Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

2024 East Texas Poultry Festival Open Photography Show Winners

October 7, 2024 (Photos in progess) - This year’s East Texas Poultry Festival Open Photography Show was a huge success! All the entries were exceptional, and the judges certainly had a tough decision with the photos submitted. Thanks to all the competitors and volunteers for their interest and hard work.

Adult Division

Animals
1st place - Bobbie Jean Wood
2nd place - Billie F Jones
3rd place - Janice Carter
Honorable Mention: Summer Koltonski

Statement from the Chamber of Commerce Regarding Saturday Disturbance

October 7, 2024 - Unfortunately there was a disturbance Saturday night at the Poultry Festival. Weapons were involved with one person injured.

Law Enforcement handled the incident quickly, keeping the Poultry Festival safe and secure.

Thank you to our local law enforcement and to everyone for their cooperation Saturday night. The safety of everyone at the Poultry Festival and all community events is the number one priority.

2024 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen's Scholarship Pageant

Pageant Platinum Sponsor is HR Group, LL
Gold Sponsors are Blake Furniture, Dazzle Me Pink and Blue, and JML Management.

September 15, 2024 - The 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Queen’s Scholarship Pageant will be held Saturday, September 28 and reigning Queen Laura Anne Scull will crown the 2024 Miss East Texas Poultry Festival Queen in the Center High School Cafetorium. The coronation ceremony will begin at 7pm. General admission is $5.

Shoe Sensation Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting

September 16, 2024 - The long awaited Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for Shoe Sensation will be on Friday, September 27th at 10am. Shoe Sensation is located at 639 Hurst Street.

Shop hot brands such as Heydude, Sketcher, Converse, Crocs and more. Shoe Sensation carries shoes for the entire family – women’s, men’s and kids’. Shop early on Saturday, September 28th, starting at 9:00am – the first 100 customers will receive a mystery gift worth up to $100.

ETPF Street Closure, Set-Up Schedule

September 24, 2024 - The 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival is just days away. The actual Festival will be Thursday – Saturday, October 3, 4 and 5. Again this year, San Augustine Street and Austin Street will be closed to thru traffic starting around 4pm on Wednesday, October 4. There will be three ticket booths this year – corners of San Augustine Street one at each end (same as last year) and an additional booth at the corner of Austin and Nacogdoches Street.

Doo Dah Parade Sponsored by Center Tire Company This Wednesday (Update)

September 24, 2024 - Everyone loves a parade.  The Poultry Festival Doo Dah Parade, will be held tomorrow, Wednesday, September 25 at 5pm. The parade will circle the Historic Downtown Center Square, led by the Shelby County Junior Chamber of Commerce. Pre-registration for this popular event is not required just show up and join in the fun! Ride in your pick up, golf cart, on a bike, skateboard, walk – show up and have fun.

Participants are to line up at the Farmers State Bank Drive-thru at 4:30pm. 

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