# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rib King NYC™ 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: The hottest summer kickoff event is back! Rib King NYC™ brings you the best BBQ restaurants, chefs, and drink makers—all in one place.About this EventWe're kicking off the summer of 2026 with our biggest Rib King NYC™ yet! Join us for Rib King NYC™ on May 23, 2026, at Industry City's Courtyard 1/2, 635 2nd Avenue in Brooklyn.Rib King NYC™ is presented by Food Karma Projects and NYC BBQ. The all-inclusive fest features 20+ chefs, restaurants, and BBQ experts smoking, saucing, grilling, and glazing their very best ribs, all vying for the 2026 Rib King™ crown. And we don't stop at just the ribs. At Rib King NYC™, you'll also find even more standout bites, award-winning hot sauces, desserts, plus spirits, wine, hard cider, craft beer, and more. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/cc0e8020-bc85-11f0-b7c6-b927f12f07fb-rimg-w592-h740-dc2f1731-gmir.jpg Rib King NYC™ features ribs from some of New York's most creative chefs and restaurants. As we finalize the roster for 2026, take a peek at 2025's Rib King NYC™ chefs and restaurants for an idea of what to expect:Vincent Mangual of Empire BBQ - 2025 Rib King NYC™ ChampionAnthony Scerri of Smoke Sweats with Achilles Heat - 2025 Rib King NYC™ Runner-Up, 2025 Brisket King® NYC ChampionGavin, Jamie, and Chris Farella of Brothers BBQ - 2025 Rib King NYC™ Friends of Firefighters People's Choice AwardOak Marprasert of KAM RAI THAI - 2025 Pig Island NYC™ Best in ShowDarlene Lawrence of Sands Jerk HutDinosaur Bar-B-QueCenobio Canalizo of Morgan’s Brooklyn BBQFefe Anggono of Taste of SurabayaJose Perez of Archie Moore’s and The Meat TruckSamuel Alleyne of Fire + Smoke BBQ and Big Bob Gibson’s Memphis in May TeamMike’s Hot Honey TeamFrancis Maling of Bad For Business Popupsand moreStay 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.We're proud to feature Friends of Firefighters as the 2026 Rib King NYC™ community partner. Friends of Firefighters is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides independent, confidential, and free mental health counseling and wellness services to active and retired FDNY firefighters and their family members. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/cc83fe40-bc85-11f0-a21c-5f84b628c251-rimg-w1110-h740-dc2e1e15-gmir.jpg Rib King NYC™ TicketsEvery Rib King NYC™ ticket is all-inclusive with all-access to food and drinks until 4:00 PM, but VIP Tickets give you even more! VIP ticket holders get early admission at noon for the Rib King NYC™ VIP Hour with first bite and sips, the chance to mix and mingle with chefs, and exclusive Rib King NYC™ swag. Whether you're coming as a VIP, bringing a friend, or flying solo with General Admission, we've got tickets that work for you.Noon Entry - VIP Holiday Package for 2 - $140, no fee! Available for a limited time. Our gift to you of 2 discounted VIP tickets, early admission at noon with access to Rib King NYC™ VIP Hour, all-inclusive food and drinks, mixing and mingling with the chefs, and 2 Rib King NYC™ T-shirts. Offer expires January 15, 2026.1:00 PM Entry - General Admission Holiday Package for 2 - $90, no fee! Available for a limited time. Our gift to you of two discounted General Admission tickets featuring all-inclusive access to food and drinks at 1:00 PM. Offer expires January 15, 2026.Noon Entry - VIP Admission - $75 + fee: Features early admission at noon with access to Rib King NYC™ VIP Hour, all-inclusive food and drinks, mixing and mingling with the chefs, and a Rib King NYC™ T-shirt.1:00 PM Entry - Kick-Off Pricing General Admission - $45 + fee: Special pricing for a limited time. Features all-inclusive access to food and drinks at 1:00 PM.1:00 PM Entry - General Admission - $50 + fee: Features all-inclusive access to food and drinks at 1:00 PM. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ccf7f5c0-bc85-11f0-a21c-5f84b628c251-rimg-w592-h740-dc020114-gmir.jpg Rib King NYC™ is a 21+, rain-or-shine event. The lineup and offerings are subject to change without notice, and all sales are final.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 Rib King 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 Rib King NYC™ and any consultants, producers, from any liability in connection with the use of such materials. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/rib-king-nyc-2026/100001956249698509 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, health-wellness, festivals, entertainment, holiday, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 16 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 49.14, max: 140, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: 635 2nd Ave - **lat**: 40.6565872 - **long**: -74.0091673 - **full address**: 635 2nd Ave, 635 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rib King NYC™ 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/528f92b841d7c27a7c242093acbf1e9e75ef6a5bbb27677e4ce44fb86aa58412-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1762594361 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rib King NYC™ 2026 being held? - **A:** Rib King NYC™ 2026 takes place on Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 23 May, 2026 at 04:00 pm at 635 2nd Ave, 635 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Rib King NYC™ 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for Rib King NYC™ 2026 range from USD 49 to USD 140 depending on the ticket type. This is a high-demand event - early booking is strongly recommended. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityNoon Entry - VIP Holiday Package for 2USD 140Available1:00 PM Entry - Gen. Admiss. Holiday Package for 2USD 90AvailableNoon Entry - VIP AdmissionUSD 81 + USD 6 feeAvailable1:00 PM Entry - Kick-Off Pricing General AdmissionUSD 49 + USD 4 feeAvailable1:00 PM Entry - General AdmissionUSD 54 + USD 4 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Rib King NYC™ 2026? - **A:** Rib King NYC™ 2026 is organized by Food Karma Projects. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rib King NYC™ 2026 is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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