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13th annual Peoria IL Eggfest - June 6th

RRP
RRP Posts: 26,455
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Today Hearth & Patio - Peoria, IL announced their upcoming eggfest. As it is their 13th annual fest that actually puts them as one of the longest running eggfests in the country!  Being in central IL it annually draws folks from all over the state including Chicago which is just an easy 2 hour trip. There is NO fee - just come and enjoy! Of course if you are looking to buy an egg then the first 20 used that day are being discounted 10%. Here's the link to look around:
http://hearthandpatio.net/events/eggfest/
See you there???
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    Tooting my own horn here, but Hearth & Patio is where I have been teaching BGE cooking classes now for 9 years. Guess there must be something called staying power! LOL
    http://hearthandpatio.net/events/cooking/
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Carolina Q
    Carolina Q Posts: 14,831
    Ron, you offering 20% off on gaskets? :lol: 

    I hate it when I go to the kitchen for food and all I find are ingredients!                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

    Michael 
    Central Connecticut 

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    Carolina Q said:
    Ron, you offering 20% off on gaskets? :lol: 
    And lose money providing this service? don't think so...momma didn't raise a dummy! ;)
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • byrne092
    byrne092 Posts: 746
    I might have to make the trip and check it out. I'm only about 2hrs south (IL side of STL). I have been on the fence about picking up a medium too..  :pensive: : 
    XL, Medium BGE & Blackstone I XAR-Woo2 & Rig-BO I Flameboss 500

    St. Louis, MO
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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    I will have to play it by ear.  We are expecting our first child May 26 and I am suppose to be going to a bachelor party in Chicago that weekend.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • theyolksonyou
    theyolksonyou Posts: 18,459
    edited April 2015
    saluki2007 said:
    I will have to play it by ear.  We are expecting our first child May 26 and I am suppose to be going to a bachelor party in Chicago that weekend.
    If you can pull both the baby and the party off that close, you have a special wife....

    youll be going to the party to get some sleep!

    Oh yeah, congrats. 
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    byrne092 said:
    I might have to make the trip and check it out. I'm only about 2hrs south (IL side of STL). I have been on the fence about picking up a medium too..  :pensive: : 
    Over the years we have had several eggers drive up from the St Louis area. It's an easy drive! BTW you can be the person who cooks first on that medium and still receive the 10% discount and the stated eggcessories plus for cooking on it for the public then they will also give you a fresh 20 bag of lump in appreciation! Think about it!
    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Eggaroo
    Eggaroo Posts: 417
    Thanks for the info. Sounds like a good time for all.
    Greenwood, IN | XL BGE | Weber Genesis | Blackstone 28 | bunch of accessories  =)
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    Plan on making it this year, looking forward to it. 

    Ron, could I put in a gasket order for a large?  
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    edited April 2015
    Focker said:
    Plan on making it this year, looking forward to it. 

    Ron, could I put in a gasket order for a large?  
    Got it, buddy! I'm still indebted to you for that cast iron skillet you gave me!

    Re-gasketing the USA one yard at a time 
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  • Focker
    Focker Posts: 8,364
    We'll work something out my friend. ;)
    Brandon
    Quad Cities
    "If yer gonna denigrate, familiarity with the subject is helpful."

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    Focker said:
    We'll work something out my friend. ;)
    nothing to work out! - You have free Rutlands as long as I'm on the green side of the grass!
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  • bettysnephew
    bettysnephew Posts: 1,191
    edited April 2015
    A pal and I went last year and it is a fun little Eggfest. Great people making some really great food. You will have fun if you go and be sure to get a piece of Ron's cake if he bakes one. We are hoping to attend this year if all is well.
    A poor widows son.
    See der Rabbits, Iowa
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    bettysnephew said:
    A pal and I went last year and it is a fun little Eggfest. Great people making some really great food. You will have fun if you go and be sure to get a piece of Ron's cake if he bakes one. We are hoping to attend this year if all is well.
    LOL - that cake has taken on a reputation of its own. I learned not to run out so I baked 2 last year! Amongst other things of course! I missed a shot of that special hooch you brought last year - maybe this year I'll get lucky! 

