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The Big Aussie BBQ
America Josh invites you to

Grab a snag.
Meet some mates.

A free, family-friendly Aussie barbecue in Rockefeller Park, Manhattan, right by the water. Expats, partners, kids, and curious New Yorkers — everyone's welcome.

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Free entry·Family-friendly·All ages welcome
A moment from a past Big Aussie BBQ
A moment from a past Big Aussie BBQ
A moment from a past Big Aussie BBQ
Presented by
Qantas — Spirit of Australia
Congratulations to Mark W.
for winning 2 return flights
to Australia with Qantas!
Hosted byAmerica JoshPresented byQantasWithAustralian Consulate-General New YorkCigna
Saturday 15 August 2026

WOW.
What a year.

Our biggest one yet. Over a thousand Australians took over Rockefeller Park for snags, backyard cricket, three hours of Australian live music and one very serious Weet-Bix eating competition.

Thank you to our volunteers, our vendors, our supporters and our sponsors. And thank you to ALL the Aussies who showed up and made it so much fun.

1,000+
Aussies in the park
1,200
snags eaten
2
Qantas flights won
$4,500
raised for AWNY
What you told us

4.80 out of 5

From 168 of you who told us what you thought afterwards. We read every single one — and we'll be back again in 2027!

★★★★★
Already excited for the next one!
Lynda
★★★★★
Keep up this community feel of the BBQ! Felt like being home again
Mudi
★★★★★
I felt I was back in OZ… just the best atmosphere, best location and it was great to meet new Aussies and network!
Jack G.
The details

One big afternoon in the park

When
Sat, Aug 14, 2027
12–5pm
Save the date!
Where
Rockefeller Park
Manhattan, NYC
How to get here →
Cost
Free
Free ticket — RSVP required
Crowd relaxing at the BBQ
What's on

A proper backyard barbie

Reasons to come to the park — drag, swipe, or tap through.

