EVENTS THAT EMPOWER OUR MISSION
The INVICTA Project hosts a variety of engaging events throughout the year to bring our community together and raise critical support for our mission. From our signature Sporting Clay Shoot at the exclusive Dallas Gun Club, to spirited happy hours and our elegant annual INVICTA Gala, each event offers a unique opportunity to connect, celebrate, and contribute to a greater cause.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Chili Cook Off
532 Keller Pkwy., Keller, TX 76248
Bring your best chili recipe or come hungry for a little friendly competition in support of The INVICTA Project!
Enter the cookoff for $50 or enjoy tasting and voting for your favorites with a $20 tasting & voting kit. Don’t want to vote and just here to chow down, tasting only tickets are $10. All are welcome for a day of great food, community, and support for our veterans and first responders.
Rules:
- All chili must be made from scratch and cooked on-site beginning at 8 AM.
- Only raw ground chili meat or ground chuck is permitted. Finely chopped onions and peppers are allowed, but no fillers (beans, macaroni, rice, hominy, etc.).
- Commercial or prepackaged chili mixes are not permitted.
- Each team must prepare at least one 8-quart pot of chili.
- Contestants must provide their own cooking heat source and notify organizers in advance if power is needed.
- Pop-up tents are permitted and encouraged.
- Tasting and voting run from noon to 2 PM. Tasting cups will be provided.
- Awards will be announced at 2:30 PM.
INVICTA GALA
Join us for the 2027 INVICTA Gala – an unforgettable evening of hope, heroism, and healing.
Together we’ll honor our nation’s bravest while raising critical funds to provide life-changing, no-cost brain and body restoration treatments for veterans and first responders suffering from traumatic brain injuries and post-concussion symptoms.
Enjoy an inspiring keynote, live and silent auctions, tributes to Medal of Honor recipients, and the satisfaction of knowing every dollar raised directly restores the lives of those who’ve sacrificed so much for us.
PAST EVENTS
Sporting Clay Shoot at Dallas Gun Club 2026
The INVICTA Project’s 2nd Annual Sporting Clay Shoot brought supporters together at Dallas Gun Club for a day of sporting clays, friendly competition, and community.
Sporting Clay Shoot at Dallas Gun Club 2025
This event supported The INVICTA Project’s mission, with the entry fee covering all equipment, protective gear, breakfast, lunch, entertainment, and exciting awards.
Cocktails & Cigars Happy Hour
The Cocktails & Cigars Happy Hour brought the community together for an evening of lively conversation, smooth drinks, and shared support for the INVICTA Project’s mission.
The INVICTA Gala 2025
At the 2025 Gala, guests heard from keynote speaker Captain Tammie Jo Shults, a pioneering Navy pilot and hero of Southwest Flight 1380, whose story of courage and service embodied the heart of INVICTA’s mission.
Range Day 2025
The Mission Ridge Shooting activity at the INVICTA Gala was a total blast! Attendees had a fantastic time practicing their aim, sharing laughs, and enjoying the friendly competition. It was the perfect chance to bond, get to know each other, and have a great time before the gala kicked off!
The INVICTA Gala 2024
The inaugural INVICTA Gala raised over $240,000 for the INVICTA Project, supporting veterans and first responders with traumatic brain injuries. Attendees honored four Medal of Honor recipients, enjoyed Kentucky Derby-themed activities, auctions, and a Q&A with Gary Sinise and Dr. William E. Morgan—an unforgettable night of celebration and giving.
Range Day 2024
The Mission Ridge Shooting activity at the INVICTA Gala was a total blast! Attendees had a fantastic time practicing their aim, sharing laughs, and enjoying the friendly competition. It was the perfect chance to bond, get to know each other, and have a great time before the gala kicked off!