Is there a better combination out there? We think not. This year marks the 20th Annual Blues BBQ Festival and we can't think of a better way to close out the summer. (Don't worry--it's not over yet!)

The fun takes place this Saturday, August 24th at Pier 97 at West 59th St. between 2 p.m. and 9 p.m.
Did we mention that it's free? Because it is! Artists performing include The World Famous Harlem Gospel Choir, guitar players A.J. Ghent and Kevin Burt and vocalist Ruthie Foster.

Food will be available for purchase from Blue Smoke, Butcher Bar, Dinosaur Bar-B-Que, and Mighty Quinn's. Seasonal brews from Sixpoint will be on hand to wash it all down.

For more info and the full lineup of artists, head here!

Image via David McSpadden/Flickr