(TULSA, Okla.) — Tulsa's Young Professionals is partnering with the Oklahoma Championship Steak Cook-Off next weekend to bring the Steak Cookoff Association's U.S. Steak Championship to downtown Tulsa in a two-day steak, music and beer festival benefiting the Tulsa Zoo.

The Aug. 22-23 festival, which also includes the sixth-annual Oklahoma Championship Steak Cook-Off, will bring top steak cooks to compete in teams for the state and national championships.

The event will feature Oklahoma’s largest steak dinner, live music, beer, a car show and numerous children’s activities in an area centered on Sixth Street and Cincinnati Avenue.

In all, nearly 4,000 steaks — about two tons — will be cooked.

For the general public, $20 admission includes steak and side dishes.

More information about activities and advanced ticket sales can be found at www.oksteakcookoff.com.