Family friendly
Family friendly
Bring the kids — it's a relaxed, family day out for everyone.
Corn hole & backyard games
Corn hole & backyard games
Corn hole and classic backyard games all afternoon.
The sausage sizzle
The sausage sizzle
Bunnings-style snags on Australian-style white bread.
Raffles & prizes
Raffles & prizes
Giveaways from our partners all day — every ticket helps keep the BBQ free.
Aussie Treats
Aussie Treats
Slice, bites, fairy bread, and classic Aussie lollies.
Win Qantas flights
Win Qantas flights
Win 2 return Economy flights from the USA to Australia with Qantas.
Aussie eats
Aussie eats
Hot meat pies, sausage rolls, and savoury Aussie classics.
Backyard cricket
Backyard cricket
Grab a bat — our rolling game runs all arvo.
Live music
Live music
Australian classics and modern anthems under the trees.
Real lawn and lots of shade
Real lawn and lots of shade
Our new location has a real lawn and plenty of trees.
Bluestone Lane coffee
Bluestone Lane coffee
Flat whites, espressos, cold brews and matcha - proper Aussie coffee, all afternoon.
The bar
The bar
Aussie beer, Aussie wine, and Four Pillars gin & tonics for the grown-ups.
Thong-toss championship
Thong-toss championship
Hurl a thong the furthest and take home the title — the great Aussie thong toss.
Kids' corner
Kids' corner
Games, sprinklers, and space for the little ones to run.
Kick a footy
Kick a footy
AFL games on the field — have a kick and take a mark.
The Stain Clinic
The Stain Clinic
Bring a clean cotton kids' tee and New New Patch will cover the stains with peel-and-stick patches. Walk-ins welcome.
Meet new mates
Meet new mates
Come alone or bring a mate. We'll help find your people!
Weet-Bix eating competition
Weet-Bix eating competition
Our headline showdown — how many Weet-Bix can you scoff?
Van Leeuwen ice cream
Van Leeuwen ice cream
Scoops of your favourite ice cream from the Aussie-founded New York legends.
Family friendly
Family friendly
Bring the kids — it's a relaxed, family day out for everyone.
Corn hole & backyard games
Corn hole & backyard games
Corn hole and classic backyard games all afternoon.
The sausage sizzle
The sausage sizzle
Bunnings-style snags on Australian-style white bread.
Raffles & prizes
Raffles & prizes
Giveaways from our partners all day — every ticket helps keep the BBQ free.
Aussie Treats
Aussie Treats
Slice, bites, fairy bread, and classic Aussie lollies.
Win Qantas flights
Win Qantas flights
Win 2 return Economy flights from the USA to Australia with Qantas.
Aussie eats
Aussie eats
Hot meat pies, sausage rolls, and savoury Aussie classics.
Backyard cricket
Backyard cricket
Grab a bat — our rolling game runs all arvo.
Live music
Live music
Australian classics and modern anthems under the trees.
Real lawn and lots of shade
Real lawn and lots of shade
Our new location has a real lawn and plenty of trees.
Bluestone Lane coffee
Bluestone Lane coffee
Flat whites, espressos, cold brews and matcha - proper Aussie coffee, all afternoon.
The bar
The bar
Aussie beer, Aussie wine, and Four Pillars gin & tonics for the grown-ups.
Thong-toss championship
Thong-toss championship
Hurl a thong the furthest and take home the title — the great Aussie thong toss.
Kids' corner
Kids' corner
Games, sprinklers, and space for the little ones to run.
Kick a footy
Kick a footy
AFL games on the field — have a kick and take a mark.
The Stain Clinic
The Stain Clinic
Bring a clean cotton kids' tee and New New Patch will cover the stains with peel-and-stick patches. Walk-ins welcome.
Meet new mates
Meet new mates
Come alone or bring a mate. We'll help find your people!
Weet-Bix eating competition
Weet-Bix eating competition
Our headline showdown — how many Weet-Bix can you scoff?
Van Leeuwen ice cream
Van Leeuwen ice cream
Scoops of your favourite ice cream from the Aussie-founded New York legends.
Family friendly
Family friendly
Bring the kids — it's a relaxed, family day out for everyone.
Corn hole & backyard games
Corn hole & backyard games
Corn hole and classic backyard games all afternoon.
The sausage sizzle
The sausage sizzle
Bunnings-style snags on Australian-style white bread.
Raffles & prizes
Raffles & prizes
Giveaways from our partners all day — every ticket helps keep the BBQ free.
Aussie Treats
Aussie Treats
Slice, bites, fairy bread, and classic Aussie lollies.
Win Qantas flights
Win Qantas flights
Win 2 return Economy flights from the USA to Australia with Qantas.
Aussie eats
Aussie eats
Hot meat pies, sausage rolls, and savoury Aussie classics.
Backyard cricket
Backyard cricket
Grab a bat — our rolling game runs all arvo.
Live music
Live music
Australian classics and modern anthems under the trees.
Real lawn and lots of shade
Real lawn and lots of shade
Our new location has a real lawn and plenty of trees.
Bluestone Lane coffee
Bluestone Lane coffee
Flat whites, espressos, cold brews and matcha - proper Aussie coffee, all afternoon.
The bar
The bar
Aussie beer, Aussie wine, and Four Pillars gin & tonics for the grown-ups.
Thong-toss championship
Thong-toss championship
Hurl a thong the furthest and take home the title — the great Aussie thong toss.
Kids' corner
Kids' corner
Games, sprinklers, and space for the little ones to run.
Kick a footy
Kick a footy
AFL games on the field — have a kick and take a mark.
The Stain Clinic
The Stain Clinic
Bring a clean cotton kids' tee and New New Patch will cover the stains with peel-and-stick patches. Walk-ins welcome.
Meet new mates
Meet new mates
Come alone or bring a mate. We'll help find your people!
Weet-Bix eating competition
Weet-Bix eating competition
Our headline showdown — how many Weet-Bix can you scoff?
Van Leeuwen ice cream
Van Leeuwen ice cream
Scoops of your favourite ice cream from the Aussie-founded New York legends.
Save your spot

Register your interest

Tickets are free — but we sell out every single year, so grab yours early. It helps us sort enough snags, too.

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With thanks to

Presented by

Presenting partner
Qantas
Supporting partners
Australian Consulate-General New York
Airtasker
Wise
Cigna
New New PatchFour Pillars
Coopers
Darrell Lea
Bourke Street Bakery
Cammisa Markel
Treats from Oz
Village Law Firm
LendKoi
Bluestone LaneVan Leeuwen
Living Roots
AltrumCOBS BreadFortnight Digital
NON
Boomerang Bites
Apt Wealth
Community partners
Australian Women in New York
NYC Magpies
NYC Kookas
MINC