History was made at EGGtoberfest 2024. Not only did we celebrate the 50th anniversary of Big Green Egg, but we also set a Guinness World Record™ for the world’s largest serving of chicken wings. We served a whopping 655.8 lbs. of Springer Mountain Farms chicken wings—more than enough to feed the hungry crowds. And in the true spirit of community, over half of those wings were donated to Lettum’ Eat, a local meal ministry helping feed families in need.
EGGtoberfest showcased the passion, dedication, and love that the brand’s fans, EGGheads, have for their community. In response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Helene, Big Green Egg kicked off a fundraising initiative to support Operation BBQ Relief. With a fleet of cooks, mobile pits, kitchens, and volunteers, Operation BBQ Relief delivers the healing power of BBQ to disaster-affected communities. Ed Fisher announced that the company would match every dollar raised, up to $50,000, to help provide meals to thousands as they begin the process of recovery and rebuilding. In only 3 days, EGGheads, with the matching funds from Big Green Egg, have raised more than $125,000. It’s heartwarming to see how quickly the Big Green Egg family mobilizes to help those in need.
Each year, the event brings together 4,000+ EGGheads and other grilling enthusiasts from around the world to participate in this global culinary showcase. This year, cook teams from over 25 countries and all 50 states were represented and prepared unique live fire bites all day. “We recognize the power of food to bring people together,” said Dan Gertsacov, CEO of Big Green Egg. “We are proud to honor the legacy of Big Green Egg and our commitment to support local communities, especially in times of need. This milestone marks one of the most significant days in our history, and we are excited to continue this tradition of giving back, with even bigger plans for 2025 and beyond.”
Congratulations to our People’s Choice Award Winner, Black Girls Grilling, who has finished first, second and first in the last 3 years of EGGtoberfest. They showed the versatility of the EGG with their low and slow cooked, fan favorite Oxtail. Can the girls make it back-to-back wins? We can’t wait to see next year!
This year’s event may have set a record, but the best part was the sense of community. Big Green Egg has always been more than just a cooking system—it’s a way of life. With even bigger plans for 2025, we cannot wait to see what the next chapter holds.
