HOPE ON THE RANGE
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Beaumont, TX
He is a titan of neotraditional country music and has a celebrated career spanning nearly four decades.
He defined the 1990s honky-tonk scene. His catalog boasts 20 top ten hits and 8 number one songs, fueled by four albums that achieved platinum status.
Chesnutt’s unwavering dedication to the genre earned him top industry praise early in the decade. In 1993, he took home the prestigious CMA Horizon Award, cementing his status as one of the format’s brightest stars. That same year, his celebrated collaboration with the legendary George Jones on “I Don’t Need Your Rockin’ Chair” earned him the CMA Vocal Event of the Year.
You want an opening band that will get the party started? We got you…
Meet the Royal Dukes Band! Straight from Houston, this 11-piece super group are live music experts, and party starters. They are an award-winning band specializing in high-energy, good vibes, fun and get everyone on the dance floor!
Band member Jon Wegge says, “The Royal Dukes Band is honored and excited to be part of the entertainment lineup for this year’s Southeast Texas Cattle Baron’s Ball! We can’t wait to celebrate alongside guests and supporters while contributing to an unforgettable night in support of such a meaningful cause. We can’t wait to see you on November 14!”
2026 Event Chairs: Max & Abby Keen
Join us on Saturday, November 14th and help us LASSO A CURE!
Please join us on November 14th, and help us LASSO A CURE! The American Cancer Society’s 2026 Southeast Texas Chevy Dealers Cattle Baron’s Ball promises to be a toe-tapping, knee-slapping good time as you give back to our community and the American Cancer Society.
Held at the Beaumont Civic Center, this one-of-a-kind evening features a mouth-watering menu, refreshing drinks, dancing, auctions at all price points, chance drawings, and so much more. Often imitated but NEVER duplicated, Cattle Baron’s Ball is the BEST “Party With A Purpose” in Southeast Texas for an astounding 37 years!! And with your support, the American Cancer Society will continue to saves lives by helping people stay well and get well, by finding cures, and by fighting back against cancer. The American Cancer Society is working to end cancer as we know it, for everyone. We are the largest private, not-for-profit funder of cancer research in the United States, investing more than $5 billion since 1946. Thanks in part to your contributions, more than 1.5 million lives have been saved in the US in the past two decades. Now, that is a reason to celebrate!
So, brand your calendar for Saturday, November 14, 2026, grab your hat and dust off your boots for what promises to be a rip-roaring, kick up your heels good time and making a measurable difference in the fight against cancer. We hope to see you there in your boots and bling!
Impact total investment since 1946
winning scientists received research funding
through all patient support initiatives in 2024
As the only organization combating cancer through advocacy, discovery, and patient support, the American Cancer Society has made significant contributions to the fight against cancer over the last 110 years. We advocate for lifesaving policy changes, promote healthy lifestyles to help prevent cancer, and provide information, answers, and support to people in every community who have been touched by cancer. We also research cancer and its causes to find more answers and better treatment.
Yet, there is still work to be done – which is why we are so glad you have joined us tonight! The American Cancer Society continues to work tirelessly to fund research and provide support for all types of cancer. And thanks to your generous support, we work to ensure that everyone has an opportunity to prevent, detect, treat, and survive cancer.
Every cancer. Every life.
We have three opportunities to Fund Our Mission this year. Each gift is 100% tax deductible, and will be fully applied to your choice of opportunity. Participating in the Fund The Mission moment either before or after the Ball, ensures you are furthering our life-saving efforts to make a real impact toward ending cancer.
Our 2026 Fund The Mission Opportunities are:
1) Access To Care – Transportation & Lodging assistance
2) Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer research – In honor of Tammy Comeaux
3) Colorectal cancer research – In memory of Florence Robichau
