Special Events

As a non-profit organization, the ETBA organizes several special events every year.  These events not only provide funds for the association, they also allow for networking opportunities for members.  100% of the Sporting Clays net proceeds benefit the James H. Kilpatrick Scholarship Fund.  Also, remember to click on the Parade of Homes and Home & Design tab on the home page.

Parade of Homes™

Each Spring and Fall, the Longview area Parade of Homes™ showcases the latest in home design. If you’re thinking about buying a new home, it will be worth your time to visit a Spring and/or Fall Parade of Homes™. Even if you’re not looking to buy a new home, it’s always enjoyable to go and walk through at your own pace some of the area’s best new homes. When you’re ready to build, you’ll remember that house you loved or that builder you met.

The Longview area home parades are a great source of decorating ideas — after all, most of the houses are professionally furnished and decorated to reflect the latest trends. Consider these other benefits: You’ll also see first-hand the latest in architectural design, color, interior finishes and home technologies.

The Longview area Parade of Homes™ also gives the public the opportunity to network with the pros and gather information about products that interest them. Click here for the most updated information for the 2026 Parade of Homes™.

In addition, each Parade of Homes™ showcases the work of top architects, interior designers, landscapers, home automation specialists, kitchen and bath designers and manufacturers and suppliers of building products and services.

Sporting Clays Tournament

Each August the East Texas Builders Association puts on a Sporting Clays Tournament fundraiser for the ETBA Scholarship Fund. All proceeds go directly to providing scholarships for members children. The tournament is open to the public.

The 2026 Sporting Clays Tournament will be Saturday, August 22nd @ 5H Shooting Sports, registration begins at 7:30 AM; start time is 8 AM. For registration or sponsorship information, click here.

Golf Tournament

Each year in October, the East Texas Builders Association holds a Golf Tournament, which is open to the public.

The 2026 Golf Tournament is Monday, October 5th at Crossing Creeks Country Club. Check-in will be at noon and tee time is at 1 PM. For registration or sponsorship information, click here.

Home and Design Show

Each year in February, the East Texas Builders Association hosts the Home & Design Show at The Maude Cobb Convention Center. The 2027 Home & Design Show will be from Friday, February 19, 2027 through Sunday, February 21, 2027.

Make plans to see the newest home products & learn more about home buying, building & remodel services!!!  During this event, you have an opportunity to visit with 75 companies under one roof!

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