The Annual Big Apple BBQ in New York, New York

Thousands of people gather each year in Madison Square Park for mouthwatering barbecue, and foot tappin' music. Visitors can also attend seminars by twelve of the top pitmasters in the nation, to learn how to perfect the art of grilling, and be the king of entertaining in their neighborhood.

Pitmasters

Bryan Bracewell
Southside Market & BBQ
Elgin, Texas

Ken Callaghan
Blue Smoke
New York, New York

Chris Lilly
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q
Decatur, Alabama

Paul Kirk
RUB
New York, New York

Mike Mills
17th Street Bar & Grill
Murphysboro, Illinois
Memphis Championship Barbecue
Las Vegas, Nevada

Ed Mitchell
Mitchell's BBQ
Wilson, North Carolina

Ricky Parker
B.E. Scotts Barbecue
Lexington, Tennessee

Garry Roark
Ubon's "Champion Choice"
Yazoo, Mississippi

Michael Rodriguez
The Salt Lick BBQ
Driftwood, Texas

John Stage
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
New York, New York

And, the list continues to grow.

Live Music

Saturday: 
Noon - 1 p.m. - Straight Drive (Bluegrass)
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - To Be Announced
3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - The Jimmie Dale Gilmore (Country Rock/Folk)

Sunday:
Noon - 1 p.m. - Bluegrass Mob (Bluegrass)
1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Maurice Brown (Jazz/Soul/R&B)
3 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. - Brian Mitchell Loisaida Social Club (New Orleans R&B)
4:45 p.m. - 6 p.m. - Betty Lavette (Soul/R&B/Rock)

Merchandise Tent

The merchandise tent will be set up to offer visitors award-winning barbecue sauces and dry rubs. As well as hats, t-shirts, books, and more.

Seminars

Although the list of pitmasters holding the seminars is not yet posted, they're sure to be worthy of your time. Don't forget to bring along your favorite cook book, because there will be book signings held after each one.

Additional Details

Admission to the block party is free, and that includes the live music and select seminars. Food, beverages, and merchandise are reasonably priced, and the proceeds go to the Madison Square Park Conservancy. It's sure to be fun for the whole family, so grab the kids and head to Madison Square Park in New York, New York.