About Diboll Day
A Community Tradition Since 1953
The first Diboll Day was held in 1953 following discussions by local townspeople at the Antlers Hotel coffee shop. It was decided that money needed to be raised to fund projects for the growing number of children in the community.
The result was the creation of the Diboll Booster Club and the first Diboll Day which raised almost $1,200 for the community.
A Biannual Tradition
Diboll Day was celebrated as an annual event from 1953-1958. Since 1958, it has been celebrated biannually on even number years. The odd number years were reserved for Diboll's sister city, Pineland, to celebrate Pineland Day.
The only time that tradition has been broken was in 2020 due to safety concerns of citizens during a worldwide pandemic.
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Since the start of Diboll Day, the Diboll Booster Club has raised $5 Million and given grants that have funded many projects for the citizens of Diboll. Some of these projects include public swimming pools, the little league baseball complex, Old Orchard Park, the operation of the Katherine Sage Temple Daycare, and supporting the T.L.L. Temple Memorial Library.
Hometown Royalty
One of the most notable features of Diboll Day is the coronation of the Diboll Day Queen. In the early days, people could vote early and often for their chosen candidate, but each vote cost a penny.
Today each candidate and her supporters hold various events as a way to raise money. The candidate that raises the most money earns the privilege of being crowned Diboll Day Queen!
