Georgia Mountain Fire & Smoke Cooking Festival

May 16th, 2026

Starts at 9:00 AM

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Get Ready for the Ultimate Culinary Experience!

Come hungry and get ready to taste your way through an incredible culinary feast! Over 120 talented cooks and chefs will be firing up 100 top-of-the-line Primo Ceramic Grills and Big Green Eggs, each serving up generous samples of their mouthwatering specialties.

This festival proudly continues the tradition of the Georgia Mountain Big Green Eggfest, which was the largest satellite Eggfest in the country for 10 amazing years. Now it's back—bigger and better than ever—with the addition of Primo Ceramic Grills, known as the Cadillac of ceramic grills, cooking side by side with our legendary Big Green Eggs.

From smoky barbecue to sweet treats, you'll find an incredible variety of dishes to sample and enjoy. Chat with the cooks and chefs, pick up new recipes, learn insider grilling tips, and get inspired by all the delicious creativity on display.

The fun kicks off Friday evening, May 15th at 5:00 PM, with our Meet & Greet Celebration at the Antique Farm Museum inside the Georgia Mountain Fair's Main Exhibit Hall. Bring a dish to share—or cook on one of our Primo Ceramic Grills—and enjoy live bluegrass music while you mix and mingle. Beer and wine will be available for purchase, or you can bring your own favorite beverage. Please note: parking is limited at the Exhibit Hall, but our shuttle will be running continuously from the main parking areas.

This one-of-a-kind event is a can't-miss weekend for food lovers, grill enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys great company and great eats.

Mark your calendars, bring your appetite, and join us for an unforgettable culinary adventure!

We can't wait to see you here!

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For your entertainment, the amazing bluegrass band, tbd, will be playing three 70 minute sets at 10:00 am, 12:00 pm, and 2:00 pm.

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Take a break from all the amazing food you'll be experiencing at the festival and lay back with an ice cold beer, glass of wine, or whatever your preference is.

You don't want to miss this!

Here is a fun video from 2015 that will give you a good idea of what to expect:

For questions about the event please contact John Hall at fire_n_smoke@yahoo.com

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