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Box office opens at 7:00pm. Showtime at 7:30pm.
Admission is $8 for adults and $7 for children.
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Mondays - $6 Admission
Around Town
October 9, 2017 - Due to the Columbus Day Holiday, Shelby County offices are closed until Tuesday, October 10 at 8am.
October 7, 2017 - A crowd favorite of the festival is the "Strut, Cluck, and Crow" Chicken Clucking Contest. Platinum sponsor for the contest was the Light and Champion and award sponsor was Payne's Community News.
The winners in each category were:
Peeps (7 and under)
1st place - Zac Payne
2nd place - Alan Valedez
3rd place - Jordin Rhone
Chicks (8 - 11)
1st place - Jose Valadez
2nd place - Chase Stringer
3rd place - Will Hawkins
Pullets (12 - 16)
1st place - Clayton Waller
2nd place - John Ford
3rd place - Harley Eubank
Roosters and Hens (17 and up)
1st place - Dr. Clayton Paul Windham
2nd place - William Jacobs
3rd place - Wayne Hornbucle
Honorable mention - Amy Lindley
October 7, 2017 - This year’s photography show was a huge success! All the entries were exceptional and the judges certainly had a tough group of photos to work with. Thanks to all the competitors and volunteers for their interest and hard work.
A very special thanks to Dr. Charles R. Collard and his staff, for their support and help in converting the optical clinic to a photo gallery and the members of the Piney Woods Photographic Society for helping to host the exhibit and greet all those who attended.
Adults Animals
1st place - Janice Carter
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention - James Forbes, Joyce Flora
Adults Urbans
1st place - James Forbes
2nd place - Joyce Flora
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention - Laura Lindsey
Adults Flowers
1st place - Janice Carter
2nd place - Sharon Peace
3rd place - Lea Ann Robertson
Honorable Mention - Billie Jones
Adults Fine Art
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Donna Holt
3rd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
Honorable Mention - Billie Jones
Adults Digital Manipulation
1st place - Tori Baker
2nd place - Janice Carter
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention - LaDonna Kennon
Adults Poultry
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - LaDonna Kennon
3rd place - Cheryl Speedy
Honorable Mention - Bobbie Jean Wood
Adults Scenics
1st place - James Heiman
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Bobbie Jean
Honorable Mention - Jonathan Liker
Adults People
1st place - Tori Baker
2nd place - Bobbie Jean Wood
3rd place - Tori Baker
Honorable Mention - Lea Ann Robertson
Adults Best of Show - Janice Carter of San Augustine, TX
Adults People's Choice - John Piersol of Center, TX
Youth Fine Arts
1st place - Sam McSwain
2nd place - Megan Dunn
3rd place - Haven Heiman
Honorable Mention - Haven Heiman
Youth People
1st place - Aliyah Nash
2nd place - David Baron
3rd place - Samuel Huerta
Honorable Mention - Kayarra Emerson
Youth Animals
1st place - Megan Dunn
2nd place - Ivan Arius
3rd place - Megan Dunn
Honorable Mention - Lexi Moody
Youth Flowers
1st place - Sam McSwain
2nd place - Emma Locke
3rd place - Jose Bueno
Honorable Mention - Emma Locke
Youth Scenics
1st place - Patty Fountain
2nd place - Emma Locke
3rd place - Hzel Diaz
Honorable Mention - Brianna Redmon, Christina Stotts
Youth Digital Manipulation
1st place - Jamarh Johnson
2nd place - Jose Bueno
3rd place - Megan Dunn
Honorable Mention - Samuel Huerte
Youth Poultry
1st place - Jan Leyva
2nd place - Jose I. Barreuta
3rd place - Jan Leyva
Honorable Mention - Megan Dunn
Youth Best of Show - Megan Dunn of Center, TX
Youth People's Choice - Sam McSwain of Center, TX
Children People
1st place - Brooklyn Scates
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
3rd place - Kelsi Wood
Honorable Mention - Anna Lewis, Emma Wilburn, Hannah Ross
Children Fine Art
1st place - Lucinda David
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Anna Lewis
Honorable Mention - Emma Wilburn, Brooklyn Scates, Anna Lewis
Children Scenics
1st place - Anna Lewis
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Emma Wilburn
Honorable Mention - Kelsi Wood
Children Flowers
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
3rd place - Emma Wilburn
Honorable Mention - Kelsi Wood, Michelle Gomez, Lucinda David
Children Animals
1st place - Lucinda David
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
3rd place - Michelle Gomez
Honorable Mention - Emma Wilburn, Kelsi Wood, Hannah Ross, Brooklyn Scates, Lucinda David, Michelle Gomez
Children Poultry
1st place - Kelsi Wood
2nd place - Kelsi Wood
Children Urbans
1st place - Emma Wilburn
2nd place - Emma Wilburn
Children Best of Show - Lucinda David of Joaquin, TX
Children People's Choice - Kelsi Wood of Joaquin, TX
October 2, 2017 - The student parking lot at Center High School will be unavailable for parking vehicles from 7am on Saturday, October 7 through 10pm Sunday, October 8th. On those days, the students participating in the "Paint Your Spot" fundraiser will be working on painting parking spaces. The entrances to the lot will be barricaded.
