Abt's Third Annual Grill Fest Is Coming!
Abt's 2026 Grill Fest is right around the corner! It's the one time of the year you'll want the parking lot to be overrun—at Grill Fest, our outdoor spots are crowded with tents, gourmet chefs, sizzling recipes, and most importantly, grills. Almost all of the grill brands we sell gather to show off classic favorites alongside their newest grills and tech, then make exciting recipes on each one. These in-house chefs are showing you how you can make these recipes yourself with the right gear, including some of our best grills of 2026. You'll find grills, griddles and pizza ovens everywhere ... along with hot deals on some of our favorite backyard cookers and accessories as well. If you're shopping around for a new backyard cooker in 2026, Abt's Grill Fest is the place (complete with the bites you'll want to test, too). See these cookers in action, and you'll find many at a great discount, too.
It's time to pencil the Grill Fest into your calendar now—it's coming up on May 17, and runs from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. You won't want to miss it.
Weber Demos: Grillin with Dad
We're excited to welcome back Maciek of @grillin_with_dad as he masters different Weber cookers, like their popular griddle and pellet grill. Between his classic smash burgers and perfectly cooked steaks, everyone at Grill Fest will want to taste the best of what these high-powered grills can do. And the best part? Abt's 2026 Grill Fest is free to attend, but you'll still need to save your space and RSVP. And to get the best of Grillin with Dad, you'll need to reserve a special spot.
Free To Attend, But Please RSVP
You can roam from grill to pizza oven to griddle, but RSVP-ing really helps us get a good idea of how many folks are coming so we can prepare for you. And for the Weber Demos with Grillin With Dad, we ask that you RSVP ahead of time to save your spot during the cooking performance. With only 40 spots available in two sessions, seats will fill up fast. You can reserve a spot online for one of the Grillin with Dad demos. The Weber Griddle demonstration begins at 11:30 a.m., and the Pellet Grill demonstration begins at 1 p.m.
What Brands Will You See?
If you're going to head out to the Abt Grill Fest, our top brands will be out in the parking lot, with in-house chefs and experienced experts helping to make food and answer questions. But who's coming this year? You'll be sure to see:
More Than Just Grills
Whatever you're ready for at Grill Fest, you'll want to come with an empty stomach and have room for all of the gourmet goods here. That being said, Abt's Grill Fest will show off more than just food. You'll see some of our other summer favorites outdoors here, like our comfortable, chic patio furniture. Take a look at what's trending for the season. Now is a great time to replace older patio furniture and dining sets, all to create the perfect backyard space you could pair with a new grill. Lounging with the family while you make the perfect backyard dinner? It sounds like a summer dream. We'll also be showing off some of our services too, like what you can find from our garage and garage flooring experts if it's time to give your garage an upgrade.
We'll See You There!
Grill Fest is always a bash, and we know that our third annual welcome to grilling season will be no different. We'll see you there on Sunday, May 17th, and we'll be barbecuing from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. We can't wait to see you there, whether you're hoping to see a new grill you've been eyeing in action, are exploring your options or are just in the mood for some grilled-up greatness. And if you do miss the Grill Fest, there's more fun to grill up at Abt this summer with the summer's weekend grill demos.
