Green Acres hosts Grill-A-Palooza with star chefs

Start grilling season right with tips from a pair of Sacramento’s star chefs – and some tasty samples, too. Where? The garden setting of a local nursery.

On Saturday, May 30, Green Acres Nursery & Supply hosts “Grill-A-Palooza” at its Roseville nursery.

“Fire up your appetite and join us for a sizzling celebration of grilling, great food, cold beer, and live entertainment, and event day deals,” say the hosts.

Set for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., this free family event showcases Green Acres’ line-up of outdoor grills. Who better to demonstrate than chefs Brad Cecchi and Patrick Mulvaney?

Cecchi, of Michelin-recognized Canon Restaurant in East Sacramento, will offer his master chef grilling tips at 11:30 a.m.

That’s followed at 12:15 p.m. by a Big Green Egg barbecuing demonstration by Green Acres’ own chef, Brandon Shepard.

At 1 p.m., Mulvaney – the farm-to-fork pioneer owner of Mulvaney’s B&L in Midtown – shares his approach to seasonal grilling and his favorite summer tips.

Of course, that’s enough to work up an appetite. Green Acres’ BBQ partners will offer tips, samples and “delicious bites.” Participating will be Weber, Alfa & Twin Eagles, GMG, Big Green Egg, Pawpa Flavor, Odens Kitchen, Prohibition BBQ, Fore Fire Foods, Bearfoot BBQ, Mike’s Wild Rub, Smokin Bliss BBQ and Cuso Cuts.

What’s BBQ without beer? Urban Roots will be pouring (to patrons age 21 or older) beer for purchase. The first 150 guests can get a free beer coupon from participating vendors.

Live music will add to the festive atmosphere. Take part in family games (such as corn hole and giant Jenga) or paint a terracotta pot to take home.

(Plus pick up some plants for your summer garden – this is a nursery!)

Green Acres is located at 7300 Galilee Road, Roseville.

Details and directions: https://idiggreenacres.com/