About this Event
We're kicking off the summer of 2026 with our biggest Rib King NYC yet! Join us for Rib King NYC on May 23, 2026, at Industry City's Courtyard 1/2, 635 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn.
Rib King NYC is presented by Food Karma Projects and NYC BBQ. The all-inclusive fest features 20+ chefs, restaurants, and BBQ experts smoking, saucing, grilling, and glazing their very best ribs, all vying for the 2026 Rib King crown. And we don't stop at just the ribs. At Rib King NYC, you'll also find even more standout bites, award-winning hot sauces, desserts, plus spirits, wine, hard cider, craft beer, and more.
Rib King NYC features ribs from some of New York's most creative chefs and restaurants. As we finalize the roster for 2026, take a peek at 2025's Rib King NYC chefs and restaurants for an idea of what to expect:
- Vincent Mangual of Empire BBQ - 2025 Rib King NYC Champion
- Anthony Scerri of Smoke Sweats with Achilles Heat - 2025 Rib King NYC Runner-Up, 2025 Brisket King® NYC Champion
- Gavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella of Brothers BBQ - 2025 Rib King NYC Friends of Firefighters People's Choice Award
- Oak Marprasert of KAM RAI THAI - 2025 Pig Island NYC Best in Show
- Darlene Lawrence of Sands Jerk Hut
- Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
- Cenobio Canalizo of Morgan’s Brooklyn BBQ
- Fefe Anggono of Taste of Surabaya
- Jose Perez of Archie Moore’s and The Meat Truck
- Samuel Alleyne of Fire + Smoke BBQ and Big Bob Gibson’s Memphis in May Team
- Mike’s Hot Honey Team
- Francis Maling of Bad For Business Popups
- and more
Stay tuned for the full lineup announcement coming soon. For the latest information and sneak peeks, visit the Rib King NYC website and follow along on social media @ribkingnyc.
We're proud to feature Friends of Firefighters as the 2026 Rib King NYC community partner. Friends of Firefighters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides independent, confidential, and free mental health counseling and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their family members.
Rib King NYC Tickets
Every Rib King NYC ticket is all-inclusive with all-access to food and drinks until 4:00 PM, but VIP Tickets give you even more! VIP ticket holders get early admission at noon for the Rib King NYC VIP Hour with first bite and sips, the chance to mix and mingle with chefs, and exclusive Rib King NYC swag. Whether you're coming as a VIP, bringing a friend, or flying solo with General Admission, we've got tickets that work for you.
- Noon Entry - VIP Admission - $75 + fee: Features early admission at noon with access to Rib King NYC VIP Hour, all-inclusive food and drinks, mixing and mingling with the chefs, and a Rib King NYC T-shirt.
- 1:00 PM Entry - Kick-Off Pricing General Admission - $45 + fee: Special pricing for a limited time. Features all-inclusive access to food and drinks at 1:00 PM.
- 1:00 PM Entry - General Admission - $50 + fee: Features all-inclusive access to food and drinks at 1:00 PM.
Rib King NYC™ is a 21+, rain-or-shine event. The lineup and offerings are subject to change without notice, and all sales are final.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
635 2nd Ave, 635 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, United States
USD 54.49 to USD 81.10
