Annual BBQ, Blues, Brews & Bourbon on the Bay

Get ready for the return of lip-smackin' BBQ, incredible brews, tastings of the new Ko-Kwel Spirits' bourbon and smokin' hot tunes. Memorial Weekend 2026, May 23-24.

Ko-Kwel Casino Resort’s Annual BBQ, Blues, Brews & Bourbon on the Bay has grown into one of Resort’s most attended events. Finger-lickin' good barbecue, hand-crafted beers, and smokin’ hot tunes at the BBQ, Blues, Brews & Bourbon on the Bay, Memorial Day Weekend, with special guest Moe Cason!

Whether you’re a grill master or just love to eat great barbecue, this event is for you.

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How it Works

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

BBQ!

For the 13th Year, Ko-Kwel Casino Resort brings you finger-lickin' good barbeque for a Kansas City Barbecue Society Sanctioned Event, bringing the best grill masters and teams together, vying for the title of Grand Champion! See the schedule below for tasting times!

BLUES!

Smokin’ hot tunes from some of the best blues musicians throughout both days. After grabbing some BBQ and a Brew, stop in the music tent to hear these great bands! See schedule below for times and bands.

BREWS!

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 beer pour of their choice. Full size 16oz beers on tap are $9 and sample size 5oz beer is $4. A selection of wine will also be available for purchase with cash or card.

BOURBON!

Taste the newest addition to the Ko-Kwel Casino Resort | Coos Bay - Ko-Kwel Spirits Bourbon!

Schedule of Events

13th Annual BBQ, Blues, Brews & Bourbon on the Bay
Saturday & Sunday, May 23 – 24, 2026

Friday, May 22, 2026
10 AM - 4 PM - Cooking Class with Moe Cason and Bob Trudnak of the Bob & Moe BBQ Show. Spots are limited and will sell out quickly. Register Today!

Saturday, May 23, 2026
12 PM – 6 PM - BBQ Tasting, Beer & Bourbon, plus Hot Tunes!

Sunday, May 24, 2026
12 PM – 4 PM - BBQ Tasting, Beer & Bourbon, plus Hot Tunes!
4:15 PM - Awards Ceremony

Entertainment

Saturday, May 23

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | The Strange Tones

2:30 PM – 3:30 PM | Texas Flood

4:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Inner Limits

Texas Flood Concert
in the Salmon Room
Doors open at 6:00 PM, concert at 7:00 PM

Tickets on sale Friday, April 24 at Ko-Kwel Gifts | $35 or $30 with Ko-Kwel Rewards Card

Sunday, May 24

12:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Inner Limits

2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | The Strange Tones