Before we get into the deals, we want to say something that matters more than any discount.

Memorial Day exists because too many brave American men and women put on a uniform, left their families, and didn't come home. They gave everything. Not for a long weekend, not for a sale, but for the freedom to live the life we're living right now.

Dead Meat Society takes that seriously. This weekend, before the first brisket goes on and the first cold beer gets cracked, take a moment. Say the names if you know them. Raise a glass to the ones who aren't here. Then cook something worthy of the occasion. That's the best way this community knows how to honor our fallen heroes.

Now… to get it done right, the deals are live, and they're worth knowing about before you spend a dollar this weekend.

WHERE TO LOOK FIRST

These folks have done the hard work of tracking everything worth buying right now:

  • CNN Underscored tracked 27 of the best deals across Weber, Traeger, Kamado Joe, and more. All with shipping times confirmed for before the long weekend.

  • Popular Mechanics has a running list being updated as new deals drop through the week. It’s worth bookmarking and checking back.

  • Bob Vila rounded up the best of what's live at Lowe's. Grills, griddles, and accessories across all fuel types.

PELLET GRILLS

  • Traeger Ironwood Pro: $151 off, first price cut of 2026. 970 square inches of cooking space and a new low for the year.

  • Pit Boss 840: $150 off at Lowe's, with an extra $50 drop since the initial markdown. 840 square inches and smart temp monitoring at its lowest price in nearly a year.

  • recteq Bullseye Deluxe 380: $749.99 at Ace Hardware (was $899.99). WiFi-enabled, hits high searing temps, lowest price of the season.

  • recteq Patio Legend 400: $699.99 at Ace Hardware (was $799.99). Compact, connected, and ready to ship.

GAS GRILLS

  • Weber Spirit E-325: $499 (save $150). The most reliable mid-range gas grill on the market at a price that's hard to argue with.

  • Weber Genesis E-325: $849 (save $100). More surface, better construction, step-up option.

  • Weber Genesis S-415: $1,299 (save $300). Best Weber deal of the weekend for anyone ready to go all in.

  • Char-Broil Pro Series: $138 off, lowest price of 2026. Heats up in under 10 minutes, warming rack included.

CHARCOAL AND KAMADO

  • Kamado Joe Classic Joe Series II: $250 off, new 2026 low. Locking casters, unique venting system, 750°F max for searing.

  • Oklahoma Joe's Blackjack 21.5" Kettle: $299 (save $60). Heavy-duty charcoal at a price that makes sense.

  • Weber Master-Touch 22": $289 (save $50). The classic setup, still one of the best buys in charcoal.

  • Weber Chimney Starter: 36% off, new low for the year. If you're still lighting charcoal the hard way, fix that first.

Memorial Day is the best window of the year to buy a grill. The deals are real, the timing is right, and most are shipping before the weekend.