PR Newswire
Wed, October 9, 2024 at 8:00 AM EDT
EGGtoberfest Celebrates this Milestone Year with the
World’s Largest Serving of Chicken Wings and a Fundraiser for Operation BBQ Relief
ATLANTA, Oct. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — History was made at the largest EGGtoberfest as Big Green Egg celebrated its 50th Anniversary and set a new world record. The record, the world’s “largest serving of chicken wings”, commemorates the iconic bite that founder Ed Fisher sampled outside the original Big Green Egg store in 1974. The record was set at 655.8 lbs. of Springer Mountain Farms chicken wings. Event attendees enjoyed the wings, and more than half were donated to Lettum’ Eat, a local meal ministry program to feed families in need.
EGGtoberfest also 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 $125k. With Hurricane Milton heading towards Florida, Big Green Egg has extended the fundraising efforts through October 12th.
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. “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.”