Pig Island

06/16/2026

The King of Ham.
Multi- year winner-
Best Whole Hog.
Nose to Tail extraordinaire.
Old World farm raised flavor.
Heritage breeds.

Charcuterie master.
Don Rodrigo.
Don Rodrigo Duarte puts on a delicious show each year at Pig Island NYC .

📸 by Anthony Scerri 2023

Come taste with us September 12, 2026. The 17th year.
Now our 7th year at the 83 acre iconic outdoor Snug Harbor Cultural Center .
Take the ferry ride to flavor - Staten Island NYC.

The sister of bbq, chefs, and farm sourced whole hogs is growing!

Tickets at Www.pigisland.com

Best value? The VIP table with 10 seats.

Community partner 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

06/15/2026

Here we go!
Pig Island NYC
September 12th , 2026

Bbq, chefs, drinks.
Our 17th year.
Now the 7th year at the 84 acre outdoor Snug Harbor Cultural Center !
New York City - Take the ferry ride to flavor!

Highlights: for 2026 the whole hog bbq line up is growing.
Sweet Lew's BBQ Charlotte NC.
Tank Jackson's Tank Charleston SC.
Elias Diaz x farm , Finger Lakes NY.
Kyle Smith NJ.
Don Rodrigo Duarte the King of Ham NJ.
NY Pork Board.

Tickets Www.pigisland.com

Community 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬

06/10/2026

Here we go!

September 12th , 2026

Bbq, chefs, drinks.
Our 17th year.
Now the 7th year at the 84 acre outdoor !
New York City - Take the ferry ride to flavor!

Highlights: for 2026 the whole hog bbq line up is growing.
Charlotte NC.
Tank Jackson's Charleston SC.
x farm , Finger Lakes NY.
NJ.
the King of Ham NJ.
NY Pork Board.

Tickets Www.pigisland.com

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Photos

06/08/2026

Pork Mafia rubs and seasonings always brings a top whole hog bbq team to ..
Come taste with us September 12th- the 17th annual fest, now our 7th year at the beautiful 83 acre .
Take the Ferry Ride to Flavor!

The Pork Mafia Street Crew team led by (Chicago) is an internationally recognized bbq chef, cooking at Pig Island NYC last year with .cookss .
They take whole hog bbq to a new level.





Tickets for September 12, 2026
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Location


📸 by

06/07/2026

Making bacon- pancetta by Michael Museth

06/07/2026

In 2023 we met Michael at his shop in Copenhagen.
Thanks Nethe Plenge II

06/06/2026

More about Pig Island NYC BBQ Food fest!
Join us September 12th for the 17th year and this will be our 7th year at the 83 acre outdoor Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden !
Take the ferry ride to flavor!
Tickets Www.pigisland.com

Read the recap Below for more flavor to look forward to in 2026!

Pig Island NYC featured inventive pork dishes, whole hog, pulled pork, sausage, and more, making for a tasty day for attendees.

05/16/2026

Lots of respect for our 2025 award winners.

Visit the website www.saucekingnyc.com and click 2025 "read more" for the full awards lineup.

Big thanks to all the 2025 Sauce competitors.

Awards were announced November 2025 in both and newsletters.

Direct link to the 2025 awards on the site

https://saucekingnyc.com/2025-sauce-king-nyc-winners/

Thanks to our judges and host venue .

**Sorry for the delays in shipping out the certificates and knife prizes.
Hopefully they will ship in June. Our founder had a major health crisis this past fall/ winter. **

*****
Featured photo:
Screenshot of the award write up:raysheehan - our OG 2020 Grand Champion- won a top award again in 2025,
Best Grill Sauce for hosting Memphis Mop BBQ Sauce.

Other top winners included:
2025 Grand Champion
Along with






And many more

Www.saucekingnyc.com
2025 awards

*****

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."





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