UH Energy Industry Crawfish Boil

UH Cullen College of Engineering Presents:
35th UH Energy Industry Crawfish Boil at the University of Houston

Event Date: April 19, 2026
Event Time: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Event Location: UH Campus, Lynn Eusan Park

Parking: Visitors can park in the Welcome Center & Parking Garage. (Google Map)
Visitor Parking (Sunday): $10

Thank you for supporting the UH Energy Industry Crawfish Boil.

The UH Energy Industry Crawfish Boil is a family-friendly festival bringing alumni, faculty, students and industry professionals together for networking, food and fun. Proceeds support the multidisciplinary capstone fund that’s designed to increase professional readiness for Cullen College engineering and technology students.

Sponsor packages are available and include reserved seating under your designated tent and an all-inclusive guest ticket entry featuring tasty crawfish, finger-licking BBQ, cold beverages (beer, wine, non-alcoholic), dessert treats and festival activities. Spend the afternoon connecting with the Cullen College of Engineering family featuring a Student Showcase with representatives from a dozen student organizations, STEM activities, a Kids Zone, music and more!

Sponsors are encouraged to bring company banners and décor to showcase your brand. Prizes will be awarded for the “Best Decorated Tent.” Reserve your sponsor package before March 15.

Individual, student and group tickets are also available in the General Seating Zone.

Click here to download the event map (PDF)

“This was a great day for our industry to network with UH students from many engineering and technology disciplines!” (2025 Corporate Sponsor)

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“I made professional connections and have an internship lined up!” (UH Student)

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“Well organized…great food…fun event!”

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“We loved collaborating with students, faculty and staff!”

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“Great to be involved in such a close-knit community, and the food was great!”

2026 SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES

ZONE A

ZONE A includes reserved seating under designated tent with covered 8-foot tables, chairs, company sign, concierge ticket services, sponsor recognition on website and all-inclusive guest ticket entry for food, beverages and festival activities.

TITANIUM: $10,000 — 100 Guest Tickets, 30’ x 30’ Tent, 16 tables with chairs
(Fair Market Value = $5,500)
GOLD: $5,000 — 50 Guest Tickets, 20’ x 20’ Tent, 8 tables with chairs
(Fair Market Value = $3,000)
SILVER: $3,000 — 25 Guest Tickets, 15’ x 15’ Tent, 4 tables with chairs
(Fair Market Value = $1,700)

ZONE B

ZONE B includes reserved seating under designated tent with covered 8-foot tables, chairs, company sign, concierge ticket services, sponsor recognition on website and all-inclusive guest ticket entry for food, beverages and festival activities.

BEER & WINE SPONSOR: $2,500 — 15 Guest Tickets, 10’ x 20’ Tent, 3 tables with chairs, plus 3 high top tables, signage in Beer Station (Limited to 2 Sponsors)
(Fair Market Value = $1,250)
BRONZE: $2,000 — 10 Guest Tickets, 10’ x 20’ Tent, 2 tables with chairs plus 1 bonus table to display your branded items/giveaways
(Fair Market Value = $1,000)
IRON: $1,500 — 10 Guest Tickets, 10’ x 10’ Tent, 2 tables with chairs
(Fair Market Value = $750)

ZONE C

ZONE C all-inclusive ticket entry for food, beverages and festival activities

SPECIALTY EVENT SPONSORS

Specialty Event Sponsors includes a shared 30’ x 30’ tent with reserved seating, company sign, sponsor recognition on website *plus* bonus 8” table to display branded items/giveaways for these limited sponsors:

Ice Cream Sponsor: $1,000 — 6 Guest Tickets (Limited to 2 Sponsors)
(Fair Market Value = $400)
Kid Zone Sponsor: $1,000 — 6 Guest Tickets (Limited to 3 Sponsors)
(Fair Market Value = $400)
Beverage Sponsor: $1,000 — 6 Guest Tickets (Limited to 3 Sponsors)
(Fair Market Value = $400)
Cookie Sponsor: $500 — 3 Guest Tickets (Limited to 2 Sponsors)
(Fair Market Value = $250)
Door Prize Donor: $300 — 2 Guest Tickets
(Fair Market Value = $150)

GENERAL SEATING

INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

Adult (Age 21+): $60
Student: $30
Kids (7 & Under): FREE

(Fair Market Value = $40 adult, $25 student)

SPONSOR EXTRA TICKET: $50
(Fair Market Value = $40)

For sponsor information, please contact Cathy Brown at cmbrow31 [at] central.uh.edu (cmbrow31[at]central[dot]uh[dot]edu) or phone at 713-743-2804.
Tickets purchased online will be distributed at the GUEST CHECK IN / WILL CALL TENT at the Crawfish Boil.

2026 Executive Committee

Frank Adamek, P.E. (’72), MSME (’75)
frankadamek2016 [at] gmail.com (frankadamek2016[at]gmail[dot]com)

Benton Baugh, P.E. (’67)
bbaugh [at] baughengrs.com (bbaugh[at]baughengrs[dot]com)

Marco Cano, MBA (’09)
Canonetics
marco [at] canonetics.com (marco[at]canonetics[dot]com)

Zehra Carrasco
ZehraCarrasco [at] yahoo.com (ZehraCarrasco[at]yahoo[dot]com)

Jon Halliburton
Ensearch, Energy Recruitment
jon [at] ensearch.energy (jon[at]ensearch[dot]energy)

Kristen Johns, BS (’16)
Triple Kore
info [at] 3kore.com (info[at]3kore[dot]com)

Frank Koeck, P.E.
Sygnas Corporation
frank.koeck [at] sygnascorp.com (frank[dot]koeck[at]sygnascorp[dot]com)

Lance Smith
Hoar Construction
lsmith [at] hoar.com (lsmith[at]hoar[dot]com)

Don Sparacino (’79), MSE (’86)
donaldjsparacino [at] gmail.com (donaldjsparacino[at]gmail[dot]com)

DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
Cathy Brown
Cullen College of Engineering
cmbrow31 [at] central.uh.edu (cmbrow31[at]central[dot]uh[dot]edu)
713-743-2804

UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
Cullen College of Engineering
4222 Martin Luther King Blvd.
Room E421
Houston, TX 77204-4007
Checks payable to: "UH Foundation"
or purchase online