Welcome to the Camp County Chamber of Commerce

Located in the piney and hardwood forests of Northeast Texas, Pittsburg is a great place to live, work, open a business or just enjoy a weekend getaway!

Designated as an historic Main Street City in 1986, Pittsburg's charm is evident in its turn-of-the-century buildings, lovely historic homes and churches with awe-inspiring stained glass windows. Camp County has more than 25 historic markers within its boundaries. Along with its rich history, you can shop for antiques and gifts at the downtown shops; enjoy wonderful restaurants and bed & breakfasts. We also have unique museums, including a turn-of-the-century farmhouse with a general store and a depot museum, which features a replica of the famous Ezekiel Airship and a working telegraph station. Our beautiful Witness Park and Prayer Tower, is a must-see spot, featuring tranquil gardens, a gurgling fountain and life-sized bronze statue of Jesus washing the disciple Peter’s feet. A gift from Bo Pilgrim, the 75-tower features a chapel open 24 hours and four Paccard bells from France. If you love the outdoors, Pittsburg is close to two beautiful state parks and five lakes providing year-round recreational opportunities such as water sports and fishing.

Pittsburg is on U.S. Highway 271 and State Highway 11, 10 miles south of I-30 and 45 miles north of I-20, offering convenient driving routes to or from Longview, Tyler, Dallas-Fort Worth, Texarkana and Shreveport.

ChickFest 2010 An estimated 10,000 people will converge on downtown Pittsburg on September 18 to enjoy the ChickFest parade, carnival, Main Street arts & crafts vendor booths, a food court, carnival, live music, kids activities center, bounce houses, chicken cooking contest, the Tommy Lee Memorial Bike Run, Pittsburg Hot Link-eating contest, the Chickadee & Chickadude pageant and much more. Chamber-sponsored Main Street booth spaces are 12x14. Booth rental fees are $50 for craft/novelty, $30 for nonprofits and churches and $100 for food vendors. Electricty and water rates are $10 for Main Street spaces and $15 for food court area. 2009 ChickFest photos 2010 ChickFest booth rental contract 2010 ChickFest vendor rules 2010 ChickFest Vendor General Info 2010 ChickFest parade entry form 2010 Chickadee/Chickadude Contest entry form 2010 ChickFest Golf Tournament entry Form
Christmas in Pittsburg The 3nd annual Christmas in Pittsburg Arts & Crafts Fair will be held December 4 in conjunction with the annual Christmas parade. We will offer inside booth spaces for handcrafted and art vendors only. Booth spaces will be $20. The location and time is TBA. 2009 Christmas in Pittsburg photos 2010 Christmas in Pittsburg vendor application 2010 Christmas in Pittsburg Parade entry form
Pittsburg Downtown Farmer's Market The Pittsburg Downtown Farmer’s Market is open for business just off Pittsburg's Historic Main Street! Join us every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. (or 'til sellout). Sponsored by the Chamber and Pittsburg Main Street, the market is located on Tapp Street at Jefferson Street, next to the police department. We had more than two dozen local farmers in 2009 and we've expanded this year, opening the market to vendors selling canned and baked goods and specialty food products.The market will be open every Saturday through August 28. Be sure to stop by and while you're here, shop Main Street! Vendor space is free, but vendors must obtain a City of Pittsburg Peddler's Permit. The forms are available at the Pittsburg Polie Department. Vendors must also fill out a Farmer's Market application and return it to the Camp County Chamber of Commerce at 202 Jefferson Street. Farmer’s Market application and rules
Movies in the Park The 2010 Summer Series of Movies in the Paark continues August 13 at Broach park on Loop 179. The movie is The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock. Concessions will be offered by the PHS Athletic Booster Club. Jump 'N Inflatables will provide a free bounce house and glow necklaces will be available. Mark your calendars and bring your blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a movie under the stars as Hollywood Comes to Pittsburg! Click here to see Movies in the Park photos
Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament The 2nd Annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament on May 20 was a great a success after the teams braved a more than one hour rain delay and a tornado warning! The sun came out and the teams teed off for 18 holes around 2:15 p.m. at Princedale Country Club. Rae's "Bailout" Motors won the bragging rights this year, unseating the 2009 winners Guaranty Bond Bank, who came in 2nd place with First National Bank Pittsburg claiming 3rd place. The Pittsburg Camp County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the teams and sponsors who helped to make this great tournament possible: Rafe's Bailout Motors * Guaranty Bond Bank First National Bank Pittsburg * Cypress Bank Pilgrim Bank * Luminant * Brookshire's The Pittsburg Gazette * Clemens & Truitt Insurance State Farm Insurance * American Campaign Signs ABC Auto Parts * The NuWave Reporter Camp Shiloh Lutheran Retreat * Abernathy House 2010 Mayor's Cup registration/sponsorship form 2010 Mayor's Cup winners and photos
Job Fair We had 20 businesses offering positions or job training at the 2010 Pittsburg Job Fair. More than 250 people attended the event, which included a jobseeker help center to guide people through the resume writing, job search and interviewing process. Click here to see Job Fair photos
Pioneer Days Pioneer Days was a huge success this year! Pioneer Days is a celebration of Pittsburg's rich heritage with vendor booths featuring handcrafted gifts, art, crafts and jewelry and more. We had mule-drawn and horse-drawn wagon rides that were a big hit with all ages! Plus, great live entertainment from the Northeast Texas Dulcimer Chorus and Senior Citizen's Pickin' & Grinnin. They performed on the porch and under the pavillion at The Farmstead, which offered free tours all day long. A big thanks to Boy Scout Troop 210 for their help and for organzing the old-fashioned games on the Farmstead lawn! We had 25 arts & crafts and food vendors this year and a great display of handmade quits at the First United Methodist Church Ministry Center. A huge thanks to our Pioneer Days sponsors this year: Cypress Bank Abernathy House Guaranty Bond Bank Be sure to join us next year as Pioneer Days continues to grow! 2010 Pioneer Days photos 2011 Pioneer Days application

Membership Banquet & Awards Ceremony The 2010 Chamber banquet was held March 25 at First Baptist Church. The banquet featured a catered meal, silent auction, live entertainment and our annual awards ceremony. Congratulations to the this year's award recipients: Business of the Year, Brookshire's; Volunteer of the Year, Mary Jane Loftis; Educator of the Year, Stephanie McConnell; Man of the Year, John Livingston; Aubrey Pilgrim Agrigulture Award, Sara Barrett; Woman of the Year, Breand Barnwell. Thank you to Boy Scout Troop 210 and the PISD DECA Club for their volunteer help and to the banquet committee members who worked to make the Chamber banquet a success and a special night for the chamber members! Thank you to those who donatedmany wonderful items for our silent auction and a very special thank you to our corporate sponsors: Luminant Pittsburg Gazette AEP-SWEPCO Capital One Bank 2010 Membership Banquet photos

Welcome to the Pittsburg-Camp County Chamber of Commerce!

Welcome to the Pittsburg-Camp County
Chamber of Commerce!