Students may arrive at 1pm Saturday and at 12:30pm on Sunday to paint. Do not arrive before!
Please plan to park at the FL Moffett parking lot or Panola parking lot for events such as little league football this weekend.
For questions, please email susan.penick@centerisd.org
41st East Texas Poultry Festival
Schedule of Events
Enjoy Entertainment throughout the Festival on the Frances Oates Main Stage.
The Creative Arts Show at the AgriLife Extension Gym includes the Quilt Show, Can-A-Rama, Art, Metal Work and Wood Work from all ages. The AgriLife Extension Gym is located at the Old Center Elementary School off the downtown square.
Friday, October 6, 2017
10:00am - Food / Arts & Crafts Booths Open
10am to 5pm - Creative Arts Show at AgriLife Extension Gym (Old Center Elementary School)
10am to 5pm - Photography Show at 106 Nacogdoches Street
11:30am - Center Christian Academy Pre-K3 and Pre-K4
12:00m - Danny Paul and Sally and Friends
12:00m - Carnival Opens
1pm to 5pm - Carnival Rides (Arm Bands $18)
1:00pm - "Honky Tonk" with Lynette and Lefty (Entertainment)
2:00pm - Center High School Pep Rally
2:45pm - Center High School Drum Ensemble
3:00pm - Open Microphone
5:00pm - Carnival Continues
Feather in Your Crown Gospel
5:45pm - "Crusaders for Christ" Cheer Team
6:00pm - Maureen Kennon (Vocalist)
6:30pm - Strong Triumph Church
7:00pm - Charles Delaney (Vocalist)
7:40pm - Praise Team, Center UPC
8:10pm - The Parmer Family
9:00pm - "Hands of Praise", Revival Tabernacle UPC
Saturday, October 7, 2017
7:30am - Poultry Festival 5K Fun Walk/Run at the Windham Civic Center. Proceeds provide mammograms at March 2018 Health Fair
10:00am - Food / Arts & Crafts Booths Open
10am to 5pm - Creative Arts Show at AgriLife Extension Gym (Old Center Elementary School)
10am to 5pm - Photography Show at 106 Nacogdoches Street
10:00am - 4-H/FFA Broiler Show Sift
12:00m - Broiler Show
12:00m - Carnival Rides Open (NO Arm Bands)
12:00m - Chassity Davis (Vocalist)
12:45pm - Kayden Davis (Vocalist)
1:00pm - "Honky Tonk" with Lynette and Lefty (Entertainment)
2:00pm - "Staying Healthy with Joclyn" FREE Zumba class with Jojo Cardio
2:45pm - "Crusaders for Christ" Cheer Team
3:00pm - Paul Shafer (Vocalist)
4:45pm - Award winning Lawn Chair Brigade
5:30pm - "Strut, Cluck and Crow" Chicken Clucking Contest
6:00pm - Lion's Club Jeep Fundraiser Drawing
7:00pm - 4-H / FFA Broiler Show Auction
Thursday, October 5, 2017
10:00am - Opening Ceremonies on the Historic Downtown Center Square
- Invocation by Bro. Bobby Bressman, First Baptist Church
- National Anthem played by Center HS Band, Director Chris Smith
- Pledge to the Flag recited by Timpson ISD Kindergarten
- Cutting of the Feathers by 2017 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen Macey Jo Hanson
- Welcome from County Judge Allison Harbison and Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President Bryan Wages
10:00am - Food / Arts & Crafts Booths Open
10am to 5pm - Photography Show at 106 Nacogdoches Street
12m to 5pm - Creative Arts Show at AgriLife Extension Gym (Old Center Elementary School)
10:10am - “Flashback to the Past” Shelbyville Fourth Grade Class
10:25am - F.L. Moffett Kindergarten Classes
