Yamboree Decorated Yam Contest

So many playing toys at a place made of hand

DECORATED YAM CONTEST October 18th -21st Yamboree Exhibit Building Sponsored by: Newsom Law Firm Zyia Active with Ellen Kimbrough Ellen Kimbrough, Chairperson (361)442-0944 Registration – Entries will be accepted on Wed., Oct. 18th from 1-4:00 p.m. at the Yamboree Exhibit Building. Cost of entry will be as follows: Single Entries – $2 each School Classroom Entries…

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Fiddler’s Contest

Fiddlers’ Contest Saturday, October 21st, 1:00 p.m. South Side of Courthouse Square Pre-registration: 10:00 a.m. at Bandstand Charlie Walker, Chairperson, 903-335-4853 Sponsored by: This contest is sanctioned by the Texas Old Time Fiddlers Association. All contestants must be members of the T.O.T.F.A. or residents of Upshur County. Fiddlers wishing to join T.O.T.F.A. may do so…

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Yamboree Youth Art Show

A group of people posing for a picture with their paintings.

October 18th – 21st, 2023 Yamboree Exhibit Building Sponsored by: Central Title Chairperson: Nan Fowler – scrapbooking@etex.net Entries should be delivered and registered on Wednesday, October 18 from 1:00 to 3:00 at the Yamboree Exhibit Building*ENTRIES MAY ONLY BE PICKED UPMONDAY BETWEEN 4-7 P.M. . DIVISIONS CATEGORIES AWARDS 1st, 2nd & 3rd prizes will be…

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Home Canning Contest

 HOME CANNING CONTEST 2022 HOME CANNING CONTEST Sponsored by, Chairman, Julie York (903) 843-4019 Entries will be checked in on Wednesday, 10/19 between 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the Yamboree Exhibit Building CATEGORIES Jelly Jam (includes Butters & Marmalades) Fruit (canned & pickled) Vegetable Vegetable (pickled excluding cucumbers) Pickle (cucumbers) Sauce Relish BBQ Sauce Salsa DIVISONS…

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Yam Pie Contest

A pumpkin pie is sitting on a table next to a fork.

Sponsored by YAM PIE CONTEST October 20, 2023@Yamboree Exhibit BuildingChairpersonPat Bynum 903.734.3755 or cell 713.516.4736 DIVISIONS Youth ……………….. 9 -18 years of age Adult…………………….19 years and above RULES JUDGING AND PRIZES This event is hosted by the Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) of Upshur County. For more information, call the Upshur County Extension Office, 903.843.4019.

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Yamboree Senior Art Show

                      SENIOR ART SHOW/CONTEST October18th – 21st, 2023 Yamboree Exhibit Building Sponsored by: Chairperson: Nan Fowler Scrapbooking@etex.net Paintings must be delivered and registered on Wednesday, October 18 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the YamboreeExhibit Building*ENTRIES MAY ONLY BE PICKED UPMONDAY BETWEEN 4-7 P.M.…

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Adult & Youth Photography Contest

ADULT & YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY CONTESTRachel Stewart, ChairpersonContact by email: heyyorach@gmail.comSponsored by: Photos by RuelOctober 18-21, 2023 Yamboree Exhibit BuildingRULES

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East Texas Yamboree Friday School Parade

A large group of people marching down the street with teddy bears.

ENTRY FORM 2023 YAMBOREE SCHOOL/YOUTH PARADE RULES 1. NO MOTORCYCLES, ATVs (4-wheelers or 3-wheelers), DIRT BIKES, or any motorized off-the-road vehicles. 2. Walking groups are welcome. 3. Entries will not be accepted after September 28 th. 4. All marching bands will sound off at the corner of Madison St. and Titus St. on the empty…

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East Texas Yamboree Association(ETYA) Bandstand Rental

ETYA Bandstand Executive Chairperson(s) – Randy Hill & Michael Blanks Rules & Fees The request must be completed, signed and submitted to the ETYA Executive Director at office@yamboree.com or the Yamboree Office at 106 Buffalo St. Gilmer, TX  75644. Complete the following forms; the Bandstand Use Request Form and the Equipment Loan Agreement. The $400.00 rental fee…

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