026 89th Annual Yamboree schedule has been posted! Be sure to check back here for other resources as they become available.
Yam Cam & Livestock Cam
Etex Yam Cam Check out the live action during the 89th Annual Yamboree!
Etex Livestock Cam Be sure to watch the livestock shows during the 89th Annual Yamboree!
Gilmer, TX 75644
903 843-2413
The East Texas Yamboree Association
is a non-profit 501.3c organization.