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NYC Smorgasburg 2025 in New York

Visit the largest weekly open-air food market in America

Dates: April–October

Smorgasburg in Williamsburg, Brooklyn
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Smorgasburg is a popular weekly attraction in NYC, drawing 20,000-30,000 visitors to Brooklyn every weekend from early April to late October. As the largest weekly open-air food market in America, it welcomes over 2 million visitors annually across New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. Featuring around 100 local vendors, Smorgasburg offers a diverse selection of food every Friday through Sunday.

Locations & Open Hours

Smorgasburg is held at three locations across New York City. On Fridays, it takes place at the Oculus at the World Trade Center in downtown Manhattan. Saturdays are spent at the original Williamsburg waterfront, and Sundays feature the market at Breeze Hill in Prospect Park. Each location is open from 11 am to 6 pm.

Food

Smorgasburg is the ultimate one-day food destination in New York City, offering an incredible variety of dishes. From arepas, poke, and yakitori to fried chicken and popsicles, there's something for every taste. This year’s vendors are serving up unique flavors, including fragrant Ethiopian stews, Hawaii-style street food, explosive pani puri, and potato puff poutine, along with many other mouthwatering options.

History of Smorgasburg

Founded in 2011 as an extension of the popular Brooklyn Flea, Smorgasburg was launched by Jonathan Butler and Eric Demby. Over the years, it has helped incubate hundreds of independent food and drink vendors from around the world, attracting millions of visitors. The New York Times famously dubbed it “The Woodstock of Eating” due to its vibrant atmosphere and diverse culinary offerings.

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