Annual BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay

Get ready for the return of lip-smackin' BBQ, incredible brews, and smokin' hot tunes. Memorial Weekend 2024, May 25-26.

The Mill Casino * Hotel’s Annual BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay has grown into one of The Mill’s most attended events. Finger-lickin' good barbecue, hand-crafted beers, and smokin’ hot tunes at the BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay, Memorial Day Weekend.

Whether you’re a grill master or just love to eat great barbecue, this event is for you. BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay, May 25-26, 2024 at The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park .

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BBQ!

For the 11th Year, The Mill brings you finger-lickin' good barbeque for a Kansas City Barbecue Society Sanctioned Event, bringing the best grill masters and teams together, vying for the title of Grand Champion! See the schedule below for tasting times!

How it Works:
$5 entry fee gets you into the event each day. Participating vendors will have a 2 oz. sample of BBQ for sale. Attendees can also purchase a full meal from – The Mill Grill.

BLUES!

Smokin’ hot tunes from some of the best blues musicians throughout both days. After grabbing some BBQ and a Brew, stop in the music tent to hear these great bands! See schedule below for times and bands.

BREWS!

NEW AND IMPROVED! At each of the three beer stations guests will be able to buy a commemorative logo’d pint cup for $10, or $15 for a cup and a 16oz beer pour of their choice. Full size 16oz beers on tap are $7 and sample size 5oz beer is $4. A selection of wine will also be available for purchase with cash or card. Upon exiting, guests will be able to vote for the People’s Choice Best Brew. Guests can use cash or card for all cup and beer purchases.

Schedule of Events

11th Annual BBQ, Blues & Brews
Saturday & Sunday, May 26 – 25, 2024

Saturday

12:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Enjoy vendors, live entertainment, craft brews and sample BBQ from competitors*

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Live entertainment: Gabriel Cox Band

3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Live entertainment: Ms. Vee and Badass Band

Sunday

12:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Enjoy vendors, live entertainment, craft brews, and sample BBQ & mac ‘n cheese from competitors

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Live entertainment: Ms. Vee and Badass Band

2:00 PM – Jim Monihan Mac ‘N Cheese Challenge

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Live entertainment: Gabriel Cox Band

4:00 PM – Awards ceremony – $15,00 in prize money will be awarded to KCBS BBQ competitors, Mac ‘N Cheese winners will be announced!

*ALL SAMPLES AVAILABLE AT FESTIVAL ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST