Pig Island

Pig Island NYC tm is an annual culinary + bbq festival the weekend after labor day each year.

04/20/2026

September 12, 2026 featured as one of
*** 5 Must - Attend NYC BBQ Events in 2026***
Thanks Sean Ludwig substack newsletter.

"After a packed spring and summer of BBQ action, the season closes on a high note. Pig Island NYC celebrates its 17th year on Saturday, September 12 at Snug Harbor Cultural Center on Staten Island.
**Many don’t realize this is one of the most beautiful outdoor venues in all of NYC.**
"More than 20 chefs and restaurants, each partnered with heritage farms and local producers, serve everything from whole hog roasts and pork belly to aged country ham and creative nose-to-tail preparations. A panel of expert judges awards top honors throughout the afternoon, while Hot Sauce Alley, craft beer, hard cider, wine, and spirits round out the experience.

"The 2026 roster is still to be announced, but past participants give you a sense of the talent level: Tank Jackson of Holy City Hogs, Rodrigo Duarte of Don Rodrigo, Kam Rai Thai, Brothers BBQ, and more. VIP tickets ($85 + fee) include 11 a.m. early entry and an exclusive Pig Island NYC T-shirt. General Admission ($65 + fee) opens at noon. Group tables for 10 are available at $750. It’s a 21+ outdoor event, rain or shine — and the best way to send off another great year of NYC barbecue."

Get tickets here at
Www.pigisland.com

Community

Thanks
.cutlery .hamilton.distillery .brewery

04/03/2026

We cant wait.
returns for the 17th consecutive year -
SEPT 12TH, 2026!
Stay tuned for more info.
Tickets at Www.pigisland.com

Community

Photo 2025- and the Pork Mafia Street Crew all star team! And chef Oak

01/31/2026

2023! Empire BBQ

12/11/2025

Bbq, Ribs, and More.

Get Everything but the OINK at Pig Island NYC™

Our HolidayTicket Sale is Here.

Happy Holidays from Food Karma Projects! This year, skip the stuff and give the gift of making memories with unforgettable food, people, and celebrations. Holiday Packages for 2 to Brisket King® NYC, Rib King NYC™, Pig Island NYC™, or Bowl of ‘Zole™ are the ultimate gift for anyone who doesn’t want to unwrap another gadget. They make excellent gifts to yourself, too!

**Special Holiday Offer for VIP Tables for 10 people**
Www.pigisland.com

Here's What's on the Table for 2026:

Make 2026 the most delicious year yet with The Holiday Sale! We're giving you special pricing on the best BBQ festivals of the year. Get everything but the oink at Pig Island NYC™, a smorgasbord of ribs to kick off summer at Rib King NYC™, and the most incredible brisket you can get your hands on at Brisket King® NYC.

Featuring :

Celebrate 17 years of Pig Island NYC™ on Saturday, September 12, 2026! Try every bite from more than 20 chefs and restaurants as they pull out all the stops to vie for top honors from the Pig Island NYC™ Expert Judges. Find everything from whole hog roasts to bites of belly to aged country ham and everything in between. Partnering with Pig Island NYC™ chefs and restaurants are local farms and heritage producers.

Holiday ticket offers at Www.pigisland.com

Also
Www.ribkingnyc.com
Www.brisketkingnyc.com

Community partner

Media

Thanks .cutlery

11/23/2025

Holiday ticket offers for our 2026 event!
will be back September 12, 2026.

Celebrate 17 years of Pig Island NYC™ on Saturday, September 12, 2026!

Try every bite from more than 20 chefs and restaurants at Pig Island NYC™ as they pull out all the stops to vie for top honors from the Pig Island NYC™ Expert Judges. Find everything from whole hog roasts to bites of belly to aged country ham and everything in between.

Partnering with Pig Island NYC™ chefs and restaurants are local farms and heritage producers. Taste exclusive Pig Island NYC™ collaborations and enjoy plant-based selections from the vegetable grilling station and more. Cool off with hard cider, wine, spirits, and craft beer from local makers, then cruise down Hot Sauce Alley to sample award-winning hot sauces.

Holiday ticket offers at Www.pigisland.com

10/13/2025

It's always somewhere!

"Greetings from Bayonne, France.
**Jambone Basquise.**"
Thanks Ed Yowell

Here's his full culinary report from the Basque region of France:

"
As in Bayonne, France in the Pays Basque.

"
I'm loving a lot of ham and cooking lots of Basque dishes. I've made
Basque guinea fowl, tuna stew, and minced veal stew.

"I'm cooking tomorrow using pig tongue confit! Last Saturday we were in San Sebastien, Spain, aka Donestia, about an hour over the border, and I joined our host David in cooking lunch in his typical Basque men's private cooking club, a Txoko, where women can look but not cook, only eat. We made chorizo pinxos and chipirones to start before sautéed merluz, hake, followed by Basque cheesecake."
- Ed Yowell

Cheers to ham making friends in the USA

And hail to the Pig Perfect author

10/05/2025

Nose to tail chef Mike Lapi did not disappoint with his custom pork and leeksausages at yesterday's Brooklyn event.

All ingredients sourced local to him.

Ukrainian style kobanosy * think kielbasa* with pork and leeks
Sauerkraut cabbage abd apple slaw .

09/17/2025

Chef Oak continues to impress!

Featured in

"This Thai Pitmaster Continues to Stun the Barbecue World-
NYC-based Chef Oak of Kam Rai Thai has made a name for himself in the BBQ community while focusing on top-notch authentic Thai food."

marprasert

Congrats chef Oak.
You're a force in our bbq events:
2 time Best In Show .
Multiple award winner in

Photo by

09/09/2025

The 16th Annual Pig Island NYC™ was an occasion to remember. This year’s BBQ chefs showed up and showed OUT! We were all wowed by their incredible talent and blown away by their mouthwatering dishes. It was— as so accurately described it— “BBQ heaven!”

Congrats to this year’s winners:
🏆 Best In Show -
🏆 Best Whole Hog -
🏆 People’s Choice -
🏆 Best Food On A Stick -
🏆 Getting On The Highway -
🏆 Le Mas Sexy - &
🏆 I’m Lovin’ It -
🏆 When Pigs Fly -

As always, we are incredibly thankful to our BBQ community— attendees, judges, chefs, businesses, and distributors— who were such an important part of this event.

A huge thanks to our community partner , our sponsor , and our fabulous venue . We couldn’t have done it without you!
A big shout out goes to .cutlery , , , and for the awesome chef prizes and to or the featured wine!

Next up? Sip on cider at Brooklyn on Saturday, October 4, and get your fill of pozole & mezcal at Brooklyn on Thursday, October 23rd!

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1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY
10301

Opening Hours

12pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.pigisland.com/, https://twitter.com/ILikePig

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