BillyJoe’s Ribworks Cruise

The BillyJoe’s Ribworks Cruise runs Nov. 1, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Billy Joe’s Ribworks, 26 Front St, Newburgh, NY. The cruise gathers participants at two staging points before the run: an initial meetup at the Jon Bon Jovi Rest Area at 8:30 a.m., rolling out at 9 a.m., and a main meetup at Panera Bread, 1300 Route 17, Ramsey, NJ, at 10 a.m., rolling out at 10:45 a.m. The route follows Storm King Highway, which climbs the steep slopes of Storm King Mountain along the west bank of the Hudson River, reaching heights of up to 420 feet above the water with views of the river, Breakneck Ridge and Bull Hill. The destination sits about 90 minutes north of Manhattan on the Hudson River. Spectators attend free.