Annual BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay

Get ready for the return of lip-smackin' BBQ, incredible brews, and smokin' hot tunes. Memorial Weekend 2025, May 24-25.

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 24-25, 2025 at The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park .

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BBQ!

For the 12th 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!

At each of the three beer stations, guests will be able to buy a commemorative logo’d pint cup for $10, or $18 for a cup and a 16oz beer pour of their choice. Full size 16oz beers on tap are $9 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.

NEW IN 2025!

Cornhole Tournament - Join in the cornhole tournament brought to you by Coquille Community Cornhole League. Enjoy friendly competition and great prizes on Saturday and Sunday. Sign up onsite or on Cornholio app. Details to come.

Schedule of Events

12th Annual BBQ, Blues & Brews
Saturday & Sunday, May 24 – 25, 2025

Saturday

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

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Cornhole tournament sign ups and warmups
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Live entertainment
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Cornhole tournament
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM – Live entertainment

Sunday

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

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM – Cornhole tournament sign ups and warmups
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM – Live entertainment
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Cornhole tournament
2:00 PM – Jim Monihan Mac ‘N Cheese Challenge

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Live entertainment
4:00 PM – Awards ceremony – $15,00 in prize money will be awarded to KCBS BBQ competitors, Mac ‘N Cheese, best brew and cornhole winners will be announced!

*ALL SAMPLES AVAILABLE AT FESTIVAL ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST