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15 years of deliciousness, fired up & served in excess! The 2026 Brisket King Food & Drink Festival is back, and top chefs & pitmasters are serving up juicy meats, all while you cool off on a stunning spring day with free-flowing cocktails, beers, and more at the indoor/outdoor hotspot, Pig Beach BBQ. Starting at 6:00pm on Wednesday April 29, 2026, treat your taste buds to a drool-worthy feast that will kick off sunshine season in indulgent fashion.
Grab your $49 GA Ticket (a $71 Value) that gets you admission, complete with 3 Hours Of Delicious Brisket Dishes made by 20+ Top Chefs & Pitmasters from 6:00pm until 9:00pm, as well as a 3 Hour Open Bar Featuring Cocktails, Wines, Beers & Ciders from 6:00pm until 9:00pm.
As you sip with the sunset painting the sky above, top chefs & pitmasters will work their magic on succulent cuts. We're talking Cenobio Canalizo of The New York Times-applauded Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue, Leland Avellino of Avellino Family Barbecue (2024 Brisket King Champ & 2025 Brisket King Runner Up), Anthony Scerri of Smoke Sweats (2025 Brisket King NYC Champion), and Oak Marprasert of KAM RAI THAI (2025 Pig Island Best in Show), among others.
Whether it's nosh such as sliders or meaty mac & cheese, melt-in-your-mouth eats will wow your taste buds as you sip libations from Brooklyn Gin, Fort Hamilton Distillery, The New York Distilling Company, Round Table Brewery, and more, plus zero-proof options like Topo Chico, Coca-Cola, and Gold Peak Tea. Cheers to sip-tastic sensations!
Satisfy your sweet tooth via desserts like cakes by Mums Kitchen, boozy ice cream by Tipsy Scoop, gelato by Aureli, and then some, all before watching as the next Best Brisket in NYC award is announced. The meat master will claim their prize, and you'll taste the best of the best!
Yum, yum, yum! This is how brisket is done!
Spring is heating up, and the 2026 Brisket King Food & Drink Festival is ready to bring the smoke, literally. Think golden-hour glow, a drink in your hand, and slow-smoked brisket that practically melts before it hits your tongue. This is the kind of event that sells out in a flash, so consider this your official cue to "meat" your moment!
Before the first bite even lands, you’ll be swept into a full-sensory showdown where the fiercest pitmasters fire up for brisket bragging rights. It’s a smoky clash of legends. Some keep it classic, low-and-slow, while others remix the rules with inventive rubs, unexpected flavors, and techniques that push brisket into bold new territory.
And because no great brisket stands alone, the supporting cast is superb. We’re talking sides that steal the spotlight, hot sauces with serious attitude, and desserts that sweet-talk you into staying for just one more bite. Think indulgent cakes, boozy scoops, and silky gelato that cool things down after all that fire.
Fueling the feast is the lineup of drinks. From crisp craft beers to smooth spirits and cocktails that are mischeviously potent, every sip is designed to keep pace with the richness coming off the grill.
Behind it all is Food Karma Projects, the masterminds known for throwing some of the city’s most crave-worthy food fests. And when it comes to talent, they’re not playing around. Expect serious heat from heavy-hitters like Darius Burke of Takeover Barbecue (North Hollywood, CA), Robert Austin Cho of Kimchi Smoke Barbecue, and Vincent Mangual of Empire BBQ (Brisket King People's Choice Award, 2025 Rib King Champion), all bringing their A-game.
So as the sun dips low, settle in for a night where the vibes are high, the meat is mighty, and the only thing better than the first bite is the next one...
You may view the full list of chefs & purveyors here.
Your $49 GA Ticket (a $71 Ticket) Includes:
Food Karma Project's Website | Brisket King
May purchase as many tickets as you like for personal use or for gifting.
Event runs 6:00pm-9:00pm.
Valid only for event on Wednesday April 29, 2026.
