Early July 4th Grill Deals: Sizzling Savings on Blackstone, Traeger and More

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It's not the Fourth of July until that first burger hits the grill. And if you're looking to upgrade before this year's cookout, there are some incredible deals already available. Major retailers like Home Depot, Walmart and Amazon are offering some serious savings on tons of top-rated gas and charcoal grills, smokers, griddles and much, much more. To help you make the most of these initial offers, we've rounded up some of the absolute best bargains.
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Best early July 4th grill and smoker deals
Blackstone ProSeries Omnivore 22-inch griddle: $297
Get ready for your Fourth of July cookout with $50 off this outdoor BlackStone griddle. It features a two-burner 22-inch flattop griddle with 361 square inches of total cooking space -- enough for over a dozen burgers or 60 hot dogs. It's propane-fueled and produces up to 21,000 BTUs of heat. Other features include two side shelves, a paper towel holder, a protective hood and built-in tank storage.
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Kamado Joe Pellet Joe: $1,000
Although they're pretty pricey, these wood-burning Kamado Joe grills are some of the best grills on the market right now, and this nearly $800 discount is a great chance to get one on your patio for less. This 18-inch model features 250 square inches of cooking space with ceramic insulation for precise temperature control. Plus, the hopper can hold about 10 pounds of wood pellets for up to 14 hours of smoking.
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Char-Broil Grill2Go X200: $144
Char-Broil's tabletop gas grill is perfect for car camping or lakeside cookouts. It's a single-burner propane model with 9,500 BTUs of power and a 200-square-inch grill grate. The grill is less than 2 feet long and weighs about 25 pounds, so it's easy to transport, and it has a durable cast aluminum firebox and lid.
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Costway 3-in-1 vertical smoker: $85
Charcoal barrel smokers are perfect for getting a good, even cook on your food and adding delicious smoky flavors. Even better, these cookers take up very little room, so they're perfect for smaller patios. This Costway three-in-one smoker and grill has two grill racks, offering 400 square inches of cooking space. You can also set up the smoker to act as a regular grill or as a fire pit, so at just over $80, it's hard to pass it up.
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Should you shop July 4th grill deals or wait until Prime Day?
With Prime Day kicking off just a few days after the Fourth of July, the line between these two events will likely be pretty hazy. That being said, the Fourth of July is practically synonymous with cookouts and barbecues, so you can expect that most of the very best discounts will coincide with Independence Day. We'd recommend shopping the initial wave of deals, rather than holding out for additional bargains later in the event.
Where are the best July 4th grill and smoker sales?
Grills and smokers have reached the point where you won't just find them at big box stores or hardware stores. Aside from the multitude of brands making cookers now, the inclusion technology makes these items available at more retailers than ever. You'll find great savings on grills and smokers of all kinds at Best Buy, Walmart, Home Depot, Target, Lowe's, Amazon and much more. Several brands like Weber and Monument are offering some direct deals of their own.
What else will be on sale for July 4th?
You'll find nearly anything and everything getting some great discounts for the Fourth of July. From top tech like TVs and laptops to mattresses, appliances and more, you'll find plenty of ways to save money. Don't forget to pick up some helpful grilling tools during the sales for that new grill you bought as well.
How we choose the best grill and smoker July 4th deals
Our team of expert shoppers and deal-hunters spent years helping buyers understand which major sales and deals are legitimately good and which are more routine. That includes Black Friday, Prime Day, July Fourth and countless other shopping events. We've become very good at weeding out scams and superficial deals, so you see only the best grills and smokers from retailers all over.
We look for real discounts, quality reviews and remaining sale time when choosing a deal to show you.
Real discounts mean exactly that. We look at the price history for all of the grills to make sure no manufacturers are inflating prices to make the discount seem more substantial than it is.
Quality reviews are important for any product, but especially for deeply discounted grills. If it breaks the first time you use it, the discount isn't really worthwhile.
Remaining sale time is a huge part of our vetting process. If a grill deal seems like it will only be around for a short while or will only be available for the remaining stock, we'll let you know upfront so you don't come back to the deal later only to be disappointed.