NYC’s warm weather has blessed us this week, and that can only mean one thing: spring and Smorgasburg season is back.
The beloved open-air food market is returning this spring for its 16th season, bringing one of its biggest and most globally diverse lineups yet to Brooklyn and Manhattan.
Starting the first weekend of April, Smorgasburg will once again transform Williamsburg and Prospect Park into a massive outdoor food festival featuring more than 70 vendors, including 22 brand-new concepts serving everything from Korean shaved ice and Pakistani street food to Mexico City–style tacos and Colombian barbecue.
If you’ve been counting down the days until your next Raclette Street sandwich or Red Hook Lobster Pound roll, consider this your official signal that Smorgasburg weekends are almost back!
22 New Vendors Are Joining Smorgasburg This Year
Every year Smorgasburg introduces a new class of food vendors, but 2026 might be its most globally inspired lineup yet.
Nearly half of this year’s newcomers are immigrant-founded concepts or family-run businesses, bringing deeply personal recipes and regional traditions to the market.
Some of the standout additions include:
- 82 Bowl — A Korean BBQ concept inspired by backyard grilling traditions, serving bold flavors in fast, modern bowls.
- Bingsoo — A Korean dessert spot specializing in ultra-fine shaved ice topped with fresh fruit and nostalgic Korean flavors.
- Bom Bae — Bringing the energy of Mumbai street food to NYC with dishes like samosa chaat and customizable pani puri.
- Chenzi — A rare Fuzhounese street food concept serving chewy potato dumplings made from a multigenerational family recipe.
- Kolachi Rolls — An East Village favorite bringing Karachi-style paratha rolls filled with boldly spiced meats and sauces.
- Jimchi — A Korean street food concept from chefs Jimmy and Won, serving dishes like tteokbokki and crispy dakgangjeong.
- Humos BBQ — A live-fire fusion barbecue concept delivering bold, grill-forward bites inspired by festival food culture.
- Nano Burger — A modern smashburger concept serving craveable slider-style burgers packed with flavor.
- Rogers Burgers — A Flatbush favorite praised by The New York Times and Grub Street for its Caribbean-inspired smash burgers.
- Tacos Taurinos — Authentic Mexico City–style tacos made by chefs passionate about showcasing traditional flavors.
Latin American cuisine also takes a big spotlight this year with several new Colombian concepts including Garoso, Palenque Empanadas & Arepas, Palenque Parrilla Brasa, and The Aborrajao, which serves cheese-stuffed fried plantains rooted in Afro-Colombian culinary traditions.
Meanwhile, plant-based and globally inspired dishes round out the lineup with spots like Madrina Vegana, an award-winning vegan Mexican concept known for its crispy tacos, and The Purple Cup, which serves Brazilian-inspired street food using ingredients from the Amazon.
Don’t worry…your favorite Smorgasburg classics are still here too!
Of course, Smorgasburg wouldn’t be Smorgasburg without the iconic vendors people return for year after year!
The 2026 season will also feature 52 returning favorites, including:
- Red Hook Lobster Pound
- Raclette Street
- Mao’s Bao
- Cafecito Social
- Yakitori Tatsu
- Paella Party
- Home Frite
- Ducksmith
When & where to visit this year
Smorgasburg’s markets officially reopen the first weekend of April and run every weekend through October.
Here’s where to go:
Williamsburg Smorgasburg
📍 Marsha P. Johnson State Park
🗓 Saturdays starting April 4
⏰ 11 am – 6 pm
Prospect Park Smorgasburg
📍 Breeze Hill
🗓 Sundays starting April 5
⏰ 11 am – 6 pm
Both markets feature rotating vendors, outdoor seating, and skyline views that make it one of the most iconic weekend food experiences in NYC!
Brooklyn Flea returns too
Alongside Smorgasburg, its sister market Brooklyn Flea will also return this spring, continuing its long-running tradition as one of the city’s best places to browse vintage finds, antiques, and handcrafted goods.
Together, the two markets have become one of New York’s most beloved weekend rituals, drawing food lovers, vintage hunters, and curious explorers from across the city.
So bookmark your calendars!! It’s almost Smorg time.