October 1, 2025 - The 49th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, presented by Farmers State Bank, begins with the Opening Ceremonies, sponsored by Focused Care of Center at 10am on Thursday, October 2nd and runs through Saturday, October 4th on the Center downtown square. Gold Sponsors for the Festival are Badders Law Firm, The City of Center, Pilgrims Pride, and Tyson Foods.
Come and join the Timpson ISD Elementary Kindergarten Class in the Pledge to the American Flag and the Center HS Band directed by Chris Smith as they play the National Anthem.
The 2025 East Texas Poultry Festival Queen Payton McGee and her court will perform the cutting of the feathers and officially mark the start the three-day 49th East Texas Poultry Festival!
To view an updated schedule of activities, click here. Entry into the festival is $5 (cash only) for an entry button which is good for all three days of activities.
For additional information, please call 936.598.3682, email info@shelbycountychamber.com or visit www.shelbycountychamber.com.