Events

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Chambers County Subcommittee Chambers County Wheels & Wine Tasting 21 + up event! Registration starts at 11:00 a.m. For information, contact Donna Frazier at 281-802-5279 or [email protected] $120,000 in scholarships awarded to Chambers County Seniors through the Rodeo's educational commitment.

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Fort Bend/Stafford Subcommittee Boots n' Bowlers Registration: Noon All ages welcome! 9 Pin, No Tap, 4 person team bowling tournament! Silent Auction! Awards will be presented at end of the tournament. Winners must be present. For more information, contact Alan Melancon at 713.249.0413 or [email protected] $480,000 awarded to Stafford MSD and Fort Bend ISD Seniors in 2024 through the Rodeo's educational commitment.

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Jacinto City/Galena Park Subcommittee Flight Night: Boos and Brews with JCGP Whiskey and Beer Flights Fajita Dinner - Drinks Available for Purchase. 21 and Over Only! For more event information, please contact Betty Robles at 281.788.1232 or [email protected] $140,000 in scholarships awarded to Galena Park ISD Seniors through the Rodeo's educational commitment.

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Waller County Subcommittee Two Steppin' for Scholarships Live & Silent Auctions! For information, please contact Dallas Hardcastle at 713.248.8979 or [email protected] $100,000 in scholarships awarded to Waller County area Seniors through the Rodeo's continued educational commitment!

Black Heritage Committee BYOB No coolers allowed Attire: Rodeo Casual For questions regarding the event or your online donation, please contact [email protected].

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Pasadena/Deer Park/La Porte Subcommittee 28TH ANNUAL BBQ COOK-OFF & FALL MARKET  Boots, Booths & BBQ! Smoking Showdown! Friday, November 07, 2025 | 5:30 - 10 P.M. Saturday, November 08, 2025 | 9 A.M. - 10 P.M. Free General Admission! Chicken, Ribs, Brisket, Fajitas, Salsa, Dessert, Bloody Mary's and Margaritas! Jr. cookers welcome! Silent auction on Saturday, Noon - 6 P.M.! Live auction on Saturday at 5 P.M.! Awards to follow the live auction. Outside drinks and coolers NOT allowed BBQ sandwiches available - $10 (FMV=$0) DONOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! For information, contact Ron Paulus at 832.360.6079 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Waller County Subcommittee WALLER COUNTY POKER RUN Saturday, November 8, 2025 | 11:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Registration | 10:30 A.M. Registration at Waller Feed Store:  2614 Washington Street, Waller, TX, 77484 Final Stop at Buckshot's Roadhouse: 13519 Cochran Road, Waller, TX 77484 For information, contact Bill Maker at 281-216-5177 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | NASA/Clear Creek/Friendswood Subcommittee VETERAN'S DAY CHILI & GUMBO COOK OFF Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Location: Jackie's Bar & Grill | 1053 Marina Bay Dr., Kemah, TX 77565 Registration for Cook Teams: 8:00 A.M. All Ages Welcome Silent Auction, Corn Hole, Bake Sale! Drinks available for purchase - No Outside Drinks For more information, contact Christina Kershner at 832.859.9707 or [email protected].

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Crosby/Huffman Subcommittee BUCKLES & BLING DANCE Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 7:30 P.M. - Midnight Location: The Junction Bar & Grill | 21522 FM 2100, Crosby, TX 77532 Scoot your boots to live music! Live, Silent & Dessert Auctions Adults Only: 21& Up! For information, contact Sarah Humphries at 281.224.9478 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Humble / Kingwood Subcommittee COOK-OFF & CRAFT SHOW November 21 & 22, 2025 Bull Sallas Park | 21675 McCleskey Road, New Caney, Texas, 77357 Friday, November 21, 2025  Team Setup starts at 1:00 P.M. Cook Meeting at 6:00 P.M. Saturday, November 22, 2025 Craft show/Cook Off 9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. For more information, please contact Alexandra Riggins at 281.217.7583 or at [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Humble/Kingwood Subcommittee ALL IN CASINO NIGHT Friday, November 21, 2025 | 6 p.m. - 11:30 p.m Location: Bull Sallas Park | 21675 McCleskey Rd, New Caney, TX 77357 Silent Auction! BYOB! Setups available for purchase | Adults 21+ only | Chips have no cash value For information, contact Cynthia Martinez at 832.800.7530 or  [email protected]

Join the Agriculture Education Committee for a holiday party with an auction where all donations go towards purchases at steer, lamb, swine and art auction. Tickets are not required.

