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.

Excelsior Choir, Tim Verner Presents Outstanding Performance at ETPF

October 6, 2024 - The Excelsior ISD Choir lead by Tim Verner performed on the Frances Oates Stage on Friday, October 4, 2024 at the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival.

Vigil Claims Wing-It Glory During 48th Annual ETPF (Video Added)

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."

Quilts of Valor Presented to Veterans During 48th Annual ETPF

October 4, 2024 - (More Photos) - Quilts of Valor were presented to 15 veterans on the Frances Oates stage during the 48th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival on Thursday, October 3, 2024.

ETPF Photography Exhibit Voting Starts Thursday at 10am

October 3, 2024 - The photography exhibit opens Thursday, October 3 at 10 AM at the First Baptist Church gym. Everyone is invited to come and vote for People's Choice Awards.

This is important to everyone who has a photo exhibited and your vote is appreciated. People's Choice voting will be Thursday and Friday only. This will allow for the winner's photos may be displayed all day Saturday. The exhibit closes at 3pm Saturday. Thursday and Friday hours are 10am to 5pm.

Pre-Race Packet Pickup Opportunity for 5K Race Registrants

October 1, 2024 - Attention 2024 Chicken Trot 5K Run/Walk registrants! There will be a pre-race packet pickup opportunity Wednesday, October 2 from 11am until 1pm at Shelby Savings Bank located at 111 Selma Street, Center, Texas 75935. The packets with bib and shirt will be inside the Saturday lobby area.