Kick off the 2021 Festival and decide who makes the BEST burger in NYC!  Join host Rachael Ray on Thursday night at our new open-air venue, Pier 86, home of the Intrepid Museum, to try over 20 of NYC’s top burgers featuring premium Pat LaFrieda Meats, savory sides and drinks galore. Watch as a panel of celebrity judges - Tyler Blevins, David Burtka Josh Capon, Neil Patrick Harris and CJ Mosley - decide who’s burger reigns supreme! PLUS cast your own vote for the Blue Moon People's Choice Award. Don’t miss one of our most popular parties!

Shake up your usual Saturday night! We invite you to experience a cocktail competition like you've never seen before, at our new event; Battle of the Boroughs presented by BACARDí. Join hosts Ana Navarro, co-host of ABC’s The View and Gio Gutierrez of Miami’s @ChatChowTV, as the city’s top mixologists duel for the Judges Award, People’s Choice and Borough Champion. Whether you get involved yourself, or simply watch the epic showdown, there’s no doubt you’ll be sampling some of the most creative and colorful cocktails NYC has to offer. Grab your friends and join us for an over-the-top cocktail party!

Nothing comes between a New Yorker and their brunch - and lucky for you, this year’s Festival boasts seven brunches featuring Food Network stars, A-list celebrities, James Beard Award-winning chefs, Drag Queens, live music and tons of fun! Grab your friends and get ready to sip on mimosas, Bloody Mary's and indulge in the most savory brunch items from the best NYC eateries. Tickets are still available to events like Farmers Market Brunch presented by White Claw hosted by Geoffrey Zakarian part of the LIVEHAPPilly series presented by illy caffè, Oyster Bash presented by Barnegat Oyster Collective sponsored by Modelo hosted by Adam Richman or Lunch with Daniel Boulud presented by Air France. No matter what you choose, it'll be delicious and unforgettable.