# Contests Events | List Of All Upcoming Contests Events In Houston

- **Subtitle**: Explore all upcoming contests events in Houston, find information & tickets for upcoming contests events happening in Houston.
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## Featured Events

- **Event Name**: Tokyo X 2026
  - **Description**: Houston's Biggest Japanese indoor Japanese Festival with over 600 exhibitor,  including food, cosplay, car show, dance competition,  concertAbout this Event  https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/338f0f90-9a79-11f1-9bc6-8b4f
  - **Date**: Sat, 26 Sep at 10:00 am – Sun, 27 Sep at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/tokyo-x-2026/100001978497737994
  - **Venue**: Reliant center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy85OGIzNTM2ZTJmN2Q2OTYyNGRiYTdhYzMyZDA3MzIxODE0NTIyMWEzMTkxYjU2YWI5OGE4YWI0MTk3MDhlMjJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDU5OS1kY2Y4YzQxOS1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NjY0NzYwNDE.avif
  - **Price**: min: 30.27, max: 3424.6, currency: USD
  - **Categories**: festivals, entertainment, workshops, music, concerts, kids, dance-competition, car-shows, art, contests, parties, performances, sports, dance, tournaments, fine-arts, anime

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Explore all upcoming contests events in Houston, find information & tickets for upcoming contests events happening in Houston.

