NC Egg Gathering?

tarheelmatt

Place is roughly 40min from my house.  That's not bad.  

Hokie_Smoker

I'm in. I live in the Charlotte area, so either east or west work for me.

Hi54putty

tarheelmatt said:

Hi54putty said:

I would definitely try to come depending on schedule.

This is a good time to mention that a friend of mine (and fellow Egghead) just became a dealer in Mocksville. Mocksville is about 15 minutes west of Winston-Salem on I40. He has an absolutely perfect location for an Eggfest or gathering like we are discussing. I will try to put up some pics but it is a large, relatively level field adjacent to his parking lot and also has a covered picnic table area with 3 tables I think. I have been meaning to mention it as we could use another good dealer in the Triad area. 

He also sells Wicked Good charcoal for $20 for the big bag. I went over there and bought 10 bags a few weeks ago. 

He is not in the mountains but I'm sure he would love to host and is a pretty central location. If not, local Eggheads go by and check out his store. Stephen is the owner and he is a great guy. 

http://www.biggreenegg.com/locator/results_details.php?id=3989&dist=65.7799693158887

Mocksville/Davie County area is pretty nice.  Any lodging around?  I know there's a nice campground near.  

There are some hotels within 20 minutes either direction. Stop by his shop and check it out when you can and let me know what you think. He also has a great selection of John Henry rubs which are my favorite by far. 

Jupiter Jim

tarheelmatt said:

Hi54putty said:

I would definitely try to come depending on schedule.

This is a good time to mention that a friend of mine (and fellow Egghead) just became a dealer in Mocksville. Mocksville is about 15 minutes west of Winston-Salem on I40. He has an absolutely perfect location for an Eggfest or gathering like we are discussing. I will try to put up some pics but it is a large, relatively level field adjacent to his parking lot and also has a covered picnic table area with 3 tables I think. I have been meaning to mention it as we could use another good dealer in the Triad area. 

He also sells Wicked Good charcoal for $20 for the big bag. I went over there and bought 10 bags a few weeks ago. 

He is not in the mountains but I'm sure he would love to host and is a pretty central location. If not, local Eggheads go by and check out his store. Stephen is the owner and he is a great guy. 

http://www.biggreenegg.com/locator/results_details.php?id=3989&dist=65.7799693158887

Mocksville/Davie County area is pretty nice.  Any lodging around?  I know there's a nice campground near.  

The Nature Coast Eggfest was at a Campground and that worked out very well the Campground also had cabins for the Eggers. We have an RV so that would be great for us.

JohnnyTarheel

I would be interested as well.... Live in Charlotte

Pridnjoy

Asheville has several great venues that would be very welcoming to the group. Beautiful area too! Easy draw and easy to get to from surrounding states. 

Hi54putty

Here are a few pics of the shop in Mocksville. 

YEMTrey

I vote for a NC get together in Asheville DURING the NCAA basketball tournament!  Free entertainment that will guaranteed to be gold!

Jeremiah

@Hi54putty That place looks like itd be a good spot, my only thought would be insurance and liability concerns on his part, especially if theres alcohol involved.

SmokeyPitt

Jeremiah said:

@Hi54putty That place looks like itd be a good spot, my only thought would be insurance and liability concerns on his part, especially if since theres will be alcohol involved.

FTFY.

nolaegghead

Jeremiah said:

@Hi54putty That place looks like itd be a good spot, my only thought would be insurance and liability concerns on his part, especially if theres alcohol involved.

What could possibly go wrong?

piney

I got a friend in Hickory that has a bar/grill that was at one time a steakhouse, we would have commercial kitchen, plenty of parking, motels close by, 1 block off I-40/US-321, 45 min to Asheville, 30 min to Boone, 45 min to Charlotte airport, Hickpry airport 3miles, also plenty of alcohol.

northGAcock

On board myself.

Hi54putty

piney said:

I got a friend in Hickory that has a bar/grill that was at one time a steakhouse, we would have commercial kitchen, plenty of parking, motels close by, 1 block off I-40/US-321, 45 min to Asheville, 30 min to Boone, 45 min to Charlotte airport, Hickpry airport 3miles, also plenty of alcohol.

