According to 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Co-Chairs Lora Farris and Marjon Henderson,
“The first Cattle Baron’s Ball was a full-fledged Texas barbecue under the co-chairmanship of Patti Williams Hunt and Jacque Wynne, who founded the event to raise funds for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. And, now with your help, we are poised to surpass the $100 million milestone.
“But first, a little background information-more than 500 guests attended the western-themed event in 1974, which was held the famous Toddie Lee Wynne’s Star Brand Ranch. Through ticket sales and the auction, the inaugural event raised $56,000. Today the ball hosts more than 3,000 guests and raises millions each year. We invite you to join us in continuing this rich tradition.
“Country music’s most revered performers have entertained at the ball throughout its 49-year history, including Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, George Strait, Waylon Jennings, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney, Tim McGraw, Tim McGraw, Brooks and Dunn, Clint Black, Dwight Yoakam, Big and Rich, Toby Keith, Sugarland, Brad Paisley.
“While some might be ‘handwringing’ at the prospect of continuing a legacy of ensuring more cancer research dollars are spent in Dallas than anywhere else in the country, they probably are not familiar with the members of the Cattle Baron’s Ball. This year’s ball is appropriately themed ‘New Horizons’ as the committee of 100 dedicated volunteers has spent many months planning a whole new look for this year’s guests.
“Fortunately, the Cattle Baron’s Ball Committee is not comprised of the faint-of-heart – as evidenced by the fact that the CBB is the largest single-night fundraiser in the nation for cancer research through the American Cancer Society. To date, the ball has generated more than $98 million in its first 50 years!
“As summer comes to a close, we are so excited to put the finishing touches on this year’s ball at Southfork on Saturday, September 28. Our renowned Silent and Live Auctions are among the best in the country with exotic travel, elegant jewelry and one-of-kind experiences that cannot be replicated.
“In addition to tickets and table sales, we invite you to market your business through one of Cattle Baron’s sponsorship opportunities and surprise elements the evening of the ball. Hurry-there is still time to become an icon in the fight to eradicate cancer and help us surpass the $100 million mark!
“Visit [email protected] or call 214.443.9222 for more information.”
* Graphic courtesy of Cattle Baron's Ball Dallas
