VIP Tickets Now Available for 2018
The New York State Blues Festival is excited to announce Dinosaur Bar-B-Que as our official VIP caterer this year! Enjoy fully catered meals served in the VIP tent, where you can relax and enjoy your meal with a beverage or two before heading up front to enjoy the music from VIP seating!
We’ve provided a full menu and mealtimes, so you’ll know what’s being served and when. In addition to Dinosaur Bar-B-Que’s tasty grub, the VIP bar will be serving beer and wine, as well as soda and bottled water. Finger foods will also be available throughout the day and evening to give you a little something to nibble on between meals.
VIP Tickets
A limited number of VIP tickets will be available at the merchandise booth during the festival.
Ticket pricing during the festival is as follows:
Thursday – $70
Friday – $100
Saturday – $110
All Three Days – $240
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que VIP Menu
Thursday June 28 / 6:00-8:00pm
Half Chicken – Split
Macaroni Salad
Salt Potatoes
Honey Hush Cornbread
House-made Garlic Pickles
Friday June 29 / 6:00-8:00pm
Memphis Style Pulled Pork
Coleslaw
BBQ Beans w/pork
Sandwich Rolls
House-made Garlic Pickles
Saturday June 30 / 12:00-2:00pm
Jumbo Chicken Wings
Tomato Cucumber Salad
BBQ Beans with Pork
Honey Hush Cornbread
House-made Garlic Pickles
Saturday June 30 / 6:00-8:00pm
Beef Brisket
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Baked Beans
Sandwich Rolls
House-made Garlic Pickles
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