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Pasadena/Deer Park/La Porte Subcommittee PANCAKES AND PICTURES WITH JOLLY ST. NICK Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location | Central Baptist Church 210 W X Street, Deer Park, TX 77536 Join us for breakfast with Santa to start the holiday season! Families can enjoy a silent auction, photos with Santa, story time, and Christmas activities! For information, contact Dausha Moore-Wright at 281-731-6181 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Humble/Kingwood Subcommittee SANTA'S WORKSHOP Saturday, December 6, 2025 | 11:00 AM - 3:30 PM Location | Porky's Backyard Food Truck Park 5131 Atascocita Road, Humble, TX 77346 Meet Santa, Create Holiday Decorations, Decorate Cookies and Silent Auction For information, contact Terri Pohl 989-280-8392 or [email protected]

Black Heritage Committee WESTERN GALA Friday, December 12, 2025 | 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM Location | NRG Park, Hall A Purchase Tickets Here For questions regarding your online donation, please contact [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Liberty County Subcommittee COWBOY CLASSIC CHRISTMAS PROSPECT SHOW Saturday, December 13, 2025 | 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Location | Stancil Exposition Center and Arena 211 Peach Ave, Cleveland, TX, 77327 For questions regarding your online donation, please contact [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Baytown/Highlands Subcommittee CHILI WHEN IT'S CHILLY COOK-OFF Friday, January 9, 2026 | 5:00 - 11:00 PM Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Location | Baytown Youth Fairgrounds 7900 North Main Street, Baytown, TX 77521 All ages welcome! Fun for the whole family! BBQ AND CHILI COOK-OFF WITH CRAFT VENDORS & A SILENT AUCTION. DONOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! For information, contact Asha Kenebrew at 713-898-2182 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | New Caney/Splendora Subcommittee BLACK & WHITE STARRY NIGHT DINNER & DANCE Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM - Midnight Location | Bull Sallas Park 21675 McCleskey Rd, New Caney, TX, 77357 Join us as with your boots on as we dance the night away under the moonlight! Live music! Live & Silent Auctions! 21 & up only! BYOB with Set-ups available for purchase. For information, contact Dori Kelly at 281-704-8833 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | New Caney/Splendora Subcommittee Black & White Starry Night | DINNER & DANCE Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 7:00 PM - Midnight Location | Bull Sallas Park 21675 McCleskey Rd, New Caney, TX, 77357 Join us as with your boots on as we dance the night away under the moonlight! Live music! Live & Silent Auctions! 21 & up only! BYOB with Set-ups available for purchase. For information, contact Dori Kelly at 281-704-8833 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Jacinto City/Galena Park Subcommittee 42ND ANNUAL BAR-B-QUE COOK OFF & DANCE Friday, January 16, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 11:00 PM Location | North Shore Rotary Pavilion 14350 Wallisville Road, Houston, Texas 77049 Silent Auction on Saturday! Dance and awards on Saturday! For information, contact MayLin Santillana at 832-606-5897  or [email protected]

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ | Winter Committee Showcase Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Location | NRG Center 600 Series 3 NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054 The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Committee Showcase gives individuals an opportunity to meet with some of our committees and learn about their responsibilities as well as the requirements involved to be a part of an organization more than 36,000 strong! Those interested will have an opportunity to sign up to become a member: Must be 21 years of age or older Does not guarantee a volunteer position Only recruiting committees that have signed up to participate will be in attendance Participating Committees: Facility Services | Supervises cleaning staff and contractors to maintain the Show grounds, including the livestock show, horse show and carnival, helping to ensure clean facilities and grounds for the public and exhibitors. Recycling | Handles the Show’s extensive recycling program. Committee members recycle cardboard, plastic and aluminum, resulting in thousands of pounds of recycled products, keeping these items out of landfills.   For information, contact the Membership Office at 832-667-1073 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Alief/Southwest Subcommittee BUCKLES & BOWS DANCE Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Location | Arabia Shriners 10510 Harwin Drive, Houston, TX 77036 BBQ Dinner | 6:30 PM Silent & Live Auctions | Live Music BYOB with Coolers Allowed in the Venue Set Ups Available for Pre-Purchase or Day of Purchase Adults only! For information, contact Ryann Mahoney at 832-278-8344 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Conroe/Willis/The Woodlands Subcommittee BOOTS BUCKLES & BLING GO TEXAN DANCE Saturday, January 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location | Kevin Brady Library and Community Center 2250 Buckthorne Place, The Woodlands, Texas, 77380 21 and UP Dinner & Dancing! | Live Music! Live, Silent & Dessert Auction! Western Dressy Attire For information, contact Chase Northup at 832-798-5075 or [email protected]