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 75644office@yamboree.com 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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88th East Texas Yamboree President

Meet Dr. Adam McDaniel Meet Dr. Adam McDaniel, the president of the 88th East Texas Yamboree. Dr. McDaniel was born and raised in Gilmer, Texas. He graduated from Gilmer High School in 1997 and obtained an undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Texas in Austin. He then earned a Masters in Bio-Medical Sciences and Medical degree…

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Livestock Sale ~ Barbecue Buyer’s Feed

Many different types of food in a plate

Brett Frase and Matthew Potter, Chairmen Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Yamboree office or Saturday at the Yamboree Livestock 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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Yamboree Scholarship Recipients

Yamboree Scholarship Recipients, Scholarship Logo

$500.00 Scholarship Faith Lee Gilbreath is a 2023 graduate of Gilmer High School. She is the daughter of Chad Gilbreath and Katy McLaren. Faith was an active member of the Gilmer FFA for 6 years. During that time, she participated in Job Interview and placed 1st in District two years in row, and has shown multiple…

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East Texas Yamboree Livestock Scholarship Recipients

Livestock scholarship logo with animals image

    Ashlynn Edin White – $500.00 Scholarship Ashlynn Edin White is a Senior at Gilmer High School. She is the daughter of Brent and Crystal White, and the granddaughter of Janell and the late Danny Berry, Robert and Denise Cromley.Big sister to Annsley Mae. She is a Buckeye Cheerleader, Gilmer FFA and Upshur County…

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Tater Trot 7:30 am October 11, 2025

Audrey Scott Nolan and the winners of the Tater Trot Fun Run

TATER TROT Family 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run 7:30 a.m. October 11th Tater Trot Family 5k and 1 Mile Run 7:30a.m.October11th Gilmer High School 850 Buffalo Street Sponsored by: This year, we’re making registration easier than ever with our new online sign-up! 🎉 ✅ Register solo or as a family—we’ve got links for both!📱 Scan the QR code to…

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Livestock Committee Members

Logo of the east texas yamboree festival, featuring stylized text and an illustration of lips with a yam.

2024 Livestock Committee Michael Blanks- Chairman Micah Jenkins- Co-Chair Andrea Shafer Jessica Sobey Michael Potter Josey Yandle Russell Thomas Josh Shafer Ashton Culberson Laura Von Krosigk Mike Judd Daren Duncan Jarrett Van Curen Mary Martin Barbara Hays Aaron Alcorn Delaney Davidson Van Duffey Coy Miller Johnny Coleman Shelby Clayton Bobby Jenkins Dennis Pickering Brandy Turner…

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