Gilmer, Texas
Upcoming Events in Gilmer Texas
October
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Annual Flight of the Phoenix Airshow & Fly-in
- The Annual Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Airshow & Fly-in will feature military flyovers including the F-117 Stealth Fighter and B-52 Bomber. World War II vintage aircraft from the Commemorative Air Force and the Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum will fly-in and display. The public is invited to attend this veteran's tribute, airport open house, and museum educational event at no admission cost. 10 a.m. â€" 4 p.m. Address: Fox Stephens Field, Highway 271 South , Gilmer, Texas |
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East Texas Yamboree
- Through the years the Yamboree has grown from a local event to one that draws a crowd from around the state of Texas, as well as surrounding states. One hundred thousand people attend the 4-day event held each October with arts and crafts, antique and classic car show, barbecue, contests, parade, fiddlers contest, barn dance, food, quilt show, livestock, and so much more! The East Texas Yamboree, one of the oldest continuous festivals in Texas, was established in 1935. The East Texas yams had been a good cash crop in the early 1930's; however, a weevil problem had caused a quarantine on shipping. Early in 1935, the quarantine was lifted. The yam growers were back in business! Thus the festival planning committee decided to theme the event after the yam, and named it the East Texas Yamboree. The festival was so popular with the locals that the committee decided it should be held on a yearly basis. The East Texas Yamboree has been held each year since then, with the exception of a three year period during World War II. Ph: 903-843-2413 (Always call and confirm events) |