SATURDAY PASSES ARE SOLD OUT ~ THANK YOU!! General Access to the event is still free and open to the public - come on down! The BIG APPLE BARBECUE BLOCK PARTY is one of the country's premiere festivals, attracting people from near and far to celebrate America's authentic culinary and musical traditions in Madison Square Park each June. Event admission is free for this weekend long event that boasts award-winning barbecue and Southern-inspired fare from the country's top pitmasters, and features live performances from emerging and established musical artists. FASTPASS FastPasses may now be purchased for the 12th annual Big Apple Barbecue Block Party below for either Saturday, June 7th or Sunday, June 8th. A FastPass allows the holder and one guest exclusive access to express lines for barbecue. FastPasses are day specific, and may be purchased for either Saturday or Sunday of the event, which means shorter lines and less wait time between you and your favorite rack of ribs. FastPasses are $125 each, and include a $100 value redeemable for food and beverage on the chosen day only. All FastPass purchases May 27th and beyond will be available for Will Call pick up only at the event. (advance delivery is no longer available). Below please find BABBQ Box Office hours and location information. Big Apple Barbecue Block Party Box Office Hours: Saturday, June 7th > 9:30am – 6pm Sunday, June 8th > 9:30am – 4pm The BABBQ Box Office is located in Madison Square Park on the east side of the main lawn between 24th & 25th Streets. A photo ID is required for pass pick up. Only the original purchaser can pick up FastPasses on the respective day of the event purchased. Limited quantities are available for purchase in advance of the event, while supplies last. TERMS & CONDITIONS This pass is issued by the Big Apple Barbecue Block Party and is valid only at the 12th annual festival in June 2014. A FastPass permits the bearer and a Companion to the FastPass line. A BigPiggin’ Pass permits the bearer to FastPass line and VIP Hospitality. This pass may only be used on the specified day. Its validity is not affected by weather, nor is it refundable or redeemable for cash. Any misuse of the credential or the Park is grounds for being removed from the premises and privileges to return may be revoked. The Big Apple Barbecue Block Party is not responsible for lost or stolen cards. Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. Actual FastPasses will be shipped on or before May 1st.