"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

2021 FALL EVENTS

Country Christmas
December 4, 2021

Country Christmas Vendor Form - View/Download
2021 De Leon Chamber Awards
Nominations Due by November 1, 2021
Voting Begins November 13th / Winners Announced December 4th
View/Download Form

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

Download Flyer

PAST EVENTS!

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 - View/Print Registration Flyer
No Entry Fee ~ PreRegistration Requested ~ Prizes Presented
To Register: Call the De Leon Chamber of Commerce @ 254-979-5083
Or George Gilbert @ 682-208-4964
Emails can be sent to : chamber@cctc.net or deleonchamber@gmail.com
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
We invite you to join us for the DAY!! 
We have limited vendor spots available inside and with electricity outside, and early bird pricing, so please register soon.

See the Vendor Entry Form for details and reserve your spot!
Contact the De Leon Chamber at 254-979-5083 for more info.
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
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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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