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All the participants return to the stage at the end for a group performance.
October 12, 2021 (More Photos) - The fan favorite of the East Texas Poultry Festival, the “Strut, Cluck, and Crow” Chicken Clucking contest, was well attended Saturday, October 9th with chicken cluckers of all ages joining together on the stage to win crowing rights for the year.
New creativity was shown on stage with clucking of “Jingle Bells” by a Christmas Chicken, a poultry version of the popular kid's song “Baby Shark,” and a performance of "God Bless America" with a “bock” twist.
Even an interpretive evolution of the life cycle of a chicken from egg to becoming a crowing rooster was given.
Gabby Hughes, age 6, wows the emcee Chris Watlington with her performance.
Judging by the volume of applause by the audience, the crowd favorite was a performance by Gabby Hughes, age 6, when she chirped pitch perfect to the sound of a real chick. It was her first time competing.
The youngest performer was Amelia Windham, age 2, and when she was asked what did the chick say, she replied, "Two." However, Amelia did soon find her chick voice with "bock."
The winners in each age group were announced and presented awards by Poultry Festival Senior Queen Emilee Elliott and Junior Queen Carly Gray.
Peeps (Age 5 & up)
1st place - Sawyer Marsh
2nd place - JoAnna Lowe
3rd place - Amelia Windham
Chicks (Ages 6-11)
1st place - Gabby Hughes
2nd place - Zac Payne
3rd place - Slayde Porter
Pullets (Age 12-16)
1st place - Edgar Carvale
2nd place - Abby Burhalter
3rd place - Haven Allen
Roosters and Hens (17 and up)
1st place - Clayton Windham
2nd place - Chase Mayfield
3rd place - William Jacobs
October 12, 2021 - The Poultry Festival Art Show committee announces the 2021 East Texas Poultry Festival Art Show awards.
2nd Grade Art:
1st place – Gentry Nelams
2nd place – Mason Snider
3rd place – Canyon Anthony
Honorable Mention: Kamille Windham, Ross Keele, Allie Windham, Tenley Snell, Manuel Herrera, Gunner Thornburgh, Kyla Warren and Rylee Thornton
3rd Grade Art:
1st place – Korbin Bridges
2nd place – Steven Smith and Macy Mince (Tie)
3rd place – Landon Hodges
Honorable Mention: Justice Boyd, Payton Allen, Eduardo Jasso, Kain Matthews, Brylee Lister, Michael Matthews, Cash Bell, Saylor Crelia and Aymar Hernandez
Youth Art:
1st place – Lily Creel
2nd place - Anna Lewis
3rd place – Anna Lewis
Honorable Mention – Emma Lewis
Adult Art: 1st place - Wanda Hagler
Stitch Art: 1st place - Mary Fausett
Canning: 1st place - Ginger Garrett
Woodwork:
1st place - Bo Warran
Honorable Mention - Frankie DeSoto
October 8, 2021 - Some of the best entertainment of the festival happened on Thursday morning when elementary students from Shelbyville and Center F.L. Moffett took to the stage to perform. To see photos of the performances, click the below albums. Videos of the performances will be added next week.
- Shelbyville 4th Grade
- Center F.L. Moffett Kindergarten
- Center F.L. Moffett 1st Grade
- Center F.L. Moffett 2nd Grade
October 8, 2021 - (Album) - Jheri-Lynn McSwain and Feleshia Thompson, AgriLife Extension Agents, representing Shelby 4-H Hearts to Hands Quilts of Valor Project hosted a program honoring specific veterans on October 7, 2021 during the 45th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival.
"Our project is comprised of adult volunteers and 4-H youth that meet to sew in honor of Shelby County veterans," said McSwain. "The Quilts of Valor Project is in partnership with VFW Post 8904 and made possible through sponsorships from local businesses and individuals."
McSwain invited all in the public to view the Quilts of Valor and honoree memorabilia on display at the Historic 1885 Shelby County Courthouse during the festival from 10am to 4pm, October 7-9.
McSwain provided additional background into the development of the Quilts of Valor program. In 2003 a quilter named Katherine Roberts began the movement that became the Quilts of Valor when her son was deployed to Iraq. Since that time over 190,000 Quilts of Valor have been awarded across the United States.
