Price Center Hosted Annual San Marcos Variety Show
The local arts venue held its fifth annual show to raise funds following a denied county grant request.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Philanthropy
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The Price Center in San Marcos hosted its fifth annual Variety Show on October 8, 2026. The community event features performers ranging from 9 to 90 years old, with all proceeds from ticket and raffle sales supporting the organization.
Why it matters
The fundraiser has become increasingly important for the Price Center after the Hay County Commissioners Court denied its $10,000 grant request for the 2027 fiscal year. Organizers originally created the event to foster community connection and provide essential funding.
The Price Center requested $10,000 for the fiscal year 2027 budget, but that funding was officially denied by the Hay County Commissioners Court. This marks the fifth edition of the variety show, which showcases local talent aged 9 to 90 years old.
The players
Anna Broome
She is the creator of the annual Variety Show and works to showcase local talent in San Marcos.
Clay DeStefano
He is a collaborator who works alongside volunteers and the board to organize performances.
Price Center
This is a local venue in San Marcos that hosts community events and provides cultural programming.
Hay County Commissioners Court
This is the governing body responsible for reviewing and approving county grant allocations.
The details
Anna Broome and Clay DeStefano worked with volunteers and the board to organize the performances that highlight local talent. The show serves as a vital revenue stream for the center while continuing the tradition established in 2022 to strengthen community bonds.
Timeline
Anna Broome created the Variety Show in Sept. 2022.
The Hay County Commissioners Court denied the grant request on Sept. 15, 2026.
The fifth annual Variety Show took place on Oct. 8, 2026.
Market Landscape
The funding gap for the Price Center highlights the challenges local nonprofits face when relying on public grant allocations within the Hay County fiscal year 2027 budget process. This shift forces organizations to pivot toward community-based revenue models to maintain operations.
The loss of county funding may impact the availability of programs or events held at the Price Center in the coming year. Residents and supporters are encouraged to participate in ticketed events to bridge the gap left by the rejected budget request.
The takeaway
Supporting local cultural centers through direct participation is becoming a necessity as public funding sources shift. Residents can continue to support the center by attending future shows and supporting its ongoing programming.
Further reading
Learn more about local funding trends in San Marcos Philanthropy.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The University Star.
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