New York State Food Festival
When and Where
Date and Time
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Address
Cost
About this event
Get ready for the ultimate summer workday lunch break and evening hangout combined into one. The New York State Food Festival is taking over the Empire State Plaza for a full day of incredible eats and non-stop live music, stretching from midday all the way into the night.
New York State Food Festival
Wednesday, August 12, 2026 | 11:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
- Cost: FREE Admission
- Location: Empire State Plaza
- The Food: Over 40 food trucks and local vendors will be serving up delicious bites all day long on the Plaza.
Live Music & Concert Lineup
From lunchtime grooves to prime-time rock anthems, the stage will feature an incredible mix of funk, country, and classic 1980s hits.
Performance Schedule:
- 12:00 p.m. | Slingshot Funk Band
- 5:00 p.m. | DJ Mr. CEO
- 5:30 p.m. | Whiskey Highway
- 6:30 p.m. | Sound Minds
- 7:45 p.m. | Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
About the Headliner: Starship featuring Mickey Thomas
As the soaring voice behind some of the biggest hits of the 1980s, Mickey Thomas first joined Jefferson Starship as lead vocalist in 1979, fronting iconic tracks like "Jane" and "Find Your Way Back." When the group evolved into STARSHIP in 1985, his distinctively soulful, powerhouse vocals propelled them to the top of the charts with three #1 hits: "We Built This City," "Sara," and "Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now." Expect an unforgettable evening of massive classic rock staples and total nostalgia.
Bring your appetite, grab a spot on the Plaza, and enjoy a perfect summer day of great food and chart-topping hits!
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