VIP Tickets Now Available for 2019

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.

All tickets will be claimable at VIP tent entrance, please bring proper ID.

VIP Tickets

Advance Sale (Ends June 26)

Thursday – $60
Friday – $90
Saturday – SOLD OUT
Thursday & Friday – $135

All Three Days – SOLD OUT

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Dinosaur Bar-B-Que VIP Menu

Thursday June 27 / 6:00-8:00pm

Half Chicken – Split
Macaroni Salad
Salt Potatoes
Honey Hush Cornbread
House-made Garlic Pickles

Friday June 28 / 6:00-8:00pm

Memphis Style Pulled Pork
Coleslaw
BBQ Beans with Pork
Sandwich Rolls
House-made Garlic Pickles

Saturday June 29 / 1:00-3:00pm

Jumbo Chicken Wings
Tomato Cucumber Salad
BBQ Beans with Pork
Honey Hush Cornbread
House-made Garlic Pickles

Saturday June 30 / 6:00-9:00pm

Beef Brisket
Tomato Cucumber Salad
Baked Beans
Sandwich Rolls
House-made Garlic Pickles

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