Pig Island NYC™ Tickets

Celebrate 17 years of Pig Island NYC™ on Saturday, September 12, 2026!

Try every bite from more than 20 chefs and restaurants at Pig Island NYC™ as they pull out all the stops to vie for top honors from the Pig Island NYC™ Expert Judges. Find everything from whole hog roasts to bites of belly to aged country ham and everything in between.

Partnering with Pig Island NYC™ chefs and restaurants are local farms and heritage producers. Taste exclusive Pig Island NYC™ collaborations and enjoy plant-based selections from the vegetable grilling station and more. Cool off with hard cider, wine, spirits, and craft beer from local makers, then cruise down Hot Sauce Alley to sample award-winning hot sauces.

Follow along for updates and sneak peeks on the Pig Island NYC™ Instagram.

Chefs and Restaurants at Pig Island NYC™

The 2026 roster is still under wraps, but check out previous participants for just a taste of what you can expect:

• Rodrigo Duarte of Don Rodrigo
• Gavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella of Brothers BBQ
• Tank Jackson of Holy City Hogs
• Oak Marprasert of KAM RAI THAI
• Sean Keever of Big Guns BBQ
• Cenobio Canalizo of Morgan’s Brooklyn BBQ
• Jase Franklyn of Jase BBQ
• John Fuchs and Vinny Ferrante of FDNY Red Hook Raiders of Brooklyn BBQ Team
• Jose Perez of Archie Moore’s and The Meat Truck
• Amita Phookaw of Khaosan
• Teague Bower of Paulie G’s BBQ
• Phil Wingo and Porkmafia
• Kyle Smith of Smith Poultry
• Eric Bernal of Just Ribs
• and more!

The Pig Island NYC™ Expert Judging Panel

Mishka Murphy – Former line cook turned recipe developer and content creator behind @mishkamakesfood, eating his way through New York.

Pamela Silvestri – Food editor for Staten Island Advance, former Michelin-recognized restaurant owner, and Beat Bobby Flay guest judge

Brimstone – Celebrated entertainer, professional wrestler, voice actor, food critic, and host of The Grindhouse Radio

Stephanie Perez – Visual storyteller and BBQ enthusiast of @yeahfoodbeer, pairing regional food with craft beer in New York and beyond

Adam Poch – All-season outdoor cooking devotee who turned his passion for grilling and smoking into a decade-long role as a respected New York food judge

Ethan Fedida – Founder of craft harissa company Elfassy Foods and 2024 Sauce King NYC™ Grand Champion Award Winner

Gennaro Pecchia – Co-Founder of Chefs Who Care and former SiriusXM co-host of Roland’s Food Court

Mishka Murphy – Former line cook turned recipe developer and content creator behind @mishkamakesfood, eating his way through New York.
Pamela Silvestri – Food editor for Staten Island Advance, former Michelin-recognized restaurant owner, and Beat Bobby Flay guest judge
Brimstone – Celebrated entertainer, professional wrestler, voice actor, food critic, and host of The Grindhouse Radio
Stephanie Perez – Visual storyteller and BBQ enthusiast of @yeahfoodbeer, pairing regional food with craft beer in New York and beyond
Gennaro Pecchia – Co-Founder of Chefs Who Care benefiting The Ashley Lauren Foundation and former SiriusXM co-host of Roland’s Food Court
Adam Poch – All-season outdoor cooking devotee who turned his passion for grilling and smoking into a decade-long role as a respected New York food judge
Ethan Fedida – Founder of craft harissa company Elfassy Foods and 2024 Sauce King NYC™ Grand Champion Award Winner

The VIP Experience

Every Pig Island NYC™ ticket is all-inclusive with all access to food and drinks until 4:00 PM, but VIP Tickets and Packages have unbeatable perks. With VIP Tickets and Packages, you’ll be ushered in at 11:00 AM, a full hour before the general public. Get the first bites and drinks at Pig Island NYC™ and rub shoulders with the chefs, farmers, and artisan producers. Whether you’re coming as a VIP, bringing a friend, or with General Admission, we’ve got tickets that work for you.

Pig Island NYC™ Ticket Details

11:00 AM Entry – VIP Admission
$85 + fee

Features early admission at 11:00 AM with all-access to food and drinks, mingling with the chefs, and an exclusive Pig Island NYC™ T-shirt.

Noon Entry – Kick-Off Pricing on General Admission
$55 + fee

Special pricing on General Admission for a limited time. Features admission at noon with all-access to food and drinks.

Noon Entry – General Admission
$65 + fee

Admission at noon with all-access to food and drinks.

11:00 AM Entry – VIP Tables
$750, no fee

Make it a day to remember for your whole group. 10 discounted VIP tickets with designated picnic seating, early admission at 11:00 AM with all-access to food and drinks, mingling with the chefs, and 10 Pig Island NYC™ T-shirts.

Getting to Pig Island NYC™

Pig Island NYC™ will be in the South Meadow at Snug Harbor Cultural Center and Botanical Garden.

1000 Richmond Terrace
Staten Island, NY 10301

See venue map here.

Thank You to Pig Island NYC™ Sponsors

Pamela Silvestri – Food editor for Staten Island Advance, former Michelin-recognized restaurant owner, and Beat Bobby Flay guest judge
Brimstone – Celebrated entertainer, professional wrestler, voice actor, food critic, and host of The Grindhouse Radio
Alessandra Ciuffo – Chef, creator, and food educator behind @flavorsbyalessandra social video host at Delish Magazine
Stephanie Perez – Visual storyteller and BBQ enthusiast of @yeahfoodbeer, pairing regional food with craft beer in New York and beyond
Gennaro Pecchia – Co-Founder of Chefs Who Care benefiting The Ashley Lauren Foundation and former SiriusXM co-host of Roland’s Food Court
Adam Poch – All-season outdoor cooking devotee who turned his passion for grilling and smoking into a decade-long role as a respected New York food judge
Ethan Fedida – Founder of craft harissa company Elfassy Foods and 2024 Sauce King NYC™ Grand Champion Award Winner

Photo Consent: By attending this event, you give consent for any films, videos or photographs that may be taken of you to be used by Pig Island NYC™, or any of its participating agencies and partners, in any educational, publicity and/or advertising programs which may be undertaken by these organizations in the conduct of their legally incorporated purposes. You release Pig Island NYC™ and any consultants, producers, from any liability in connection with the use of such materials.

Participants and offerings are subject to change. Pig Island NYC™ is an outdoor, 21+, rain-or-shine event and all sales are final.

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