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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

Poultry Festival "Strut, Cluck, and Crow" Contest Winners

October 7, 2024 (Photos, video in progress) - A fan favorite event of the festival to add to everyone's bucket list is the Poultry Festival "Strut, Cluck, and Crow" Clucking Contest! Participants each brought their unique interpretations of a chicken.

Thank you to the wonderful sponsors of the event. Platinum Sponsor was Debrah J. Worsham and Awards Sponsor was Tammy Steptoe Realty.

2024 East Texas Poultry Festival Quilt Show Results

October 7, 2024 (Photos in Progress) - Jheri-Lynn McSwain and Mia Munoz both won Best of Show in their division with their quilt entry in the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival Quilt Show sponsored by Scull Timber.

The theme for this year's quilt show was 'Animals' and crafters showcased their quilting skills. Rene S. Kay won the theme category with her quilt, Blue Jay Way.

Elementary Students Entertain Thursday's Festival Goers at 48th ETPF

October 4, 2024 (Photos Coming Soon) - After opening ceremonies on Thursday of the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival, elementary kids took to the stage to entertain the crowd with festival favorites.

The Shelbyville 4th grade students performed a Flashback to the Past with a play list of songs "Jail House Rock," "Rockin' Robin," "Yakety Yak," “Shake, Rattle and Roll,” “Hound Dog,” “Big Girls Don't Cry," "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini," "The Twist," “Rock Around the Clock,” “Rock and Roll is Here to Stay,” “At the Hop,” and "We Go Together."

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