Events

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.