EGGtoberfest is an annual event held in Atlanta each October. The fest originated in 1998 as a way for Big Green Egg to say “Thank You” to loyal customers and provide a location for our Forum users to gather and cook their favorite recipes together on the Egg.  

Spectacular fare can range from roasted whole fresh Alaskan salmon (caught, brought, and cooked by an Alaska Egg owner) to Moose kabobs from Maine to exotic breakfast dishes, peach cobblers, grilled pineapple, rum-soaked apple cake, smoked turkey necks, barbecued meatloaf. Experience the most flavorful versions possible of more traditional items like pulled pork, fallin’-off-the-bone ribs, spicy sausages, juicy beef brisket, and crispy pizza for those less daring. 

This festive annual family-oriented event also provides a kid’s zone area where little ones can run around and enjoy the day. For anyone who has been thinking about buying an Egg, not only do they get to see firsthand the versatility of the intriguing ceramic cooker, but the Eggs that are cooked on are sold afterward. 

About 100 Big Green Egg pioneers attended the cookout the first year, with 15 cooks firing up an Egg. Since then, the Annual EGGtoberfest has grown into a fun-filled festival where over 3000 new and experienced EGGheads come together each year to share food and learn tips and tricks from some of the most talented Egg cooks in the world. 

The tremendous enthusiasm generated by EGGtoberfest has resulted in a growing number of regional EGGfests. Check the EGGfest tab to see if one is taking place near you. 

All ticket packages include: 

• Endless Tastings: Unlimited samples from 200+ Cook Teams, Celebrity Chefs, Atlanta Restaurants, and EGGfest Champions     
• Live Action: Access to cooking demos, exclusive Big Green Egg product showcases, special deals, music, and family-friendly fun     
• Free Parking: Complimentary on-site parking (first come, first served)    
• Swag Bag: Commemorative T-shirt and Gift Bag (while supplies last)     
• Kid-Friendly: Free admission for children under 12   

12 and under get in free. Please add a complimentary “12 and under” ticket to your ticket package.

No door sales.

Bring your ticket (printed or digital), a valid photo ID if you plan to drink alcohol, sunscreen or a hat, and an appetite! Leave the coolers and outside food/drinks at home—this is an all-you-can-sample kind of day.

Yes! A General Admission ticket includes parking on a first come first served basis. A Premium ticket secures a parking spot close to the stadium. Whichever option you choose, our team will be there to help guide you in.

Yes! These EGGtoberfest special prices are only available on-site, the day of the event, or online.

Easy - just head to the Cook Teams section, and much like selecting a seat at an event, utilize our new interactive map to secure your desired location. Make sure you sign-up early because cook team selections will be based on a first come first served basis. A $100 refundable deposit secures your spot and helps us plan for the day. That’s it!

Cook teams are the heart of EGGtoberfest. You’ll fire up your Egg and serve up sample-sized bites for fellow EGGheads all day long. It’s all about sharing what you love to make—and tasting what others bring to the table.

We’re expecting around 4,500 guests, so aim for at least 500 sample-sized bites.If you run out, it is not the end of the world. But more is always better!Pace yourself—it’s a marathon, not a sprint!

• Up to four cooks  
• Two Large Eggs 
• Charcoal 
• A convEGGtor for each Egg 
• A pre-set 10’ X 10’ Big Green Egg tent 
• An 8’ X 30” serving table will a Big Green Egg table cover 

Up to three. Please contact EGGtoberfestcooks@BigGreenEgg.com for parties larger than 12 cooks. We cannot guarantee consecutive placement on the field.

Cook team check-in is available Friday, October 2 from 3PM–6 PM, or Saturday October 3 from 7AM–9 AM. We’ll send detailed load-in and arrival instructions as we get closer to the event date.

Cooks are requested to stay at the event until 3:00pm. After 3:00pm assistance will be available on a first come, first serve basis for loading up and exiting the venue.

Cook team spots will be offered on a first come, first served basis. If there are certain friends or teams you wish to be next to, make sure you coordinate and sign up early using our new interactive map!

We’ve got you covered with complimentary water and soft drinks in the bullpens, plus two drink tickets for every cook. After that, it’s a cash bar. You’re welcome to bring a cooler, but please—no glass containers and stick to stadium rules.