5 Delicious BBQ Events You Must Attend in 2024

Now that the weather is warming up in the NYC area, it's time for some of the best barbecue and grilling events to return. For years, the NYC area has been discounted for its BBQ while going on to host many top-notch barbecue festivals and events.

Here are five ticketed barbecue events with fantastic food that every BBQ lover should be checking out this year.

Brisket King NYC 2024

When: Wednesday, April 17, 2024
Where: Pig Beach BBQ, Queens
Why Attend: Witness greatness in the making as pitmasters from New York and beyond go head-to-head for the Brisket King NYC crown. This event (full preview here) will feature a stunning array of brisket dishes to try from both established and up-and-coming cooks. BUY BRISKET KING TICKETS HERE.

Jeff Michner Foundation BBQ Benefit

When: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Where: Pig Beach BBQ, Queens
Why Attend: The annual Jeff Michner Benefit will be one of the biggest BBQ events of the year in NYC. More than 25 big-name pitmasters and chefs (many from all over the country) will be cooking up a feast — all to raise money for charity in the name of the late Jeff Michner. The roster of talent includes Tuffy Stone, Amy Mills, Chris Lilly, Carey Bringle, Billy Durney, and many more. BUY JMFBBQ TICKETS HERE.

Celebrate Big Apple Barbecue

When: Monday, May 20, 2024
Where: Madison Square Park, Manhattan
Why Attend: This fundraising event is an all-you-can-eat barbecue extravaganza that supports the programming and maintenance of Madison Square Park. While the price of admission is high, it does feature a stacked roster of talent from NY, NJ, and CT, and the venue is unbeatable. TICKETS ON SALE SOON HERE.

Rib King NYC 2024

When: Saturday, May 25, 2024
Where: Industry City, Brooklyn
Why Attend: Kick off Memorial Day Weekend with an all-access, supercharged backyard BBQ at Industry City in Brooklyn. Chefs from award-winning restaurants and rising stars from across the region celebrate summer by laying out a smorgasbord for everyone. One of the best parts of this is you can pair your day with both BBQ and fun at Industry City, which is a great place for families, with shopping, activities, and more. BUY RIB KING NYC TICKETS HERE.

Pig Island NYC 2024

When: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Where: Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden on Staten Island
Why Attend: The beautiful Snug Harbor park grounds transform into Pig Island NYC, a culinary utopia where pork reigns supreme. Using heritage breed pigs and produce sourced from local farms, chefs and pitmasters will flex their (pork) chops with unbridled creativity. This event is effectively a picnic and great for families. BUY PIG ISLAND NYC TICKETS HERE.

Sean Ludwig
Founder, NYC BBQ and Co-Founder, The Smoke Sheet