EARLY REGISTRATION:

Southern Lion Freestyle Acrobatic Jong/ High Pole: $1,000 USD - per entry

Southern Lion Traditional: $800 USD - per entry

STANDARD REGISTRATION:

Southern Lion Freestyle Acrobatic Jong/ High Pole: $1,200 USD - per entry

Southern Lion Traditional: $1,000 USD - per entry

INTERNATIONAL TEAMS:

1 Category: $200 USD | 2 Categories: $300 USD | each additional entry: + $100 USD

Teams will have 48 hours to submit payment after registering in order to secure their competition spot.
Unpaid registrations after 48 hours will be forfeited.

*All transactions are FINAL*

Early Registration: May 31, 2026 at 10pm CST

Regular Registration: July 19, 2026 at 10pm CST

All teams will receive a participation trophy & a welcome package.

National Freestyle Acrobatic Jong/ High Pole

Champion: Trophy + 10 Medals + Free Lion (Courtesy of All Day Lion Dance) | $2,000 USD

First Runner-Up: Trophy + 10 Medals | $1,500 USD

Second Runner-Up: Trophy + 10 Medals | $1,000 USD

Third Runner-Up: Trophy + 10 Medals | $500 USD

International Southern Traditional Lion Dance:

Champion: Trophy + 10 Medals + Free Lion (Courtesy of All Day Lion Dance) | $2,000 USD

First Runner-Up: Trophy + 10 Medals | $1,500 USD

Second Runner-Up: Trophy + 10 Medals | $1,000 USD

Third Runner-Up: Trophy + 10 Medals | $500 USD

International Freestyle Acrobatic High Pole/Jong:

Champion: Trophy + 10 Medals + Free Lion (Courtesy of All Day Lion Dance) | $5,000 USD

First Runner-Up: Trophy + 10 Medals | $3,500 USD

Second Runner-Up: Trophy + 10 Medals | $2,500 USD

Third Runner-Up: Trophy + 10 Medals | $1,500 USD

Favorite Drummer Award: Free pair of drum sticks courtesy of Ox Customs

Admission is FREE — However, you will have to pay for daily parking.

POST | Parking Rates

Each team will receive parking validation for up to three vehicles

Inside the building, guests can enjoy a vibrant food hall offering a wide variety of cuisines, drinks, alcohol, and desserts.

Just outside at the back loading dock, a lively vendor and market will feature Houston specialties such as street food, matcha, coffee, and more. In addition, vendors will be offering lion and dragon dance equipment, merchandise, and other specialty items—creating a festive and culturally immersive experience for everyone.