Cattleman's Classic & Ribeye Roundup: October 3 in Sulphur Springs

About the roundup

The Cattleman's Classic & Ribeye Roundup is the annual flagship event of NETBIO, the North East Texas Beef Improvement Organization, presented in partnership with Texas Heritage National Bank. More than 40 cook teams, from professional chefs to backyard grillers, fire up their smokers and grills on the plaza for a ribeye steak cook-off, and the public steak service lets wristbanded guests sample the results all-you-can-eat style.

Around the cook-off, the day layers on an educational trade show for cattle producers, a Junior Cook Division that brings young grillers into the competition, and a stage of live music that runs through the afternoon. It is a full day of beef, agriculture, and small-town atmosphere, set in the plaza at the heart of downtown Sulphur Springs.

Why it matters for Paris

The Ribeye Roundup is a solid example of the agricultural tourism that anchors weekends across the region, drawing cook teams and visitors from across Northeast Texas into Hopkins County for the day. For commercial investors, events like this show how downtown programming keeps regional population centers active and supports the restaurant, retail, and hospitality businesses that property owners underwrite. It is also a reminder that 1905 E Price St sits within an easy radius of multiple event town centers, from Paris to Bonham, Sulphur Springs, and Durant.