BBQ Blues & Brews

BBQ Blues & Brews


Smoker bellowing at BBQ Competition Oregon at The Mill Casino in Coos Bay, OR

About The Event

Coming up on the 12th year, BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay has grown to be one of The Mill’s most well-attended signature events. Get ready for two days of lip-smackin’ BBQ, incredible brews and smokin’ hot tunes. Join us May 24 – 25, 2025.

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Man eating BBQ food

Schedule

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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Peace Pipe Porter beer being offered at BBQ Blues And Brews at The Mill Casino In Coos Bay OR

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.

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BBQ ribs ready for judging

Judging

Judging Class: Become a Certified BBQ Judge by taking the class on Friday, May 24th. The fee is $100 and you must also be a Kansas City BBQ Society member. Pre-registration is required.

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 and Beef Brisket; and we’ve added our own special category, Mac ‘n Cheese.

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The Mill Casino hotel exterior from across the bay

Accommodations

To book a hotel room or RV space during the BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay event, guests simply need to call The Mill Casino • Hotel & RV Park 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 on the Bay event. This event will sell out!

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Rack Rubbers BBQ Team at The Mill Casino

Teams

We had an all star line up for the 2024 BBQ, Blues, & Brews. Check out the competitors and see past winners. Team registration information located here as well.

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Bbq Blues And Brews Grand Champion Crooked Pigs

Winners

And the winners of our 2024 BBQ, Blues & Brews on the Bay are…

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Grand Champion: Crooked Pigs, Reserve Grand Champion: Small Axe, Third Place: Bar-B-Cuda BBQ

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