Meathead will be doing his popular presentation “Old Husbands’ Tales: BBQ Myths That Deserve To Die” and signing books at three locations this June. Details below.
Saturday, June 10, noon
Wannemakers, 1940 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Come visit this massive garden store with its impressive barbecue and grilling department. There will be two BBQ Hall Of Famers in One Day: Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe will be doing hamburger classes at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and you’ll get to cook a burger. Meathead will follow him at noon and do his famous presentation “Old Husbands’ Tales: BBQ Myths That Deserve To Die.” Both will have samples of their rubs and sauce. Plus, enjoy $100 OFF Weber Genesis Grills. Some exclusions apply, see store for details. There is no admission fee. Registration is limited. To sign up, call Wannemaker’s at 630-852-0700 and ask for the grilling department.
Saturday, June 17, 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Little Traveler, celebrating its 100th anniversary in historic Geneva, IL
The Little Traveler is a Geneva Landmark. Quaint scenic Downtown Geneva is one of the most unique shopping districts in the country with a tradition of hospitality, charm, and character. The Little Traveler has grown considerably since the original Italianate Victorian mansion, it now has thirty-six rooms of treasures. Come early and explore Geneva and The Little Traveler, and dine in their Atrium Café.
Meathead will do his presentation in the Fellowship Hall at St. Mark's of Geneva directly across the street from the Fulton St. entrance to The Little Traveler, and after there will be a book signing in The Little Traveler as well as some pulled pork and “Meathead’s Good Enough To Drink KC BBQ Sauce.” If you already have a book, bring it! Doors to St. Mark’s will open at 12:45. Please enter from the door facing the parking lot.
Tickets are $35 and it includes a copy Meathed’s book, as well as a shopping coupon.
Tickets may only be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/2snmzn7b
Saturday June 24, Noon to 3 p.m.
Barbeque Supply Store near Milwaukee
5668 Broad St, Greendale. WI 53129
Come visit the best place to buy barbecue and grilling supplies in Milwaukee and meet Meathead. After his presentation walk around the store with him as he points out his favorite tools and toys and answers your questions. No admission fee, no reservation required. If you would like to reserve a book, give us a call at 414.698.9769 or email [email protected].

Meathead is one of only 36 living Barbecue Hall of Famers. The Chicago Tribune called him “as brainy as Food Network’s Alton Brown,” he is the publisher of AmazingRibs.com, the largest and most popular barbecue and grilling website in the world and the author of the book “Meathead: The Science of Great Barbecue and Grilling.” It was a New York Times bestseller, named one of the “100 Best Cookbooks of All Time” by Southern Living Magazine, and called an “indispensable guide” by The New Yorker.
Saturday, June 10, noon
Wannemakers, 1940 Ogden Ave, Downers Grove, IL 60515
Come visit this massive garden store with its impressive barbecue and grilling department. There will be two BBQ Hall Of Famers in One Day: Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe will be doing hamburger classes at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and you’ll get to cook a burger. Meathead will follow him at noon and do his famous presentation “Old Husbands’ Tales: BBQ Myths That Deserve To Die.” Both will have samples of their rubs and sauce. Plus, enjoy $100 OFF Weber Genesis Grills. Some exclusions apply, see store for details. There is no admission fee. Registration is limited. To sign up, call Wannemaker’s at 630-852-0700 and ask for the grilling department.
Saturday, June 17, 1:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Little Traveler, celebrating its 100th anniversary in historic Geneva, IL
The Little Traveler is a Geneva Landmark. Quaint scenic Downtown Geneva is one of the most unique shopping districts in the country with a tradition of hospitality, charm, and character. The Little Traveler has grown considerably since the original Italianate Victorian mansion, it now has thirty-six rooms of treasures. Come early and explore Geneva and The Little Traveler, and dine in their Atrium Café.
Meathead will do his presentation in the Fellowship Hall at St. Mark's of Geneva directly across the street from the Fulton St. entrance to The Little Traveler, and after there will be a book signing in The Little Traveler as well as some pulled pork and “Meathead’s Good Enough To Drink KC BBQ Sauce.” If you already have a book, bring it! Doors to St. Mark’s will open at 12:45. Please enter from the door facing the parking lot.
Tickets are $35 and it includes a copy Meathed’s book, as well as a shopping coupon.
Tickets may only be purchased online at https://tinyurl.com/2snmzn7b
Saturday June 24, Noon to 3 p.m.
Barbeque Supply Store near Milwaukee
5668 Broad St, Greendale. WI 53129
Come visit the best place to buy barbecue and grilling supplies in Milwaukee and meet Meathead. After his presentation walk around the store with him as he points out his favorite tools and toys and answers your questions. No admission fee, no reservation required. If you would like to reserve a book, give us a call at 414.698.9769 or email [email protected].
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