May 4, 2024, Yorktown's Blues, Brews and 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: 5/19/24. Tickets are non refundable.See FAQs below

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 Paul Urban Band taking the stage at 12:30pm followed by 6 Ways 2 Sunday Band at 3:30pm. Tickets are $35 for advance sales and $40 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.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

A limited number of drinking and non-drinking tickets will be sold for this event

Every attendee must purchase a ticket and have a wrist band

Can I bring in my own wine, beer or other alcohol? No, ABC regulations forbid any outside alcohol being brought in

No outside food permitted, bottled water will be allowed

No tables, coolers, tents or large umbrellas permitted. Small folding lawn or beach chairs are allowed

How long can we taste? Tastings last until 5:30pm. If you purchased an alcoholic beverage if must be finished before the end of the event , 6pm

Can I bring in my picnic basket? No, but water is permitted. No coolers

Can I buy a glass of beer and drink it? Yes, if you have a ticket and an appropriate wrist band

Can I buy a wine/beer glass? No – We only give glasses out with an event ticket purchase

I broke my glass, can I get another one? There is a charge for replaced glasses, while supplies last

Can my younger children come in with me without charge? This is not a kid friendly event. Children will need a ticket to access main event areas

Can our designated driver come in without charge? No, but there are a limited number of non-drinking tickets. Anyone wanting to purchase, sample, consume or be in possession of alcohol must have an drinking event ticket and wrist band

Can an extra person sit at our VIP table? We strictly enforce the amount of people allowed in the VIP area. Since those tickets cost more, we want to make sure everyone is comfortable and enjoys the event. We also have to insure that a chair from another table isn’t taken

Can I bring my pet in? No, this is not a pet friendly event. Service animals are allowed. There are no water stations and the area can be crowded

Is food included in the ticket price? No, food must be purchased from the vendors of your choice