VIP Guests are invited to join us for this exclusive event at the Stockyard Saloon (across from the Eplex entrance). Attendees will enjoy complimentary drinks, appetizers, and live music by Shaun Munday.

Giddy up! It’s time to kick off the 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball. As you enter the E-Plex, we will get you registered and provide your table number as well as auction information.

Swing by the variety of food stations and bars throughout the West Hall to enjoy dinner and drinks while you wait for the program to start!

The program will include the invocation, Color Guard, and National Anthem sang by Faith Zimmer from Adamant Faith. Our emcees will welcome attendees and recognize our sponsors who make this event possible.

The Stars of Hope luminary service is a time to celebrate, honor, or remember someone you love at the Cattle Baron's Ball of Southwest Missouri. They can be purchased for a minimum donation of $25 each prior or during the event.

The Raise the Paddle proceeds will go to the World Wide Technology American Cancer Society Hope Lodge located in St. Louis, MO. The Hope Lodge program provides a free home away from home for cancer patients and their caregivers.

More than just a roof over their heads, it’s a nurturing community that helps patients access the care they need. Each Hope Lodge community offers a supportive, homelike environment where guests can share a meal, join in the evening’s activities, or unwind in their own private room. Patients staying at a Hope Lodge must be in active cancer treatment and permanently reside more than 40 miles away from their cancer treatment center. Learn more here: Hope Lodge of St. Louis

Bid on some incredible and unique experiences and packages during our live auction. Get a preview of the amazing items on our Auction page!

Head on over to the East Hall for the silent auction. dancing, live music by Jason Pritchett, mechanical bull riding, axe throwing, and more!

Swing by one of the bars to try out a signature cocktail or another complimentary drink from our fun volunteer bartenders.

Jason Pritchett is leading the charge for the NEW REVOLUTION of country music. Jason's first 5 radio songs have blazed into the top 40 charts in record time. In Jason's first week on the charts, he was the highest debuting artist with his single "Good Show" topping out at #16, earning him "Red Carpet" status at the CMA awards in Nashville TN.

Jason has performed on tour, with performances opening for Randy Houser, Tyler Farr, Lee Brice, Thomas Rhett, Old Dominion, Chris Janson and Kelly Pickler to name a few...

Grab a gift bag on your way out of the event from one of our volunteers! Thank you for attending the 2023 Cattle Baron’s Ball of Southwest Missouri.