Yes, we’ve decided to offer a 7% discount on all Meadow Creek equipment that you buy from us at the NBBQA BBQ Conference next week. This includes any cooker or BBQ trailer that you order at the show.

Not a huge deal, but as you probably know, we’re not into running big discounts all the time. We’d rather price it right and give you a good deal every day of the year!

On top of that we are giving away 15 trade show passes. According to the Conference Registration form, these passes are worth at least $35 each!

So if you’re coming to the trade show, please call Marlin at 877-248-7753 (toll-free) to reserve a pass. We’ll be happy to meet you at the door or connect with you when you arrive.

Hope to see you there.

Lavern Gingerich

PS. Read my previous blog post to learn more about the NBBQA Conference.

I am really looking forward to spending a few days at the 2010 NBBQA National Conference. It is scheduled in Olive Branch, MS near Memphis, TN. We plan to attend the conference from Thursday, February 5 through Saturday afternoon, Lord willing.

There will be BBQ-related classes, social functions, and a trade show.

Here is what NBBQA says about the conference, “Join hundreds of friends and family from all over the country for education, networking, food, and fun in the great tradition of barbecue. From tried and true to bold and new, this conference offers the very best of industry information to a unique cross-section of the Q community.”

We will be sharing a couple booths with Meadow Creek at the trade show on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. There will be some Meadow Creek equipment on display, including a TS250 BBQ Tank Smoker trailer, pig roasters, and chicken cookers.

If you are nearby, please come and check it out. We would love to meet you! It will also be a great time to meet Melvin and employee Reuben from the Meadow Creek Welding shop in New Holland, PA.

Online registration is closed, but I understand you can still purchase day passes upon arrival.

Read more about the conference and schedule on the NBBQA website.

Happy Quing,

Lavern Gingerich

PS. There will be a NICE TS120 BBQ Smoker raffled off at the convention. It has a BBQ26, trim package, and insulated fire box. This is one nice rig, ready for business!

TS120 BBQ Smoker With BBQ26 Chicken Cooker, Trim, and Insulated Fire Box

We want to wish all of our readers and customers a happy new year! Thank you for all you’ve done to make this past year a success.

New Year’s Day is a great time to set goals in every aspect of your life and business. And if you love to smoke meat and cook outdoors, it’s also a great time to decide what steps you will take to become a better cook.

Are you just getting started with slow cooking in your backyard or in competitions?

Do you need some solid, practical advice from experts who know all about cooking ribs that beat the competition?

I can’t recommend enough Bill Anderson’s book Competition BBQ Secrets.

If you’re struggling to make the grade in BBQ competitions or you just want to slow smoke tender, competition-quality ribs, chicken, pork butt, and beef brisket for friends and family, this book is the key.

(Hint: Download the eBook now and get instant access. By tomorrow you can be cooking some of the best barbecue you’ve ever tasted.)

Competition BBQ Secrets

I wish you a blessed year and many easy and profitable barbecues in 2010.

Lavern Gingerich

PS. What would you like to learn in 2010? Leave a comment to share your barbecue goals.