May 3, 2025 (Severe weather makeup date 5/18) Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival Returns!
Ticket sales will be limited. No outside food, beverages, tables, tents, or umbrellas. Unopened bottled water and small folding lawn chair permitted. Severe weather date is 5/18/24. Tickets are non-refundable.
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! The music will begin with the HM Johnson Band taking the stage at 12:30pm followed by Anthony Rosano and the Conqueroos Band at 3:30pm. Tickets are $40 for advance sales and $50 after 4/15 and at the door (if available). This is a closed ticketed event only. A limited number of non-drinking tickets are available for $20. This is a rain or shine event. VIP tables for 8 are available by calling 757.877.2933 and are limited. Wine garden offering limited sampling, full pours available for purchase.
Proceeds Benefit Sister Cities Yorktown, York Foundation for Public Education, and other local non profits.
Sponsored by York County, Water Street Grille, and M Price.
Tickets are non-refundable, even if you are unable to make the severe weather date. Severe weather date subject to change.
Craft Beer Lineup from last year, new info coming soon (subject to change)
AFBCO Preamble
AFBCO Special Hops
Alewerks Superb IPA
Alewerks Tangerine Wheat
BackBay Orange Crush IPA
BackbayTBD
Bells Eclipse
Big Wave
Billsburg Juans Night Stand
Billsburg Radler
Blakes Peach Party
Blakes Triple Jam
Cape Charles Blood Orang
Cape Charles Puddle Pirate
COTU monkeys Unlce Triple
Devils BB Juicy Magic
Devils BBVienna Lager
Evil G I Said What I said
Hoop Tea
Larrys Pink Lemonade
Mango Cart
New Realm Pyscadelic Rabbit
Nost Lady
Oozlefinch Boozy Soda
Sly Clyde Seasonal
Sly Clyde Submersive
SM Saturday Morning
STG Honey Meade Lager
SweetWater
SweetWater Going Coastal
Tradition Gose
Tradition Honey Brown Ale
Vendors and Food Lineup info coming soon
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, http://www.hmjb.htmlplanet.com/