September 11, 2024 - The East Texas Poultry Festival Car and Motorcycle Show planned for Saturday, October 5, 2024 in Center, has a class for everyone and entertainment for all. Display your prized ride, or just enjoy the show.
Show hours are from 10am to 2pm on the north side of the downtown Center Square. Registration begins at 8am.
The 48th East Texas Poultry Festival runs Thursday, October 3, through Saturday, October 5, offering arts and craft vendors, music and entertainment, food, a carnival, and more. All on the historic downtown Center square.
“Classes and awards for the show have been expanded for this year,” said event organizer Leon Aldridge. “We’re expecting more participation, so come early for a good spot.”
“Old cars, new cars, motorcycles and hot rods,” said show committee member Lawrence Davis. “We have a class for everybody.”
Registration is free and begins at 8am at the registration table on the corner of San Augustine Street and Shelbyville Street near Center Floral. Voting will be “people’s choice” by show attendees and begins at 10am.
Trophies will be awarded in four classes: cars and trucks 1973 and newer, cars and trucks 1972 to 1949, cars and trucks 1948 and older, and motorcycles from all years. Winners will be announced, and trophies awarded at 2pm.
Farmers State Bank in Center is the presenting sponsor for the East Texas Poultry Festival, and Raymond Motor Company in Center is the Car and Motorcycle Show sponsor.
For more information, contact Leon Aldridge at 936-590-2950 or leonaldridge@gmail.com, the Shelby County Chamber of Commerce at 936-598-3682 or Info@shelbycountychamber.com