10:25am - Fults, Thomas, Ritter, Sanford
10:35am - Grande, Araiza, Phelps
10:45am - Fitzgerald, Rogers, Conley
11:00am - Danny Paul and Sally and Friends
11:30am - Creative Arts Show Winners Announcement
12:00m - Center Elementary First Grade Classes
12:00m - Jureka, Penner, Cordray
12:10pm - Campbell, Tellachea, Trahan
12:20pm - Stewart, Sullivan, Ruiz, Araiza
12:40pm - Center Elementary Second Grade Classes
12:40pm - Hooper, Bates, Gregston
12:50pm - Radney, Hill, Helms
1:00pm - Hroncich, Tilley, Dickenson, Lee
1:10pm - Center Elementary Third Grade Classes
1:10pm - Parker, Clary, Bartlett, Bennett
1:20pm - Murray, Corbell, Crouch
1:30pm - Chisenhall, Wheeler, Dutton, Belrose
2:00pm - Open Microphone
5:00pm - Carnival Opens
5:30pm - Jacob Wheeler (Vocalist)
6pm to 10pm - Carnival Rides (Arm Bands $18)
6:00pm - "Elephants in the Room" Improv - Center HS Theater Beans and Strings Chicken Pickin'
6:30pm - Brandon Tyler (Vocalist)
7:00pm - Danny Paul Windham, Thomas Morrison and the Pack of Strays
8:30pm - Zach Mason and the Jars
October 5, 2017 - A highlight of Thursday activities is lots of young talent on the stage including fourth graders from Shelbyville, kindergarten students from F.L. Moffett, and first, second, and third graders from Center Elementary. Below are links to photo albums as well as clipped videos of their performances.
Shelbyville Fourth Grade - Photos
F.L. Moffett Kindergarten - Photos
Center Elementary First Grade - Photos
Center Elementary Second Grade - Photos
Center Elementary Third Grade - Photos
October 5, 2017 - Creative Art Show winners were announced on the Frances Oates Stage by Jheri-Lynn McSwain Thursday morning during East Texas Poultry Festival activities. The Creative Arts Show is on display at the AgriLife Extension Gym and includes the Quilt Show, Can-A-Rama, Art, Metal Work and Wood Work from all ages. The AgriLife Extension Gym is located at the Old Center Elementary School off the downtown square. To see a festival schedule and hours of the Creative Art Show, click here.
The results were as follows:
Adult Quilts Class 1: Hand Quilted
1st place - Nancilee Kaatz
2nd place - Vivian Chamberlain
Adult Quilts Class 2: Machine Quilted
1st place - Nancilee Kaatz
2nd place - Cindy McGuire
3rd place - Sally Dawson
Adult Quilts Class 3: Hand and Machine Quilted
1st place - Alicia Haak
Adult Quilts Class 4: Wall Hanging
1st place - Nancilee Kaatz
2nd place - Nancilee Kaatz
3rd place - Lycia Evanoff
Adult Quilts Class 5: Baby Quilt
1st place - Wylma Beckham
2nd place - Margaret Smith
Adult Quilts Best of Show - Charlene McMillon
Adult Quilts People's Choice - Be sure to vote!
Adult Quilts Chamber President's Award - Margaret Smith
Youth Quilts Class 2: Machine Quilted Beginner
1st place - An'Tiyah Giles
2nd place - Carsen Crouch
3rd place - Avery Lawson
Honorable Mention - Laura Ann Scull, Victoria Warren, and Molly Scull
Youth Quilts Class 2: Machine Quilted Intermediate
1st place - Greyson Arwine
2nd place - Michelle Gomez
3rd place - Fatimo Romero
Honorable Mention - Gracie Boyd and Victoria Warren
Youth Quilts Best of Show - Greyson Arwine
Youth Quilts People's Choice - Be sure to vote!
