Celebrate 15 years of Pig Island NYC™ on Saturday, September 7, 2024, as Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden transforms into an all-inclusive festival of traditional BBQ and global flavors.

With complete freedom to explore their most creative ideas, more than 20 chefs and restaurants compete for top honors from a panel of Expert Judges. At Pig Island NYC™, you get to try every dish, from whole hog roasts to bites of belly to aged country ham.

Chefs and Restaurants include:

• Christine Espinal Rosa of Blue Smoke
• Rodrigo Duarte of Don Rodrigo
• Tank Jackson of Holy City Hogs
• Leland Avellino of Avellino Family Barbecue
• Vincent Mangual of Empire BBQ
• Alexandra Donnadio of Gordon Ramsay’s Next Level Chef and Iron & Oak Catering
• Robert Austin Cho of Kimchi Smoke and Austin Cho Kitchen
• Gavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella of Brothers BBQ
• Oak Marprasert of KAM RAI THAI
• Samuel Alleyne of Fire + Smoke BBQ
• Friends of Firefighters
• May Jaijong of May Kaidee
• Cenobio Canalizo of Morgan's Brooklyn BBQ
• Jase Franklyn of Jase BBQ
• Phil Wingo of Pork Mafia
• Tony Rittaprom and Charles Khampinchai of Zabb PuTawn
• Darlene Lawrence of Sands Jerk Hut
• Boonnum Thongngoen of the AM-THAI
• Kyle Smith of Smith Poultry
• Matt Vranic of The Dancing Pig
• Jose Perez of Archie Moore’s and The Meat Truck
• and more!

Partnering with Pig Island NYC™ chefs and restaurants are local farms and heritage producers, including Heritage Farm at Snug Harbor, Rodrigo Duarte’s Puro Alentejano Iberian Pigs, Holy City Hogs by Tank Jackson, and Radical Roots Farm.

Find delectable Pig Island NYC™ collaborations like Tank Jackson and Benton’s Bacon and Country Hams and a taste of the South, Chef Rafa’s paella and wine, and Aurelia ice cream. Cruise down Hot Sauce Alley to sample artisan hot sauces from producers like Chef Ray Sheehan, Coney Island Saucery, Rocket Fuel, Bayou Gotham, and more.

Cool off with hard cider, wine, spirits, and craft beer from Bubba’s Whiskey by Michter’s, Flagship Brewing Co., Sly Fox Beer, Fort Hamilton Distillery, Ramstein Beer, New Riff Distilling, and many more.

Rain or shine, bring your own picnic blankets, camp chairs, and water to enjoy Snug Harbor’s idyllic grounds.

Featured Judges from the Expert Judging Panel

A panel of Expert Judges will award top honors at Pig Island NYC™, led by James Beard Foundation Award winner Chintan Pandya of soon-to-open Kebabwala, Adda, Dhamaka, and Rowdy Rooster; Emily Fedner of Petite Pasta Joint and @foodloversdiary; Brimstone of Barbecue Country and WWF Superstars; Alessandra Ciuffo of @flavorsbyale; and Julian Mu of @mubereats

The VIP Experience

Craving an exclusive experience at Pig Island NYC™? Secure a VIP ticket for just $85, and you’ll be ushered in at 11:00 AM, a full hour before the general public. Get the first bites and drinks and rub shoulders with the chefs, farmers, and artisan producers. In a sensational collaboration with Anova Culinary, each VIP Ticket also includes an Anova Culinary Swag Bag with Anova Precision® Cooker Nano. This sous vide cooker alone usually retails for $149 and is just a taste of the luxury experience awaiting VIP Ticket Holders.

Grab your passport to Pig Island NYC™ and get your tickets today:

• 11:00 AM Entry - VIP Father's Day Bundle - $160 + fee: Pig Island NYC™’s gift to you of two discounted all-access VIP tickets. Includes 11:00 AM early admission, two Pig Island t-shirts, and two Anova Culinary Swag Bags for a special price. (How to give Eventbrite tickets as a gift)
• 11:00 AM Entry - VIP Father's Day Bundle - $160 + fee: VIP Admission - $85 + fee: All-access admission to food and beverages, 11:00 AM early admission for first bites, sips, and mingling with the chefs, an exclusive Pig Island NYC™ t-shirt, and Anova Culinary Swag Bag.
• 11:00 AM Entry - VIP Father's Day Bundle - $160 + fee: VIP Tables - $750: Make it a day to remember for your whole group. 10 discounted VIP tickets with designated picnic seating, 11:00 AM early access, 10 Pig Island NYC™ t-shirts, and 10 Anova Culinary Swag Bags. No booking fee!
• Noon Entry - Two-Ticket General Admission Special - $100 + fee: Special pricing on two General Admission tickets for a limited time.
• Noon Entry - Kick Off Pricing General Admission - $55 + fee: Special pricing on one General Admission ticket for a limited time. Available until July 30.
• Noon Entry - General Admission - $65 + fee: All-access admission from 12:00 PM at a great value.

Follow along for updates and sneak peeks here and on Pig Island NYC™ social media.

No refunds. Rain or shine, outdoor event. Ages 21+

Photo Consent: By attending this event, you give consent for any films, videos or photographs that may be taken of you to be used by Pig Island NYC™, or any of its participating agencies and partners, in any educational, publicity and/or advertising programs which may be undertaken by these organizations in the conduct of their legally incorporated purposes. You release Pig Island NYC™ and any consultants, producers, from any liability in connection with the use of such materials.