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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
Win 2 return flights
to Australia
Presented byQantasWithAustralian Consulate-General New YorkCignaDarrell LeaFortnight Digital
The Great Aussie Debate

Do you put your onions on top of, or under the snag?

On topUnderneath
COBS BreadThis week’s snag debate is powered by COBS Bread — real Aussie-style white bread. (That logo look familiar? COBS is the US home of Bakers Delight.) 🍞
The details

One big afternoon in the park

When
Sat, Aug 15
12–5pm, 2026
Where
Rockefeller Park
Manhattan, NYC
How to get here →
New location
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.

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

Grab your free tickets

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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The crew in blue: Airtasker joins the Big Aussie BBQ

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Presented by

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