Crossword puzzle clue "prepare for as an event"

"... ___. Do you like to prepare rice products for dinner? In this game, you might prepare Anne Rice products for dinner!"

Prepare for, as an event

Proctored event, or proctologist's event

Go from event to event

___ rally (event before a high school sporting event)

Event before the main event

Pack ___ (prepare to travel)

Draw ___ on (prepare to shoot)