# 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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## About

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

## Events in Houston

- **Event Name**: Anime Matsuri 2026
  - **Description**: Anime Matsuri 2026About this EventAnime Matsuri is an annual anime, Japanese culture, and related arts convention hosted at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. Join thousands of fans and explore over
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 21
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  - **Date**: Thu Jul 23 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun Jul 26 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/anime-matsuri-2026/100001514543162369
  - **Venue**: George R. Brown Convention Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy85NWY1YzEzNjc5N2VmZmE0ZjY5OThjYTE3YmY4Y2ExZThjNmYyNjZmZWYyMzY2NTAyYzM5NTIyZjkxOWQ5OTRkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzAzMTAzMy1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3NTM2ODA2Nzk.avif
  - **Price**: USD 0 to 112
  - **Categories**: anime, art, kids, concerts, performances, workshops, music, it, fashion, entertainment, 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**: 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**: Back 2 School Daze - 5th Annual School Supply Drive
  - **Description**: A back-to-school experience, co-created by several of Houston’s local organizations that believe in the collective power of the community.About this Event🎒 What to ExpectCome through for a day filled with joy
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 5
  - **Date**: Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat Aug 08 2026 at 02:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/back-2-school-daze-5th-annual-school-supply-drive/100001990832486559
  - **Venue**: Houston Texans YMCA
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy8zYmJhZThlNmFlYjU3NjlmZTUxODQ2Mzc5NTU0YjA0MDc3ZWZjYTQwZDBkZmI0M2FmNzk0ODM0NTg2NTM3MjI1LXJpbWctdzEwODAtaDEzNTAtZGMyZDMwMzUtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgyNDg5OTY3.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: kids, contests, live-music, back-to-school
- **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**: 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**: 2026 Houston Southern Soul Music Fest
  - **Description**: Biggest Southern Soul Music event of the yearAbout this EventMake plans to be at the 2026 Houston Southern Soul Music Festival. This is one of the biggest Southern Soul  events of the year. It will be a day of dancing, ea
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Sat Oct 17 2026 at 02:00 pm – Sat Oct 17 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/2026-houston-southern-soul-music-fest/100001992229440887
  - **Venue**: Guadalupe Plaza Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czUvYmFubmVycy85NzMyMmVlOTA4MTJlYzhjYmM3MGE3NmNiMGE5Zjk3NDZhNWQ4MGRhYjhkNGRkMzE2ZWVmZjhlNTk0YjM3NDBkLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDEyMDAtZGNmZmZmZmYtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgxOTQwMTQw.avif
  - **Price**: USD 15
  - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, shopping, music-festivals, 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**: The Rose Room HTX 'GRAND OPENING' Sneaker Ball Takeover
  - **Description**: Live Band, Comedy, Poetry, Full Bar, Hookah & After Party!About this EventGet ready for a night of style, culture, and pure vibes.  We’re bringing you an evening of spoken word,
  - **Date**: Sat Dec 05 2026 at 08:00 pm – Sun Dec 06 2026 at 02:00 am (-06:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/the-rose-room-htx-grand-opening-sneaker-ball-takeover/100001992079598705
  - **Venue**: The Rose Room HTX (The Ultimate Event Center)
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czMvYmFubmVycy8xMGIwYjI1MDE2N2MzMTU4N2QxMTExNzA1NzdkNDljMjEwMzQ2MGFjMmM0Mjc1NGM4YzI4YjQ3MjJhZDllZGE1LXJpbWctdzUyNi1oNTI2LWRjZWVlZWVlLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4MTkzNzQ0OA.avif
  - **Price**: USD 29 to 322
  - **Categories**: fitness, Music, Entertainment, comedy, Art, literary-art, Contests
- **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**: sports, tournaments, golf, nonprofit, workshops, contests, it, charities
- **Event Name**: Fairfield ER Back2School LUAU
  - **Description**: Fairfield Emergency Room invites you to join us as we bid farewell to summer and ALOHA to the new school year!About this EventBack2School LUAUGet ready for an evening of fun
  - **Date**: Thu Aug 06 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu Aug 06 2026 at 07:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/fairfield-er-back2school-luau/100001993901631454
  - **Venue**: Fairfield Emergency Room
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8yMGRjMDJiNWIxNzEwNjNkYzEwZTU5NmRjNWQ4ZmNiZDQyOGVlZWE0OTRiZGUzMzMyYThhNDEzZjFiZTI4ODMyLXJpbWctdzg1MS1oMzE1LWRjYWE0MjkxLWdtaXIuanBnP3Y9MTc4NDM1NzM0NA.avif
  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: contests
- **Event Name**: CJMH July Breakfast Seminar
  - **Description**: This Means War! – The Basics of Tax Contests with the IRSAbout this EventPresented and Prepared by: David E. Fuss, J.D.Summary: An overview of tax controversies against IRS, with a particular emphasis on tax audits
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:00 am – Thu Jul 23 2026 at 08:30 am (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/cjmh-july-breakfast-seminar/100001990645003793
  - **Venue**: The Briar Club
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEvYmFubmVycy84NGUxZDhjMmY5MDUzNDZiN2U4NzhjZjE2NDExODUyYTlmYjY0ZTJiYjhmOWNlNjU2YTI0ZGYwNjU4YjVlODJjLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYwMC1kYzI1MzI1NC1nbWlyLmpwZz92PTE3ODI0ODk4NjI.avif
  - **Price**: USD 50
  - **Categories**: workshops, contests
- **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**: fitness, Music, Contests, Festivals, Entertainment, Kids, Nonprofit

