"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-Treasure
Jerry Leonard-Executive Director
Hiram Smith
Heather Armstrong
Mika McInroe
Cheri Morton
​George "Gil" Gilbert
Shannon Laird
Ashley Fantauzzi
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​ 2020 ANNUAL CHAMBER BANQUET
        Congratulations to the Winners...
Man of the Year – Bob Whitney
Woman of the Year – Dana Marable
Golden Deeds – John Mack Weaver
Business of the Year – Shuga Pops
Ag Family/Business of the Year – Bryan & Carrie Morris-Morris Farms
Educator of the Year – Chuck Miller
 High School Students:
Freshman – Keirsten Leal
Sophomore – Kirena Williams
Junior – Domonic Landa
Senior – Brandon Arenas

PAST EVENTS!

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

​Upcoming Events & Community Spotlight

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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