The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party is the nation's largest culinary and music festival dedicated to the best in barbecue. Enjoy mouthwatering 'cue from the world's most celebrated chefs and pitmasters. Throw in the beer, wine and great live music -- all set against this stunning Manhattan backdrop -- and you'll find yourself at the ultimate summer street party. Madison Avenue shuts down as a parade of barbecue rigs descends on Madison Square Park, where the top pit crews set up camp to smoke their award-winning whole hogs, ribs, brisket and the like through the night, and serve happy hordes of barbecue lovers all day.

DRINKS

This barbecue bash is all about the food and drink. Cold beer, summer wines, live music, the best of times. Spend the weekend pigging and swigging out in the two Craft Beer & Wine Gardens popping up inside the festival. The north end Beer Garden is located right in the heart of all the culinary action in the northermost center of the Madison Square Park. The south end Beer Garden is perfectly situated right across from the Main Stage, in the southwest corner of the park, so you can catch the bands and the buzz.

Be on the look out for a selection of interesting craft brews, cold adult beverages (beer, wine, and more), soda, water, and a selection of Natalie’s Squeezed Fresh Florida iced tea and juices.

MUSIC

Don’t miss these amazing live acts – all free, all weekend long. Camp out near the Main Stage at the South end of Madison Square Park. Grab a cold one from the Craft Beer Garden right across from the stage, and settle in for some stellar sounds.