DC Fest

[Raine]

Just wanted to throw out this idea. My BBQ buddies have for years had get togethers of people from the various bbq mailing lists, etc.

They call them Q-Fests.

Just a place and time to get together, put a face with a name, cook, eat and just socialize.


What do you guys think?

 

[PA Baker]

That would be a great idea, rainee! How do your friends find a place that everyone can get to?

 

[Raine]

They have them in different locations around the country. So we pick a town to have it at.


Then we find a camp ground, park or someone has enough space at their house, etc.

Anywhere we can bring any cooking equipment we may need, smokers, grills, etc.

 

[middie]

any plans for a cleveland visit?

 

[DampCharcoal]

I think Cleveland would be a great place! It's kind of central for the East Coast and Midwest members (not to leave out the members west of the Mississippi). That, and Cleveland is a short drive for me!

 

[PA Baker]

I could make Cleveland work, too, I guess. And we could have car-pool points--for instance if people needed to pass through Harrisburg area(where I am) to get there they could stop and we could drive on together from there.

 

[Raine]

We can rotate locations. Need to of the time of year.

Also would need someone from that location to coordinate the meeting place, etc.

 

[DampCharcoal]

I was being a selfish twit when I was bragging how short a drive Cleveland was for me (although I still think it would be a great location). I would vote for Chicago, New Orleans and Nashville as possible locations. All are great food towns!

 

[Raine]

The idea is for us to cook and share, so being in a city with great food isn't a must.

We'll have great food because we will be doing the cooking!

 

[GB]

I have a swimming pool and large deck. You are all welcome at my place

of course right now it is more like an ice skating rink

 

[pdswife]

Sounds like a great idea!

Poor me though. I live way too far away.

If you ever decide to come to the Northwest
I'll open my home to ya all. That would be fun!