Venues & Things to Do in
Gilmer
Event spaces, museums, golf, fitness, bowling, and family entertainment in Gilmer, Texas.
Major Venues & Attractions
The anchor venues of Gilmer — researched and verified with official links.
Civic Center · capacity 1,105
Gilmer Civic Center
40,000-square-foot event center north of downtown, hosting everything from fine-arts shows to reunions.
Official site ↗Fairgrounds · capacity 1,800
Yamboree Event Center & Fairgrounds
Home of the East Texas Yamboree — one of the state's oldest continuous festivals (since 1935) — with an 11,000-square-foot event hall used year-round.
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Wedding & Event Venues (3)
- Rowdy Creek Ranch ↗ 450-acre vineyard and event venue on State Hwy 300
- Flyin' Feather Ranch ↗ 250-acre estate event venue with a 15-acre lake
- Gilmer Gathers Community Center ↗ community event center in downtown Gilmer
Museums & Attractions (1)
- Flight of the Phoenix Aviation Museum at Fox Stephens Field (Gilmer Municipal Airport)
Family Fun & Games (1)
Other Recreation (1)
- Barnwell Mountain Recreational Area off-road vehicle park
Directory researched & verified by East Texas Online, 2026-07-05.
Venues Near Gilmer
More spots within about 10 miles, in neighboring East Texas towns — worth the short drive.
Wedding & Event Venues (1)
- Sweet Hills Wedding & Event Center ↗ in East Mountain · ~9.1 mi · wedding and event center on TX-300 with an iron-gazebo ceremony site, up to 250
Nearby venues are drawn from neighboring towns within 10 miles of Gilmer.
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