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The Blues BBQ Festival.

Worth it, says Antonina. This a great, family- friendly event happening in NYC this August that you don’t want to miss out on.

Antonina Pattiz
Antonina PattizI went myself · from my Best things to do in New York in August
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  • Costfree
  • Address408 12th Ave West, New York, NY 10018
  • From my guide, updated September 2026.

Date. August 19, 2024

Billed as the best free music and food festival in Manhattan, the day-long Blues BBQ Festival returns to Pier 76 this summer.

There are few better ways to spend a sunny weekend in NYC in August than eating incredible food and listening to live music. The best part?

Hudson River Park hosts an annual BBQ & Blues event on Pier 76 where New Yorkers of all stripes can enjoy one massive BBQ.

The event starts at 1pm and goes into the evening. This a great, family- friendly event happening in NYC this August that you don’t want to miss out on.

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