Live East Texas is a nonprofit organization that promotes local businesses and economic development in East Texas. Our mission is to advertise and market local attractions, accommodations, tourism services, transportation, associated retail stores, and restaurants to name a few.
Commercials and Videos
Keep up to date, and let us stay connected with you. Check out our YouTube channel and see all of the commercials and videos we have made. We want everyone to know how amazing East Texas is.
Events and Info
Risk it for the Brisket 2023
March 24-25, 2023 Downtown Gilmer Our 3rd annual Risk it for the Brisket BBQ Cook-off will be held on the Gilmer square March 24-25, 2023. This is one of our largest events that you don’t want to miss! If you are interested in participating as a team or want to be a vendor at this …
Risk it 4 Brisket ’22
BBQ Team Registration and Vendor Registration – click here Kids Cook Registration – click here Axe Throwing Tournament Registration for Teams – click here Jackpot Cook off Registration – click here
Annual Cherokee Rose Festival – May 15th
Join the Cherokee Rose Festival on the Gilmer Square Saturday May 15th, 2021. The event kicks off this year with the hugely popular Turtle Race sponsored by First National Bank of East Texas is scheduled for 9:00am with the youth, then adult, churches, and last the business division. There will be $100, $50, and $25 …
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Live East Texas is a nonprofit organization that promotes and markets local attractions, accommodations, tourism services, transportation, associated retail stores, restaurants, and economic development.