Adult Horticulture Class 1: African Violet
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
Adult Horticulture Class 4: Succulents and Cactus
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
Adult Metal Art Class 1: Outdoor Furniture and Accessories
1st place - Delbert Beckham
Adult Metal Art Class 2: Indoor Furniture and Accessories
1st place - Norman Hurt
2nd place - Delbert Beckham
3rd place - Delbert Beckham
Adult Metal Art Class 3: Other
1st place - Norman Hurt
Adult Art Class 1: Non-professional
1st place - Ashley Whiteside
2nd place - Margaret Robertson
Adult Crafts Class 1: Crocheted and Knitted Items
1st place - Helen Haggard
2nd place - Helen Haggard
3rd place - Helen Haggard
Adult Crafts Class 4: Needlework
1st place - Mary Fausett
2nd place - Helen Haggard
Adult Crafts Class 6: Wall Hangings
1st place - Ellen Manning
Adult Crafts Class 7: Recycled/Reused/Repurposed
1st place - Michele Clark
Elementary Crafts Class 5: Miscellaneous and Novelties
1st place - Jacie Lee
Youth Crafts Class 5: Miscellaneous and Novelties
1st place - Avery Lawson
Adult Woodworking Class 1: Outdoor Furniture and Accessories
1st place - Jason Clark
Adult Canning Class 1: Canned Fruit
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
2nd place - Linda Anderson
Adult Canning Class 2: Canned Vegetables
1st place - Linda Anderson
Adult Canning Class 3: Jelly
1st place - Brandy Lewis
2nd place - Linda Anderson
Adult Canning Class 4: Preserves, Jams, Fruit Butters
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
Adult Canning Class 5: Relishes and Pickles
1st place - Kelly Wood
2nd place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
3rd place - Michele Clark
Adult Canning Class 6: Soups, Salsa, and Miscellaneous
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain
2nd place - Billie Jones
Adult Canning Class 7: Honey
1st place - Wade Jones
Youth Canning Class 1: Canned Fruit
1st place - Rena Clark
Youth Canning Class 2: Canned Vegetables
1st place - Collyn Grammer
Youth Canning Class 3: Jelly
1st place - Autumn Alford
2nd place - Autumn Alford
3rd place - Raylee Askew
Youth Canning Class 5: Salsa
1st place - Autumn Alford
Youth Canning Class 7: Honey
1st place - Collyn Grammer
October 5, 2017 (Photo Album) - The 41st East Texas Poultry Festival has begun with the opening ceremonies having been completed October 5, 2017.
Josh Payne, 41st East Texas Poultry Festival Chairman, welcomed everyone to the opening ceremonies and introduced Allison Harbison, Shelby County Judge, as well as Bryan Wages, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President.
Bro. Bobby Bressman, First Baptist Church, gave the invocation and the Center High School band performed the National Anthem.
“On behalf of Shelby County I would like to welcome everyone to the 41st Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, it is an honor to be here this morning and I hope that this year’s festival is the best one ever,” said Judge Harbison.
Wages also welcomed everyone to the festival and expressed appreciation to many involved with the event.
“It’s a time to enjoy our community and salute the poultry industry, which is one of the major economic basis of our economy here in Shelby County,” said Wages. “I would like to take this time to extend many thanks and much appreciation to all the volunteers that give generously of their time and resources to help plan, prepare and carry out all the details to bring this event together.”
After each of the ETPF Queen’s court introduced themselves, Macey Jo Hanson performed the ceremonial cutting of the feathers and the 41st ETPF was declared open.
October 5, 2017 - Joaquin Masonic Lodge greatly appreciates the support we received in our recent fund raising sale of BBQ plates and Big Green Egg raffle. This support allows us to continue and expand our charitable activities. Thank you.
Jay Wilson/Secretary/ Joaquin Masonic Lodge
October 5, 2017 - Delta Gamma members toured the Patricia Smith Huffman NASA museum in Hemphill for their September meeting. Everyone enjoyed the night and look forward to field trips to the museum in the future with their class or family. Delta Gamma is the local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, key women educators of Sabine, Shelby and San Augustine counties.
Submitted by Nora Robinson
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