Pig Island NYC™ 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.

The 2026 roster is still under wraps, but check out previous participants for just a taste of what you can expect:
• Rodrigo Duarte of Don Rodrigo
• Gavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella of Brothers BBQ
• Tank Jackson of Holy City Hogs
• Oak Marprasert of KAM RAI THAI
• Sean Keever of Big Guns BBQ
• Cenobio Canalizo of Morgan’s Brooklyn BBQ
• Jase Franklyn of Jase BBQ
• John Fuchs and Vinny Ferrante of FDNY Red Hook Raiders of Brooklyn BBQ Team
• Jose Perez of Archie Moore’s and The Meat Truck
• Amita Phookaw of Khaosan
• Teague Bower of Paulie G’s BBQ
• Phil Wingo and Porkmafia
• Kyle Smith of Smith Poultry
• Eric Bernal of Just Ribs
• and more!

A panel of Expert Judges will award top honors at Pig Island NYC™. Stay tuned for the lineup announcement!

Every Pig Island NYC™ ticket is all-inclusive with all access to food and drinks until 4:00 PM, but VIP Tickets and Packages have unbeatable perks. With VIP Tickets and Packages, you’ll be ushered in at 11:00 AM, a full hour before the general public. Get the first bites and drinks at Pig Island NYC™ and rub shoulders with the chefs, farmers, and artisan producers. Whether you're coming as a VIP, bringing a friend, or with General Admission, we've got tickets that work for you:

• 11:00 AM Entry - VIP Holiday Package for 2 - $150, no fee: Our gift to you of two discounted VIP tickets featuring early admission at 11:00 AM with all-access to food and drinks, mingling with the chefs, and two Pig Island NYC™ T-shirts. Offer expires January 15, 2026.
• Noon Entry - General Admission Holiday Package for 2 - $110, no fee: Our gift to you of two discounted General Admission tickets featuring admission at noon with all-access to food and drinks. Offer expires January 15, 2026.
• 11:00 AM Entry - VIP Tables for 10 - $750, no fee: Make it a day to remember for your whole group. 10 discounted VIP tickets with designated picnic seating, early admission at 11:00 AM with all-access to food and drinks, mingling with the chefs, and 10 Pig Island NYC™ T-shirts.
• 11:00 AM Entry - VIP Admission - $85 + fee: Features early admission at 11:00 AM with all-access to food and drinks, mingling with the chefs, and an exclusive Pig Island NYC™ T-shirt.
• Noon Entry - Kick-Off Pricing on General Admission - $55 + fee: Special pricing on General Admission for a limited time. Features admission at noon with all-access to food and drinks.
• Noon Entry - General Admission - $65 + fee: Admission at noon with all-access to food and drinks.

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

Pig Island NYC™ is a rain-or-shine outdoor event and all sales are final. Pig Island NYC™ is a 21+ event. Lineup is subject to change without notice.
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.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, United States

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