CALLING ALL: Non-profit, backyard, restaurant, and corporate cook teams!
You’re invited to compete for prizes while raising funds for Fisher House of the Emerald Coast, Food For Thought, and other local non-profits that serve our community. Join us for one of the best fall events on the Emerald Coast!
The 12th Annual “Eggs on the Beach” Big Green Egg Cooking Competition returns to Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Voted “Best Local Annual Event” three times by the readers of VIP Destin Magazine, Eggs on the Beach has earned a reputation as one of the most popular foodie-friendly competitions in the Southeast.
We’ve been told this is the most fun cooking competition in the area and the cook teams outdo themselves year after year. We have many different categories to compete in, we provide free beer, and welcome all types of teams, ranging from star chefs and groups of friends to non-profit teams to local restaurants. The best part is that every participant is donating their time to support local non-profits in our community.
The delicious annual event highlights two local charities–the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Food for Thought but welcomes more and more local non-profits to participate and benefit from the funds raised. Located on Eglin Air Force Base, the Fisher House provides a “home away from home” for military families so they can be together during treatment for serious illness or physical/occupational therapy. Based in Santa Rosa Beach, Food for Thought provides backpacks filled with healthy, easy-to-prepare foods for students who are dependent on free or reduced school meals.
Cook Teams are challenged to create bite-sized portions of their favorite grill recipes to be judged by the public as well as honorary judges. Each team of up to six is provided with use of a large or extra-large Big Green Egg during the competition. Teams vie for votes to earn bragging rights and compete for prizes including a brand new large Big Green Egg. Non-profit cook teams compete for various amounts of a monetary donation toward their cause; every non-profit team will walk away with a donation! In addition, honorary judges will evaluate bites based on taste, presentation, and creativity and award Judges’ Trophies to their top picks.
For those who have considered owning a Big Green Egg, Demo Eggs, which will be used during the event, will be sold in advance with nest (metal stand) and plate setter for a discounted price. Both large and XLarge Eggs will be sold and all come with a limited lifetime warranty. Demo Eggs can be picked up after the event.
Cook team registration is $50 for a team of six and each team member will receive a commemorative t-shirt and Wayne’s Get Grillin’ Rubs. Cook team fees are waived for non-profit cook teams, which are competing for a cash donation toward their cause.
Sponsorships are available and welcome. To learn more or to register a cook team online or purchase a taster ticket, visit www.EggsontheBeach.com or call us at 850-269-4666.