Which bar/restaurant? 

Hokie_Smoker

Jeremiah said:

@Hi54putty That place looks like itd be a good spot, my only thought would be insurance and liability concerns on his part, especially if theres alcohol involved.

"If there's alcohol involved".....

northGAcock

YEMTrey said:

I vote for a NC get together in Asheville DURING the NCAA basketball tournament!  Free entertainment that will guaranteed to be gold!

Love me some Asheville. Lot's of microbreweys and art to occupy Mrs northGA...... Whilest I sip and cook.

blind99

Ok now I've heard microbrew, ncaa basketball, and egging. This sounds good. 

bgebrent

Go Kats!!

Jupiter Jim

Ok now that we have some interest now we need someone to contact some of the possible venues and see what dates are available.  

JohnInCarolina

Jupiter Jim said:

Ok now that we have some interest now we need someone to contact some of the possible venues and see what dates are available.  

Yep! I'm going to call a couple of state parks tomorrow.  I'll look at a few near Asheville and then there is another that Matt's friend suggested in Salisbury.  If people have venues/state parks they'd like me to contact, just list them here or DM me!

Hokie_Smoker

@JohnInCarolina, you might want to look around Brevard too. They have Dupont State Park up there and Oskar Blues Brewery. It might give another option.

piney

@JohnInCarolina, Sandy said something about a fairground in Fletcher, NC should be close in to Asheville...just a thought. I'm in wherever we go! 

JohnInCarolina

piney said:

@JohnInCarolina, Sandy said something about a fairground in Fletcher, NC should be close in to Asheville...just a thought. I'm in wherever we go! 

Gary - if you can get the name of the fairground I can look them up and give them a call.  Let me know!

piney

JohnInCarolina said:

piney said:

@JohnInCarolina, Sandy said something about a fairground in Fletcher, NC should be close in to Asheville...just a thought. I'm in wherever we go! 

Gary - if you can get the name of the fairground I can look them up and give them a call.  Let me know!

Try.. WNC Agriculture Center. Let me know what I can do to help with the organization of this wherever it is located. 

Jupiter Jim

I'm not sure about State Parks in NC but in FL no adult beverages, they do not inforce it unless they see it is a problem.

JohnInCarolina

Jupiter Jim said:

I'm not sure about State Parks in NC but in FL no adult beverages, they do not inforce it unless they see it is a problem.

I'll be sure to ask about that.  My main questions are:

1) Is beer allowed on the campgrounds?
2) Are there spaces where a group of people could cook on BGEs?
3) Are you sure about the beer?  What about whiskey?  Hmmm?
4) What dates are available in the spring of 2016?
5) Just checking on that alcohol question again.
6) What is the cost to reserve the space?
7) Is it still illegal for Kentucky fans to enter NC?  

Dredger

John, I found this list on the Asheville Chamber of Commerce site. http://web.ashevillechamber.org/Event-Facilities

I will do some checking for state park rules and regulations. My brother is retired from South Carolina DNR, so he can point me in the right direction. He's vacationing in Boone, NC now, but I should be able to reach him by cell phone later today.

JohnInCarolina

Dredger said:

John, I found this list on the Asheville Chamber of Commerce site. http://web.ashevillechamber.org/Event-Facilities

I will do some checking for state park rules and regulations. My brother is retired from South Carolina DNR, so he can point me in the right direction. He's vacationing in Boone, NC now, but I should be able to reach him by cell phone later today.

Thank you - that would be a HUGE help!

For what it's worth, Boone would be a great place as well. 

Jupiter Jim

Love the questions! just be sure about the alcohol!

SmokeyPitt

You may also look here if you are looking for a picnic pavillion:
http://www.ashevillenc.gov/Departments/ParksRecreation/ParksFacilitiesInventory.aspx

I looked through a few and I think Carrier park is the largest with 34 tables.  

Also found this:
http://ashevillenc.gov/Portals/0/city-documents/development services/permits_and_applications/outdoor_special_events/Outdoor Special Event Guide - 2012.1.pdf

Page 18 describes an Alcoholic beverage permit.