Rib King NYC™ 2024

Kick off the 2024 Memorial Day Weekend at Rib King NYC™, nominated for ‘Best of the Fests’ in 8it’s 2023 Pop-Up Awards. On May 25, 2024, Food Karma Projects and NYC BBQ bring together the best restaurants, chefs, and drinks to present an all-access, mouthwatering celebration at Industry City, Courtyard 1/2 at 635 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn.

Chefs from Michelin-starred restaurants and rising stars from across the region celebrate summer’s bounty and lay out an all-inclusive smorgasbord of ribs and refreshments for everyone.

Expect the best as we finalize this year’s lineup! Check out this chef preview for 2024 with more coming soon and subject to change:

• Christine Espinal Rosa of Blue Smoke – Brisket King® NYC 2023 Runner-Up
• Garth Caruso of Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
• Cenobio Canalizo of Morgan’s Brooklyn BBQ
• Oak Marprasert of KAM RAI THAI
• Vincent Mangual of Empire BBQ, Pig Island NYC 2023 Best in Show
• Alexandra Donnadio of Iron & Oak Catering, Featured on Gordon Ramsay’s “Next Level Chef”
• Jose Perez of Archie Moore’s and The Meat Truck, Rib King NYC™ 2023 Winner
• Darlene Lawrence of Sands Jerk Hut
• Anthony Scerri of Smoke Sweats, Rib King NYC™ 2023 Winner
• Fefe Anggono of Taste of Surabaya
• Matt Vranic of The Dancing Pig
• and more to come
  
  Get your fill of ribs at this all-access event, then explore even more food from the grills and smokers, like Cabot Cheddar Grilled Cheese, a vegetable grilling station by Jimmy's No. 43, and in a can’t-miss collaboration with Maker’s Mark, a 24+ month aged Kentucky ham from Dakota Hams, sliced on-site by The Master Ham NYC.
  
  Try award-winning hot sauces from Sauce King NYC, like 718 Heat Factory, L&L Infused, Coney Island Saucery, Rocket Fuel Hot Sauce. Snag crunchy, tangy pickles and fresh kimchi from producers like Goshen Foods, desserts from MumsKitchens NYC, and more delectable bites to balance out all the smoking hot flavors.

Usher in summer with a wide selection of rosé wines, spirits, cocktails, craft beers, and indie whiskeys, including Bubba's Secret Stills and New Riff Distilling, then stroll down Hard Cider Alley and find your next favorite cider (don't miss Barikka Basque Cider). Grab a Topo Chico and groove to live music and a DJ booth as we set the stage for summer.

Buy your tickets now and be a part of the hottest summer kickoff of 2024 at Rib King NYC™. Save on tickets when you snap up our limited Two-Pack Specials for you and a lucky friend. Remember, Rib King NYC™ is 21+, outdoors event, rain or shine. The lineup and offerings are subject to change, and no refunds are offered.

VIP Admission Two-Pack Special - $140: Available for a limited time! Save on two tickets for the red carpet experience at Rib King NYC™. Includes all-access to food and beverage starting at noon, an hour before doors open to the general public. Meet and mingle with the chefs, grab a VIP Swag Bag, and get your exclusive Rib King NYC™ t-shirt.

VIP Admission - $85 + fee: One ticket for the red-carpet experience at Rib King NYC™. Includes all-access to food and beverage starting at noon, an hour before doors open to the general public. Meet and mingle with the chefs, grab a VIP Swag Bag, and get your exclusive Rib King NYC™ t-shirt.

Early Bird General Admission Two-Pack Special - $80 + fee: Available for a limited time! Save $10 with this spectacular deal on two Early Bird General Admission tickets with all-access food and beverages starting at 1:00 p.m.
Early Bird General Admission - $45 + fee: Available for a limited time! A special discounted rate for one General Admission ticket.

General Admission - $50 + fee: One ticket with all-access food and beverages starting at 1:00 p.m.

Stay tuned for the full lineup announcement coming soon. For the latest information and sneak peeks, visit the Rib King NYC™ website and follow along on social media @ribkingnyc.

Rib King NYC™ is a rain or shine event. The lineup and offerings are subject to change, and no refunds are offered. Must be 21+ to consume alcoholic beverages.