ACE Hardwares are looking for volunteers to grill in front of their stores!

[Huskee]

Show your skills in your town & meet other fans of grilling! Better yet- tell everyone about AmazingRibs.com while you're at it! Dear NBBQA Member, ACE Hardware needs your help! On May 5th ACE is holding their first annual Neighborhood BBQ Fest. Their goal is to have as many ACE stores as possible smoking and grilling out front of their store. ACE is asking for our help and members of NBBQA are all qualified to support ACE. As you know ACE Hardware is the Official Retailer of the NBBQA and we're excited to support ACE on May 5th and throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering on May 5th to support your local ACE, CLICK HERE.

[Jon Solberg]

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[Steve R.]

Hmmm...

[Danjohnston949]

Huskee, Thanks For Posting This❗️ Just To Show There's No Fool Like an Old Fool❓ I Threw My Hat Into the Ring‼️
From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[Huskee]

I figured you'd be one of the first!

[Dewesq55]

Me too (#MeToo?) Dan!

[DWCowles]

Are you volunteering Huskee ?

[DWCowles]

You got an Ace Hardware in your backyard?

[FireMan]

I’d like a needle nose pliers & a four foot section of..........

[Huskee]

DWCowles, almost, got one about 1.5 miles away, and one about 8 miles away.

[Mark E.]

My ACE seems like they are BGE promoters and maybe Weber as a far distant second.
1. Not receptive to explain Kamado cooking-especially to the discount store, throw away grill soon briquette people.
2. Don't feel up to explaining how a great cook can be done on any Kamado or Grill even if it's not a BGE.
3. Kind of pushy but, can there be some incentive such as coupons or a bag of lump for skill demonstrators?
4, My KJ is heavy and not really designed for portability. My old Akorn would be a player.
5. I sometimes use a Flame Boss. Can the NBBQA provide/let me try/some other stuff?
6. So I imagine most will be looking for burgers or hot dogs. My dime? I very rarely use my KJ for that stuff anyway.

Sorry.

M.

[Danjohnston949]

Mark E., I Would Believe Any Ace Harware Worth Your Time Would
Furnish The Cooker, The Fuel and Any and All Food❓ I Might Be Wrong, I'll Know More When They eMail Me Back❗️
I'll Post the Details Here‼️ Dan

[Spinaker]

Here is some additional information regarding the Ace Hardware Cookout, courtesy of @Danjohnston949

Pitmaster
Thank you for offering to participate and cook at a local Ace Hardware on Saturday May 5^th for The Ace Neighborhood BBQ Fest. Ace Hardware is the Official Retailer of the NBBQA, and we are excited to partner with you for this event. Your support of Ace Hardware is very much appreciated. We are looking forward to you bringing your Weber, Traeger and/or Big Green Egg BBQ skills to life at the store front to help us develop more backyard pitmasters in neighborhoods across the country.

Ace Retailer
The pitmaster has volunteered to help you have a successful demo at your store. The pitmaster is affiliated with the NBBQA and will come to your store to help cook and demonstrate to your customers the benefits of being a backyard pro by using a demo grill from Weber, Traeger or Big Green Egg. Please use them as a resource, as this is a relationship that can benefit both parties through co-promotions and education. These pitmasters are competition cooks, distributors of BBQ products, work in the BBQ industry, or work in the BBQ catering business.

It is suggested that you both contact each other to discuss the details and expectations of the event so each party can be prepared to best support the event. The more these details and expectations are discussed up front the more successful the event. Below is a brief outline of some of the expectations and discussion points that should be communicated.
Stores will provide:

• Demo grill
• Food (after agreed upon shopping list)
• Clean location in front of store
• Introductions to all sales associates and tour of store (break room, water, restroom, etc.)
• Power if needed (extension cords)
• Display of accessories and grills to be sold
• Garbage cans
• Sales expectations and specials during event (special offers, free assembly/delivery, etc.)
• Access to any health department requirements (gloves, hairnet, hand washing station, etc.)
• Supplies (paper towels, spray cleaner, plates, etc.)
• A "go-to" person for the pitmaster to work with the day of the event to help with any needs/questions

Pitmaster will:

• Provide special items you need to cook
• Openness to help store sell the BBQ experience
• Promote the brands the store is selling
• Show up on time and have a positive energy to engage the customers
• Help the store personnel on any tips/tricks used to help become a "pitmaster"

Suggestion of items to be discussed on planning call or store visit:

• Who will provide: tents, tables, music, other supplies
• Set up and tear down times
• Menu of food items being demonstrated
• Any specific needs of either the store or pitmaster

[Dewesq55]

Seems like you have to be a "professional" and not just a skilled and experienced pit cooker.

[Mark E.]

Sked. to work day job that day. Plus not suited for this kind of gig. My nearby ACE people really great. Hope someone gets to use a demo Kamado.

[Steve B]

Could be an interesting time. Unfortunately I have to work. And there is an Ace 2-1/2 miles from me.

[jfmorris]

I wish I still had an Ace Hardware around the corner. Home Depot and Lowes drove them out of business.

For those interested, I don't think you need apply unless you are actually a member of NBBQA.

[HawkerXP]

Did anyone else notice what I noticed?


Danjohnston949 they are going to have EXTENSION CORDS! Please watch your step!

[Danjohnston949]

HawkerXP, 👍👍👍👍👍 Thanks For the "Good Advice" Hawk❗️👍👍👍👍👍 OBTW❗️ Don't To Forget To Check Your Altimeter Occasionally While Your're Flying By The Seat of Your Pants and the Road Below‼️ From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[Thom Emery]

I will be cooking at the Palm Desert Ca store
wings links and cookies ;0)

[JCGrill]

It so happens that I am in Fargo this weekend so I decided to take the opportunity to swing by the Northport Ace and meet up with Dan. He had quite the cook going on the Weber. As you know, pics or it didn't happen, so...

[EdF]

Looks like the owner of The Backyard Crematorium to me!

[Danjohnston949]

Awe‼️ Thanks One And All❗️ The One Thing I Can't Figure Out❓ Is How A Guy Like JCGrill (Jason) Married So Far Above Himself❓ She Is a Lovely Gal‼️ ACE HSW'S BBQ FEST WAS A HUGE SUCCESS❗️ 3 SV-Cue Pork Butts Were Given Away 3 Bites At A Time❗️ New Grills (Sold) Were Flying Out The Door‼️ A Fun Day, Dan

[JCGrill]

I ask myself that all the time, Danjohnston949.