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Grilled goodness and sunshine galore — it's all going down at the 3rd Annual Smash Burger Block Party! This sizzling celebration of NYC’s best burgers returns with mouthwatering bites, live bands, backyard games, cold drinks, and nonstop good vibes starting at 11:00am on Sunday, September 14, 2025.
Grab your $39 Daytime Session General Admission + Food + Party Ticket (a $65 value) that gives you exclusive admission from 11:00am until 3:00pm, as well as 1 Half-Burger Sample From Each Vendor, Access to Backyard & Carnival Games, and other surprises in store!
Head over later in the day with your $39 Sunset Session General Admission + Food + Party Ticket (a $60 value) that gives you exclusive admission from 3:30pm until 7:00pm as well as 1 Half-Burger Sample From Each Vendor, Access to Backyard & Carnival Games, and more!
With 24,000 square feet of outdoor and covered space, BK Backyard Bar is your ultimate burger playground. Tucked next to the iconic Williamsburg Hotel, this open-air haven invites you to soak in the beats, sip something cold, and savor every burger-filled moment. Plus live performances to keep the energy high!
From Harlem to the East Village and beyond, burger icons are coming together for the day. Expect drool-worthy half-burgers from Gotham, 7th Street Burger, Nowon, Harlem Shake, NADC, Casa 13, and more. Don’t forget to cool off with ice-cold drinks available for purchase.
And for the ultimate side dish? Witness the legendary Gray’s Papaya Hot Dog Eating Contest live and grab some Once Upon A Coconut samples while you're at it. Sundays don’t get better than this...
$39 Daytime Session General Admission Ticket To The Smash Burger Block Party (a $65 value)
$39 Sunset Session General Admission Ticket To The Smash Burger Block Party (a $60 value)
Brought to life by the visionary Benesh Brothers and spotlighted by Eater, Thrillist, and The Infatuation, the Smash Burger Block Party returns for what is sure to be its second sold-out celebration in NYC. This buzzed-about bash gathers some of the city's top smash burger talents for a sizzling showdown to win over hungry hearts and earn the crown of NYC’s supreme patty-slinger.
But there’s more to this day than just juicy bites, it’s also about giving back. The Smash Burger Block Party is proud to partner with the Huntington’s Disease Society of America (HDSA), using the power of good food and community to raise awareness, fund research, and support the search for a cure.
This feast is a burger lover’s dream, featuring craveable creations from all-star vendors like 7th Street, Harlem Shake—co-founded by Jelena Pasic and Emil Radoncic of Wolfgang’s, Sparks, and Peter Luger Steakhouse fame—and NADC Burger, a standout collab between pro skater Neen Williams and Michelin-starred chef Phillip Frankland Lee. Not to mention Gotham Burger Social Club’s own Mike Puma, one of the city’s most revered names in the game.
The flavor doesn’t stop at burgers—sip on complimentary drink samples, enjoy full-sized beverages for purchase, and dive into summer vibes with games, music, and the fan-favorite Gray’s Papaya Hot Dog Eating Contest.
With burger royalty, legendary vendors (Harlem Shake counts Maya Angelou among its former regulars!), and unforgettable moments in store, this is your ultimate taste of summer in NYC.
Your Daytime Session $39 General Admission + Food + Party Ticket (a $65 Value) Includes:
Your Sunset Session $39 General Admission + Food + Party Ticket (a $65 Value) Includes:
May purchase as many tickets as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Daytime Session runs 11am-3pm, Sunset Session runs 3:30pm-7pm.
Valid only for event on Sunday September 14, 2025.
