Events
Events at the 2018 Minnesota Monthly GrillFest at CHS Field
Featured Events
- Local chefs and culinary stars will grill up tasty samples on Big Green Eggs perfectly paired with beer at Minne-Eggapalooza
- Nationally recognized and self-proclaimed “Grillologists” Mad Dog & Merrill will be on-site showcasing their BBQ skills
- Grilling Demonstrations on the Big Green Egg & Poolside Culinary Stage
- Warners’ Stellian will have experts on-site to showcase some of the best grill brands available and will help attendees find the perfect pairing for their backyard, all while enjoying No Name products on the grill
- Show Specials. Deals on demo grills and gadgets will be available throughout the weekend!
- Sample a variety of burgers and from local restaurants at the Bernick’s Beer & Burger Battle
- Sip on Bloody Mary samples and vote for your favorite at the Second Annual Bloody Mary Competition
New at GrillFest
GET FIRED UP FOR SUMMER
Grilling season is here! Start summer on the right note by entering to win a Traeger Timberline 1300 pellet smoker grill from Warners’ Stellian, valued at $1,999.99. You can grill, bake, smoke, roast, braise & BBQ with Traeger wood pellet grills.
Enter the giveaway by May 6th at grillfestival.com/contest.
DRINK UP
Local Bloody Mary mix companies will compete head-to-head to become GrillFest’s Bloody Mary Champion. Attendees will be able to taste and vote for their favorite Bloody Mary. Bloody Mary Competition Competitors include Spooky Craft Cocktails, Sportsman’s Redneck Juice, Fast Mary’s Bloody Mary Enhancer, with more added daily!
Third Annual Bernick’s Burger Battle
Minnesota Monthly is proud to present the third annual Bernick’s Beer & Burger Battle.
Join us as local restaurants led by famous Twin Cities chefs go head-to-head to become the Bernick’s Burger Champion! GrillFest attendees will be able to taste and vote for their favorite burger while enjoying a delicious Bud. The victor will be named after voting closes on Sunday, May 6. Bernick’s Beer & Burger Battle Participants include Twin Cities 400 Tavern, Rival House Sporting Parlour, The Saint Paul Grill, with more being added daily!
Bernick’s Burger Battle Special Guests
Sunday, May 6
Jason DeRusha
Food Editor
Sunday, May 6
Joy Summers
Food Editor
Sunday, May 6
Kim Ly Curry
Instagram Foodie
Live Grilling Demonstrations
MAD DOG & MERRILL
Nationally recognized and self-proclaimed “Grillologists,” Mad Dog & Merrill, entertain and educate thousands of backyard enthusiasts every year with the finer points of grilling. They’ve traveled millions of miles across the United States demonstrating a rather unconventional style of grilling and have gained the support of hundreds of thousands of fans. They want nothing more than to make everyone a better griller and have a ton of fun in the process. Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn from the best!
GRILL, ROAST, SMOKE, BAKE
Over many, many years of working in the outdoor grill industry and with the Big Green Egg, these EGGsperts have learned many techniques that harness the versatility and effectiveness of the Big Green Egg. By using a variety of sizes of the Big Green Egg, and grilling a variety of proteins, the Big Green Egg EGGsperts will be teaching and sharing those secrets to allow anyone to enjoy “The Ultimate Cooking Experience” of the Big Green Egg.