"Home of the Peach & Melon Festival"

Welcome to De Leon, Texas

De Leon was established on July 7, 1881 and named as such because of its close location to the Leon River. The first building in the new town was a general store built by E. N. Waldrup. Other businesses quickly followed, including a grocery store, saloon, restaurant, meat market, blacksmith shop, steam powered grist mill and a cotton gin. Cotton was originally the most important crop in the area, but by 1915, peanuts and oil led the economy. De Leon has been known for its popular Peach & Melon Festival since 1914. De Leon offers all of its 2,400 residents a peaceful, safe quality of life and is known as “The Busiest Town, Friendliest People.”

 Board Members 2021
Gynnalyn Abbe-President
Matt Horner-Vice President
Shay Benefield- Secretary-Treasurer
Jerry Leonard-Executive Director
Hiram Smith
Heather Armstrong
Mika McInroe
Cheri Morton
​George "Gil" Gilbert
Shannon Laird
Ashley Fantauzzi
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​Upcoming Events & Community Spotlight

First Annual Tri-Angler "Jim Lampman Memorial"
Crappie Fishing Tournament
TO BE HELD IN DE LEON
THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 23-25
Pre-register by April 9, 2021 (see links below)
Tri-Angler Derby 2021 Schedule
Tri-Angler Derby 2021 Rules
Tri-Angler Derby 2021 Registration Form
Tri-Angler Derby 2021 Sponsorship Form
Sponsored by Area Businesses and the Chambers of De Leon, Dublin and Comanche.

PAST EVENTS!

​ 2021 ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET
        Held March 20, 2021 at the Festival Grounds
Congratulations to the Winners!
Man of the Year – Jerry Leonard
Woman of the Year – Sha Moss
Golden Deeds – Linda Frank
Business of the Year – Totelcom
Ag Family/Business of the Year – Eric, Brooke and McLane Lampman
Educator of the Year – Lori Womack
Lifetime Achievement – Hiram Smith
 High School Students:
Freshman – Trayci Weaver
Sophomore – Madalene Spencer
Junior – Enrique Medrano
Senior – Mattson Locke

105th De Leon Peach & Melon Festival
GOLDEN SATURDAY
Was a huge success! View photos here!

Community Photo Gallery

Watermelon Recipes
​you'll love!

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The goal of The De Leon Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture is to promote products and services that the De Leon area has to offer, as well as encourage civic and social development, and increase retail business activity.

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