Archived: The Chamber Celebration and Banquet took place October 20, 2026. This event announcement is no longer current. Kept for reference.
Lamar County Chamber Celebration and Banquet: October 20 in Paris
The Lamar County Chamber of Commerce holds its annual Celebration and Banquet in Paris, TX on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the chamber's signature event that looks back on the year's business wins and passes the gavel to new leadership.
Event Details
- Date
- Tuesday, October 20, 2026
- Time
- Evening event; past banquets opened with a 5:30 PM social and a 6:00 PM dinner
- Venue
- Annual banquet in Paris, TX (recent editions at Love Civic Center)
- Registration
- Details on the Chamber events calendar
About the celebration
The October Celebration and Banquet is the Lamar County Chamber of Commerce's annual meeting. It recognizes the past year's business community, honors outgoing leadership, and formally passes the gavel to the incoming board, making it the one evening of the year when the region's business, civic, and political leadership share one room.
The 2026 edition is listed on the Chamber's events calendar for Tuesday, October 20. Recent banquets have run 5:30 to about 8:30 PM at the Love Civic Center, with a 5:30 PM social hour and dinner around 6:00 PM, and the Chamber can be reached at 903-784-2501 for the 2026 venue, ticket, and sponsorship details.
Why it matters for Paris
The annual banquet is the clearest read on the local business climate of any single evening on the Paris calendar, and it is where the year's new commercial investment, ribbon cuttings, and expansions get their formal applause. For anyone tracking the market, the honorees list each year is a practical directory of the businesses betting on Lamar County.
Sources: Lamar County Chamber of Commerce events calendar listing for the October 20, 2026 Celebration and Banquet, the Chamber's Signature Events page, and the Chamber's past banquet page for typical run times. Confirm the 2026 time, venue, and registration with the Chamber at 903-784-2501.
More Info
One night for the whole business community.
The Lamar County Chamber Celebration and Banquet lands Tuesday, October 20 in Paris. See the Chamber's signature events page for 2026 details.
Chamber Signature Events