## Events in Houston

- **Event Name**: Pickled Pepper Fest
  - **Description**: 🌶️🥒 Get ready for the inaugural Pickled Pepper Fest at Karbach Brewing!Join us Sunday, September 6, from 11 AM–6 PM for a day celebrating everything briny, spicy & brewed!Shop local vendors, enjoy great food
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/pickled-pepper-fest-tickets/80002612926960
  - **Venue**: Karbach Brewing Co.
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YTdjNjg5NGE1NGE4LmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, contests
- **Event Name**: Karbachtoberfest 2026
  - **Description**: Raise your steins, Houston—Karbachtoberfest is BACK and bigger than ever! 🍻Join us for three unforgettable weekends of beer, brats, music, stein-hoisting contests, wiener dog races and all-out Bavarian fun!
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Fri Sep 18 2026 – Sun Oct 04 2026 (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/karbachtoberfest-2026-tickets/80003866102681
  - **Venue**: Karbach Brewing Co.
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4yLmFsbGV2ZW50cy5pbi90aHVtYnMvdGh1bWI2YTVmODQ1NjJlMGE4LmpwZw.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: festivals, sports, food-drinks, dog, contests
- **Event Name**: 2026 Houston Trap Wine Fest
  - **Description**: The most fun you will ever have at a wine eventAbout this EventTrap Wine Fest is back in H-Town and it's about to GO DOWN!!!Come entertain your Classy and Rachet sides at one FUN FILLED event
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/2026-houston-trap-wine-fest/100001991006703647
  - **Venue**: Guadalupe Plaza Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9lNzEwNmQzOTBkZWU5MDg2MzVjZDQzNTIzZGU1ZWI0MjVlYTRjNTZiODBlNjUzOTRlMjY1MDAwODU5YTUyZWY3LXJpbWctdzk1MS1oODcyLWRjNDExOTFlLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MDYxMTQxMQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 15 to 47
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Bark After Dark
  - **Description**: Join us for Bark after Dark, a fun nighttime hangout where pups and their humans can chill  play and party!About this EventBark after DarkGet ready for an unforgettable night of glowing good vibes, wagging ta
  - **Date**: Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Aug 30 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/bark-after-dark/100001997543589649
  - **Venue**: Zoomies
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy9jMmQ5OGMxYTA5ZjAyMTlmNzM5OTAwNzk2YjQ2NTRhMDg1MWI4MWEwZGFmMmVhOGQ5ZWM3ZTk0YWM0MjU0MWIxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE2MDAtZGNmOGY4ZDgtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzg2NDg1MDA0.avif
  - **Price**: USD 14
  - **Categories**: fitness, Contests
- **Event Name**: 10th Annual NIGERIA CULTURAL PARADE & FESTIVAL (Downtown Houston)
  - **Description**: The  Official and largest cultural celebration showcasing the beauty of Nigeria  and its diversity in Downtown Houston!About this EventHouston, history is happening.The
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 2
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/10th-annual-nigeria-cultural-parade-and-festival-downtown-houston/100001982692523711
  - **Venue**: Discovery Green
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy8xNTY5ZTBiYTczNDhiYmU1NzhkNDMzMTFlNTllOWMyZDE3MTJlYjM3ZGYyNmI2NWViM2I1M2NiOTgyNzJhMGM4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzA1NWQyZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NzIzMzU5NzQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 1,250
  - **Categories**: fitness, Festivals, Contests, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: Do The Halloween Pub Crawl in Houston!
  - **Description**: Do The Halloween Pub Crawl! 25% OFF code: SCREAM25 good until October 3rd! Get your tickets NOW before they are all sold out!About this EventGet ready to embrace the spooky season and Do The Halloween Pub
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 24 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat Oct 24 2026 at 09:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/do-the-halloween-pub-crawl-in-houston/100001991742697023
  - **Venue**: Angel Share
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy81MDE2OGJiOTE3ZjQ2YWEzYmFlZTJiNjdhYTg2MTY5YjBhMTk2OWE1NmYxNjVhOGFkY2IzMTg4ODUzMmE0NjczLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzE5MTQxNy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODIzNDcwNDc.avif
  - **Price**: USD 18 to 22
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: NSBE Houston Golf Tournament Fundraiser
  - **Description**: Join NSBE Professionals Houston for our Annual Golf Tournament as we raise $100,000 to support scholarships and year-round STEM initiatives.About this EventAbout This EventThe
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 07:00 am – Sat Sep 12 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/nsbe-houston-golf-tournament-fundraiser/100001986451657381
  - **Venue**: Hermann Park Golf Course
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9lNmNlMzljYjIyZmZhODFhNWM4NWQwODQ4ZGExZDAxMDcwZmRjYTAwNWY2YWM0NTcyZTNmNzVjZWI1NzRlNjg4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDE1NTMtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzc2MTA3MjI4.avif
  - **Price**: USD 162 to 589
  - **Categories**: fitness, Sports, Nonprofit, Workshops, Contests
- **Event Name**: Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl in Houston!
  - **Description**: Do The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl! 25% OFF code: UGLY25 good until November 28th! Get your tickets NOW before they are all sold out!About this EventDo The Ugly Sweater Pub Crawl is coming to
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 19 2026 at 04:30 pm – Sat Dec 19 2026 at 09:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/do-the-ugly-sweater-pub-crawl-in-houston/100001992177614874
  - **Venue**: Angel Share
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy83MDk3MTkwODI0M2E5MWY1ODkwOTRjYTBiMzEzZmVmMDJhMmUwMzEzMmNmOTc2ZDkwMmE1YWFlZGM4NDY2ZGYyLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzE2MTQxMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODI2MzA4NTc.avif
  - **Price**: USD 18 to 22
  - **Categories**: fitness, Parties, Contests, trips-adventures
- **Event Name**: H-TOWN SNEAKER SUMMIT
  - **Description**: Pull Up To The Legendary H-Town Sneaker Summit!
On Sunday, December 22nd the world famous Sneaker Summit  returns at Bayou City Event CenterAbout this EventGet ready to step into sneaker culture at its finest! The L
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 10
    - Avatar: https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocJasHzxrUQgbkf29JuNlp1uK9g5_08Xdtc8l4azHMkMQSrxyg=s96-c?sz=200
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  - **Date**: Sun Aug 01 2027 at 03:00 pm – Sun Aug 01 2027 at 08:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/h-town-sneaker-summit/100001001438508537
  - **Venue**: Bayou City Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy83NDAzZmQ5YjFiYjFlOTVmMGNmYWEwNjlhYTgzMGRlYTIwNjliMjg5NWM5ZWZjZmVmNzI0NWIwN2ZjY2VmZmViLXJpbWctdzQ2Mi1oMzU3LWRjMTgxNzE1LWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc2NzU0MDcyNQ.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 172
  - **Categories**: fitness, Business
- **Event Name**: 2026 Amberfest
  - **Description**: Fall is in the air! Join us at Under the Radar Brewery to enjoy local beer, great food, music, online auction, raffle, kid's activities, costume contests, trivia contests, and more - all to benefit Houston's Amber Alert Alert Provider, Texas Center for th
  - **Date**: Sun Oct 18 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Oct 18 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/2026-amberfest/200030566341819
  - **Venue**: Under the Radar Brewery
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy9mMzQ0YmI5MDQwNjc0ZmVjZjZmYjg3MjQ5NTQ5MzM0ZTU4MGQxZGJmZjhhZmI0YzlmY2E5YmQzYjEyMDJhY2QzLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEwMTEtZGNjODk4MjgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY4NDMyMTk.avif
  - **Categories**: Contests, Art, fine-arts, Kids, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Houston Cat Expo
  - **Description**: Join the Houston Cat Expo online for fun cat chats, cute contests, and cool kitty finds!About this EventWelcome to the Houston Cat Expo!Purchase tickets directly throu
  - **Date**: Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 05:00 pm (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/houston-cat-expo/100001990102077887
  - **Venue**: GSH Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy9hYzI5YTk1ZmI1MzllYzk3NDE1YzEyMDZhOGEwNjhjZDA1NmZiNmNmYWIzODllOTQxOTIyMzAyMDc4ODk5MWUwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDIxMzMtZGNhOWEyOTItZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgwMjM3NDkx.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: fitness, Business, Exhibitions
- **Event Name**: Houston's Chicken Wing Festival
  - **Description**: Houston's ultimate chicken wing festival — live music, wings galore, a cook-off competition, and a full day of food & funAbout this EventAbout this event🍗 The Houston Wing Fes
  - **Date**: Sun Sep 13 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Sep 13 2026 at 06:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/houstons-chicken-wing-festival/100001991515521535
  - **Venue**: The Water Works in Buffalo Bayou Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8zODU1YWIyYTFkNzQ4ZTI2NThjZDFjOWVmYzhhOWFmYTI4ZTkxNWQ3YzY1MTdmYWIyYTAzZTdjMzgyYjA0ODcwLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kY2ZmZmZmZi1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODEzMjQwODk.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 722
  - **Categories**: music, festivals, contests, live-music, entertainment, kids, nonprofit, music-festivals, food-drinks

