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.
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.
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
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.
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!