The event, which raised more than $4 million between sponsors and live and silent auctions, is the single largest fundraiser for the American Cancer Society. This year’s headlining act was the CMA’s Country Music Duo of the Year, Sugarland, who performed on the Dr. Pepper Main Stage. Country singer, Pat Green, warmed up the crowd before the live auction on the Bank of America Stage.

Mike Jones, CAI, GPPA, auctioneer and president of United Country Auction Services, and his team of highly excitable bid spotters returned for their seventh year to preside over the live auction. Gary Cogill, WFAA movie critic, emceed the event while Eddie Deen, caterer to the presidents, took care of the food duties. The evening kicked off with a private gathering at the Ewing’s home located on the ranch and then proceeded to the casino tent and silent auction.

To kick off the live auction, Pat Green joined Mike Jones on stage to sell a signed guitar for $5,500. The auction highlights included a 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG for $134,000, an evening of Texas Hold ‘em, Prime Steaks and Stogies with Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, Daryl Johnston, Michael Irvin and Jay Novacek for $60,000, Iron Chef BBQ Package with Dallas’ finest chefs for $50,000, and a trip to Cabo San Lucas for $45,000. Auction guests also purchased a Single Malt Scotch Package to Scotland for $22,500, Beretta Shotgun Package to Italy for $18,000, dinner with the Trump family in New York for $20,000, dinner at the Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek for $5,000, Gregg Ruth diamond necklace for $11,000, Napa Trip for $12,500, and a Mexico vacation to San Miquel de Allende for $10,000.

The 35th Anniversary Dallas Cattle Baron’s Ball was a huge hit, and the CBB committee has already set a date and begun planning for the 2009 event.

To learn more about United Country and how the company gives back to the community, visit www.ucauctionservices.com or contact Mike Jones at mikejones@unitedcountry.com.