Events

Go Tejano Committee Fashion Show SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location | Reliant Center 300 Series Houston, TX Doors Open 6 p.m. | Dinner 7 p.m. | Runway Show 8 p.m. Save the Date for the year's most stylish fundraiser Shop local vendors | This is a 21+ event For more information, contact Bryan Mendoza at 713.446.1789 or Liza Alonzo at 713.894.4729 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | NASA/Clear Creek/Friendswood Subcommittee Neon Lights & Rodeo Nights Casino Night THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2026 | 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM Location | Bay Oaks Country Club 14545 Bay Oaks Boulevard, Houston, TX 77059 Join us for a fun night at the casino! Just for fun for a good cause! Silent Auction! Over 21 only - Cash Bar with drinks available for purchase For information, contact Brittney Ainsworth at 832-298-3555 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Waller County Subcommittee Double Up for Scholarships Casino Night SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location | Edmunds Hall at Waller County Fairgrounds 21988 FM 359; Hempstead, TX 77445 Date night or ladies night fun! Enjoy an entertaining evening playing casino games as we raise money for scholarships. Exchange your chips at the end of play for tickets to prize drawings! Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Adults only: 21 & up. Hors d’ouevres served and beer & wine provided (no outside alcohol) For information, contact Dallas Hardcastle at 713.248.8979 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Cypress-Fairbanks Subcommittee 37TH ANNUAL BBQ COOK-OFF FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 10:00 AM Friday – 6:00 PM Saturday Location | Frio Grill & The Barn 16410 Mueschke Road, Cypress, TX 77433 Open to the public For information, contact Debbie Fitzgerald at 713-562-3395 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Lamar/Needville Subcommittee Bunco & Poker Game Night FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2026 | 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM Location | Fort Bend County Fair Grounds 4310 Hwy 36 South, Bldg B, Rosenberg, TX, 77471 All tickets include game entry, light dinner & drinks VIP Bunco includes entry for 12, a reserved table & special extras Silent Auction! Prizes each round, thanks to our generous donors! For information, contact Amber McDonald at 832-731-7275 or Rebecca Tyndall at 713-597-2703 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Spring Branch/Memorial Subcommittee 3rd Annual Degrees of Heat Chili Cook-Off SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM Registration Begins | 8:00 AM Location | VFW Post #8790 1560 Veterans of Foreign Wars Way, Houston, Texas, 77055 Children (12 & under) $10 Chili Cook off event - Teams will participate in a Blind Chili Judging, People's Choice Chili and Showmanship categories. Entry fee will include a wristband and unlimited tastings from chili teams. Each wristband comes with a People's Choice ticket to be cast as a vote for their favorite chili tasted. Additional People's Choice tickets can be purchased for $10 each. The event will have music, bake sale, corn hole toss, face painting, etc. For information, contact Scott Harbison at 832-444-7273 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Crosby/Huffman Subcommittee SADDLE UP FOR SCHOLARSHIPS DANCE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM Location | Knights of Columbus Hall 1508 Crosby-Dayton Road, Crosby, TX 77532 Scoot your boots to live music by Rush Creek! Western Casual Attire Live, Silent & Dessert Auctions Adults Only: 21& Up! Dance Competition: Winner Receives 2027 HLSR Grand Entry Parade Tickets for 2 people. For information, contact Patsy Nolden at 713-548-4855 or [email protected]

Houston Metro Go Texan Committee | Name of Subcommittee 29TH ANNUAL BBQ COOK-OFF | BBQ Boots and Holiday Booths FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2026 | 5:30 PM - 10 PM SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026 | 9 AM - 8 PM Location | Jimmy Burke's Activity Center 500 W. Thirteenth Street, Deer Park, TX 77536 Free General Admission! Chicken, Ribs, Brisket, Fajitas, Salsa, Dessert! Jr. cookers welcome! Silent auction on Saturday, Noon - 6 P.M.! Awards at 5 pm. Outside drinks and coolers NOT allowed BBQ sandwiches available - $10 (FMV=$0) DONOR OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE! For information, Contact: Cook Team Info: Ron Paulus at 832.360.6079 Vendor Info: Dausha Moore Wright at 281.731.6181 Or Email [email protected]

Houston General Go Texan Committee 23rd ANNUAL HOUSTON CHAMPIONSHIP CHILI COOK-OFF SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 4 PM Location | Traders Village, Gray Expo 7979 N. Eldridge Road (off Hwy 290) Be a part of the Houston Championship Chili Cook-Off! Cheer on your local cooks and share in this exciting spicy family-friendly event. Award-winning cook teams will be cooking some of the best chili and beans in Southeast Texas. CONTESTANTS: BRING THE HEAT! Prizes for: Open Chili Open Beans People's Choice Showmanship Awards 4 PM ATTENDEES: BRING THE FAMILY! Join the fun: Silent & Live Auctions Live Entertainment Taster Cups Available Free to the Public Silent Auction | 11:30 AM – 3 PM Live Auction | 3 – 4 PM For information, contact Cameron Munsell at 832.465.0509 or [email protected]

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo | Judging Contest Committee 2027 Judge's Ball SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 2027 | 5:30 PM - 10:30 PM Location | The Revaire 7122 Old Katy Rd., Houston, TX 77024 A fun filled evening of dinner, live entertainment, premium bar, dancing & more. Live Auction, Big Board & Silent Auctions you won't want to miss. Attire | Rodeo Cocktail Food Served | 7:15 PM Valet Parking Underwritten by Sewell Must be 21 and Older Refund Policy - No Refunds For information, contact [email protected]

Go Tejano Committee 35th ANNUAL MARIACHI INVITATIONAL SATURDAY, MARCH 13, 2027 | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Location | Arena Theatre 7326 Southwest Freeway Houston, TX 77074 Doors Open: 6 p.m. | Competition 7 p.m. For information contact Frank Martinez 832.405.9530 or Vicky Hernandez at 713.702.2074.