"Our mission is to honor service members and veterans who have been touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor," said McSwain. "Today we will be presenting 14 quilts, and these quilts have been sponsored by the Center Noon Lion's Club and local individuals in Shelby County."
McSwain and Thompson each then introduced the honorees, recognized them for their service and thanked them for allowing them to recognize them.
Those honorees are as follows:
- Seaman Allen Baker, Navy - 1946-1948
- Master Sergeant Derwin Howell, Sr., Air Force - 1963-1983
- Machinist 1st Class Isaac "Ike" Reeves II, Navy - 1964-1966
- Corporal Lee Jarvis, Marines - 1965-1967
- Specialist Five Kenneth Ramsey, Army - 1966-1968
- Specialist Five Rocky Hand, Army - 1968-1971
- Sergeant Michael Wulf, Army - 1968-1970
- Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean Martin, Navy - 1989-1994
- Senior Airman Michael Davidson, Air Force - 1995-1999
- Sergeant Angela Neal, Army - 2000-2005
- Corporal Jason Samford, Marines - 2005-2009
- Specialist Four William Denison, Army - 2006-2014
- Sergeant David Williams, Army - 2009-2017
- Petty Officer 3rd Class John Clevenger, Navy - 2009-2014
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October 8, 2021 - Why did the chicken cross the road? To run in the 2021 East Texas Poultry Festival 5K Chicken Trot, sponsored by Axley & Rode. Join us again this year for the Annual 5K Chicken Trot on Saturday, October 9th at 7:30am at Portacool Park. It is always a fun event, with proceeds going to our local United Way. Register now, and join the fun!
It is not too late sign up. Registration fee is $30 and includes an entrance button to the 45th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, good for all three days. You can register on runsignup.com or contact the Chamber of Commerce.
Thank you to all the 5K Sponsors:
- Presenting Sponsor, Axley and Rode
- Award Sponsor, Hope Community Medicine
- Chip Timer Sponsor, Deb’s Boutique
- Refreshment Sponsors: Drewery Construction and Town and Country Real Estate
- Tee Shirt Sponsors: Debrah J. Worsham, DDS; H&R Block; and Sandhill Wrecker Service, LLC
For more information contact the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or info@shelbycountychamber.com.
September 30, 2021 (Parade Photo Album) - The 45th East Texas Poultry Festival Doo Dah Parade, Sponsored by Center Tire Company, was held yesterday Wednesday, September 29th, on the Historic Downtown Center Square. Although there was a threat of rain, a large number of spectators enjoyed the Queen’s Court candidate floats, civic organization and business entries. Junior Chamber of Commerce and Young Ambassador students and the Shelby Chick led the parade. Thankfully the rain held off and we had a great Parade.
Doo Dah Parade trophy winners include: First Place, the Lawn Chair Brigade (always a crowd favorite); Second Place, Windham Family Dental; Third Place, Family Dental Center.
The Queen’s Court float winners will be announced at the Coronation, this Saturday, October 2nd at Center High School Cafetorium at 7pm. Tickets at the door are $5.00.
Gold Sponsors for the Doo Dah Parade are Ilho Sales and Imports and Professional Title Services.
Farmers State Bank is this year’s East Texas Poultry Festival Presenting Sponsor. The traditional Cutting of the Feathers and Opening Ceremonies, sponsored by Focused Care of Center, will be held Thursday, October 7th, at 10:00 a.m. on the downtown square. See you there!
October 6, 2021 - I want to remind everyone that the photography exhibit will be held at the First Baptist Church Family Life Center this year. A reminder that there will be a "People's Choice" voting during the first two days only of the ETPF. So please stop in at the FBC Family Life Center and take a look at some of the beautiful photos on display and vote for your favorite photograph. You will probably recognize a few names on the photos and I am sure they would appreciate your vote.
Thank you,
Billie F. Jones
Photography Exhibit Coordinator
October 5, 2021 - A ribbon cutting event was held at The Mootique on Thursday, September 30th with Kailee Metcalf. Family and friends attended along Chamber of Commerce ambassadors to welcome Kailee to the business community.
The Mootique is a shop specializing in handmade children’s clothing, blankets, dolls and jewelry.
Stephanie Elswick, Ambassador President, introduced Kailee and welcomed her to talk about her business, “We are here for the ribbon cutting of a new business, with these adorable products, called Mootique.”
