Schedule

Now that the 8th Annual BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay Festival is over we will begin planning for 2020. Mark your calendars for May 23 – 24, 2020!

Friday, May 24, 2019
3:00 pm – 6:30 pm JUDGING CLASS Learn the ins and outs of BBQ and become a Certified KCBS BBQ Judge. Second Floor Meeting Rooms. See registration form online.
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm Meet & Greet Meet and greet with cooks and professional pitmasters. Enjoy live entertainment by The Ben Rice Band and a no host ba­r in the Salmon Room. Public welcome. 21 and older.

Saturday, May 25, 2019
NOON – 6:00 pm. Enjoy vendors and live entertainment.
12:30 pm – 5:30 pm. Beer garden. Sample 20 craft brews for a $15 donation.
NOON – 3:00 pm. Live Entertainment: The Ben Rice Band.
3:00 pm – 6:00 pm. Live Entertainment: The Hank Shreve Band.

Sunday, May 26, 2019
Noon – 4:00 pm. Judging Begins!
Noon – 4:00 pm. Enjoy food vendors and live entertainment by The Hank Shreve Band.
Noon – 2:00 pm. KCBS competitor turn-ins will start at noon. Winners announced at 4:00 pm.
12:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Beer garden Sample 20 craft brews for a$15 donation.
2:00 pm. Jim Monihan Mac ‘N Cheese Challenge. Turn-in tent is located outside facilities building. Sample BBQ & Mac ‘N Cheese from competitors with BBQ Bucks.
4:00 pm. Awards Ceremony $13,500 in prize money will be awarded to KCBS BBQ competitors, Mac ‘N Cheese and Brewery Winners will be announced!

Register to compete! Space is very limited.
Register to judge if you are already a Certified BBQ Judge

*ALL SAMPLES AVAILABLE AT FESTIVAL ARE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST.
** Proceeds of the beer garden go to local non-profit groups