An EGGtoberfest 50 years in the making
The largest and tastiest EGGhead gathering in the world returns to Coolray Field on October 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM. With an impressive variety of tasty bites from over 200 cook teams – including Team Green live cooking demonstrations– the 2024 EGGtoberfest festival will provide a one-of-a-kind family experience!
We have a special surprise to celebrate the capstone of our 50th Anniversary. Join us, as we attempt to set a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest serving of chicken wings ever, in honor of Ed Fisher and the dish that started it all 50 years ago!
Eggtoberfest Tickets & Info
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Price: Adults: $75 each
Children 12 and under – up to two children per ticketed adult – are free of charge.
What’s In Store for You:
Delicious Food & Drinks: Sample bites from over 200 cook teams and each ticket includes two drink coupons for soft drinks, water, or beer.
Cooking Demos: Learn new techniques from EGGsperts and get inspired by innovative EGGhead chefs.
Special EGG Pricing: Thinking about buying an EGG? Now’s the time! Buy a Large or XL Demo EGG – only used for EGGtoberfest — at special pricing up to 25% off!
EGG Merch & Gear: Receive a commemorative T-shirt* and explore exclusive EGGtoberfest merchandise and gear, available only at the event. *Specific sizes available while supplies last.
Non-Stop Entertainment: Experience hands-on entertainment all day long including live bands, kid’s zone, and more!
EGGtoberfest ticketing inquiries: [email protected]
Cook Team Registration & Info
Date: Saturday, October 5, 2024 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Where: Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Price: $100 Refundable Deposit per Cook Team
Cook team spots are sold out!
What Should You Expect:
Registration: Each cook team registration requires a $100 refundable deposit to reserve your space. Deposits will be refunded at the conclusion of the event.
Team Setup: Each cook team includes 2 cooks, 1 Large EGG, charcoal, a convEGGtor, and a pre-set 10’ x 10’ tent space with a pre-set Big Green Egg logoed tent and 1 serving table. You may register up to two cook teams to be paired together!
Cook Spot Assignments: Pre-assigned spots to ensure a smooth setup. Want to be near friends? Email us at [email protected] with the team names and we will make every effort to place you.
Special EGG Pricing: Thinking about buying an EGG? Now’s the time! Buy a Large or XL Demo EGG – only used for EGGtoberfest — at special pricing up to 25% off!
People’s Choice Award: Have the chance to win the EGGtoberfest People’s Choice Award!
Cook Team FAQ
EGGtoberfest Cooks provide food and cook a variety of dishes for our guests to enjoy. Without your generous and enthusiastic support, this unique event would not be possible.
There will be 4,000 hungry guests in attendance so please pace out your samples and plan to serve at least 400 sample-sized bites throughout the day.
An EGGtoberfest cook team is 2 cooks with 1 Large EGG, charcoal, a convEGGtor and a pre-set 10’ X 10’ Big Green Egg tent. An 8’ X 30” serving table will also be pre-set with each tent. The refundable registration deposit is $100 per cook team.
You may register up to two cook teams. When doing so, you’ll be paired with your partner team under one 10’ X 10’ tented cook spot with 2 Large EGGs, so each cook team on your registration will have 1 Large EGG in your shared space. The refundable registration deposit is $100 for each of your two cook teams.
Beat the Saturday morning crowd with early cook check-in at the Coolray Field Box Office on Friday, October 6th from 3 pm – 6pm. Early check-in cook teams will be permitted access to their cook spots for pre-load-in only and may pick up their EGGtoberfest gift bag and T-shirt.
Saturday morning EGGtoberfest cook check-in and load-in is from 7 am to 9 am at the field maintenance tunnel on the west side of the stadium. The main gates open for General Admission ticket holders at 10:00 am.
Cooks are requested to stay at the event until 3:00pm. After 3:00pm assistance will be available on a first come, first serve basis for loading up and exiting the venue. Cook deposit refunds begin at 3:00pm at the field-side tunnel entrance.
Email us at [email protected] with the team names and we will make every effort to place you
No. However, there are demo EGGs available for purchase at special EGGtoberfest pricing! Purchase your demo EGG here. Tents are sold out.
Complimentary soft drinks and bottled water will be available for cook teams in both bullpens. Your first two beers are complementary, cash bar thereafter. Beer and nonalcoholic beverage stations will be located throughout the stadium and on the field level where EGGhead cook teams will be located. Cook team may bring in coolers. No glass containers inside the stadium please.
Friday Pre-Party Tickets & Info
Date: Friday, October 4, 2024 from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Where: Coolray Field, 2500 Buford Drive, Lawrenceville, GA 30043
Coolray Field 1st Base Concourse area, enter through main gates
Price: Adults: $50 each. Children 12 and under: $20
The Friday night pre-party at Coolray Field will be your opportunity for an intimate gathering to celebrate our 50th anniversary with fellow Big Green Egg enthusiasts. Enjoy traditional barbecue and other grilled sensations all cooked on Big Green Eggs along with plenty of tasty sides and desserts. The ticket price includes two drink coupons redeemable for non-alcoholic beverages, beer or wine, parking, and live music. A cash bar will be available.
A photo ID will be required for all guests over 21 wanting to consume alcoholic beverages. Coolray Field policies including no outside beverages, pets, clear bags, and other restricted items will be enforced. Please visit https://www.milb.com/gwinnett/ballpark/guide for more information.
EGGtoberfest Accommodations
What Is EGGtoberfest?
EGGtoberfest is an annual event held in Atlanta each October. The fest originated in 1998 as a way for Big Green Egg to say “Thank You” to loyal customers and provide a location for our Forum users to gather and cook their favorite recipes together on the EGG.
About 100 Big Green Egg pioneers attended the cookout the first year, with 15 cooks firing up an EGG. Since then, the Annual EGGtoberfest has grown into a fun-filled festival where over 3000 new and experienced EGGheads come together each year to share food and learn tips and tricks from some of the most talented EGG cooks in the world.
Spectacular fare can range from roasted whole fresh Alaskan salmon (caught, brought, and cooked by an Alaska EGG owner) to Moose kabobs from Maine to exotic breakfast dishes, peach cobblers, grilled pineapple, rum-soaked apple cake, smoked turkey necks, barbecued meatloaf. Experience the most flavorful versions possible of more traditional items like pulled pork, fallin’-off-the-bone ribs, spicy sausages, juicy beef brisket, and crispy pizza for those less daring.
This festive annual family-oriented event also provides a kid’s zone area where little ones can run around and enjoy the day. For anyone who has been thinking about buying an EGG, not only do they get to see firsthand the versatility of the intriguing ceramic cooker, but the EGG’s that are cooked on are sold afterward.
The tremendous enthusiasm generated by EGGtoberfest has resulted in a growing number of regional EGGfests. Check the EGGfest tab to see if one is taking place near you.