It’s Showtime
Your Guide to this Year’s Home & Garden Show
Rhythm Drivers
The Rhythm Drivers are a high energy blues band. They draw from the blues tradition to create a dynamic soul-infused style that is very danceable.
Kamado Boot Camp
Grill Skillz Academy
| Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
| 12:30pm | 11:00am | 10:30am |
| 2:00pm | 1:00pm | 12:30pm |
| 3:30pm | 4:00pm | 2:30pm |
Meat John
“Sizzle King” Ruloph
John “Sizzle King” Ruloph is an award winning pit-master on Gas and Wood fueled Bar-B-Cue. His Big Green Egg sponsored KCBS BBQ team “Ribphoria” has competed all over California.
He is infamous for being the only person to win a 1st place rib contest cooking on a gas grill in a sanctioned event; this is also how he got the moniker “Sizzle King.” In 2010 he and his mentor Brent Walton competed on the TLC show “Pit Masters” season two. He is the three time winner of the prestigious San Francisco Professional Food Society’s Barbeque Invitational. In 2015, John was hired as the first Grill Instructor to Primo Ceramic Grills Online University. He is currently competing on the Guy Fieri Tex Wasabi BBQ All-Stars team and is the factory grill master for Viking Range.
John is also a contributor in the national magazine “Cooking Wild,” where he brings his style of cooking to the hunters, anglers, and foragers in the U.S. And finally, with this extensive background, John has created the Grill Skillz Academy.
The unique school focuses on Award Winning techniques and customizes the class to the students and their personal BBQ grills. Many of his students have gone on to be fellow award winning competitors. Whether you plan on becoming a Pit Master or just grilling like one, this class will make you an expert!
Class Outline
Introduction
- Outline review and class goals
- Charcoals, what’s the difference?
- Chip and Chunks, what’s the stink?
- How to load a Kamado for long smoke and flash smoke
Step 1. Prepare Pork spare rib for Kamado
- How to set up a Kamado for smoking ribs on the Kamado
Step 2. Wrap those Bones
- Santa Maria vs. San Joaquin Tri-Tip and how to make them both
- How to set up a Kamado for direct high flame cooking and remember the BURP
Step 3. Check for a Hill Billy Smile!
- The time and meat temps important, not grill dome temperature
- How to set up a Kamado for in-direct high heat cooking
- Baking temp is what the dough tells you
Question and Answer round up.
Tips to Enjoy the Show
Here are some hints to help you get the most out of the Sonoma County Home & Garden Show and have a pleasant experience.
- Make A List. Take some time before coming to the home show to jot down projects you’d like to tackle. Browse the exhibitor list to see which vendors interest you the most.
- At Each Entrance… be sure to pick up a home show program to direct you around the showgrounds.
- Check out the map for the location of your favorite exhibitor, feature or where to win a prize.
- Attend a Seminar. A big part of the Home Show is the ability to find people who know how to build, remodel, design, landscape and provide the products and services that you need. Another way is to attend a seminar to tap into that expertise. All seminars are free.
- Don’t Just Browse. Talk to Vendors. If you are interested in a product or service, leave your name and phone number and ask the vendor to follow up with you after the home show.
- The Show is Big! Over 500 exhibits with different levels. Come early and plan on spending most of the day.
- Take a break for lunch at one of the many food vendors.
- Be sure to visit all the buildings and Pavilions.
- Wear Comfortable Shoes. The show is indoors and outdoors, so dress appropriately.
- Pick a Meeting Place… in case you get separated from your party. We suggest the entrance to the Hall of Flowers Building.
- Bring Blueprints… or plans, sketches and measurements to the show. Many vendors are prepared to take your information.
- Get Ready to Shop! There are many items that you can purchase right at the home show. In addition many vendors oer special home show pricing so be prepared to purchase while attending the home show.
- Enter To Win!! Many prizes are given away, just for applying, try your luck.
- The Fairgrounds have some inclines and slopes. This can be hard for people with walking or breathing difficulties.
- There are no wheelchairs or strollers available for rent.
- Money. An ATM is available at the Fairgrounds.
Event Map
Sonoma County Fairgrounds
1350 Bennett Valley Rd., Santa Rosa, CA 95404
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