The 9th Annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party takes place in Madison Square Park June 11-12, 2011, from 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The weekend-long event occurs every June and brings together the country’s top pitmasters who cook up their award-winning food for over a 100,000 barbecue enthusiasts.

- Big Apple Barbecue Block Party

Set against the beautiful backdrop of Madison Square Park, the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party attracts people from near and far to sustain and celebrate America’s authentic culinary and musical traditions.