Format enhancements announced for 2024 Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup

Format enhancements announced for 2024 Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup Image

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  The crew from James Hodge Chrysler and Jay Hodge Chevrolet prep their steak to go on the grill during the 2023 Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup, held Saturday, Oct. 7 on Celebration Plaza. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Oct. 5 at Celebration Plaza with public food service from 1 to 4 p.m. File Photo by Tammy Vinson

  The crew from James Hodge Chrysler and Jay Hodge Chevrolet prep their steak to go on the grill during the 2023 Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup, held Saturday, Oct. 7 on Celebration Plaza. This year’s event is set for Saturday, Oct. 5 at Celebration Plaza with public food service from 1 to 4 p.m. File Photo by Tammy Vinson

News Staff Tue, 07/16/2024 - 19:53 Subhead | Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organization Body

The Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup is set to take place on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2024 at Celebration Plaza.

Since the inception of this event, Northeast Texas Beef Improvement Organiation's mission has been to promote beef. With that mission in mind, along with feedback from the public and cook teams, NETBIO announced 'some exciting format enhancements' for this year’s Ribeye Roundup.

What’s new for the public?

„ Reduced ticket price.

$20 vs. $35

„ Bite-sized steak tasting instead of a full steak meal. Now the public has the opportunity to try multiple cook teams' steaks vs.

picking only one steak.

„ Festival style that includes live music throughout the day vs. an evening dinner.

„ Public service will begin at 1 p.m. and end at 4 p.m.

What’s new for the cook teams?

„ For the adult cook teams, there will be a single round vs. the two-round format.

„ Extended timeline for competition prep and turn in.

„ Reduced verall timeline for the entire day; event is over at 5 p.m. vs. 10 p..m.

„ 10 adult winners will be announced on stage and each of those teams will receive a trophy. Additionally, the winning teams will have the opportunity to give their sponsors a shout out.

„ The winners of the adult division and both kid divisions will all receive belt buckles.

For more information

More information about the event will be shared in the coming weeks, NETBIO event coordinators noted in a release about the changes for 2024.

NETBIO encourages event enthusiasts to follow the Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ ribeyeroundup) for event updates.