Hudson River Park’s largest free summer event is here! The 24th annual Blues BBQ Festival returns to Pier 76 on Saturday, August 10, from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM, featuring a sizzling mix of blues music, mouth-watering food and community fun.

This celebrated festival highlights top blues artists on two stages. On the main stage, catch three-time Blues Music Award nominee Alexis P. Suter, Zydeco star Blackcat Zydeco with Dwight Carrier, dynamic vocalist Sheryl Youngblood, the legendary Joe Louis Walker and the Altered Five Blues Band. The Second Stage, presented by Jazz Foundation of America, showcases local talents like Phil Young & his House of Blues, Broadway star Tina Fabrique, versatile violinist Charles Burnham, soulful Beareather Reddy and Gordon Lockwood.

Enjoy BBQ from festival favorites like Mighty Quinn’s, Blue Smoke and Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, along with unique options from Kimchi Smoke, a Korean style barbecue, and Jase’s BBQ serving up unique flavors from Trinidad and Tobago. Bark BBQ, a Brooklyn-based joint specializing in Dominican-style Texas barbecue, will also be on hand, and Dickson’s Farmstand will feature locally sourced artisanal meats. Chef Big Papa from Big Papa Smokem will be serving his Cuban-inspired, world-class barbecue as well. Save some room for hand-made mexican ice cream from La Newyorkina!

The festival also features family-friendly activities, arts and crafts, a Blues Dance Floor with classes, an instrument petting zoo, game zones and a new BBQ Marketplace.

Join us for a day of fantastic music, delicious food and fun for all ages. Mark your calendar for August 10 at Pier 76! Special thanks to our sponsors Lagunitas and Jazz Foundation of America,and media partners WBGO and WNYC.

Check out all of our upcoming free programming on our events calendar.

Hudson River Park relies on private funds for maintenance, operations and free public programming. By donating to Hudson River Park Friends, the Park’s dedicated fundraising partner, Park supporters like you keep our outstanding, diverse lineup of hundreds of programs, including Blues BBQ Festival, free for NYC. Donate today!