Lions Field Day & Carnival
Friday, March 3
The carnival starts up for business. Tickets are $1 per ticket or $4 for five tickets.Â
The competitors start up their pits and get started slathering, rubbing, and stoking the fires.
Trendsetters Market will be setting up a myriad of vendors to showcase all of the local entrepreneurs and craft artists that make Katy such a special place to live.
Circus times and dates to follow.
Saturday, March 4
The carnival continues. Tickets are $1 per ticket or $4 for five tickets.
The competitors are judged by both the community of attendees and the official judges. There will be both a judge-awarded and community-awarded prize.
Trendsetters Market will host a second day of vendors, showcasing the amazing works coming out of our little slice of Texas.
Circus times and dates to follow.
Sunday, March 5
The carnival continues. Tickets are $1 per ticket or $4 for five tickets.
All of the Lions supported charities, including Lions Camp, Eye Bank, Lighthouse for the Blind, Leader Dogs, and more, will be featured throughout the day.
Pull for the Katy Lions' First Melvin Jones Fellowship Drawing.
Circus times and dates to follow.
Event Committee
Grounds & Facilities: Al Green II
Al Green, one of the co-owners of Southland Bar and Grill, will be securing and providing the space for our barbeque cook-off and carnival. The ten-acre field adjacent to his bar will be donated for use.
Charity Coordination: Carol Barnett
Each Lions charity will be invited and asked to spend the day promoting their offerings and what they do to the Katy community. Carol Barnett, one of the 2-S2 Zone Chairs, will make sure to coordinate with each of the charities to line them up.
BBQ Cook-Off: Al Green, Chris Bowman, & Patricia Swift
On Friday, March 3, the barbeque competitors will get started smoking, rubbing, and slathering their meats on the smokers. Then on Saturday, March 4, the contestants will feed the masses including the judges who will score them. Daniel Lee, Esq. will be lining up judges in collaboration with community volunteer Patricia Swift and Lion Chris Bowman.
Safety & Permitting: Angela Goad & David Greene
Carnivals require an inspection from the fire marshal, and food serving will require clearance from the health department. Lining up the permits, security, and port-a-potties is the joint responsibility of Safety Officer Angela Goad and President David Greene.
Marketing & Sponsorships: David Greene & Sue Greene
Promotion of the event, including in news and social media, as well as print, is the responsibility of Communications Director David Greene. He and Treasurer Sue Greene will also work on securing sponsorships for the event.
Community Experience: Mattie Thigpen & Tammy Howell
Our event needs to be fun for all. Mattie Thigpen and Tammy Howell are responsible for ensuring that at each stage of the event's progress, the committee is asking and answering the questions of how the event will be for the community.
March 5th Featured Charities
District 2-S2 represented by First Vice District Governor Neil Lander
Texas Lions Camp
Lions Eye Bank of Texas
Texas Lions Foundation
Lions Clubs International Foundation
Lighthouse of Houston
World Services for the Blind
Leader Dogs for the Blind
Joseph House Community Outreach
Hope Impacts
Katy Heritage Society
Katy Christian Ministries
Katy Lions Basketball