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 tour the 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 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 parade homes are a great source of decorating ideas — after all, houses are frequently 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 allows the public an opportunity to meet the builders and gather information about products. Click here for the most up-to-date 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, 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

ETBA’s annual Home & Design Show was held February 20–22 of 2026 at the Maude Cobb Convention Center in Longview. More than 75 companies showcased the latest home products and services. If you missed it, you missed our best show ever! The vendor booths were incredible and the displays were more creative than ever.

One of the greatest benefits of attending the show is the opportunity to meet directly with company owners and their top sales and service teams. No red tape. No appointments needed. Simply attend the show and connect with the professionals. It’s the perfect place to establish a point of contact with the companies you may want to work with in the future.

And the products? The creativity in this year’s displays was outstanding—and improving every year. From solutions for entry-level homeowners to luxury and custom designs, the show featured new, trending products to inspire every style and budget.

Save the Date: Join us February 19–21, 2027, for the next Home & Design Show!

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