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HARD HATS UP. TUTUS OUT.
Get ready for the inaugural Hard Hats & Tutus Walk & Taste! This family‑friendly fun walk kicks off on Saturday, November 14, 2026, along the beautiful City Place trails in Spring, TX. Bring your family, your friends, and your co‑workers, and join us for a morning filled with community, connection, and activities for all ages.
Event details and registration links are listed below ↓
Event Overview
Event Overview
FUN 10-MINUTE ZUMBA WARM-UP AT 8:30 AM
WALK BEGINS AT 9:00 AM
ENJOY GREAT FUN ON THE TRAIL
CELEBRATE WITH GREAT FOOD, MUSIC, AND FAMILY-FRIENDLY FUN ACTIVITIES
Register to Participate!
Register to Participate!
Your registration helps fuel our mission to provide training, resources, and networking that keep energy support professionals growing in their careers. Walk, exhibit, sponsor, sample, connect, and support a community that understands the real work happening behind the scenes of the global energy industry. CLICK A BUTTON BELOW ↓
Want to build a team, join a team or contribute to a team to fuel the mission?
To sign up using your phone, or if you cannot sign up using the button above, please click HERE >>
Just want to register to walk individually or with your group to show your support?
To register using your phone, or if you cannot register using the button above, please click HERE >>
Get Involved
Click an image below to learn how to join the walk as a walker or a walk team, how to showcase your products and services as an exhibitor, or ways to support as a sponsor or community partner!
WALKERS & WALK TEAMS
EVENT STATIONS
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
WALKERS & WALK TEAMS
When you join the EiSi Hard Hats & Tutus Walk & Taste as a solo walker, group, or walk team, you step into a joyful celebration of strength, resilience, and community. You get to enjoy curated Taste Stations, themed photo moments, music, and family‑friendly activities that make the experience feel more like a festival than a traditional walk. Walking with your family, coworkers, community group, or friends adds connection, creativity, and shared purpose to the day. Whether you show up in a hard hat, a tutu, or both, you become part of the energy that makes this event unforgettable!
EXHIBITORS
When you participate as an exhibitor, you gain direct access to a high‑value audience filled with families, corporate professionals, community leaders, and local influencers. The Hard Hats & Tutus Walk & Taste creates a vibrant marketplace where attendees are excited to explore, taste, and engage. You receive fantastic opportunities to showcase your products, services, or programs in a lively, high‑energy environment while aligning your brand with empowerment, wellness, and community celebration.
Sponsor Opportunities
When you support the Hard Hats & Tutus Walk & Taste as a sponsor or partner, you gain powerful visibility across an event that blends corporate engagement, family participation, and community celebration. Your brand appears on signage, photo moments, VIP perks, social media features, and on‑site activations that reach a diverse audience. You connect with energy professionals, hospitality partners, families, and local businesses, making this event an ideal platform for brand alignment and community impact, and your brand is recognized as a champion of empowerment and community wellness.
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
COMMUNITY PARTNERS
ACTIVITIES
ACTIVITIES
SHOWCASE & SUPPORT
SHOWCASE & SUPPORT
Your registration helps fuel our mission to provide training, resources, and networking that keep energy support professionals growing in their careers. Walk, exhibit, sponsor, sample, connect, and support a community that understands the real work happening behind the scenes of the global energy industry. Complete the form below ↓
Want to build a team, join a team or contribute to a team to fuel the mission?
Just want to register to walk individually or with your group to show your support?
Want to showcase as an exhibitor or show your support as a sponsor or partner?
Ready to showcase your products and services or support our amazing participants? Complete the form below to register as an exhibitor, taste partner, vendor, food truck, or sponsor!
