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October 7, 2024 (Photos, video in progress) - A fan favorite event of the festival to add to everyone's bucket list is the Poultry Festival "Strut, Cluck, and Crow" Clucking Contest! Participants each brought their unique interpretations of a chicken.
Thank you to the wonderful sponsors of the event. Platinum Sponsor was Debrah J. Worsham and Awards Sponsor was Tammy Steptoe Realty.
Peeps
The 2024 clucking contest results are:
Peeps 5 And Under:
1st place - Shepherd Coffman
2nd place - Danyon Smith
3rd place - Nahum Coffman
Honorable Mention: Elliah Brookshire, Ashton Hearn, Charlie Cammack, Kamille Bradshaw, Naomi Gandy, Amelia Windham, Emersen Wilburn, and Shaun Adkinson
Chicks 6-11
1st place - Zoey Smith
2nd place - Ellis Brookshire
3rd place - Liam Smith
Honorable mention: Jax Merchant, Matthew Hataway Jr., Kypton Taylor, Mady Traxlor, Bella Rae Hornbuckle, Lizzie Fae Hornbuckle, Gabby Mayo, Ellisyn Gandy, Jaycee Cooper, Raegan Wilburn, Rylinn Wilburn, Blakelee Ivey, and Rhett Adkinson
Pullets 12 - 16
1st place - Wyatt Foster
Roosters and Hens 17 and Up
1st place - Art Zapata
2nd place - Wayne Hornbuckle
3rd place - Clayton Paul Windham
Honorable Mention: April Merchant, Brenda Addison, Jordan Coffmen, William Jacobs, Charity Jacobs, and (team) Mary Helen Brown and Jen Ihlo
October 7, 2024 (Photos in Progress) - Jheri-Lynn McSwain and Mia Munoz both won Best of Show in their division with their quilt entry in the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Quilt Show sponsored by Scull Timber.
The theme for this year's quilt show was 'Animals' and crafters showcased their quilting skills. Rene S. Kay won the theme category with her quilt, Blue Jay Way.
Winning the hearts of those who attended the show were Judith Samford's quilt, Arlene’s Hankies, winning People's Choice in the adult division and Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic, winning People's Choice in the youth division.
The quilt show awards are as follows:
Adult Division
Best in Show
Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, Farm YoYo
Chamber Award
Judith Samford's quilt, Blue Maze
People’s Choice Award
Judith Samford's quilt, Arlene’s Hankies
Hand Quilted Category
1st place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, Farm YoYo
Bed-size Category
1st place - Judith Samford's quilt, Blue Maze
2nd place - Helen Wilson's quilt, Sickle Variation
3rd place - Helen Wilson's quilt, Walk About Variation
4th place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, In the Pineywoods
Lap-size Category
1st place - Wilma Beckham's quilt, Flowers and Dots
2nd place - Ellen Manning's quilt, Chicken Feathers
3rd place - Ellen Manning's quilt, Little Squares
Baby-size Category
1st place - Wilma Beckham's quilt, Happy Camper
Beginner Category
1st place - Rhonda Patterson's quilt, Dots and Cherries
2nd place - Feleshia Thompson's quilt, Hello Fall
Applique and Embroidery
1st place - Judith Samford's quilt, I See Purple
2nd place - Lavonda Tackett's quilt, Yard Sale Sue
2024 Theme: Animals
1st place - Rene S. Kay's quilt, Blue Jay Way
2nd place - Jheri-Lynn McSwain's quilt, Norman’s Elk Hunt
3rd place - Lavonda Tackett's quilt, Cabin in the Woods
Youth Division
Best in Show
Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic
People’s Choice Award
Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic
Lap-size Category
1st place - Mia Munoz's quilt, Purple Picnic
2nd place - Essence Glenn's quilt, Summer Flowers
3rd place - Della Grace Groves' quilt, A Ray of Sunshine
Participation Award
Camryn Prince's quilt, Summer Fields
Lila Ann Kolten's quilt, Unknown Green
Maggie Matthews' quilt, Big Mama
Carrie Matthews, Della Grace Groves' quilt, Panola College
Avery Metcalf's quilt, Red, White and Blue
Cara Imador's quilt, LuLu’s Allusions
Carrie Matthews' quilt, Green Trees
Charlcie Metcalf's quilt, Texas A&M
Aubrey Metcalf's quilt, Pink Out
Arianna Groze's quilt, Athena’s Garden
Addy Moore's quilt, Pink Spring
October 6, 2024 - The Excelsior ISD Choir lead by Tim Verner performed on the Frances Oates Stage on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival.
