Smorgasburg (Prospect Park)

The big open-air food market's Sunday edition on Breeze Hill in Prospect Park — dozens of vendors slinging inventive, Instagram-famous eats, 11am-6pm, April through late October (2026 season runs through October 25). Great fun with a group on a nice day. Caveat: it's seasonal, weather-dependent, and portions-per-dollar are festival-priced.

Key facts

Frequently asked questions

Is Smorgasburg good for kids?

Very — it's a lawn full of food with the rest of Prospect Park attached, so kids can run around while adults graze. Bring a blanket; formal seating is scarce.

Is Smorgasburg free to enter?

Yes, entry is free — you just pay vendor by vendor. Plan on $25-40 per person if you want to sample properly; most items run $8-18.

Do Smorgasburg vendors take credit cards?

Nearly all vendors take cards and phone payments these days, so you don't need a wad of cash. Lines at the hyped stalls move slower than you'd hope, so split up if you're in a group.

Where exactly in Prospect Park is it?

On Breeze Hill, easiest reached from the Lincoln Road entrance on the park's east side. From the Prospect Park B/Q/S station it's about a five-minute walk into the park.

Is Smorgasburg worth it for visitors?

If you're in Brooklyn on a warm Sunday anyway, absolutely — it's a fun, only-in-NYC scene paired with a gorgeous park. Don't build a trip around it or come in a downpour; it's a picnic, not a pilgrimage.

When is Smorgasburg at Prospect Park?

Sundays only, 11am to 6pm, during the season — the 2026 Prospect Park run goes through October 25. The Saturday edition is at Marine Park in Williamsburg, so check smorgasburg.com before you go.

How many vendors are at Smorgasburg?

Dozens each week, mixing returning favorites with a rotating cast of newcomers — it's famously a launchpad (Ramen Burger and birria trends broke out here). The lineup shifts season to season.

What happens if it rains?

Smorgasburg is outdoors and rain-or-shine in spirit, but heavy weather can shrink the vendor lineup or cancel the day — check their Instagram that morning. A gray drizzly Sunday does mean shorter lines, though.

Nearby in Ask New York City

• Prospect ParkPark0.33 km · 4 min walk
• Brooklyn Botanic GardenAttraction0.85 km · 11 min walk
• Brooklyn MuseumMuseum1.14 km · 14 min walk
• Green-Wood CemeteryPark2.31 km · 29 min walk
• Di Fara PizzaRestaurant4.01 km · 50 min walk