EXHIBITORS • VENDORS • TASTE PARTNERS • FOOD TRUCKS
EXHIBITOR, VENDOR, TASTE STATION & FOOD TRUCKS
STANDARD EXHIBITOR – $100
BEST FOR: Boutiques, artisans, small businesses
PLACEMENT: Standard Exhibit Space
INCLUDED BENEFITS: Basic signage, event listing, standard space for a 6′ table, three walk passes
PREMIUM EXHIBITOR – $175
BEST FOR: Vendors wanting elevated visibility
PLACEMENT: Larger Exhibit Space
INCLUDED BENEFITS: Basic signage, event listing, power, larger space for two 6′ tables, five walk passes
CORPORATE EXHIBITOR – $250
BEST FOR: Large companies, branded activations
PLACEMENT: Premium Exhibit Space
INCLUDED BENEFITS: Large footprint, branded signage, logo placement, activation space, eight walk passes
TASTE STATION PARTNER – $50
BEST FOR: Food & beverage brands
PLACEMENT: Along Walk & Taste route
INCLUDED BENEFITS: Route placement, sampling opportunity, event listing
KIDS ENERGY SPARKLE ZONE VENDOR – $75
BEST FOR: Kid focused businesses
PLACEMENT: Inside Kids Energy Sparkle Zone
INCLUDED BENEFITS: Kid zone placement, family engagement, event listing, two walk passes
SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES
Presenting Sponsor — $10,000
Benefits:
Naming rights (“Hard Hats & Tutus Walk & Taste presented by ___”)
Logo on all event materials
Stage recognition + speaking moment
Premium exhibitor booth
Branded photo moment
20 registrations
VIP Energy Sparkle Lounge branding
Social media campaign
Logo on walk route signage
Gold Sponsor — $5,000
Benefits:
Logo on event signage
Sponsor booth
10 registrations
Social media spotlight
Logo on Team Recognition Wall
Logo on Taste Station map
Silver Sponsor — $2,500
Benefits:
Logo on event banner
5 registrations
Shared sponsor signage
Website listing
Optional Taste Station upgrade
Bronze Sponsor — $1,000
Benefits:
Logo on shared signage
2 registrations
Website listing
Sponsor gift bag inclusion
Taste Station Sponsor — $2,500
Benefits:
Branding on Taste Station map
Logo on Taste Station signage
Premium booth placement
Social media spotlight
5 registrations
Kids Energy Sparkle Zone Sponsor — $3,000
Benefits:
Naming rights for Kids Zone
Branded signage throughout zone
Branded photo moment
Premium exhibitor booth
10 registrations
FAQs
FAQs
See the answers to your frequently asked questions below.
It is a fun, family‑friendly community walk featuring Taste Stations, music, photo ops, exhibitors, and activities for all ages — hosted by Energy Industry Support International and benefiting energy support professionals from the energy industry.
The event takes place on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at City Place Trails in Spring, TX.
Everyone is welcome! Corporate teams, families, individuals, youth groups, churches, schools, neighborhood and community organizations.
No, but it makes the event more fun!
The walk is a relaxed, non‑competitive community walk suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Walkers will have a chance to walk 1k or 3k.
- All walkers receive entry to the event, a wristband, access to Taste Stations, opportunitgies for photo moments, music, and family‑friendly activities.
- VIP Energy Sparkle Pass holders receive additional perks.
The VIP Sparkle Pass includes VIP check‑in, premium tutu, a VIP photo moment, and swag bag.
The Family Sparkle Bundle includes:
- 2 adults + 2 youth (ages 5–12)
- Additional youth: $10 each
- Kids 0–4: Free
- One family photo moment
Children must remain with their parent or guardian for the entire duration of the event.
- Teams of 5 or more receive discounted pricing and special perks like team recognition and priority group photos.
- Corporate teams receive additional visibility and optional upgrades.
Yes! Exhibitors, sponsors, and corporate teams are encouraged to join. Opportunities include booths, Taste Stations, branded activations, and sponsorship tiers.
Exhibitors can showcase products, services, or community programs.
Exhibitors and Vendors will need a Certificate of Insurance (COI) to participate.
- You are welcome to register your food truck or beverage truck for the Hard Hats & Tutus Walk & Taste, but SPOTS ARE LIMITED and will be first come first serve.
- All trucks must have a current permit, and it will need to be up to date before event day.
- Yes, exhibitors, vendors, and food trucks may sell their products if all insurance and permit requirements are met.
- We also encourage giving out samples if you are participating as a Tasting Station partner.
Sponsors can choose from multiple tiers offering branding, visibility, on‑site activations, and community engagement benefits. See full sponsor details here >>
Volunteers roles include check‑in, Taste Stations, route guiding, photo moments, exhibitor support, and more. Clink the link below to discover volunteer opportunities.
Absolutely! Kids, strollers, and families are encouraged to participate. The event includes activities and photo moments designed for all ages.
- City Place Plaza Garage: Located off Springwoods Village Parkway and Lake Plaza Drive, this multi-level garage offers ample parking and is just a short walk from the plaza and local dining.
- Parking garage right next to Island Grill.
- Street Parking: Free, designated parallel parking spots are located along Lake Plaza Drive and adjacent streets. These are highly convenient but fill up quickly during peak lunch hours or City Place events.
- Houston CityPlace Marriott (1200 Lake Plaza Dr): Offers valet only.
The event will proceed in light rain. In the case of severe weather, updates will be posted on the event website and social media.
Proceeds benefit EiSi’s efforts to bring programs to energy support professionals and to EiSi’s community initiatives.
- Energy Industry Support International (EiSi) is a not‑for‑profit organization and the organizer of Hard Hats & Tutus. While we are not a 501(c)(3) and contributions are not tax‑deductible, your donations directly support our programs, events, and community initiatives.
- Your generosity helps us create meaningful experiences, expand resources, and uplift families across our community. Thank you for believing in our mission and choosing to make an impact.
CONNECT & COLLABORATE
CONNECT & COLLABORATE
We would LOVE for you to join us! If you are joining the event as a collaborator, or for your questions about how to participate as a walker, walk team, collaborator, community partner, exhibitor, sponsor, or volunteer, please complete the form below. ↓