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    For others considering attending or even cooking at this event here's some points to help in your decision. This Peoria Eggfest is a one day event, with no meet & greet the night before, nor any after party that night. It is also free! It runs from 8 am to 3 pm and it's a BYOB if you prefer as there are no vendors selling refreshments. It's typically an adult event though children are welcome of course. Though it starts early and there are some of us who will have some breakfast foods to share, the majority of the food and public don't start rolling off/in until after 10:30 and then it gets heavy through about 1:30. Don't get me wrong - you won't starve after 1:30, but it will be slimmer pickings for sure! Don't expect to come meet the eggers who hang out on this forum! But if you want to eggperience a smaller family friendly venue then consider this one if you are in easy driving distance for that Saturday! You can still be home in the afternoon and have the rest of your weekend to boot! Besides that this a great chance to pick up a BGE at a 10% discount! First come first serve! One last point - this is a rain or shine event! 
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,676
    I heard there was an after party at Ron's for forum members.  @henapple was organizing.

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    I heard there was an after party at Ron's for forum members.  @henapple was organizing.
    Didn't I tell you? I will NOT be at our old home in Dunlap - WE sold it!!!! Pat is leading the moving truck that very morning to our new hideaway in "parts unknown that even a GPS hasn't a clue!" You guys might show up here but I have forewarned the new buyer and he says he is armed and dangerous and LOUD drunks bring out his "other side". Trust me I have seen what he did to a  HUGE male African elephant that bugled when this guy was trying to get to sleep! NOT a pretty picture AT ALL! And all that blood and guts and he never even used a knife or a gun! Talk about a bad *ss dude! BTW speaking about bad *ss dudes...how's your Father? He hasn't posted here lately!
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  • Ozzie_Isaac
    Ozzie_Isaac Posts: 21,676
    @Jeepster47 is traveling back from AZ.  Should be back and cooking soon.

    First he needs to figure out how to get his new egg and table out of his basement :giggle: 

    I would rather light a candle than curse your darkness.

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  • saluki2007
    saluki2007 Posts: 6,354
    edited April 2015
    RRP said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    I heard there was an after party at Ron's for forum members.  @henapple was organizing.
    Didn't I tell you? I will NOT be at our old home in Dunlap - WE sold it!!!! Pat is leading the moving truck that very morning to our new hideaway in "parts unknown that even a GPS hasn't a clue!" You guys might show up here but I have forewarned the new buyer and he says he is armed and dangerous and LOUD drunks bring out his "other side". Trust me I have seen what he did to a  HUGE male African elephant that bugled when this guy was trying to get to sleep! NOT a pretty picture AT ALL! And all that blood and guts and he never even used a knife or a gun! Talk about a bad *ss dude! BTW speaking about bad *ss dudes...how's your Father? He hasn't posted here lately!
    Congrats on the new house Ron!  Assuming it's still in the area?

    I would also like to mention if anyone is coming to the event, stop by the new Peoria Brewing Company near by.  They have great in-house brewed craft beer and yes they sell to go Growlers.  One of the owners is a fellow egghead.
    Large and Small BGE
    Central, IL

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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    saluki2007 said:
    RRP said:
    Ozzie_Isaac said:
    I heard there was an after party at Ron's for forum members.  @henapple was organizing.

    Congrats on the new house Ron!  Assuming it's still in the area?

    I would also like to mention if anyone is coming to the event, stop by the new Peoria Brewing Company near by.  They have great in-house brewed craft beer and yes they sell to go Growlers.  One of the owners is a fellow egghead.
    Just kidding! We built this home 35 years ago, love it and plan to die here! I just didn't want a bunch of drunken Washingtonites following me home after the eggfest!
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  • byrne092
    byrne092 Posts: 746
    RRP said:
    byrne092 said:
    I might have to make the trip and check it out. I'm only about 2hrs south (IL side of STL). I have been on the fence about picking up a medium too..  :pensive: : 
    Over the years we have had several eggers drive up from the St Louis area. It's an easy drive! BTW you can be the person who cooks first on that medium and still receive the 10% discount and the stated eggcessories plus for cooking on it for the public then they will also give you a fresh 20 bag of lump in appreciation! Think about it!
    Yeah thats definitely a sweet deal. On a side note, what do I need to do to order one of your gasket kits?
    XL, Medium BGE & Blackstone I XAR-Woo2 & Rig-BO I Flameboss 500

    St. Louis, MO
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  • RRP
    RRP Posts: 26,455
    byrne092 said:
    On a side note, what do I need to do to order one of your gasket kits?
    You have a PM.
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  • byrne092
    byrne092 Posts: 746
    RRP said:
    You have a PM.
    Cool, you have an email.

    XL, Medium BGE & Blackstone I XAR-Woo2 & Rig-BO I Flameboss 500

    St. Louis, MO
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