Big Apple BBQ

The weekend-long event takes place every June and brings together the country's top pitmasters who cook up their award-winning food for over a hundred thousand barbecue enthusiasts. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Madison Square Park, the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party attracts people from near and far to sustain and celebrate America's authentic culinary and musical traditions. Admission to the event is free. Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the event - from great live music to engaging seminars and cooking demonstrations - without ever dropping a dollar. The country's best barbecue is available from top pitmasters for only $8 per plate. Proceeds from the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party support the Madison Square Park Conservancy, the organization responsible for the beauty, ongoing maintenance, and programming of this historic park.