Join us Nov. 9th & 10th for Wannemaker’s 22nd Annual Holiday Open House! You and your family can explore a winter wonderland of immersive displays, festive treats, and more. It’s the perfect opportunity to get inspired for the season! Continue reading…
Head to Wannemaker’s Saturday, June 15th from 9AM-4PM for our Annual Grilling Extravaganza. Just in time for Father’s Day, this year’s event features hot savings on gifts for dad, grilling demos and samples, plus an appearance by BBQ Hall-of-Famer Meathead.
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Live from the 30th Annual Wannemaker’s Spring Home & Garden show! Join grill master Steve as he talks with vendors, showcases spring grilling products & more!
Join our resident grill master and long-time manager of Wannemaker’s grilling department, Steve, as he chats with Jim Taylor of Smokey Woods BBQ! Steve and Jim talk about Smokey Woods BBQ’s wood chips, chunks, pellets, and sticks for smoking BBQ.
Join Risky Brisket Championship BBQ Team at Wannemaker’s Home & Garden for an immersive BBQ experience. Our in person, instructor led, classes get you behind the BBQ pits for a day of ‘Q you’ll never forget. You won’t leave hungry! Continue reading…
Join Risky Brisket Championship BBQ Team at Wannemaker’s Home & Garden on Saturday, October 28th for an immersive BBQ experience.
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to work with championship BBQ instructors. You’ll work in teams to learn the art of creating award-winning craft BBQ in a fraction of the time. We’ll teach you to cook hot and fast on Gateway Drum Smokers, which produces exceptional results very quickly. Don’t worry if you like to cook low and slow, or on a different style of smoker, our recipes and techniques work on all cooker types. Get hands-on with turkey, and holiday bombs!
Saturday, October 28th
11:00AM – 4:00PM
Cost: $150 | REGISTER
As well as go over:
Our small class size ensures you get an immersive in-depth BBQ experience that will accelerate your BBQ to a new level. Whether you want to become a backyard hero, elevate your current game, or learn competition tricks, this class covers it all. Classes are great for all ages and make great guys’ night-out trips or date nights!
We produce a massive amount of food from our menus, and you will not leave hungry!
Saturday, March 9th, 9am – 5pm
Sunday, March 10th, 10am – 5pm
Visit Wannemaker’s Home and Garden on March 9th & 10th for our 30th Annual Spring Home & Garden Show.
Discover the latest trends, score big savings, and explore our huge selection of patio furniture, grills, indoor-outdoor décor and other seasonal faves!
Sales are valid March 9-10, 2024, while supplies last. Some exclusions apply, see store for details.
PATIO FURNITURE
BATH VANITIES
MAILBOXES
SEASONAL PRODUCTS
PLANTERS
GRILLS
GREENHOUSE
The Spring Home & Garden Show at Wannemaker’s is your chance to explore the latest products and plan your outdoor space.
Presented By: Risky Brisket Championship BBQ Team
Saturday, March 25 | 11:00AM | $125
Location: Wannemaker’s Home & Garden
New for 2023, all of our classes are now hands-on!
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to work with our championship BBQ instructors. You’ll work in teams to learn the art of creating award-winning craft BBQ in a fraction of the time. We’ll teach you to smoke roast, direct grill, indirect grill, and rest and hold meats on charcoal grills, gas grills, and smokers! Get hands-on with steak, chicken, and burgers!
Our small class size ensures you get an immersive in-depth BBQ experience that will accelerate your BBQ to a new level. Whether you want to become a backyard hero, elevate your current game, or learn competition tricks, this class covers it all. Classes are great for all ages and make great guys’ night-out trips or date nights!
This is a hands-on class and you’ll go head to head against other attendees to achieve the perfect grill marks and be crowned the Burger champion!
In this class we’ll teach you to cook:
Learn to smoke roast, direct grill, indirect grill, and rest and hold meats on charcoal grills, gas grills, and smokers!
In this class we’ll cover:
Join Wannemaker’s Home & Garden and the 2021 World Food Steak Champion, Sunny Moody for upcoming grill classes.
The cost to participate is $150 per class. Classes take place at Wannemaker’s, 1940 Ogden Avenue in Downers Grove.
Saturday, August 20, 2022 | 11:00am-3:00pm
In this tell-all SCA class, you’ll learn about different muscle groups, how to pick the perfect steak, flavor profile, fire management, and more.
Sunday, August 21, 2022 | 11:00am-3:00pm
Prosciutto & Arugula Grilled Flatbread
Lamb Chops with Chimichurri
Crispy Chicken Wings
Smoked Triple Mac n’ Cheese
Bourbon Bread Pudding