World Championship Steak Cook-Off™
You are invited to cook in the 37th Annual World Championship Steak Cook-off™ in beautiful Magnolia, Arkansas!
A total of $10,000 in prize money will be up for grabs, as we grill 2,000 mouthwatering Certified Angus Beef ribeye steaks!
Will you eat the World Champion Steak?
Your steak dinner will include a delicious 16 oz. Certified Beef Ribeye, (cooked by one of our fabulous cooking teams) baked potato, salad, roll & drink.
Tickets are $30 each.
Will you grill the World Champion Steak?
Gather your grilling buddies and compete for the Governor's Cup and cash prizes!
Check out our Appetizer Challenge!
Showcase your grilling creativity with the Annual Appetizer Challenge. Each year there is a specific ingredient that must be featured in the appetizer.
2026 WINNERS
2026 World Championship Steak Cook-off™
Winner – Amfuel (David Muldrew)
World Championship Steak Cook-off Scores
World Championship Steak Cooking Ranking Sheet
Parade Score Sheet (Commercial)
Parade Score Sheet (Non-Commercial)
Fifth through ninth runners-up received certificates
Winners by category:
WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STEAK COOK-OFF™ Winner: Amfuel (David Muldrow)
First Runner-Up: MK Distributing (Clark Hale)
Second Runner-Up: Steak Busters (Jeff Venable)
Third Runner-Up: The Tool Store (Scott Hart)
Fourth Runner-Up: Alston's Barn (Mo Alston)
Fifth Runner-Up: Bud & Bones (Dan Judd)
Sixth Runner-Up: Cajun Pix Stix (Blayne Kite)
Seventh Runner-Up: Sizzlin' Siblings (Tarlton Wingfield)
Eighth Runner-Up: Big Jon's Big Eats (Jon Roger)
Ninth Runner-Up: Grill of Fortune (Hayden Rich)
PARADE – COMMERCIAL
First Place: Hometown Cookers
Second Place: Wreckers, Haulers & Grill Shot Callers
Third Place: Team Bromine
Fourth Place: Flame Broiled and Taste
Fifth Place: Steak Busters
PARADE – NON-COMMERCIAL
First Place: Abilities Unlimited
Second Place: ILP Cookers
Third Place: Johnson Boyz
Fourth Place: Delaney Cooking Team
Fifth Place: Alston's Barn
RIG CONSTRUCTION
Winner: CMC Mill Time Grillers
Second Place: Smackover Lithium
Third Place: BryBQ
Fourth Place: Smith Boys Cookers
Fifth Place: When Ya Hot, Ya Hot
SPIRIT AWARD
Winner: Wreckers, Haulers & Grill Shot Callers
Second Place: Team Bromine
Third Place: Hometown Grillers
Fourth Place: BryBQ
Fifth Place: CMC Mill Time Grillers
APPETIZER CHALLENGE
Ben E. Keith was the official sponsor of the 2025 Appetizer Challenge, a contest held among the steak cooking teams for the best appetizer. All of the entries were required to incorporate bacon.
Winner: Big Jon's Big Eats (Bratwurst Gyoza)
Second place: Infinity Grillers (Korean Bratwurst Bao Buns)
Third place: SAU Dining Services (Mule Eggs)
