Yamboree Senior Art Show

                      SENIOR ART SHOW/CONTEST October17th – 19th, 2024 Yamboree Exhibit Building Sponsored by: Chairperson: Nan Fowler [email protected] Paintings must be brought in and registered on Wednesday, October 9th from 4:00pm to 7:00pm at the Yamboree Exhibit Building  *ENTRIES MAY ONLY BE PICKED UP MONDAY BETWEEN…

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Adult & Youth Photography Contest

ADULT & YOUTH PHOTOGRAPHY CONTEST Rachel Stewart, Chairperson Contact by email: [email protected] Sponsored by: Photos by Ruel October 16-19, 2024 Yamboree Exhibit Building RULES Photos must be registered on Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 between 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at the Yamboree exhibit building Registration fee: $5 per entry ENTRIES MUST BE MATTED/MOUNTED ON BLACK…

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East Texas Yamboree Friday School Parade

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

SCHOOL PARADE ENTRY FORM 2024 YAMBOREE SCHOOL/YOUTH PARADE RULES 1. NO MOTORCYCLES, ATV’s (4-wheelers or 3-wheelers), DIRT BIKES or any motorized off-the-road vehicles. 2. Walking groups welcome. 3. Entries will not be accepted after September 27 th. 4. Drivers in the School’s parade must be 18 years of age or older and have a valid…

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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 [email protected] 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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Yamboree Exhibit Building Rental Information

1300 Hwy. 271 N. Gilmer, TX 75644 main yamboree office: 903-843-3759 The rental agreement form cannot be sent in by email but must be physically brought to the Gilmer Area Chamber of Commerce where your deposit and rental fees will be paid in advance of your event. Your deposit will be rewarded back if all…

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Yamboree Board of Directors’ Scholarship Information

Yamboree Scholarship Recipients, Scholarship Logo

The application must be typewritten or printed in black inReturn application to the Yamboree Office by March 17, 2022PO Box 1378/106 Buffalo, Gilmer, TX [email protected] 903-843-3759 APPLICATION FORM The Annual Yamboree Scholarships will be presented to Upshur County high school graduates this year by the East Texas Yamboree Association. Applicant must complete all pages and…

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87th East Texas Yamboree President

Meet Brett Williams, the president of the 87th East Texas Yamboree. Brett was born and raised in Gilmer, Texas. He graduated from Gilmer High School in 2012 and then continued his education at Texas State Technical College. Currently, Brett works as the Office Manager for Williams Custom Wood Works and is also the owner of Qwak Waterfowl. He…

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Livestock Sale ~ Barbecue Buyer’s Feed

Many different types of food in a plate

Sponsored by Shane & Lucy Winn, Chairpersons Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Yamboree office or Saturday at the Yamboree grounds. When you sit down at this “feed”, remember all that went into making this the perfect BBQ meal. Precision smoke, temperature, rub, and timing are perfectly executed by the pit master to…

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