From the Chamber

Known nationally as the Pumpkin Capital of the U.S., Floydada Texas is 30 miles east of I-27 as you travel between Plainview and Lubbock. A town of about 4,000 people, we enjoy a small town charm with a historical past. Coronado on his search for the seven cities of gold, settled here with his men in a location now known as the largest settlement in the U.S. People have been coming to Floydada since the 1500's and we hope you'll stop by and see us too! (More..)

Pumpkin Capital USA

Named for Dolphin Floyd Ward, a volunteer from Gonzales who died at the Alamo, Floyd County was created by the Texas Legislature on August 27, 1876. For a little over a hundred years, this area has relied on farming and ranching for it's sustenance and economic maintenance. For the most part Floydada farmers have relied on cotton for their primary source of income, however, many other crops have emerged, including corn, wheat, milo, onions, peppers, alfalfa and others. But the most widely publicized crop in the area has become the legendary pumpkin.  (More..)

 

Public Hunting Available

Floyd County has over 6,000 acres of public hunting land administered by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. This PUBLIC hunting land is located at sixteen (16) different sites in Floyd County on PRIVATELY owned land. Hunters are required to have an Annual Public Hunting Permit issued by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department which may be purchased where they purchase their hunting license. The cost for the Annual Public Hunting Permit is $48.00 a year. Hunters must also observe the regulations posted by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department at each site. Hunters may hunt dove, quail, pheasant, and many other species as specified by the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. A complete list of opportunities and regulations may be found at http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us.