July 8, 2026 - The community is invited to celebrate an important piece of local history during the dedication of the official historical marker for the Historic Old Jail built at the same time as the 1885 Historic Courthouse.

The marker dedication will take place this Saturday, July 11th at 10:15am, at the Historic Jail on the historic courthouse lawn. Community members, local officials, historians and visitors are encouraged to attend the special ceremony honoring one of the area’s most significant landmarks.

June 30, 2026 - The community is invited to celebrate patriotism, history and family fun during a special Shelby County Stars and Stripes Morning on Saturday, July 11, from 10am to 1pm on the Historic Courthouse Grounds.

June 10, 2026 - Planning is underway for the 50th East Texas Poultry Festival, presented by Farmers State Bank. The Poultry Festival will be held October 1st-3rd on the historic downtown Center square. Arts and Crafts vendor applications are being accepted at the Shelby County Chamber office until Friday, September 11th. To receive an application and a copy of the guidelines call the Chamber office or go online at www.shelbycountychamber.com.

May 25, 2026 - The 50th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, presented by Farmers State Bank, is right around the corner – October 1, 2 and 3. Don’t miss this opportunity to showcase your creative side in art, quilting, canning, crafts, woodworking, metal art and photography.

All creative art divisions and are open to Youth (6th through 12th grades) and Adults (17 and older). The art division will also be open to Elementary (K – through 5th). The Creative Arts Show is sponsored by Doches Credit Union.