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# June 12, 2011
- URL: https://www.drewshannon.net/post-6469245342/
- Published: 2011-06-12T16:22:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-25T20:25:35.000Z
- Author: Drew Shannon
- Tags: nyc, photo, black and white, canon rebel xsi, food, detroit, caitlin, #import-tumblr-2026-08-27

Fun times at the [Big Apple BBQ](http://www.bigapplebbq.org/?ref=drewshannon.net) this afternoon. The campaign to get [Slows](http://slowsbarbq.com/?ref=drewshannon.net) here next year starts today.

![Barbecue pitmasters smoking meats over large outdoor pits at Big Apple BBQ in Madison Square Park.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5d/97/5d978d6c-7b8d-4f8a-9b0a-641815cdd124/content/images/2026/09/IMG_2538_edited.jpg.jpg)

![Crowds lining up for authentic regional barbecue specialties at the outdoor Big Apple BBQ festival in NYC.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5d/97/5d978d6c-7b8d-4f8a-9b0a-641815cdd124/content/images/2026/09/IMG_2535_edited.jpg.jpg)

![Close-up of freshly smoked pulled pork and barbecue ribs being sliced and served at a festival food station.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5d/97/5d978d6c-7b8d-4f8a-9b0a-641815cdd124/content/images/2026/09/IMG_2537_edited.jpg.jpg)

![Caitlin and festival attendees enjoying barbecue and cold drinks in the park during the Big Apple BBQ.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5d/97/5d978d6c-7b8d-4f8a-9b0a-641815cdd124/content/images/2026/09/IMG_2545.CR2.jpg)

![Smoke rising from barbecue smokers and festival tents set up beneath city trees in Madison Square Park.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5d/97/5d978d6c-7b8d-4f8a-9b0a-641815cdd124/content/images/2026/09/IMG_2559.CR2.jpg)

![Atmospheric view of the energetic crowd and festival grounds at the Big Apple BBQ block party.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5d/97/5d978d6c-7b8d-4f8a-9b0a-641815cdd124/content/images/2026/09/IMG_2536_edited.jpg.jpg)

![Festival scene with barbecue enthusiasts gathered around picnic areas enjoying the afternoon at Big Apple BBQ.](https://storage.ghost.io/c/5d/97/5d978d6c-7b8d-4f8a-9b0a-641815cdd124/content/images/2026/09/IMG_2548_edited.jpg.jpg)