Kailee introduced herself saying she had moved here about a year ago, however, her husband Luke was born and raised here and they have five children, all girls. “My business started kind of as an extension of my mom’s business; she owns a t-shirt business. She does vinyl products and she wanted to start selling children’s products too. And I kind of took that and ran with it, so now I own my own business. The Mootique is kind of like a play on words with my last name… we are the Metcalfs.” She continued, “I’m very blessed to be able to do this with my biggest supporter (husband Luke). He always says he’s my biggest fan. So, without him and my mother-in-law, Mrs. Collette back there, she made this possible too by allowing me to be here… So, I’m very grateful that you all come out today to support my business. Thank you so much.”
Her husband Luke added jokingly, “Yeah, support it all the way so that I can retire.”
Kailee invited everyone to join her Facebook page The Mootique VIP. The Mootique is located at 506 FM 2788, Center, Texas. Kailee sews and keeps in stock clothes for up to 12-year-olds. She does take custom orders as well which can be for anyone, any size. In stock she has bows, homemade blankets, jewelry, and other accessories.
Kailee plans to reveal her Thanksgiving line of clothing in October! Coming soon!
Updated: Creative Arts Entries must be delivered to the First Baptist Church Family Life Center gym on Tuesday, October 5th, between the hours of 10:00-4:00.
August 23, 2021 (Entry Form, Show Rules) - The 45th East Texas Poultry Festival will be featuring local Creative Arts through the annual Creative Arts Show, sponsored by Drewery Construction. Don’t miss this opportunity to show your handiwork in art, crafts, woodworking, needlework and metal art etc.
The 45th East Texas Poultry Festival, Presented by Farmers State Bank, will be held on October 7th, 8th and 9th on the historic downtown square. The Creative Arts Show, Quilt Show and Photography Show will be held at First Baptist Church Family Life Center gym.
All creative arts divisions have several classes of judging categories and are open to Elementary (Kindergarten through 5th grades), Youth (6th through 12th grades) and Adults that will be judged in separate divisions. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three places in each category.
All exhibits must be the work of the contestant and may not have been entered in a previous Poultry Festival creative arts show. All entries must have been made in the current festival year and must be completed. Fee for each entry is $2.00 for Youth and $3.00 for Adult.
Creative Arts Entries must be delivered to the First Baptist Church Family Life Center gym on Tuesday, October 5th, between the hours of 10:00-4:00. All entries will be displayed October 7-9 between the hours of 10:00am – 5:00pm in the Family Life Center gym.
Registration packets and guidelines are available at the Chamber office or on our www.shelbycountychamber.com. Registration forms may be completed when your art is dropped off at the Civic Center. For more information, please contact the Chamber office at 936-598-3682 or Nicole Shedd at 936-598-3311.
(Left) Queen Carly Gray and (right) Queen Emilee Elliott
October 4, 2021 - Congratulations to the 2021 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Court. Emilee Eliott was crowned the 2021 East Texas Poultry Festival Senior Queen and Carly Gray was crowned the 2021 East Texas Poultry Festival Junior Queen at the coronation held Saturday, October 2nd. Senior first runner-up was Princess Kate Lawson. Junior first runner-up was Princess Kendall Murry and junior second runner-up was Princess Gracie Leach.
Children of the Court during the East Texas Poultry Festival pageant were Miss Everly Windham, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Clayton Windham; Thomas Vance Payne, son of Mr. and Mrs. Josh Payne; Miss Codi West, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Chase West; and Mason Blackshear, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil Blackshear.
Thank you to the East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s court platinum sponsor High Roller Wells for making the pageant a huge success. Gold sponsors for the event were Dazzle Me Pink and Blue and JML Management.
The 2021 East Texas Poultry Festival Opening Ceremonies, sponsored by Focused Care of Center, will be held under the Big Tent at 10:00 a.m., Thursday morning, October 7th. Queen Emilee and Queen Carly and the court will cut the feathers opening the festival.
Thank you to Farmers State Bank, Poultry Festival Presenting Sponsor; and Festival Gold Sponsors, City of Center, Pilgrim’s Pride, Raymond Motor Company and Tyson Foods.
See you at the Festival.
For additional information, call Shelby County Chamber of Commerce 936-598-3682 or email info@shelbycountychamber.com.
For a list of additional awards presented during the pageant, click the following article - Elliott, Gray Crowned Queens at ETPF Queen's Scholarship Pageant.
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