Songs presented to the large crowd under the big tent were ‘America the Beautiful,’ ‘Sing,’ ‘Using Things and Loving People,’ ‘Count on Me,’ ‘Let There Be Peace on Earth,’ ‘It's a Small World,’ ‘Deep in the Heart of Texas,’ and ‘You’re a Grand Old Flag.’
Photos of their performances are in progress.
October 5, 2024 - The East Texas Poultry Festival Wing-It competition names Adam Vigil of Huxley the 2024 Wing-it Champion.
Three contestants felt the burn as they exposed their digestive systems to some of the hottest pepper sauces in existence to the sheer joy of audience members.
Each were presented with four wings per plate, which of course were heavily bathed in sauce. The contest reached the fourth round. First with Red Hot buffalo sauce, then Ghost pepper sauce, followed by Scorpion pepper sauce, and finally reaching Carolina Reaper sauce.
Although he hung in the competition for the majority of three rounds, the Scorpion sting apparently won out over William Jacobs, who bowed out during that portion of the competition and bestowing "Scorpion King" rights to his fellow opponents.
During the Carolina Reaper phase, Clayton Buske finally relented, and Vigil claimed the win.
After the dust settled, Vigil exclaimed, "My boogers are hot!" If that gives you an idea of what kind of challenge it was.
October 4, 2024 (Photos Coming Soon) - After opening ceremonies on Thursday of the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, elementary kids took to the stage to entertain the crowd with festival favorites.
The Shelbyville 4th grade students performed a Flashback to the Past with a play list of songs "Jail House Rock," "Rockin' Robin," "Yakety Yak," “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Hound Dog,” “Big Girls Don't Cry," "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," "The Twist," “Rock Around the Clock,” “Rock and Roll is Here to Stay,” “At the Hop,” and "We Go Together."
Shelbyville 4th Grade
The F.L. Moffett students preformed festival favorites as well. Kindergarten students sang "It's a Beautiful Day," the "Chicken" song, the "Chicken Dance Song," and “God Bless the America.”
Center Kindergarten Group 1
Center Kindergarten Group 2
Center Kindergarten Group 3
Center F.L. Moffett first graders sang “Spicy Hot,” "Funky Chicken Strut," and “Oh, I Love America.”
Center First Grade Group 1
Center First Grade Group 2
Center First Grade Group 3
Second graders sang "Bright Happy Day," “We Are Thankful for the U. S. A.,” and "Agents of Change."
Center Second Grade Group 1
Center Second Grade Group 2
Center Second Grade Group 3
October 4, 2024 - (More Photos) - Quilts of Valor were presented to 15 veterans on the Frances Oates stage during the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival on Thursday, October 3, 2024.
Speaking on behalf of the Shelby County 4-H Heart to Hands Project and presenting quilts to veterans were Jheri-Lynn McSwain, Ph.D. District 5 Extension Program Specialist; Feleshia Thompson, Shelby County Extension Agent; and Michele Clark, Shelby Sewcial Bee representative.
“Our project is comprised of adult volunteers and 4-H Youth that meet to sew Quilts of Valor in honor of our Shelby County Veterans,” said McSwain. “The Quilts of Valor Project is a partnership with VFW Post 8904 and made possible through sponsorships from local businesses and individuals and quilt donations from clubs in east Texas.”
McSwain stated this is an exciting year as, due to the success of the project in Shelby County and in the state of Texas, the program was adopted in 2023 by the Texas 4-H Youth Development Program under Texas A&M Agrilife Extension Service as an official youth project.
“We are now an official partner with the National Quilts of Valor Foundation Under Our Wings program,” said McSwain. “Last year, 200 quilts were crafted by 4-H youth across our state and awarded to veterans.”
