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From annual festivals to rodeos, there is always something going on in or around Yoakum. Retail outlets, a 9 hole golf course, city parks and civic events make Yoakum an ideal place for recreation.
Civic Activities/Festivals
Land of Leather Days: The last weekend in February serves as a way of paying tribute to the leather industries that comprise the majority of all manufacturing and employment in town. The festival includes factory tours, dances, arts, crafts, antique outdoor mall, saddle-making demonstrations, a carnival and one of the largest CASI chili cook-offs in Texas.
Tom-Tom Festival: The first weekend in June Yoakum puts on one of the oldest festivals in the region. Originally begun as a celebration of the tomato harvest, the festival features the Miss Yoakum pageant, a PRCA rodeo, Bar-B-Que Cookoff, a carnival and many other exciting activities.
Yoakum’s Bull Bash:: The last weekend in July provides activities centered around bullriding and free-style bullfighting events.
Christmas is saluted in Yoakum, beginning with Santa Claus lighting Pershing Square, simultaneously with Centennial Park. Children and adults alike enjoy the festivities that accompany this joyous time of year.
Park Services
Yoakum’s MUNICIPAL PARK covers over 150 acres and contains a wide range of activities for any outdoor enthusiast. Activities available include: a nine hole golf course, tennis courts, a swimming facility, basketball courts, a soccer field, covered pavilion, a fishing pond, barbecue pits, a rodeo arena with livestock shed, jogging trail and several softball and baseball fields.
The HUB CITY RV PARK, located on Carl Ramert Drive (FM 3475) just east of 77-A within the Yoakum Municipal Park, offers everything from showers to cable TV access to assist with travelling needs. For reservation information, please contact Derrick Smith, Community Services Director at (361) 293-5682 or by e-mail at dsmith@cityofyoakum.org.
Beautiful, large oak trees invite you to enjoy an afternoon of fun at the MACK JAMISON PARK for your next family gathering. Equipped with a large 4'X8' barbecue pit, picnic tables, pavilion, playscape, basketball court, baseball field and restrooms, the park is close enough to downtown to be convenient if supplies are needed, yet far enough away to be serene and peaceful.
Take a short sojourn at CENTENNIAL PARK on West Grand Avenue to enjoy your picnic within the open air gazebo, or at the tables located within the one block area.
Retail Outlets
Bolstered by Double D Ranch and Tandy Brand outlet stores, Yoakum continues to benefit from an active downtown retail district. One can find everything from antiques, gifts, appliances, furniture and other items. Several major retail and outlet centers are less than an hour and a half from Yoakum.
In addition to its retail base, there are several restaurants in and around Yoakum. From Italian and TexMex cuisine to country cooking including burgers, chicken and brisket - we have it all. To find the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a meal, visit our link to YoakumUSA/Where to Dine.
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