2024 Cattleman’s Classic, Ribeye Roundup deemed a success

2024 Cattleman’s Classic, Ribeye Roundup deemed a success Image

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  Chuck Smith of Northeast Texas Farmers Co-op, left, and Logan Vaughan, TableLeaf Supper Club, won the People's Choice Award.

  Chuck Smith of Northeast Texas Farmers Co-op, left, and Logan Vaughan, TableLeaf Supper Club, won the People's Choice Award.
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  Chandlyn Brown receives an award for his entry which won the Junior Steak, age 7-12 division. Staff photos by Tammy Vinson

  Chandlyn Brown receives an award for his entry which won the Junior Steak, age 7-12 division. Staff photos by Tammy Vinson
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  Paige Sloan receives an award for her winning entry in the Junior Steak, age 13-17 division contest Saturday.

  Paige Sloan receives an award for her winning entry in the Junior Steak, age 13-17 division contest Saturday.
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  Community members and visitors packed the plaza for chances to sample the entries in the Ribeye Roundup.

  Community members and visitors packed the plaza for chances to sample the entries in the Ribeye Roundup.
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  As young chefs fire up their grills, volunteers and NETBIO members set up serving and prep areas.

  As young chefs fire up their grills, volunteers and NETBIO members set up serving and prep areas.
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  The Austin Ferguson Custom Homes team won the top prize with a score of 166.

  The Austin Ferguson Custom Homes team won the top prize with a score of 166.
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  Swinson Excavation won sixth place with a score of 150 at the Cattleman's Classic and Ribeye Roundup.

  Swinson Excavation won sixth place with a score of 150 at the Cattleman's Classic and Ribeye Roundup.

Tammy Vinson Tue, 10/08/2024 - 21:45 Subhead |Top Beef Body

Reporter tammy@ssnewstelegram. com

Crowds enjoyed another Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup, feasting on appetizers and expertly cooked steaks while listening to great music and enjoying a beautiful fall day..

Around 30 teams competed in the 2024 event, held Saturday, Oct. 5 at Celebration Plaza. Event organizers said this number was on par with last year’s event.

Attendees enjoyed live music all day as they waited eagerly for the meal service portion of the program.

The day’s live musical entertainment was provided by Seth Ward and Jason Waldon and the Alibis.

Attendees also had a chance to go through an educational exhibit explaining various aspects of the beef industry and how beef goes from pasture to plate.

Changes

This year’s event debuted a brand new festival- style format. Adult cook teams had just one round of competition, rather than the two-round format from previous years. They also had an extended timeline for competition prep and turn in. Changes to this year’s event, “I’ve had nothing but positive comments about the new format,” said Kregg Slakey, an event organizer.

The day’s overall timeline was reduced, with the event ending at 5 p.m., rather than 10 p.m. as in previous years.

Each of the winners was recognized, with top winners receiving trophies and monetary prizes. First winners of the adult division and both kid divisions received belt buckles.

2024 Results

The competition was fierce, often with just a point or two separating winners.

For scoring, all competitors were judged on a 200 point scale. The People’s Choice Award was determined by which cook had the most votes, indicated by attendees placing a ticket in their favorite cook’s cup.

In the youth division, Chandlyn Brown won Best Junior Steak, ages 7 to 12, with a score of 166 out of 200 points.

Paige Sloan won Best Junior Steak, ages 13 to 17 , with a score of 153. This is the fourth year in a row Sloan has taken the top honor in her division.

The top ten cook teams included: Texas Hops and Chops/ Dr. Robert & Iris Lenington took 10th place with a score of 138.

Mayben Realty garnered ninth place with a score of 139.

Logan Vaughn of TableLeaf Supper Club placed eighth with a score of 144.

Double R Chuckwagon earned seventh place with a score of 148.

Swinson Excavation took sixth place with a score of 150. The team’s appetizer, a wonton popper topped with shrimp, took top honors for Best Hors'd'oeuvre.

White Smoke (Chuck White) took fifth place with a score of 156.

Weber Ninja (Brandon 'Woody' Williams) of 903 Steak Mafia earned fourth place with a score of 157.

The Chancellor Group garnered third place with a score of 161.

Kiss My Glass/903 Steak Mafia took home second place with a score of 162.

The Austin Ferguson Custom Homes team won the top prize with a score of 166.

Finally, Logan Vaughan of Table Leaf Supper Club received the People's Choice award.