The Pensacola egg fest sucks.

Photo Egg · November 2016

Big_Green_Craig said:

NPHuskerFL said:

@Big_Green_Craig Do your own thing??? okay. I've heard the "ya Jax is getting a Fest in the future"...for several years. Maybe you heard correctly or maybe it's all talk. I wouldn't hold my breath on it though.

LOL. Just sayin! You're gonna start seeing more and more Eggfests pop up bc corporate has changed retail levels. It's now required for Platinum dealers.

That's just what is needed. Dealers being forced to host Eggfests. I'm sure that is motivation for them to put on a good fest.
Would rather a dealer just be a good dealer and not forced to host.
Let the dealers host Eggfest that are motivated and truly want to host an Eggfest.

Big_Green_Craig · November 2016

Photo Egg said:

Big_Green_Craig said:

NPHuskerFL said:

@Big_Green_Craig Do your own thing??? okay. I've heard the "ya Jax is getting a Fest in the future"...for several years. Maybe you heard correctly or maybe it's all talk. I wouldn't hold my breath on it though.

LOL. Just sayin! You're gonna start seeing more and more Eggfests pop up bc corporate has changed retail levels. It's now required for Platinum dealers.

That's just what is needed. Dealers being forced to host Eggfests. I'm sure that is motivation for them to put on a good fest.
Would rather a dealer just be a good dealer and not forced to host.
Let the dealers host Eggfest that are motivated and truly want to host an Eggfest.

I agree. You'll see some dealers drop down a level because of it. There are also new stock requirements that go along with this implementation that will not be appealing to some dealers. I have nothing to do with corporate. Just passing along the info.

HofstraJet · November 2016

That likely explains why my dealer went from Platinum to Gold.

Photo Egg · November 2016

Big_Green_Craig said:

I agree. You'll see some dealers drop down a level because of it. There are also new stock requirements that go along with this implementation that will not be appealing to some dealers. I have nothing to do with corporate. Just passing along the info.

Thank for the information Craig.

travisstrick · November 2016

NPHuskerFL said:

travisstrick said:

@NPHuskerFL down for what? I probably am.

For a EggFest or Forum Type event?

I'm down.

HofstraJet · November 2016

I vote for forum-type event. Seem much more fun and casual. I can bring lots of wine and a MiniMax (large is too much for me to move).

Spring Chicken · November 2016

Mickey said:

I can tell you when Mr Chicken and I started the Salado EggFest $$$ money was not going to be charged. We did 5 years and gave away over a dozen Eggs plus (IMO) provided an outstanding Fest for NO MONEY charged to anyone. We also did not do a Fest on a parking lot of a dealer. Fest's have gone to a profit center, they don't have to be that way as Mr Chicken (Spring Chicken) and I proved.
No charge to cooks, tasters, people with products to be displayed. We did that for 5 years and retired.
You can vote with your feet to being charged to travel, buy a room, buy food to give away so someone can make money off you. Just say no.

Yes, but a lot of people don't realize that Mr. Mickey bore a lot of the expenses that were not covered by a couple of sponsors. And the only reason I use the term "a lot" is because Mr. Mickey has never said exactly how much out-of-pocket expenses he paid so that others could have a great time for free. My hat is still off to you for your generosity sir.

Spring "Friend Of Mr. Mickey" Chicken
Spring Texas USA

Photo Egg · November 2016

Spring Chicken said:

Mickey said:

I can tell you when Mr Chicken and I started the Salado EggFest $$$ money was not going to be charged. We did 5 years and gave away over a dozen Eggs plus (IMO) provided an outstanding Fest for NO MONEY charged to anyone. We also did not do a Fest on a parking lot of a dealer. Fest's have gone to a profit center, they don't have to be that way as Mr Chicken (Spring Chicken) and I proved.
No charge to cooks, tasters, people with products to be displayed. We did that for 5 years and retired.
You can vote with your feet to being charged to travel, buy a room, buy food to give away so someone can make money off you. Just say no.

Yes, but a lot of people don't realize that Mr. Mickey bore a lot of the expenses that were not covered by a couple of sponsors. And the only reason I use the term "a lot" is because Mr. Mickey has never said exactly how much out-of-pocket expenses he paid so that others could have a great time for free. My hat is still off to you for your generosity sir.

Spring "Friend Of Mr. Mickey" Chicken
Spring Texas USA

Not to mention, Toyota of Killeen, a major sponsor, only sponsored because of Mickey.

Foghorn · November 2016

It seems like the only problem with a nonEggfest egghead gathering is finding enough people to eat all of the food that is cooked. At least at an Eggfest there are hundreds to thousands of eaters - which is what is really needed when a bunch of us get together.

northGAcock · November 2016

Foghorn said:

It seems like the only problem with a nonEggfest egghead gathering is finding enough people to eat all of the food that is cooked. At least at an Eggfest there are hundreds to thousands of eaters - which is what is really needed when a bunch of us get together.

True dat....but the alchehal seems to run out quicker on the nonEggfest events if you ask me.

Foghorn · November 2016

Well, anybody thinking about starting their own eggfest would do well to use Mickey's blueprint from Salado. It's really two nights of great drink and great food that is temporarily slowed down a little by an eggfest for a few hours while the sun is up.

SaintJohnsEgger · November 2016

Big_Green_Craig said:

NPHuskerFL said:

@Big_Green_Craig Do your own thing??? okay. I've heard the "ya Jax is getting a Fest in the future"...for several years. Maybe you heard correctly or maybe it's all talk. I wouldn't hold my breath on it though.

LOL. Just sayin! You're gonna start seeing more and more Eggfests pop up bc corporate has changed retail levels. It's now required for Platinum dealers.

Can you elaborate on that?

My local Ace is a platinum dealer and it may pay off to remind them that they are required to do an eggfest.

henapple · November 2016

I've never attended a corporate Eggfest... Doubt I will. Salado was unbelievable. No charges... No starting time... Eggers having fun and hanging out. Mickey ran an awesome fest. Why am I supposed to pay to sell someone else's product? I don't consider brisket camp an Eggfest but you should try it... Best I remember, it was great.

Fred19Flintstone · November 2016

We had a nice time at Henapple's "Squeal Like a Tennessee Pig" egg party last year. I drank, cooked, drank and met some delightful people. Did I mention I drank?

caliking · November 2016

Salado 2013 was the first eggfest we attended, and we've attended a few more in TX since then. SWBO always says what a great fest Salado is, because it really feels like hanging out with great friends and family. Caliprince was 2mo when he first made it to Salado. It will always have a special place in my heart.

Thanks @Mickey.

Mickey · November 2016

caliking said:

Salado 2013 was the first eggfest we attended, and we've attended a few more in TX since then. SWBO always says what a great fest Salado is, because it really feels like hanging out with great friends and family. Caliprince was 2mo when he first made it to Salado. It will always have a special place in my heart.

Thanks @Mickey.

It is ONLY because of you and people like you that made it so.
Thank you

The Pensacola egg fest sucks.

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