Tom Tom Festival
June 4 - 5, 2010

Held annually the first weekend in June, Yoakum's Tom Tom Festival is piece of history wrapped in some good 'ol Texas fun!

This year's festival will include the CASI chili cookoff as well as the BBQ cookoff. Entertainment will be provided by an upcoming young Texas Country band, Dolly Shine, from New Braunfels, TX playing at the park Satuday afternoon along with other live musical entertainment.  This year's Tom Tom will have two feature performers, The Bart Crow Band and Kyle Park in concert at the Yoakum Community Center Saturday night, June 5th, 2010.

The Tom Tom festival originated to honor Yoakum’s tomato industry, which was predominant in the area in the late 20s - early 30s. This Festival is one of the oldest in the region due to the “down home” style of fun, found only in South Texas. With a craft show, live music, barbeque cook-off, parade, rodeo and a whole lot more, this festival draws thousands each year... and for good reason!

The week starts with Royalty Pageants. On Saturday morning, the Grand Parade is held in downtown Yoakum.

The fun continues at the park, with several events including a BBQ Cook Off, Tomato Cook Off, children’s games, horseshoes and volleyball tournament. There are food and craft booths, a car and motorcycle Show and a dachshund race.

A CPRA Rodeo is held Friday and Saturday nights. Texas Music fans will be not be disappointed as they enjoy local and regional artists. To make the event complete, a carnival is held from Thursday through Sunday at the park.

For more information on Yoakum's Annual Tom Tom Festival call the Yoakum Area Chamber (361-293-2309) or email info@yoakumareachamber.com