5 events to attend in the Tomball area this weekend, April 18

There are several events to attend in the Tomball area this weekend. Check them out below. This is not a comprehensive list, and events are subject to change.

Hot Sauce Festival

The Paradigm Hot Sauce Festival will feature a lineup of hot sauces and spicy eats as well as a pepper-eating contest.

• April 18, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
• Free
• 2130 S. Persimmon St., Tomball
• Facebook: Paradigm Brewing Company

The annual festival benefitting Boots for Troops will feature artists Josh Abbott, Easton Corbin, Jon Wolfe, and Cody Hibbard as well as a crawfish boil.

• April 18, 3-9 p.m.
• $78.25 (students), $154 (VIP)
• Sam Houston Race Park, 7575 N. Sam Houston Parkway W., Houston
• www.moffittlegacyfoundation.org

This family-friendly event aims to empower young entrepreneurs by allowing them to sell their own products, from handmade goods to food and drinks.

• April 18, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 19823 Hufsmith-Kohrville Road, Tomball
• Facebook: Apogee Tomball

Tomball ISD will be hosting an art-focused festival at Tomball Memorial High to celebrate and honor the fine arts in the district.

• April 18, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 19100 Northpointe Ridge Lane, Tomball
• Facebook: Tomball ISD

Harris County ESD 16 will be opening its doors at Station 36 for a weekend open house. Attendees will get the chance to meet local firefighters, tour the station, see trucks and experience a day in the life of a local firefighter.

• April 18, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
• Free (admission)
• 18822 N. Eldridge Parkway, Tomball
• www.facebook.com/kleinfiredept