## Trending Events in Houston

- **Event Name**: Dandiya Dhoom with Falguni Pathak 27th September 2026
  - **Description**: Step into a whirlwind of colors, rhythm, and tradition at Dandiya Dhoom 2026! Join us on September 27, 2026, at 6:30 PM at the mesmerizing GSH Event Center, 9550 W Bellfort Ave, Houston. Get ready to immerse yourself in the festive beats of Dandiya Raa
  - **Venue**: GSH Event Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/ai-banners/ai_banner_6a48248f031c0.jpg
- **Event Name**: Sober & Proud: Houston's Zero Proof Pride Bar Crawl
  - **Description**: Kickoff Houston's official Pride Parade & Festival on August 15, with a special Sober & Proud Pride Pregame Crawl before the festivities begin!Join us in Montrose for an aft
  - **Venue**: Barcode
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a4ff79db3401.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**: CampHer 2026
  - **Description**: Get ready for a fun-filled day of adventure and sisterhood at CampHer 2026!About this EventGIRLS' DAY OUT: RECHARGE & RECONNECTCampHer 2026
  - **Venue**: G & R Recreation Campground
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/d456efb94f1d25c899548782f299f439408f8c275456e0902a3aa36183534ccf-rimg-w1080-h1350-dcf4efd6-gmir.jpg?v=1781072647
- **Event Name**: Summer Safari Dance Camp
  - **Description**: In continued partnership with the Women's Home, we are excited to announce our Summer Safari Dance Camp for kids! Held at the Mabee WholeLife Service Center, this all-day camp will take kids on a safari adventure through dance, crafts, storytelling, an
  - **Venue**: Mabee Whole Life Service Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb6a3dcd257f956.jpg
- **Event Name**: Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys (Date: TBD)
  - **Venue**: NRG Stadium
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/41f82190-3efb-11f1-bef1-87181254181b-rimg-w1200-h514-dc1b1d28-gmir.jpg?v=1776938429
- **Event Name**: Houston Astros vs. Texas Rangers
  - **Venue**: Daikin Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4af9d870-3efa-11f1-9d46-d353ff0ce136-rimg-w1024-h1024-dc031745-gmir.jpg?v=1776938014
- **Event Name**: A. R. Rahman and the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall at Wortham Center
  - **Venue**: Jones Hall at Wortham Center
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/878a2a10-84d7-11f1-957f-f1f06462340d-rimg-w1200-h600-dc150101-gmir.jpg?v=1784619665
- **Event Name**: Houston Astros vs. New York Yankees
  - **Venue**: Daikin Park
  - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/7a4c27d0-8582-11f1-9be5-4bebf44b4980-rimg-w1200-h675-dc01204d-gmir.jpg?v=1784693087

## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Houston?
  - **A:** Anime Matsuri 2026 (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 11:00 am at George R. Brown Convention Center), 10th Annual NIGERIA CULTURAL PARADE & FESTIVAL (Downtown Houston) (Sat Oct 17 2026 at 12:00 pm at Discovery Green), Karbachtoberfest 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at Karbach Brewing Co.), Back 2 School Daze - 5th Annual School Supply Drive (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 am at Houston Texans YMCA), 2026 Houston Trap Wine Fest (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 03:00 pm at Guadalupe Plaza Park).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Houston?
  - **A:** Karbachtoberfest 2026 (Fri Sep 18 2026 at Karbach Brewing Co.), Back 2 School Daze - 5th Annual School Supply Drive (Sat Aug 08 2026 at 11:00 am at Houston Texans YMCA), Fairfield ER Back2School LUAU (Thu Aug 06 2026 at 04:00 pm at Fairfield Emergency Room).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Houston today July 23, 2026?
  - **A:** Anime Matsuri 2026 (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 11:00 am at George R. Brown Convention Center), CJMH July Breakfast Seminar (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:00 am at The Briar Club).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Houston in July 2026?
  - **A:** Anime Matsuri 2026 (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 11:00 am at George R. Brown Convention Center), CJMH July Breakfast Seminar (Thu Jul 23 2026 at 07:00 am at The Briar Club).
- **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 George R. Brown Convention Center, Discovery Green, Karbach Brewing Co..
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Houston?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Houston range from USD 15 to USD 1,250. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Houston?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Houston include Anime Matsuri Convention, Nigeria Cultural Parade, SPM Communications.
- **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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