2026 East Texas Yamboree

Yam Pie Contest

2025 Yam Pie Contest

The Yamboree is pleased to announce the release of information on the 2026 Yam Pie Contest. Who will win this year's Yam Pie Contest? It could be you, if you enter.

2026 Yam Pie Contest Rules

Find out more about this year's contest below.

Yam Pie Contest

At a Glance

Yam Pie

Held October 16th at the Yamboree Exhibit Building. One pie per entrant will be accepted.

Each pie is judged on: (1) general appearance, (2) crust characteristics, and (3) filling characteristics. The winner with the highest scoring pie in each division will be the Grand Champion and will receive a plaque, a blue ribbon and $100. Second place winners will receive a red ribbon and $50. Third place winners will receive a white ribbon and $25. All ten finalists in each division will receive a gift pack. All entrants will receive a participation ribbon.

Sponsored by Gilmer National Bank, First National Bank of East Texas, Credit Union of Texas, Custom Commodities, Brookshires and Pressed Bistro.

This event is hosted by the Texas Extension Education Association (TEEA) of Upshur County.