"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.”

​Upcoming Events & Community Spotlight

Chamber Awards Ballot - Due November 25, 2022

The Chamber of Commerce would like to invite you to begin voting for the 2022 Awards. Ballots are available at City Hall, The De Leon Free Press, the Chamber Facebook page OR click the link below. Please return completed ballots to these locations or mail to 125 S. Texas St. De Leon, TX 76444, no later than November 25, 2022.

Ballots will be counted, and the top three in each category will be notified of their nominations to participate in the “Country Christmas Parade of Lights” on December 3, 2022. At the end of the parade, winners will be announced and awards presented.
View/Print: Chamber Awards Ballot

Country Christmas & Parade of Lights

View/Print: Country Christmas Vendor Form
Saturday, December 3, 2022
Noon to 9:00 pm
Parade Starts at  7:00 pm
Parade line-up will be at Farley's Farm Supply, located on 124 W. Bivar Ave, Starting at 6:00pm. The parade will run along Texas Street and end at the
De Leon Administration Building.
View/Print: Christmas Parade Registration Form

PAST EVENTS!

Movie Night Saturday, October 22, 2022
8:00 pm - On the lawn at City Hall

Chamber Meet & Greet

When:  Monday, September 26th at 6:30 pm
Where:  Horner Barber Shop at 149 N. Texas Street
Snacks & Drinks provided.
Ribbon Cutting for The Snow Shack July 6th at 1pm.
648 W. Navarro, De Leon, TX  76444

107th Annual Peach and Melon Festival 2022

Check here regularly for more information on Festival Events!
Visit the Peach & Melon Festival Website!

Golden Saturday

De Leon is ready to celebrate our 107th annual Peach & Melon Festival. Don’t miss the Golden Saturday events immediately following the parade downtown.  This year the parade will start at 9:00 am.

Outside vendors will be set up along Reynosa, Gonzales and Hwy 16. Inside vendors will be set up inside the City Hall auditorium with air conditioning and public restrooms.

There will be retail vendors, craft booths, food vendors, music and entertainment including a Vintage Car Show, BBQ Cook-off, Cornhole Tournament, and much more.  The Seed Spitting Contest will be at 1:00pm.  Watermelon Slicing is free for everyone at 3:00pm.
The De Leon Chamber of Commerce & Agriculture invites you to
Join us for GOLDEN SATURDAY August 6, 2022!

Golden Saturday Vendor Registration

If you would like to be a vendor at the Golden Saturday event, please print and return the vendor registration form, along with your vendor fee, to:
De Leon Chamber of Commerce
125 S. Texas St., De Leon, TX 76444.
Call the Chamber for more information: 254-979-5083.
View / Print:  Vendor Registration Form
View / Print Official Entry Form:  BBQ Cook-Off 2022

Classic Car Show

View / Print: Classic Car Show Flyer - Entry Form

Golden Saturday Cornhole Tournament

Where: Reynosa Street next to the Blue Moon
When: Saturday, August 6th from 11:00 – 4:00
Hosted by: Sergio Portillo with Texas Ace Hole Baggers
Competitive and Backyard divisions

Golden Saturday Costume Contest

Bust out your costumes for Golden Saturday’s Costume Contest.
Kids, Babies, Adults, and even Pets!

Country Christmas &
2022 De Leon Chamber Awards

SIP 'N SHOP & Movie on the Lawn
November 13, 2021

106th Annual Peach and Melon Festival 2021

Schedule of Events
Visit the De Leon Peach & Melon Festival Website for more details!

Golden Saturday is August 7, 2021

Don’t miss the downtown Golden Saturday events immediately following the downtown parade this year.

Golden Saturday Classic Car Show

August 7, 2021 11:00 am to 2 pm

De Leon Chamber of Commerce Cornhole Tournament
Saturday, August 7th in Downtown De Leon
Location: the grassy area north of City Hall
Registration is FREE, starts at 11am and goes to the first 20 individuals.
Double elimination bracket begins at 12.
Results and prizes announced at 2pm.
Cornhole Rules Sheet
First Annual Tri-Angler "Jim Lampman Memorial"
Crappie Fishing Tournament
HELD IN DE LEON
THE WEEKEND OF APRIL 23-25
Sponsored by Area Businesses and the Chambers of De Leon, Dublin and Comanche.
​ 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!

Useful Links
Time in Comanche County:
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.

 Board Members 2022

Gynnalyn Abbe-President
Matt Horner-
Vice President
Shay Benefield- Secretary-Treasurer
Ashley Fantauzzi 
Shannon Laird
Corbi Schaak
Emily Gray-Mandala
Shaun Olsberg
Josiah Armstrong

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