Houston Happenings: Unleash Your Weekend Adventure Before the Winter Chill!

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Searching for an exciting activity to do before the cold snap arrives in Southeast Texas next week?

The 9th Annual Hops and Hot Sauce Festival is scheduled for Humble. It will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Additionally, it’s National Hot Sauce Weekend.

This festival features all varieties of hot sauce, ranging from spicy to sweet – even pancakes on a stick, along with plenty of beer. Attendees can participate in a wing eating competition and a hot pepper eating contest. For a limited duration, use the promotional code “SPICYFUN” to claim free tickets.

On Saturday, professional bull riders and elite bulls will be competing for supremacy at the Toyota Center in downtown Houston.

This event is perfectly timed to get you excited before the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo begins in March.

“This is professional bull riding. It’s going to feature the top 40 competitors in the world against the top 40 bulls globally,” stated Dalton Kasel, the second-ranked bull rider in the world. “When I mention world, I’m referring to Australia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, and here in the United States.”

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The competition will mark the eighth occasion that the premier tour has taken over Houston inside the Toyota Center. Tickets are still available on their website.

From riding events to running, the Chevron Houston Marathon is set for Sunday, but related festivities are already in full swing.

If you’re planning to head out there to support the runners or your friends, make sure to dress warmly!

For those who prefer to stay warm and cozy, you can catch the live broadcast on ABC13 as we are the exclusive television partner for the event.

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