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We’re hog-wild to announce the return of the 16th Annual Pig Island Food & Drink Festival, aka a pork-lover’s paradise where the grills are hot, the drinks are endless, and the chefs are serving nothing short of hog heaven. Kicking off at 12:00pm on Saturday September 6, 2025 at the lush Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, this year’s festival promises a feast of epic proportions.
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 4 Hours of Free-Flowing Cocktails, Craft Beers, Wines, Ciders & Artisanal Spirits.
Prepare to go whole hog with over 20 of the region’s top chefs and pitmasters, each slinging smoky, succulent, fall-off-the-bone creations that honor the pig in all its glorious forms. Think brisket that melts in your mouth, ribs that roar with flavor, sausages with snap and spice, and bacon that borders on the divine, crafted by culinary titans of smoke and fire.
The sizzling lineup includes Christine Espinal Rosa of New York Times-acclaimed Blue Smoke, 2024 Whole Hog Winner Rodrigo Duarte of Don Rodrigo, 2023 Best in Show Winner Vincent Mangual of Empire BBQ, Robert Austin Cho of Kimchi Smoke, Forbes-featured Morgan's Brooklyn Barbecue, and more. There will even be other fare such as decadent paella, Aurelia Ice Cream, and local grilled vegetables from Heritage Farm.
Of course, no proper pig-out is complete without something strong to sip. Expect a flowing river of top-shelf spirits, craft beers, local wines, and creative cocktails. Sip on pours from Bubba’s Whiskey by Michter’s, Flagship Brewing Co., Brooklyn Gin, Upstate Vodka, Pinaq Cocktails, Fort Hamilton Distillery, Granja Mezcal, Round Table Brewing, and many more. Cheers!
Prepare your palate for a boozy, briny, bark-crusted bacchanal. Come for the meat, stay for the magic...
There’s no better way to say goodbye to summer than with a ticket to the 16th Annual Pig Island Festival, a pork-fueled extravaganza. This sizzling, annually sold-out celebration of all things pig is back & bigger than ever, ready to fill your plate and your glass with the finest flavors. From pork belly to pulled pork, ribs to roasts, every cut is served up hot & juicy by the country’s best chefs and pitmasters, and there’s a frosty drink always waiting to wash it down.
At the heart of this meaty mecca is the legendary Jimmy Carbone, restaurateur, chef, social entrepreneur, and the brain behind other beloved feasts like Brisket King, Rib King, Cider Feast, and Bowl of 'Zole. Pig Island is his ode to the hog, and he’s brought an all-star lineup of culinary heavyweights to push the boundaries of what a pork festival can be.
Of course, this isn’t your backyard BBQ! It's a high-level, chef-driven swine showcase of artistry served across the stunning 83-acre grounds of Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanical Garden, where the scent of hickory smoke floats on fresh breezes and sunbeams light up plates piled high with pork perfection.
Every hog is locally sourced from sustainable farms, lovingly prepped, smoked, grilled, pulled, and plated by true masters of the pit. This year’s pork-slinging legends include Eater-applauded Rodrigo Duarte of Don Rodrigo, Tank Jackson of Holy City Hogs, Gavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella of Brothers BBQ, Time Out-approved Oak Marprasert of KAM RAI THAI, Medium-featured May Jaijong of May Kaidee, and then some.
With all that meaty goodness, you’ll want something to sip. Expect an endless flow of cocktails, craft beer, cider, fine wines, and spirits. Every pour perfectly pairs with a slab of ribs or a spicy jerk pork slider. Just don’t forget to cool your palate at other activations such as the hot sauce station before going back for round two...or four.
And while meat may be the main event, Pig Island knows how to treat the whole palate. Dig into other nosh such as local vegetables grilled fresh from Heritage Farm, artisan breads, gourmet olive oils, hand-crafted desserts, rich chocolates, and more. Attend live butchering and cooking demos to witness the magic behind the meat, and meet the farmers, producers, and makers.
Get ready for a pork-stravaganza that turns the final days of summer into something spectacular. Come hungry, come thirsty, and leave with a belly full of bliss. September never tasted so good...
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 6, 2025.
