This is a "Meet the Makers and Taste the Flavors" news alert!

Join us for tasty treats and a grand prize drawing at the First Annual Wagyu Cook-off on September 4, 2010 in Hamilton, Texas.

The public will have an opportunity to enjoy Wagyu beef during a supper starting at 5 p.m. on Saturday. Brisket plates will sell for $15 and steak plates for $25. Supper tickets will also be entered into drawings for door prizes.

Times have not been confirmed but PNF TV will be holding a live taping for both "The Master of Flavor" Kent Wenzel and "The Cooking Cowboy" Neil Dudley at this event.

Pederson's Natural Farms, selects the team for the First Annual Wagyu Cook-off to be held in conjunction with the Hamilton Dove Festival on September 4, 2010.

Pederson's team will be competing for bragging rights as the champion of the Wagyu Cook-off. Pederson's will be preparing in two categories: best rib eye and best brisket. Four of Pederson's employees were selected to participate, based on their expertise in Pederson's test kitchen and their creative cooking ideas.

This unique event has peaked tremendous interest from the media. Nationally syndicated television shows, will be present to film this exciting competition for upcoming segments. The esteemed judges' panel includes members of the press, faculty of prestigious Texas colleges and a celebrity chef.

Cody Lane, President of Pederson's Natural Farms, comments, "I am extremely excited about the opportunity to participate in this cook-off. With a little luck, and Pederson's specially developed secret recipe, I'm confident my hand-selected team will be able to grill up some great tasting Wagyu."

Pederson's Natural Farms Team - Click on a name for detailed information.

Scott Cooney, Kent Wenzel, Wes Graham, Luke Thedford , Isaac Newton