A quilt was made for each veteran and they were hung in the First Baptist Church Family Life Center for the public to view. As each of the recipients was recognized, a ceremonial quilt was draped over their shoulders.
October 3, 2024 - The photography exhibit opens Thursday, October 3 at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church gym. Everyone is invited to come and vote for People's Choice Awards.
This is important to everyone who has a photo exhibited and your vote is appreciated. People's Choice voting will be Thursday and Friday only. This will allow for the winner's photos may be displayed all day Saturday. The exhibit closes at 3pm Saturday. Thursday and Friday hours are 10am to 5pm.
October 1, 2024 - Attention 2024 Chicken Trot 5K Run/Walk registrants! There will be a pre-race packet pickup opportunity Wednesday, October 2 from 11am until 1pm at Shelby Savings Bank located at 111 Selma Street, Center, Texas 75935. The packets with bib and shirt will be inside the Saturday lobby area.
From left: Addison Lloyd, Lillian Chisenhall, and Campbell Chase
September 29, 2024 (Photo Album) - Miss Lillian Chisenhall was crowned queen in the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Scholarship Pageant held Saturday, September 28, 2024. She was crowned by the 2022 Queen Laura Anne Scull.
First runner-up was Campbell Chase and second runner-up was Addison Lloyd.
Additional awards presented were:
Doo Dah Parade Awards:
Sweepstakes - Addison Lloyd
Presidential - Cambree Bush
Mayor's - Campbell Chase
Hon. Mention - Kinzley Pinkston
Miss Congeniality - Addison Lloyd
Photogenic:
Winner - Lillian Chisenhall
1st Runner-up - Addison Lloyd
2nd Runner-up - Cambree Bush
Essay Competition:
Winner - Kyleigh McKim
1st Runner-up - Lillian Chisenhall
2nd Runner-up - Campbell Chase
Social Skills:
Winner - Campbell Chase
1st Runner-up - Lillian Chisenhall
2nd Runner-up - Addison Lloyd
GPA Competition:
Winner - Kyleigh McKim
1st Runner-up - Kinzley Pinkston
2nd Runner-up - Addison Lloyd
UIL Participation and School Honors and Activities:
Winner - Anna Claire Lewis
1st Runner-up - Kyleigh McKim
2nd Runner-up (tie) - Addison Lloyd and Cambree Bush
Interview:
Winner - Lillian Chisenhall
1st Runner-up - Addison Lloyd
2nd Runner-up (tie) - Kinzley Pinkston and Campbell Chase
Stage Presence:
Winner - Campbell Chase
1st Runner-up - Lillian Chisenhall
2nd Runner-up - Addison Lloyd
Grand Duke - Carson Bush and Colton Scruggs
Committee Award - Kinzley Pinkston
September 27, 2024 - The Shoe Sensation Ribbon Cutting ceremony kicked off the store's Grand Opening weekend event on Friday, September 27, 2024 with Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors, City of Center Mayor David Chadwick, City of Center Council woman Joyce Johnson, and members of the community.
Tiffany Andersen, Shoe Sensation Market Sales Director, welcomed everyone with excitement to the new Chamber member ribbon cutting and Grand Opening. “Thank you all for coming to our ribbon cutting ceremony.” She then announced how to win $500 and a chance to donate $1,000 to a local non-profit of your choice. (Watch the video for the announcement and learn how to win.)
Deborah Chadwick, Shelby County Chamber of Commerce President, shared, “I just want to welcome Shoe Sensation to the community as a Chamber member.”
From left: Tiffany Anderson, Market Sales Director; Liv Cuevas, Store Manager; and Tim Reese, Market Sales
Saturday only, September 28, starting at 9am the first 100 customers will receive a ‘Mystery Gift’ worth up to $100! The grand opening celebration started Thursday and lasts through Sunday, September 29. The winner will be drawn at the end of the Grand Opening weekend.
Shop hot brands such as Heydude, Sketcher, Converse, Crocs and more. Shoe Sensation carries shoes for the entire family. Shoe Sensation is open Monday through Saturday 9am until 9pm and Sunday 10am until 7pm. The store is located at 639 Hurst Street, Center, Texas 75935.
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