About The Event
Coming up on the 13th year, BBQ Blues Brews & Bourbon on the Bay has grown to be one of Ko-Kwel Casino Resort’s most well-attended signature events. Get ready for two days of lip-smackin’ BBQ, incredible brews, and smokin’ hot tunes, with special guest Moe Cason! Join us May 23 – 24, 2026.
Schedule
Finger lickin’ good barbecue, hand-crafted beers and smokin’ hot tunes at the BBQ Blues Brews & Bourbon 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 & Bourbon on the Bay, May 23 – 24, 2026 at Ko-Kwel Casino Resort | Coos Bay.
Beer
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 pour of the beer of their choice. Full size domestic beers and 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.
Judging
How the Judging Works
The competitors will be cooking all Saturday night. Starting at 11:00 AM on Sunday, they will begin turning in their products. KCBS has strict requirements about how all of the meats shall be prepared and turned in. The four standard categories are: Chicken, Pork Ribs, Pork, Beef Brisket and Bourbon.
Accommodations
To book a hotel room or RV space during the BBQ Blues Brews & Bourbon on the Bay event, guests simply need to call Ko-Kwel Casino Resort’s Reservation Center at 800-953-4800 to check availability (online reservations for this event are not available, please call to check availability). You must inform our Reservation Agents that you are attending the BBQ Blues Brews & Bourbon on the Bay event. This event will sell out!
