May 6, 2023 (Severe weather date 5/21) Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival Returns!
Ticket sales are limited. No outside food, beverages, tables, tents, or umbrellas. Unopened bottled water and small folding lawn chair permitted. Severe weather date is 5/21/23. Tickets are non-refundable.
2023 event information, updates coming soon.
Sample more than 30 different craft beers, dig into some amazing BBQ (available for purchase), and listen as some of the best Blues musicians in Hampton Roads and beyond take the stage at Riverwalk Landing. This year’s Blues, Brews & BBQ promises to be the best yet!
This year’s Blues, Brews & BBQ promises to be the best yet! The music will begin with the HM Johnson Band taking the stage at 12:30pm followed by The Jason Cale Band at 3:30pm.
Tickets are $35 for advance sales until April 15th and $40 after and at the door (if available). This is a closed ticketed event only. A limited number of non-drinking tickets are available for $15. This is a rain or shine event. Tickets are non-refundable, even if you are unable to make the severe weather date. Severe weather date subject to change.
May 6, 2023 Craft Beer Line-up (subject to change)
ALEWERKS ANYWHERE IPA
ALEWERKS TANGERINE WHEAT
EVIL GENIUS I SAID WHAT I SAID
EVILGENIUS PURPLE MD
LARRYS PINK LEMONADE
ST GEORGE BAD APPLE
DAMN PROUD MAS FINA
DAMN EASY MONEY AMBER
CAISEAL TANGERINE
CAISEAL SNAP GUNZ IPA
SWEETWATER 420
SWEETWATER TRIPLE TAIL
TRADITION HANG TEN
TRADUTION HONEY
BILLSBURG CLASSIC LAGER
BILSBURG RADLER
HOOP TEA
TRADITION HONEY BROWN ALE
SWT GOIN COASTAL
DAMN MARY EASY
MANGO CART
ALEWERKS ANYWHERE
ST GEORGE BAD APPLE
CAPE CHARLES BLOOD
BLAKES PEACH PARTY
OOZLE BOOZY SODA
NOST LADY
SLY SUBMERSIVE
SLY INKJET
BLAKES TROPICOLADA
BLAKES TRIPLE PEACH PARTY
BACK BAY ORANGE CRUSH
BACK BAY LEISHMAN
CAPE CHARLES BLOOD ORANGE
CAPE CHARLES ASSATEAGUE
KONA PIPELINE PORTER
GOLDEN ROAD MANGO
DB JUICY MAGIC
HOOP TEA
BOLD ROCK TANGERINE
VICTORY SOUR MONKEY
SOUTHERN TIER
Vendors and Food Lineup
Belmont Peanuts
Bloody's By Buz
Boyd's Tasty Dogs
Chef Joseph
Coastal Etching
Coastal Thirst
Copper Fox Distillery
Designs On The Flipside
Essential Oils With Irene
FiDough Homemade Dog Treats
Glass by Basha
Granite Creations
Hampton Roads Foot & Ankle Specialist
Hampton Roads Winery
If Its Wood And More
Jewelry Designs by Jim & Linda
Kathi's Clam Chowder
Little Piggys Wurst Nightmare
Mako Custom Creations
Mija's Designs
Moonstruck Soap
Mr. Fix-It
Mr Rogers Windows
Nehinome Creations
Nuland Hot Stuff Company
Origami Owl
Pop Kettlecorn
Salt Soothers
Smoke BBQ
The Neighborhood Harvest
While Waiting
Proceeds Benefit Sister Cities Yorktown, York Foundation for Public Education, and other local nonprofits
FAQ's
No, ABC regulations forbid any outside alcohol being brought in.
No outside food is permitted, bottled water will be allowed.
No tables, coolers, tents, or large umbrellas are permitted. Small folding lawn or beach chairs are allowed.
Tasting lasts until 5:45pm. If you purchased an alcoholic beverage, you must be finished before 6pm.
Not this year, but water is permitted. No coolers.
Yes, if you have a ticket and an appropriate wristband.
No – We only give glasses out with an event ticket purchase.
There is a charge for replacing glasses while supplies last.
This is not a kid-friendly event. Children will need a ticket to access the main event areas.
No, but we have a limited number of non-drinking tickets for purchase. Anyone wanting to purchase, sample, consume or be in possession of alcohol must have an drinking event ticket and wrist band
We strictly enforce the number of people allowed in the VIP area. Since those tickets cost more, we want to ensure everyone is comfortable and enjoys the event. We also have to ensure that a chair from another table isn’t taken.
No, this is not a pet-friendly event. Service animals are allowed, there are no water stations, and the area can be crowded.
No, food must be purchased from the vendors of your choice.
Entertainment
12:30pm - HM Johnson Band