Athens hosts the Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree each July

Athens holds a Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree every July. The event honors the black-eyed pea, a crop tied to the area's farming past. Henderson County's early economy ran on crops like corn and sweet potatoes. It later grew to include cotton and other produce.

The Handbook of Texas lists this as a local tradition linked to the county's farming roots. Dates and details can change from year to year. Check with Athens city or local Henderson County sources for current information.