## Trending Events in Houston

- **Event Name**: Dandiya Dhoom with Falguni Pathak 27th September 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for a night of Garba, Dandiya and live music as Falguni Pathak comes to Houston for Dandiya Dhoom 2026 on September 27.AllEvents is an official booking partner for Dandiya Dhoom wi
  - **Venue**: GSH Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a7c7e5d2b0cc.jpg
- **Event Name**: Hip Hop Bingo HOUSTON, TX
  - **Description**: Wear your best 90's fit! Get ready to experience a night of rhythm and excitement at the Hip Hop Bingo Tour!  (90's THEMED DRESS CODE)🎉 This unique twist on the classic bingo game is set to bring you an unforgettable evening filled with laughter, great
  - **Venue**: Event Studios
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/ai-banners/ai_banner_6a7fd1f8cebd1.jpg
- **Event Name**: Welcome to Thickland: The Ultimate Plus Size & Curvy Expo
  - **Description**: What is Thickland?Thickland is more than just an event—it’s a movement dedicated to plus size appreciation and creating a space where beauty has no size limits. From wedding gowns to everyda
  - **Venue**: Houston
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a36dfc9d1aec.jpg
- **Event Name**: Houston Women’s Business Conference: Dream Bigger with WISE WOMEN®
  - **Description**: A 2-day Houston conference for ambitious women business owners, with peer masterminds where real challenges are discussed...and solved.About this EventThis is not your typical business conference...
  - **Venue**: San Felipe Plaza
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/95adbe80ea4579fee8e63431dc85e2cfd7fc0d1a7c3927507ffdc6c91e77090b-rimg-w1200-h628-dc5c0f65-gmir.jpg?v=1783894751
- **Event Name**: The Art Hour
  - **Description**: Experience an unforgettable evening of live music, poetry, fine art, curated tastings, and a wine & whiskey bar at The Art Hour. Earlybird tickets available for a limited time.The Art Hour
  - **Venue**: Blue Prolific Studios
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a783d20ac59c.jpg
- **Event Name**: Event Planning Certification Training in Houston | November 7, 2026
  - **Description**: Ready to become a Certified Event Planner?Whether you're an Executive Assistant, Administrative Professional, Event Coordinator, Marketing Professional, Nonprofit Leader, or aspiring event planner, the Certified Event Planner (CEP)
  - **Venue**: Hilton Houston Post Oak by the Galleria
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a552cef8ecec.jpg
- **Event Name**: AC/DC
  - **Venue**: Houston Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/0c22d7b0-6474-11f1-b6e8-3ddd4c85fa34-rimg-w1080-h1080-dc010000-gmir.jpg?v=1781058501
- **Event Name**: Pepe Aguilar
  - **Venue**: Jones Hall for the Performing Arts
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/ac6e8850-9b50-11f1-812b-a39669a0e109-rimg-w959-h959-dcf87878-gmir.jpg?v=1787090623
- **Event Name**: Athletics at Houston Astros at Daikin Park
  - **Venue**: Daikin Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/9279c3e0-8712-11f0-90cd-497b426e00a4-rimg-w1200-h514-dc341e45-gmir.jpg?v=1756717428

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Houston?
  - **A:** Pickled Pepper Fest (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 11:00 am at Karbach Brewing Co.), Karbachtoberfest 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at Karbach Brewing Co.), 2026 Houston Trap Wine Fest (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at Guadalupe Plaza Park), Bark After Dark (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at Zoomies), 10th Annual NIGERIA CULTURAL PARADE & FESTIVAL (Downtown Houston) (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Discovery Green).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Houston?
  - **A:** Pickled Pepper Fest (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 11:00 am at Karbach Brewing Co.), Karbachtoberfest 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at Karbach Brewing Co.), Houston Cat Expo (Sun Dec 06 2026 at 12:00 pm at GSH Event Center).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Houston in August 2026?
  - **A:** Bark After Dark (Sun Aug 30 2026 at 06:00 pm at Zoomies).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Houston?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Houston on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Houston?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Houston?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Houston include Karbach Brewing Co., Guadalupe Plaza Park, Zoomies.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Houston?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Houston range from USD 14 to USD 3,425. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Houston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Houston include ATC Event Management, SPM Communications, Green Light Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Houston?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Houston.

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