Dizzy Pig Barbecue Company to Host First Semi-annual Dizzyfest in Manassas, VA

Big Green Egg® enthusiasts to grill their favorite recipes at cookout invitational with special guest, Ray “Dr. BBQ” Lampe.

Manassas, VA – August 30, 2011

Dizzy Pig Barbecue Company, maker of brightly flavored and perfectly balanced seasonings for barbecue, grilling and home cooking, is hosting its first “DizzyFest,” on Saturday, September 17 from 8:00am to 4:00pm. The event features up to 25 avid Big Green Egg® cooks, along with friends, family and barbecue-lovers, at the company’s storefront for a day of sharing their favorite recipes and enjoying delicious food. Special guest, Ray Lampe, “Dr. BBQ,” will be on hand to offer up his best tips and tricks for the perfect cookout or tailgate.

Dr. BBQ has competed in barbecue cook-offs for close to 3 decades and has won over 300 awards. He serves as an expert judge on CBS Sports “Ultimate BBQ Showdown,” and on the Food Network’s “Tailgate Warriors with Guy Fieri.” Dr. BBQ has written five cookbooks, and is the long time ‘spokeschef’ for Big Green Egg outdoor cookers.

“Earning 12 KCBS Grand Championships by using our spices and cooking on the Big Green Egg®,” said, Dizzy Pig® CEO, Chris Capell.

“I’ve been cooking on the Big Green Egg since 1998, and our competition team has been winning awards with our EGGs for 10 years. We love the durability, versatility and reliability of these kamado-style, ceramic cookers,” said, Dizzy Pig CEO, Chris Capell. “DizzyFest, our version of an EGGfest, will be a fun day of cooking with other EGG owners, and connecting with new EGG fanatics.”

About Big Green Egg

Big Green Egg Company®, headquartered in Tucker, Georgia, is the world’s largest producer and international distributor of ceramic kamado-style cookers. Founded in 1974 by Ed Fisher, the company has an impeccable reputation for offering top quality products and excellent customer service. The EGG® offers unmatched cooking flexibility and capability that surpass all other conventional cookers combined. It is a smoker, a grill and an oven and enables year-round cooking. Five sizes of the EGG® and an extensive line of EGGcessories™ are available in barbecue and hearth specialty stores, pool and patio shops and select hardware and garden/nursery outlets. For more information or to find a retailer near you, visit www.biggreenegg.com.

About Dizzy Pig Barbecue Company

Headquartered in Manassas, Virginia, Dizzy Pig Barbecue Company offers the absolute tastiest all-natural seasonings — hand-blended with the freshest, highest quality ingredients — that even the best of cooks reach for regularly. A decade of loyal customers and competition awards tells us that Dizzy Pig’s brightly-flavored and perfectly-balanced spice rubs are right on target. Our rubs contain no gluten or MSG and can be found at over 400 local retailers throughout the U.S. and Canada. Dizzy Pig seasonings are sold in the greater Washington, D.C. area through several retailers including Whole Foods grocery stores. Get spun! For more information, go to https://dizzypigbbq.com.

CONTACT
Dizzy Pig Barbecue Company
8763 Virginia Meadows Drive
Manassas,VA 20109