East Texas Yamboree

October 18 - 21, 2023

Courthouse Square and City Park
Gilmer, TX 75644

Status: Updated 1/12/2023

The East Texas Yamboree is a four‑day event held annually during the third weekend of October. The East Texas Yamboree celebrates the sweet potato also known as the yam. The event has been held in Gilmer since 1935, and is one of the longest held festivals in all of Texas. Drawing in thousands of tourists to the city for the occasion, this is a festival that wouldn't want to be missed. Festivities at the event include the Queen's Coronation and Pageant, a carnival, two parades, a barn dance, livestock shows, sweet potato pie contest, yam decorating contest, a marching contest, and much much more. Inside and Outside Exhibitor Applications.

Admission: none
Days/Hours Open: All Days 7am‑12 midnight
Address: 1300 Us Highway 271 N., Gilmer, TX 75644
Entertainment: 3 stages - Regional, Local. Music: CY GP Variety ??
Other Activities: parades, street dance, livestock show
Attendance: 105,000
# Food Booths: local
# of Exhibitors: 70
Juried: no
Prize Money: na
Deadlines: Art & Craft: 10/01/2023
Music: until full
Food: until full
Promoter: East Texas Yamboree Association
Show Dir.: Event Office
Join to view:
Email / contact Web Event Phone Food Fee Exhib. Fee

Frequently Asked Questions:
Is East Texas Yamboree all ages? Yes, fun for all ages
Is East Texas Yamboree dog-friendly or service-animal only? Service-animal only
Is East Texas Yamboree handicap accessible? Yes, handicap accessible
Is East Texas Yamboree rain or shine? Yes, rain or shine
Will there be ATMs onsite at East Texas Yamboree? ATM's at many event locations