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Step into the excitement and get your boots REDy! Our opening event will include:

Zydeco Dance Competition: Watch dancers bring the heart and soul of Louisiana to Houston, competing for cash prizes with foot-stomping energy and infectious grooves.
Line Dance Group Showdown: Teams will showcase precision, creativity, and unity in a spirited competition, with winners taking home cash prizes.
Celebrity Judges: Esteemed figures from music, dance, and entertainment will lend their expertise, adding star power and credibility to every performance.
Cigar Lounge: A refined space for relaxation and conversation, offering guests a chance to unwind in style.
Mechanical Bull Challenge: Test your balance and bravery in this crowd-pleasing attraction that guarantees laughter and cheers.
Vendors & More: Local businesses, artisans, and food vendors will create a vibrant marketplace, making the weekend opening night unforgettable
This dynamic mix of competition, entertainment, and culture ensures that every guest finds something to enjoy—while supporting scholarships for Houston youth and vital community programming.
Location: The Collective Houston | 12401 S. Post Oak Rd, Houston, TX 77045

Entertainment: S. Dott, Lil Miss Houston, DJ T Redd + more

Attire: Western casual with boots

Highlights: Zydeco couples dance competition, Line Dancing Teams competition, VIP/ Supreme catered section

Location: Royal Sonesta Hotel | 2222 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027

Entertainment: Marching Band, Youth Step Teams, Violinist Marion Dubose + more

Attire: Denim Dressy with HBCU twist

Highlights: Scholarship & Alumni Challenge Award, Youth Band and Step Teams, legacy tributes

Location: Royal Sonesta Hotel | 2222 W Loop S, Houston, TX 77027

Entertainment: Step Rideau & the Zydeco Outlaws, DJ GT Mayne + more

Attire: Black Tie Western Elegance

Highlights: VIP tables, Silent & live auctions, Silver Saddle Circle seating, live entertainment