"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 SpotlightChamber 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
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105th De Leon Peach & Melon Festival
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Community Photo Gallery
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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.