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2015 Eggs by the Bay EGGFEST

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SMITTYtheSMOKER
SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
edited November 2014 in EggHead Forum
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We're starting to plan the 2015 Eggs by the Bay EGGFEST.

This our 10th Annual Eggfest and we have plans to make it quite special for all.  

Date is now set for Sunday May 31, 2015. Mark your calendars.

More details along with registration after January 5, 2015. 

 

-SMITTY     

from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    A new venue at Saratoga Springs (Saratoga, CA) will be really nice and allow for a bigger crowd.

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    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • mgunders
    mgunders Posts: 30
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    Great spot, going to to try and book a campsite for that date.
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Thinking about it. Be good to meet you after all this time. But you have to come to mine in March :)]
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
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    Calendar marked, looking forward to it!
    :-bd
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • logchief
    logchief Posts: 1,415
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    Great, I was hoping there would be one in CA.  I might even know a little bit about mine by then.

    An FNG question.  What's to be expected at an EggFest?  Lot's of BGEs and food, DUH but

    As @anton said
    :-c
    LBGE - I like the hot stuff.  The big dry San Joaquin Valley, Clovis, CA 
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  • anton
    anton Posts: 1,813
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    @logchief, never been to one, looks like we will learn together, there will also be the Eggfest sponsored by BGE, probably in Sonoma, at least that's where it was last year.Hope to see you at least one of them.
     Using a MBGE,woo/w stone,livin' in  Hayward California," The Heart Of The Bay "
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    This might be a fun one to go to but have no clue where Saratoga is. Have family in Antioch how far from there?
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • mgunders
    mgunders Posts: 30
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    Antioch to Saratoga, 80 miles, :90 minute drive.
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  • badinfluence
    badinfluence Posts: 1,774
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    And from home to Antioch 2100 miles...hum...just might need a vacation in may anyways.
    1 XXL BGE,  1 LG BGE, 2 MED. BGE, 1 MINI BGE, 1 Peoria custom cooker Meat Monster.


    Clinton, Iowa
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  • lkapigian
    lkapigian Posts: 10,767
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    Close for me!
    Visalia, Ca @lkapigian
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
    The Cen-Tex Smoker Posts: 22,970
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    Mickey said:
    Thinking about it. Be good to meet you after all this time. But you have to come to mine in March :)]
    you go I'll go....been trying for 2 years.


    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • EggObsessed
    EggObsessed Posts: 786
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    This could be really fun!  Can't wait for more details.  I noticed that it's on a Sunday.  I guess that really doesn't matter though.
    Kelley 
    Egging with No Joke Smoke (Bruce), enjoying small town life in Brenham, TX., the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream.  BGEs: XL, Medium,  1 MiniMax. 36" CookRite Commercial Griddle, and a Shirley Smoker.
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
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    EggObsessed said:
    This could be really fun!  Can't wait for more details.  I noticed that it's on a Sunday.  I guess that really doesn't matter though.
    drink wine all weekend, end with an eggfest on Sunday Funday


    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    A Texas delegation? SmittytheSmoker would never be the same. Smitty could we bring a flag?
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • SoCalWJS
    SoCalWJS Posts: 407
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    Hmm...changed the location and the date to May?
    South SLO County
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    Bigger location, better overall facilities. 1 week earlier than last year.

    Out of state guests are always welcomed.

     

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
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    Our 2015 registration is now open.

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
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    EggObsessed said:
    This could be really fun!  Can't wait for more details.  I noticed that it's on a Sunday.  I guess that really doesn't matter though.
    Wow, a Sunday Eggfest is kind of different. We normally reserve Sunday for prayer…for the room to stop spinning, late check out and such. lol
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
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    Photo Egg said:
    EggObsessed said:
    This could be really fun!  Can't wait for more details.  I noticed that it's on a Sunday.  I guess that really doesn't matter though.
    Wow, a Sunday Eggfest is kind of different. We normally reserve Sunday for prayer…for the room to stop spinning, late check out and such. lol
    Hello Darian,

    We have a bit of a competition for the better venues out here, we need to a venue that can handle 600 attendees and 200+ cars.  Those type venues are targets for weddings and they get up to $10k for a wedding booking.  When we moved to the Sunday date 3 years ago, I also was concerned...but we continue to sell out well in advance so this arrangement seems to work for all parties.  Make a mini vacation and enjoy the beautiful Bay Area while you're here.  We had outgrown our last venue and wanted a special place for our 10th Annual, we see this venue being a place we can stay for several years to come.

