Shelby County Chamber of Commerce

Events

Farmers State Bank Presents

Shelby County Grill Fest

Sanctioned by

April 24-25, 2026
Shelby County Expo Center/Rodeo Arena

Grill Fest is a sanctioned barbecue cook-off. 
Included are:
Cash Prizes
Washer Pitching Tournament
42 Tournament
Music
Free and open to the public
Great barbecue samples and a fun time!

Grill Fest Information
Grill Fest Agenda

Grill Fest Forms

Cook Team Registration Form
Cook Team Sponsor Registration Form
Open Food Entry Form
Bean Entry Form
Beverage Competition Entry Form
Bloody Mary Entry Form
42 Tourney Entry Form
LSBS Sanction Rules
Food Establishment Checklist
Food Establishment Fact Sheet

Grill Fest Schedule

Friday, April 24

12:00noon – Start to set up
5:00pm – 5:45pm – Tray Pick-Up
5:30pm– 42 Tournament Registration
6:00pm –42 Tournament Begins (Sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank)
6:00pm – Cooks Meeting
7:00pm – Washer Pitching Tournament (Sponsored by Shelby Savings Bank)
7:00pm – Adult Margarita Competition
7:30pm – Open Food Competition (You may prepare any food item to be judged. It must include pineapple. (Desserts are excluded)
8:00pm – 10:00pm – Karaoke Night (Sponsored by Brock’s Rocks)

Saturday, April 25

10:00am – Bloody Mary Competition
11:00am – Beans Competition**
12:00noon – Chicken Competition**
1:30pm – Ribs Competition**
3:00pm – Brisket Competition**
Awards TBA (The latest we should be able to do awards will be 4:30)

Sponsors

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Washer Pitching
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Comfort Station Sponsor

Judges Table

Entertainment Sponsor

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R & D Distributing

SILVER Sponsor

Timberwolf Lake Works

SILVER Sponsor

Coozie Sponsor

Coozie Sponsor

Shred Day

May 15, 2026

10am-2pm on the downtown square

Contact Chamber for Information

Sponsors

PRESENTING Sponsor

GOLD Sponsor

Badders Law Firm Presents

Teacher Appreciation

May 6, 2026

4:30pm - 6:00pm

Windham Civic Center

Contact Chamber for Information

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SPOT LIGHT TABLE Sponsor

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Badders Law Firm Presents

First Responders Appreciation Lunch

May 1, 2026

11:00 am - 1:00 pm

Center ISD Transportation Department

Public servants and peace officers carry a responsibility for maintaining order, enforcing the law and protecting the lives and property of our citizens.  The Appreciation Lunch recognizes the huge contribution law enforcement makes to our community.  We thank all our sponsors for supporting this special event.

Sponsors

PRESENTING Sponsor

GOLD Sponsor

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Specter, Inc

GOLD Sponsor

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50th
Annual
East Texas
Poultry
Festival

Farmers State Bank Presents

East Texas Poultry Festival

East Texas Poultry Festival

Pre-Festivities (Super Wednesday) — September 23

Chicken Fajita Lunch | 11:00 a.m.

Sponsored by East Texas Poultry Supply

Doo Dah Parade | 4:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Ihlo Sales and Imports

East Texas Poultry Festival Queen Pageant

Presented by HR Group | September 26, 2026

50th Annual East Texas Poultry Festival

Presented by Farmers State Bank

October 1, 2 & 3, 2026

5K RUN – October 3rd at 8:00 a.m.

Join us for the 50th East Texas Poultry Festival!
The Poultry Festival is one of the largest regional events for fun, food, and celebration.
We look forward to seeing you there!

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Event Calendar
Events & Registration

Shelby Savings Bank Presents

Annual
Taste of the Holidays

December 3, 2026

John D. Windham Civic Center

Annual Taste of the Holidays is an eclectic sampling and dining experience. Thise showcased in the exclusive Taste of the Holidays are chamber member restaurants, caterers, florists and other specialty businesses.

Tickets are $15 each and sold in advance. No tickets will be available at the door.
Food Vendor Invitation
Flower Vendor Invitation
Vendor Food Registration
Vendor Florist Registration

PRESENTING Sponsor

SILVER Sponsor

Specter Inc.

SILVER Sponsor

HR Group: Presents

Santa's Lighted Christmas Parade

December 5, 2026

Downtown

The Nighttime Lighted Santa’s Christmas Parade is a tradition on the downtown historic Center Square held on the first Saturday of December. A theme is announced in the fall.

Rules & Regulations
Registration Form

Sponsors

PRESENTING Sponsor

Grand Marshal Sponsor

Float Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

Specter, Inc.

Silver Sponsor

Farmers State Bank Presents

Chamber Awards Celebration Banquet

January 16, 2027

Nomination Deadline: December 31, 2026

The Chamber Celebration Reception is an opportunity to get together as a Chamber of Commerce and recognize our community leaders. Awards are presented for our Teachers of the year, Farm Family of the Year, Young Citizen of the Year, and Distinguished Service Award.
Awards will be presented beginning at 7:00pm.

Please contact the Chamber of Commerce to purchase a table or individual tickets.

Click the button to download the form to nominate someone for the Young Citizen of the Year or the Distinguished Service Awards.

Nomination Form

2019 Distinguished Service Recipient

Fannie Watson

Sponsors

PRESENTING Sponsor

GOLD Sponsor

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Timberwolf Lake Works

GOLD Sponsor

Silver Sponsor

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Table Sponsor

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Charles Holston

Entertainment Sponsor