Official Rules for the Ribeye Roundup 2023

The 2023 Cattleman’s Classic and Ribeye Roundup will once again serve up steaks on Celebration Plaza this October 7th. The official rules for the cooking teams has been published.

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Here are some of the rules. You can find the complete list by clicking here.

Remember, this is a public event and good sportsmanship is appreciated. Visit with other cooks, make new friends, promote beef, and have fun.

Let the bragging begin! As a cook team entering the competition, you are agreeing to participate in the public dinner. Teams will be expected to cook steaks for the public dinner. Serving begins at 6:30. Teams should be prepared to cook 20 30 public steaks provided to you by CCRR.

Cook teams may begin setting up at 6:30 a.m. The square will be closed to all traffic at 10 a.m. sharp. All vehicles will be removed from the cook area immediately following setup. The square will be closed to traffic until 10:30pm. (Special parking available behind the First Baptist Church in the East parking lot).

One member of each cook team will attend the Cook’s Meeting located on the South end of the square. Steaks will be submitted in the same location.

No outside meat will be allowed for the competition or for the public steak dinner. Offenders will be immediately disqualified.

Teams are encouraged to prepare samples, hors d’oeuvres, appetizers, etc. as long as it compliments BEEF!

All steaks for the competition will be 14-16 oz. ribeyes, provided by the steak cook off.

Grills are limited to the following gas (propane), wood or charcoal.