Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Channelview / Sheldon Subcommittee BBQ Cook-Off BBQ, VENDORS, AUCTIONS & MORE! Live auction at 5:00 P.M. | Awards ceremony following the live auction Setups, Beer and wine sold on site. BYOB Ice chests/Coolers are permitted at BBQ team sites only Oct. 17: Move in after Noon Cook’s Meeting 7 P.M. Oct. 18: Cook | Live Auction 5 P.M. Followed by the Awards Ceremony For information, contact Lisa Sowell at 281.728.7930 or [email protected] $80,000 in scholarships awarded to Sheldon ISD and Channelview ISD students through the Rodeo's educational commitment.

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Galveston / Mainland Subcommittee Oktoberfest Royale Casino Night JUST FOR FUN! Drinks and Food are available for purchase. For information, contact Michelle Moura at 832-594-7712 or [email protected] $100,000 in scholarships awarded to Galveston/Mainland Area Seniors through the Rodeo's educational commitment.

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Cypress-Fairbanks Subcommittee Boots and Bling Live, Silent & Dessert Auctions | 21 & Up only BYOB Liquor | Set-Ups and Beer to be purchased from VFW Live Band For information, contact Rhonda Keys at 713.896.2935 or [email protected] $900,000 in scholarships awarded to Cy-Fair ISD Seniors through the Rodeo's educational commitment.

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Katy Subcommittee Scramble for Scholarships! Golf Tournament Registration 7:00 a.m. For information, contact Stephen Kellogg at 281-217-2218 or [email protected] $280,000 in scholarships awarded to Katy ISD Seniors through the Rodeo's educational commitment.

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 | JCGP 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]