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,136
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    Very nice.  I'm looking forward to the fest and new venue!
    XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG

    Bay Area, CA
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  • The Cen-Tex Smoker
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    Photo Egg said:
    EggObsessed said:
    This could be really fun!  Can't wait for more details.  I noticed that it's on a Sunday.  I guess that really doesn't matter though.
    Wow, a Sunday Eggfest is kind of different. We normally reserve Sunday for prayer…for the room to stop spinning, late check out and such. lol

    Photo Egg said:
    EggObsessed said:
    This could be really fun!  Can't wait for more details.  I noticed that it's on a Sunday.  I guess that really doesn't matter though.
    Wow, a Sunday Eggfest is kind of different. We normally reserve Sunday for prayer…for the room to stop spinning, late check out and such. lol

    so true
    Keepin' It Weird in The ATX FBTX
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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
    edited December 2014
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    redacted by higher powers.


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  • Black_Badger
    Black_Badger Posts: 1,182
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    Hello all,
    I know it's superfluous, but I'll give a pitch for anyone that's in the area (or reasonably close) to go check out this event. Not only are Eggfests awesome in general, @SMITTYtheSMOKER is a great guy and will be a super host. I had the pleasure of cooking with both him and @R2Egg2Q and you couldn't ask to meet two better cooks or people. I'm going to see if I can arrange a work trip around this weekend so I can get out and take part.

    Cheers all -
    B_B


    Finally back in the Badger State!

    Middleton, WI
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  • R2Egg2Q
    R2Egg2Q Posts: 2,136
    edited December 2014
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    Thanks for the kind words @Black_Badger.  I hope you and other Eggheads can make it out here for the fest!
    XL, Large, Small, Mini Eggs, Shirley Fabrication 24x36 Patio, Humphrey's Weekender, Karubecue C-60, MAK 1-Star General, Hasty Bake Gourmet, Santa Maria Grill, Webers: 14" WSM, 22.5" OTG, 22.5" Kettle Premium, WGA Charcoal, Summit S-620 NG

    Bay Area, CA
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  • EggObsessed
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    SMITTYtheSMOKER:  If we plan to attend, what would be the best location to rent a hotel room or rent a house?  Please give me as much detail as possible.  Thanks!
    Kelley 
    Egging with No Joke Smoke (Bruce), enjoying small town life in Brenham, TX., the home of Blue Bell Ice Cream.  BGEs: XL, Medium,  1 MiniMax. 36" CookRite Commercial Griddle, and a Shirley Smoker.
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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
    edited December 2014
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    Hello EggObessed,

    We've always used the Hyatt House in Santa Clara (Rivermark Plaza) as our Eggfest Hotel.  Attendees liked this location as it offers several restaurants and grocery store within walking distance to the Hotel itself.  Since we moved our Eggfest to Saratoga (25 minutes away) we are still contemplating if we can find another that is indeed better.

    Hyatt House location

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
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    We are quite surprised at the regisrtation rate thus far for our 2015 Eggs by the Bay Eggfest.  In the first 2 weeks of registration we currently have 48 guests and 6 Eggfest Chefs already registered.  It's our 10th Annual and we are busy ironing out Fest details....gonna be one to remember.

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
    SMITTYtheSMOKER Posts: 2,668
    edited January 2015
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    So after the the first 25 days of Eggfest registration we are at 25% of capacity.

    113 attendees and 12 Eggfest chefs already in the books.  We are very thankful we have such a loyal following here in the Bay Area, we are really looking to have a special Fest for our 10th annual.   Don't miss this one!

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • SMITTYtheSMOKER
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    Eggs by the Bay update-

    Eggfest registration now up to 176 registered with 15 chefs already signed up.  

     

    -SMITTY     

    from SANTA CLARA, CA

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  • Mickey
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    What are you looking at in weather
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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