6/13/09-6/14/09 BBQ Block Party @ Madison Square Park

Saturday + Sunday, June 13-14, 2009, from 11 am – 7 pm

Madison Square Park

Broadway (at 23rd St), NYC

Subway: N, R, W, 6 to 23rd St

(212) 538-6667

Cost: Free admission.  For all ages.

The Seventh Annual Snapple Big Apple Barbecue Block Party returns to Madison Square Park. 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 Snapple 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 cooking demonstrations—without ever dropping a dollar. The country’s best barbecue is available from top pitmasters for only $8 per plate. Desserts are $4. Beverages $2-$6.

Proceeds from the Snapple Big Apple Barbecue Block Party support the Madison Square Park Conservancy.
 
For schedule, more info and images from last year’s finger lickin' event: http://bigapplebbq.org/