The Event
The Sixth Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party returns to Madison Square Park June 7–8, 2008, from Noon–6:00 PM. 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 demonstrations – without ever dropping a dollar. The country’s best barbecue is available from top pitmasters for only $8 per plate.
The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party is proud to support the Madison Square Park Conservancy, the organization responsible for the beauty, ongoing maintenance, and programming of this historic park.
FastPass
American Express Cardmembers: Want your ’cue faster?
Click here to purchase a FastPass!
Back by popular demand, the FastPass helps you get your ’cue, faster!
- A FastPass provides Cardmembers® with a $100 retail value redeemable for food, beverage & merchandise.
- A FastPass guarantees exclusive access to express lines for each FastPass holder and one guest to all food and beverage purveyors throughout the entire weekend.
In addition to fastpasses, food, beverages, and merchandise may be purchased with cash or credit cards.
Terms and Conditions:
Issued by The 6th Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party.
Valid only at The 6th Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party, Jun 7-8, 2008 (Rain or Shine).
Valid for purchase of food, beverage, and merchandise.
Not valid for book purchases.
The FastPass is not valid for book purchases.
All FastPass sales are final; non-refundable and not redeemable for cash.
Who’s Cookin’?
Indulge in great barbecue, Southern specialties, desserts and beverages!
Barbecue $8 per Plate • Sides & Desserts $4 per Plate • Beverages $2-$6
Kenny Callaghan
Blue Smoke
New York, NY
Chris Lilly
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q
Decatur, AL
Mike Mills
17th Street Bar & Grill
Memphis Championship Barbecue
Murphysboro, Illinois and Las Vegas, Nevada
Ed Mitchell
Mitchell’s BBQ
Wilson, NC
Garry Roark
Ubon’s “Champion’s Choice”
Yazoo, MS
Michael Rodriguez
The Salt Lick BBQ
Driftwood, TX
John Stage
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
New York, NY
Jimmy Hagood
Black Jack BBQ
Charleston, SC
Mark Glosserman
Hill Country
New York, NY
John Wheeler
Rack & Soul
New York, NY
Sides and Desserts
Blue Smoke
New York, NY
Beverages
Snapple (Assorted Flavors)
Coca-Cola (Assortment of Products)
FIJI Water
Beer
Wine
Contact Us
General Inquiries: info@bigapplebbq.org / 646-747-0584
Sponsorship Opportunities: Jill Rooney-Carr, jrooneycarr@ushgnyc.com / 646.747.7191
Media Inquiries: Theresa Mullen, tmullen@ushgnyc.com, or Alison Buckley, abuckley@ushgnyc.com