Cook Team Registration Now Open for Eggs on the Beach – Big Green Egg Cooking Competition
Calling all Eggheads and grilling enthusiasts! We’re gearing up for the 3rd Annual “Eggs on the Beach” EggFest Cooking Competition on Saturday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Seascape Resort in Miramar Beach. Cook team registration is now open for the cook-friendly event that will raise funds for two local charities, Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Food for Thought. In 2015, Eggs on the Beach was voted “Best Event in Destin” by the readers of VIP Destin Magazine. The delicious, family-friendly event will feature demonstrations, a cooking competition, “People’s Choice Awards”, tastings, live music, celebrity judges, charity drawing, children’s activities and more.
We are humbled by the outpouring of support and involvement in previous Eggs on the Beach events. Last year, the cooking competition raised an impressive $23,000 for the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast. This year, we’ve added a second charity, and bigger prizes for both non-profit cook teams and ‘People’s Choice’ winners. We’re ready to put on another exciting cook-friendly competition that is fun for all and benefits our community.
Register a Cook Team
Register a six person cook team and compete for prizes! We supply a large or extra-large Big Green Egg for use during the competition. Cook Teams are asked to create bite size portions of their favorite recipes to be judged by the public and a panel of celebrity judges. Each team of up to six will be responsible for purchasing their own ingredients and cooking their favorite award-winning recipes. Bay Breeze Patio will provide the lump charcoal, fire starter, table, tent, paper plates, plastic utensils, napkins and toothpicks. Tasters vote for their favorites, while teams compete for bragging rights as well as the grand prize, a brand new large Big Green Egg.
Cook for Charity
Non-profit cook teams enjoy added benefits. Registration fees are waived for cook teams competing in the non-profit category. Non-profit cook teams have an opportunity to promote their cause and are competing for a cash donation of either $2,000, $1,000 or $500 toward their charity.
All proceeds from Eggs on the Beach benefit the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast and Food for Thought. Located on Eglin Air Force Base, the Fisher House of the Emerald Coast provides a “home away from home” for military families during treatment for serious illness or physical/occupational therapy.
Food For Thought is helping fight food insecurity among area children by providing backpacks filled with healthy meals to students in need during weekends, holidays and summer break.
Demo Eggs on Sale at Discounted Price
For those who have thought of owning a Big Green Egg, now is a great time. Demo Eggs, which will be used during the event, will be pre-sold with nest (metal stand) and plate setter for a discounted price. The Big Green Eggs all come with a limited lifetime warranty. Demo Eggs must be picked up after the event, between 4 – 5 p.m. on September 24 or can be delivered for $75-$100, depending on location. For more info or to order a Demo Big Green Egg, click here.
Be a Taster
Tasters are invited to purchase a ticket to try delicious bites from 25+ cook teams and vote for their favorites. The event also includes grilling demonstrations, live music by Chris Alvarado, cash bar with beer, wine and sodas, kids activities and more. Tasters may also purchase tickets for a chance to win prizes, including vacation stays and dining at area restaurants or bid on the silent auction item, a Mini-Max portable Big Green Egg, ideal for tailgating and camping.
Cook team registration is $50 for a team of six and each team member will receive a welcome bag, including a commemorative t-shirt and Wayne’s Get Grillin’ Rub.
Taster tickets are also on sale with special advance pricing of $25/adult, $13/child (age 11-17) and kids 10 and under are free.
Sponsorships are also available. To learn more or to register a cook team or purchase a taster ticket, visit www.EggsontheBeach.com or call us (850-269-4666).
We look forward to seeing you at EggFest!