How it Works:
Coming up on the 13th year, BBQ, Blues & Brews 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.

$5 entry fee gets you into the event each day. Participating vendors will have a 2 oz. sample of BBQ for sale.

Categories/Prizes:
People’s Choice:
$1,000.00

Judges Choice Best Taco:
$1,000.00 for 1st place
$500 for 2nd place
$150 for 3rd place.

Judges Choice Best Sandwich:
$1,000.00 for 1st place
$500 for 2nd place
$150 for 3rd place.

Judges Choice Best BBQ:
$1,000.00 for 1st place
$500 for 2nd place
$150 for 3rd place.

Judges Choice Best Global Cuisine:
$1,000.00 for 1st place
$500 for 2nd place
$150 for 3rd place.

Judges Choice Best Kitchen Sink (everything else):
$1,000.00 for 1st place
$500 for 2nd place
$150 for 3rd place.