Because the IAGLCWDC is a Charitable Non-Profit Corporation under the provisions of Paragraph 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, all sponsorship contributions by U.S. donors may be tax deductible. Please consult your tax professional regarding the deductibility of your particular contribution.

When you support the IAGLCWDC and its charitable beneficiaries by becoming a sponsor, you demonstrate your commitment to the community in a way that generates very positive visibility for your business or organization.

If you or your business wish to become a sponsor of The Houston Hoedown or The IAGLCWDC please contact these persons as indicated for full information:


Forms to sponsor The Houston Hoedown

Sponsorship Information (PDF format)

Sponsorship Application (PDF format)

You can make your sponsorship donation online here .

Sponsorship Levels:

NOTE: Beginning in 2016 in order to save on expenses and reduce the work load required to host a hoedown in a remote city, the IAGLCWDC did not print a formal Program/Guidebook. Therefore, to verify that a Program/Guidebook is being printed for this year's hoedown, please contact Jim Chakeres prior to purchasing.

NOTE: The information below is based on vendor space availability and prices based on the past few hoedowns. Actual availability and prices for The Houston Hoedown are subject to change. We will do our best to post final information within 3 months of the hoedown.

The Houston Hoedown will feature a vendor area each day of the event during the following times:

• Friday, 10 am to 11 pm
• Saturday, 9 am to 11 pm
• Sunday, 9 am to 12 noon

The vendor hours coincide with the hours of the dance workshops during the day, plus the Friday and Saturday evening dances.

The vendor area will be outside of the ballroom where evening dances take place and adjacent to workshop classrooms.

Western wear, massage, music, arts and crafts, travel - these are all things that might appeal to convention attendees. Or you can set up an information table for your business or organization. You'll be catering to a primarily gay/lesbian audience who like to travel and shop.

Vendor Information (PDF format)

Vendor Application (PDF format)

In random order: Lori Boldman ~ Jim Chakeres ~ Mark Evans ~ Alan Gaudet ~ Drusilla Steele ~ Eiki Yoshikawa ~ Rob Ollander-Krane ~ Claude Godbout ~ Jose Martinez ~ Cullen Ruff ~ Richard Sheftman ~ Jim Coakley ~ Daniel Barutta ~ Curtis Tutt ~ Keith Manning ~ Tony Labella ~ Neon Boots Dancehall & Saloon ~ The LA Wranglers ~ Joan McDonough ~ Cross The Line Dancing Houston ~ Chad Graber New Mexico Dance Fiesta ~ Klint Kendrick ~ Scott Roewer ~ Lisa Coopersmith ~ Terry Chasteen ~ Kimber Keany ~ Charlie Monroe ~ Michael Stevens ~ Danny Rideout ~ Ingu Yun ~ Daniel Craigmile

In random order: Big Easy Stompers ~ Southern Line Atlanta ~ Second City Country Dance Association ~ Club Bolo Danse Country Montreal ~ Mavericks ~ The Sundance Association for Country Western Dancing ~ ~ Columbus Stompers ~ Dancin' Divas ~ Gays for Patsy ~ The Dairyland Dancers ~ The LA Wranglers ~ Rainbow Ranglers Dance Club ~ Scandalous ~ Dance Ranch Palm Springs ~ San Diego Coasters ~ Rain Country Dance Association ~ Manhattan Mustangs ~ Toronto Wranglers ~ Southern Country Charlotte ~ Big Apple Ranch ~ DC Rawhides ~ The Rocky Mountain Sway