2024 Can-merica Grill Fest
(20th Annual)
August 24th 2024
Holy Sh!t We made it to 20!!!
9211 South Nicholson Road, Oak Creek WI 53154
Well it worked great last year, so here's the details for the day:
Stem & Briar LLC / The Milwaukee Pipe Club
Pipes, gear and tours of the shop, along with all things pipes!
9:30AM – 12:00PM STEM & BRIAR TOUR / SALES / HANGOUT
I will try and display pipes, racks, supplies and accessories on my deck during the morning.
If there’s something you’re specifically looking for, let me know and I can see what I can find. I’m hoping to have 100+ pipes, a dozen racks and a good supply of accessories.
Also, I will not have the time to clean up all the pipes the way that I would like to. I am hoping people can purchase and leave them with me with the hope that I can deliver them to Arlington at the following meeting. Time permitting, I will clean what I can before you end your day.
I will try and display pipes, racks, supplies and accessories on my deck during the morning.
If there’s something you’re specifically looking for, let me know and I can see what I can find. I’m hoping to have 100+ pipes, a dozen racks and a good supply of accessories.
Also, I will not have the time to clean up all the pipes the way that I would like to. I am hoping people can purchase and leave them with me with the hope that I can deliver them to Arlington at the following meeting. Time permitting, I will clean what I can before you end your day.
12:00PM – 3:00PM LUNCH / SMOKE-OUT
Since I know not everyone will want to stay late, lunch would be a good idea. This would be time for me to clean up the shop as well as to let people hang out, smoke and continue to enjoy. Note: I will be staring my ribs at this time for the completion as well as putting supplies away.
CAN-AMERICA GRILL FEST
3:00PM – 6:00PM CAN-AMERICA GRILL FEST KICKS OFF!
This is when people start showing up, hanging out and helping to get the event kicked off. It’s usually a good time to grab a “cool” one and kick back, or if you’re a rib chef, man the grills!
Thinking of bringing something for food? Want to know what others are Bringing? Cooking Ribs? Click the View Menu Button Below!
6:00PM – 7:30PM RIB COMPETITION & DINNER
Food generally includes your standard tailgate fare. Burgers, brats, corn, backed potatoes, beer. As in years past for ribs “the cooks get the first dibs”. We need to do this for judging. Want Ribs? Cook some and join the fun! Want to cook something? Great!
Food, Drink and Rib Competition Info is Listed Below
5:00PM – 8:00PM LIVE MUSIC - INDIGO DOG!
I mean, it is the 20th......
You could all come in baseball hats from the college that you go to. And khaki pants with a tucked-in t-shirt from the party that you threw last month. And at some point get the guy with kinda long hair to whip out his acoustic guitar and play everybody some white blues. And then you could get a couple of kegs of cheap cold ones and invite a buncha skinny blonde girls... Woah. This party's sounding pretty good, actually.
7:30PM – 11:30PM BONFIRE & EVENTS
Lawn games, axe throwing, bonfire, and general good times. Hang out and have fun!
For those of you who honestly don't know the days events (or have had a really great time in previous years, and don't remember), here's a run down.
RIB COOK OFF!
I know some of you have been practicing and perfecting your rib recipes. The grill will be fired up around noon for those wishing to get in on the action.
The 3 categories are "Wettest Meat (Best Sauce)", "Meat Rubber (Best Rub)", Best Overall
If you’re interested, let me know. I can pick up the racks for you, or you can bring your own.
We need 2 – 3 racks per cook so there’s enough to go around.
So, if you’re interested in participating, e-mail me with how many racks you want, and I will make sure to grab them for you.
THE MENU
The Meat: Baby back Ribs (obviously), Hamburgers, Cheeseburgers and Hotdogs
The Sides: Potato Salad, Various Chips and Utz Pub Mix
Sweets: Various cookies, any whatever people want to bring to share!
What we drinking?: I will have beer on tap, as well as some soda and waters. I will also have some spare coolers for you to toss your drink in.
But, the main star of the show this year will be:
A classic Oktoberfest-style Lager boasting a golden amber hue with bountiful malt character. Prost!
IBU: 20 ABV: 6.3%
Also From The Cellar: There is always a few bottles of the house red or white available for sampling. I might even be talked into raiding the good beer.
“What Can I Bring??” Bring your own drinks. I could use a hand setting the days events up more than anything. if you must bring something, make sure its separated and in individual disposable serving containers. Thanks!
THE EVENTS
B.A. Bonfire: As always there will be a bonfire you can always sit back, drink, eat and relax while listing to some tunes on the deck or around the fire.
LAWN GAMES: We'll be taking full advantage of the property with some games. I can set up the following, feel free to bring others.
Through-out the property random acts of:
Beerzbee. It's new, fun and involves beer!
Cornhole setup in the driveway, and through-out the property random acts of
Beer Golf
Kubb
Dodge Bucket
Axe Throwing!: It was a hit last year, lets do it again!
LOCATION AND PARKING UPDATE FOR 2024!
Well, we have acquired more grassland! For parking, I would propose you aim for 9201 (North of our house) and angle park on the north side. I'll also try and put some signs out to help identify what's up.
This should make it super easy for both coming and going later in the evening. It should also free up driveway space for games and socializing.
The entire back is now ours! A few people have mentioned bringing campers., and well, the more the merrier!
THE ACCOMMODATIONS:
This year, we're encouraging camping. With the addition of another property just south of me, I have over an acre of land to use
If the weather goes south, there's always the Goat Shed. I will happily cook breakfast for all those that stay over. Be safe .
Pitch a tent! If you need a tent, I have spares. Sleep in a School Bus? Hey, these things happen.
What if you’re not local? As always you out-of-country and out of state people get first dibs on sleeping arrangements.
If you make the drive \ flight \ train ride \ walk \ whatever, I'll keep the beer cold and the grill warm
FAMILIES
Surprisingly, this is a kid friendly event (at least while the suns up). There is a play set in the backyard, and lots of room.
Before the bash the yard will be sprayed, re-sprayed, and napalmed if necessary to keep the mosquitoes at bay.
FAQs
Q: Can I bring my kids, wife, husband, girlfriend, etc?
A: Yup. Keep in mind, you've read the above. If they are strongly opposed to grilling, good food, the outdoors, cigars or lawn games I make no promises on their excitement for being in attendance.
Q: Can I bring food or drinks?
A: Sure! Not required, but you’re more than welcome to bring something to share.
Q: I can only make half the day. Is that OK?
A: Of course! Come hang out for whatever makes sense for you.
Q: Can I camp?
A: Absolutely. There’s plenty of backyard to set up a tent if you want. You can also make reservations at the local establishments. Being near the airport, there are lots of affordable options.
Q: Parking?
A: I have a large driveway. My neighbors all do as well. We’ll figure it out. We do every year.