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MS Gulf Coast 2nd Annual Eggin on the River fest!!

Thatgrimguy
Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,722
This year we are going to beat the heat.  And plan for a Fall Bash. I'm thinking the first weekend of October so it conincides with the start of Cruisin the Coast. That way the locals won't be too busy and the out of towners that can stay an extra day or week can see one of the largest car shows in the country. Cruisin the Coast brings something like 10,000 classic car owners to the MS Gulf Coast from October 2-9 for events up and down the beach line.  It's a pretty amazing week to be here. Weather is perfect. Classic cars are EVERYWHERE (especially as the 2nd weekend gets closer)  There are a lot more events on the weekend of the 9th but I figure we would lose most of the local crowd which made up about 70% of the cookers last year.


Let me know what y'all think!!
XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum

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  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
    Works for me.
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  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,795
    @nolaegghead, my son may be available to be your designated boat driver.

    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
    @Foghorn sweet, definitely taking the boat again
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  • Jeremiah
    Jeremiah Posts: 6,412
    This sucks.  Pretty sure that's the week we'll be in Disney. 
    Slumming it in Aiken, SC. 
  • That sure sounds cool. I have family that way. And a lot of uncles that go to cruisin he coast. There is a fly in down there too my Father in law does the weekend after thanksgiving 


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    XLBGE 
  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,286
    It sounds good to me. I even have something in mind to cook.
  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    @northGAcock Road trip?
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    We may not make it this year! Already cmmitted to Jefferson EggFest and Disney World in October.
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
  • bgebrent
    bgebrent Posts: 19,636
    I would hope to make this this year Scott.  We'll know closer to the event.  I know it'll be awesome.
    Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga
  • We're looking at our calendar.  We think we're booked much of the month.

    Meanwhile, for those of you who missed it last year, here's just some of what you missed.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbcSjnFAjNo

    It was fun and we got to meet some nice folks.  Ate pretty good too.

    Spring "Double The Places To Be And Half The Time To Be There" Chicken
    Spring Texas USA




  • nolabrew
    nolabrew Posts: 246
    I am in!  I will bring beer and not destroy your deck this year!
  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,722
    edited January 2017
    nolabrew said:
    I am in!  I will bring beer and not destroy your deck this year!
    Don't sell me short. I'm sure I can booby trap you again.
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
  • nolaegghead
    nolaegghead Posts: 42,102
    nolabrew said:
    I am in!  I will bring beer and not destroy your deck this year!
    This is 50% a lie.
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    I love lamp..
  • northGAcock
    northGAcock Posts: 15,164
    JRWhitee said:
    @northGAcock Road trip?
    Would love to venture that way. 
    Ellijay GA with a Medium & MiniMax

    Well, I married me a wife, she's been trouble all my life,
    Run me out in the cold rain and snow
  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,722
    Bump
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
  • Gulfcoastguy
    Gulfcoastguy Posts: 6,286
    It sounds good. I had a great time last year  
  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    Can I use your fryer this time? lol =)
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX
  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    ooooh, this sounds good!  I might have to make the trip!  I'll see if I can get my buddy in Pascagoula to let me use the boat!

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

  • six_egg
    six_egg Posts: 1,110
    I think this is the weekend before Jefferson, TX Eggfest. @Thatgrimguy  I would love to come just need to check with the boss. Do I need to bring anything? We stay in your house? I am sorry for the questions. Just need to make sure I have things setup.    

    XLBGE, LBGE 

    Fernandina Beach, FL

  • Foghorn
    Foghorn Posts: 9,795
    Unfortunately, I'm unavailable due to a professional obligation.  I hope to make it one day...  Maybe when I've been laid off like @Mickey.


    XXL BGE, Karebecue, Klose BYC, Chargiller Akorn Kamado, Weber Smokey Mountain, Grand Turbo gasser, Weber Smoky Joe, and the wheelbarrow that my grandfather used to cook steaks from his cattle

    San Antonio, TX

  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,669
    Foghorn said:
    Unfortunately, I'm unavailable due to a professional obligation.  I hope to make it one day...  Maybe when I've been laid off like @Mickey.


    Don't knock "laid off" till you try it for
    38 months. 
    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.   

  • Photo Egg
    Photo Egg Posts: 12,110
    Mickey said:
    Foghorn said:
    Unfortunately, I'm unavailable due to a professional obligation.  I hope to make it one day...  Maybe when I've been laid off like @Mickey.


    Don't knock "laid off" till you try it for
    38 months. 
    Swing through Galveston and pick me up on the way Mickey...
    Thank you,
    Darian

    Galveston Texas
  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,722
    six_egg said:
    I think this is the weekend before Jefferson, TX Eggfest. @Thatgrimguy  I would love to come just need to check with the boss. Do I need to bring anything? We stay in your house? I am sorry for the questions. Just need to make sure I have things setup.    
    Unfortunately my house is tiny and we are having our 2nd baby this week so we can't accommodate anyone. There are a couple cheap hotels near by and a plethora of casinos with good rates.  

    Last year we treated it like an Eggfest with no rules on cooker types. Everyone brought a dish they were good at prepping/cooking and either brought their own cooker or used one of mine.  I have plenty of cooking real estate so that's no problem.
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
  • Thatgrimguy
    Thatgrimguy Posts: 4,722
    Hotch said:
    Can I use your fryer this time? lol =)
    @Hotch Absolutely!! 
    XL, Small, Mini & Mini Max Green Egg, Shirley Fab Trailer, 6 gal and 2.5 gal Cajun Fryers, BlueStar 60" Range, 48" Lonestar Grillz Santa Maria, Alto Shaam 1200s, Gozney Dome, Gateway 55g Drum
  • six_egg
    six_egg Posts: 1,110
    Thank you @Thatgrimguy.  I really hope I can make it. @Spring Chicken video looks like you all had a blast. I will try to bring my large egg. With Jefferson eggfest so close I will be pushing it.

    XLBGE, LBGE 

    Fernandina Beach, FL

  • DaveRichardson
    DaveRichardson Posts: 2,324
    As far as the casinos go, I've stayed few times at the IP Casino that is not too far away.  Cool rooftop pool for SWMBO's that aren't interested in meat sweats.

    LBGE #19 from North GA Eggfest, 2014

    Stockbridge, GA - just south of Atlanta where we are covered up in Zombies!  #TheWalkingDead films practically next door!

  • JRWhitee
    JRWhitee Posts: 5,678
    This trip is penciled in. I hope we can make it.
                                                                
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    Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story!
    Large BGE 2006, Mini Max 2014, 36" Blackstone, Anova Sous Vide
    Green Man Group 
    Johns Creek, Georgia
  • Sweet!  I was coming Sunday to Cruzin the Coast.  Best of both worlds
  • Hotch
    Hotch Posts: 3,564
    Brother Scott I'm trying to rework our calendar. So would the event be on  Saturday the 7th. , Sunday the 8th. or both? =) !!!
    Large BGE, MiniMAX BGE, 2 Mini BGE's, R&V Fryer, 36" Blackstone Griddle, Camp Chef Dual Burner 40K BTU Stove
    BGE Chiminea
    Prosper, TX