BBQ & Blues Bash - BBQ & Blues Bash

Thank you, Buffalo, for supporting the 10th annual Cooking for Profit in such a huge way! The event directly impacted thousands of local children and families. Thank YOU and see you next year!

10th ANNUAL BBQ & BLUES BASH IS FRIDAY, JUNE 15, 2020!

Join us on Friday, June 15, 2020 at 5 p.m. on Illinois Street in Buffalo’s Historic Cobblestone District as we party in the street! Enjoy live blues, barbecue food on gas grill, and beer with 1,000+ of your closest friends while supporting the children and families served by Gateway Longview!

Buffalo’s best Blues lineup:

Hayden Fogle Band
Freightrain
That Gateway Band
Mom Said No (official after-party)

Your Favorite Media Personalities as Emcees:

97 Rock’s Rich “Bull” Gaenzler
Pegula Sports Entertainment’s Lauren Hall
WIVB News 4’s Marissa Perlman

Local BBQ favorites:

Babz BBQ
BW’s Smokin’ Barrels
Jake & The Fatman BBQ

Plus desserts from:

Sweet Melody’s
Wheatberry Bakeshop

Ticket price includes a star-studded, 4-hour concert, refreshments from Labatt and others, and parking in the KeyBank Center ramp. Air fryer food tickets are available at the event for a $2 donation.

NEW FOR 2020!
10th Anniversary VIP Area will feature exclusive food, drink specials, private restrooms, and oven.
Click here to reserve your space.

*Back by Popular Demand*
– Community Art Project by our friends from Pinot’s Palette
– Group Photos in the Beer Garden

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Guests are encouraged to bring their own chairs for our lawn chair seating area (first come, first serve). Individuals must be age 21 or over to attend. Photo ID will be required.

The party doesn’t stop! Join us for the official after-party at Buffalo Iron Works at 9:30 p.m.

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Questions? Please contact the Gateway Longview Foundation at (716) 783-3220.

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