It's great to "Meat" you - especially when you factor in endless brisket, booze, bacon, and booze! The 15th Annual Pig Island Food & Drink Festival is here to indulge your senses with a jaw-dropping showcase of succulent meat, endless sips, and stunning scenes by the best chefs, farmers, distillers, vintners & breweries. The fun starts at 12:00pm on Saturday September 7, 2024 at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden - don't miss it!
Grab your $49 General Admission Ticket (a $71 Value) for All-Inclusive Access to this epicurean gathering where you'll enjoy Unlimited Tastings of Delicious Pork Dishes from 20+ Top Chefs & Pitmasters, Amazing Sides, as well as Free-Flowing Craft Beers, Wines, Ciders & Artisanal Spirits.
20+ top chefs & pitmasters will work their pork-tastic magic, including Christine Espinal Rosa of New York Times-acclaimed Blue Smoke, 2023 Best in Show Winner Vincent Mangual of Empire BBQ, Robert Austin Cho of Kimchi Smoke, Alexandra Donnadio of Gordon Ramsay’s "Next Level Chef," and more. You can even expect the freshest grilled vegetables from Heritage Farm at Snug Harbor.
In addition to the melt-in-your-mouth magic of these tender cuts of brisket, ribs, sausages, pulled pork and the like, sink your teeth into Chef Rafa’s Paella and Wine, Aurelia Ice Cream, and then some, balancing every bite with sips from Michter’s, Flagship Brewing Co., Sly Fox Beer, Fort Hamilton Distillery, Ramstein Beer, New Riff Distilling - the list goes on and on!
That's just a sneak preview of what's to come. We're hungry for it all...
Brisket, beer, sunshine, and your crew - it doesn't get better than Food Karma Projects' Annual Pig Island Festival! This annually sold-out pork-tacular extravaganza is back for it's 15th year, serving plenty of drinks to wash down mouthwatering pork in all forms. The best chefs & pitmasters in the biz are ready to dish out the finest. So what are you waiting for?
Legendary restaurateur, chef, and social entrepreneur Jimmy Carbone is behind the magic at this mecca of meaty goodness. His other stellar soirées include Brisket King, Bowl of 'Zole, Rib King, Cider Feast and then some. Expect the same all-star roster of culinary giants, this time taking the pork to a whole new level.
Make your way through the stunning 83-acre grounds at Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, taking in the fresh breezes & sunshine feels as intoxicating smells drift through the air. Each hog is locally sourced from small & sustainable farms, meaning you'll get exceptional eats crafted by some of the best piggy pros in the world!
It might be September, but the summer bliss is still strong, so ditch your weekday woes in favor of devouring dreamy meats, and cooling off with free-flowing beers, spirits, cocktails, non-alcoholic tipples, and wines. You'll need it all after a visit to the hot sauce station!
Juicy creations will be consumed with glee by you and your squad, so come hungry as big names like Tank Jackson of Holy City Hogs, Phil Wingo of Pork Mafia, Darlene Lawrence of Sands Jerk Hut, Kyle Smith of Smith Poultry, Matt Vranic of The Dancing Pig, and Jose Perez of Archie Moore’s, and more get busy in the pit, smoking, grilling, and customizing each hog to display their creativity.
Sure, you'll find yourself in a carnivore's paradise, but there will be plenty of other nosh to savor, like fresh veggies from Heritage Farm, desserts, chocolates, fresh bread, divine olive oil - yum! Plus, learn a thing or two at the butchering & cooking demos, and fill yourself with even more food from a myriad of local producers.
This is how you make September sensational...
A full list of chefs, foods, drinks, and more may be viewed here.
Your $49 General Ticket (a $71 Value) Includes:
Food Karma Projects' Website | Pig Island | Tickets
May purchase as many tickets as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Event runs from 12:00pm until 4:00pm.
Valid only for event on Saturday September 7, 2024.