The Schexnaiders are responsible for lighting the fire for the Giant Omelette Celebration. They are (right to left) Elray Schexnaider, his son, Lee, and Lee’s son, Phillip.
Before the Giant Omelette Celebration begins, the fire has to be lit hours before the cooking begins, Phillip Schexnaider lights the firewood with Lee Schexnaider looking during the celebration three years ago.
Preparation for the fire will begin Sunday morning.
Omelette Fire Starters: Schexnaider men responsible for getting fire nice and hot to cook eggs
For the last 35 years, Elray Schexnaider has been responsible for keeping the fire nice and hot to cook the eggs in the 12-foot wide skillet for the Giant Omelette Festival.
The cooking of the eggs takes place Sunday afternoon in downtown Abbeville in front of the courthouse.
While most people will arrive around 1 p.m. to witness the precession before the egg preparation begins, preparation for the cooking starts at 7:30 in the morning.
