Happy (almost) Traeger Day to all who celebrate. Well, technically, it’s this Saturday, May 17th, but maybe that makes this Traeger Week. And, to those who don’t celebrate… are you sure you’re not just jealous? Be honest.

Since Traeger seems to be going all-out for their made-up holiday, we figured we should hit on some of the highlights of a holiday that we can get behind.

First things first. Even if you aren’t specifically a Traeger-brand guy or gal, you’ve at least got to admit that a holiday for smoking meats is a helpful excuse to get out and feast. Plus, this weekend is the perfect warm-up for the real griller’s holiday, Memorial Day (only one weekend away, soldiers!)

In other words, time for a practice run.

Make sure your skills and recipes are airtight before your whole reputation is on the line.

Ok, so now that the Traeger-haters are on board, let’s talk about it. Looks like the smoking kings are holding contests, demos on new products, featured recipes, tips, and even some pretty good deals. Ya know, just in case you really are just jealous that you don’t have one.

The 3-Smoked-Meal Traeger Day Challenge

We’d say no matter what kind of smoker you’re firing up on Saturday, Traeger does have some good advice for how to spend this special holiday season. For breakfast, you could always fire the family up with some smoked deviled eggs, then plan on some ranch buttermilk chicken wings for lunch. But save room for the main event: Traeger’s 321 ribs (duh).

By the way, if anyone takes on this 3-smoked-meal Traeger Day challenge, don’t you dare forget to post your pics in the Dead Meat Society group.

And if your wallet is feeling a little frisky on Saturday, maybe you could take a grilling break to stop by your local Traeger dealer for a demo (and maybe free food?) and to check out what deals the top smoke dogs are offering.

For instance, a little birdy told us that the Woodridge Pro Pellet Grill is $150 off for the holiday. In case you didn’t know, that’s the 970 sq. in., WiFIRE tech-enabled, 8 rib rack roaster with a 24 lb hopper that can just smoke for days and days and… sorry, started daydreaming.

But as the fair and impartial journalists that we are, the truth is this fake holiday is for everyone: Traeger believers and deniers alike.

Just as long as something charred and smoky makes its way to your family’s table, you’ve embraced the spirit of this magnificent, ancient holiday.