February 6-8, 2026
NRG Park
Celebrities & Speakers
Richard Karn
Richard Karn is widely known for his eight-season role as Al Borland on the hit television series Home Improvement. He went on to host the iconic game show Family Feud for four seasons and currently appears on Hulu’s acclaimed comedy Pen15 and the series More Power alongside Tim Allen. His television credits also include Last Man Standing, That ’70s Show, and The Detroiters.
In film, Richard has appeared in numerous family favorites, including several Air Bud films, Picture Perfect, Mr. Blue Sky, and a variety of Hallmark holiday movies such as Christmas in Mississippi, The Perfect Christmas List, and Check Into Christmas. His stage work includes productions of Shear Madness, Spelling Bee, Me and My Girl, The Foreigner, and I Ought to Be in Pictures, showcasing his range across television, film, and theater.
Sloan Rinaldi
On Saturday, February 7 at 2PM, join us for Outdoor Living 101—a panel exploring patios, landscaping, BBQ spaces, and watch-party-ready yards with special guest Sloan Rinaldi, a fourth-generation Texas pitmaster. We can smell the pecan and mesquite burning already!
Sloan Rinaldi is a celebrated fourth-generation Texas pitmaster and the owner of Texas Q, a craft barbecue brand based in Kingwood, Texas. Raised in a family with deep barbecue roots, she transformed her passion for smoky, flavorful Texas-style barbecue into a thriving business that includes award-winning sauces and a loyal following. Sloan has broken barriers in the traditionally male-dominated barbecue world—competing on Food Network’s Chopped Grillmasters Tournament and appearing on Season 3 of Netflix’s Barbecue Showdown. Known for her dedication to authentic technique and elevating Southern barbecue, she continues to inspire as one of the foremost female pitmasters in the industry.
Robert "Skip" Richter
Skip hosts the GardenLine radio show on KTRH in Houston every weekend, reaching audiences across much of Texas. A sought-after gardening speaker, he is a contributing editor for Texas Gardener magazine and creator of the “Gardening with Skip” YouTube channel with 120+ videos.
Formerly the National Gardening Association’s regional horticulturist for the Southeast, Skip is the author of Texas Month-by-Month Gardening and founder of gardeningwithskip.com, offering free gardening resources. He has received multiple honors, including the 2023 County Extension Agent Award and Extension Agent Emeritus status from the Texas A&M University System.
Skip’s passion is helping gardeners grow healthier, more beautiful landscapes—currently fueled by a strong fascination with okra.