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
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Events and Info
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 …
Thank You to Everyone! Risk it for the Brisket
The LiveGilmer partners and sponsors, all of the Local Gilmer businesses and residents that came out to support the event; we hope that y’all had a great time and successful weekend, Thank you! The event wouldn’t have happened without all of the support from the IBCA and the amazing BBQ Cookers that came to Gilmer …
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Friday Night Jackpot Contest at Risk it for the Brisket
Friday night April 9th, as part of the Risk it for the Brisket BBQ cook-off; there will be a Chef’s Choice Jackpot Contest. The Jackpot Contest is $20 dollars to enter. You can enter whatever dish is your specialty dish; if it’s a taco, a salad, or a dessert it’s up to the Chef! Register …
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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.