2023 Brew and Que Festival Summary
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The 2023 Brew & Que Festival marked the eighth annual celebration of one of Little Elm’s signature lakefront events. Held at The Lakefront at Little Elm, the festival welcomed thousands of visitors for a full day of Texas barbecue, craft beer, wine tastings, live music, family activities, shopping, and an evening fireworks show over Lake Lewisville.
Guests sampled hundreds of craft beers from award-winning breweries and dozens of wines while enjoying barbecue from pitmasters across Texas. The event also featured local vendors, contests, a kid zone, mechanical bull rides, a live longhorn photo opportunity, and interactive activities throughout the day.
Live entertainment was a major highlight of the festival, with performances by Texas country artist Mike Ryan, folk rock band Blue Water Highway, and Nashville recording artist Joey Green. VIP guests enjoyed exclusive amenities including a private hospitality tent, specialty food and desserts, dedicated parking, artist meet-and-greets, premium beverage tastings, and other enhanced festival experiences.
Friendly competitions added to the excitement with events such as stein holding, hot wing and hot pepper eating contests, mechanical bull riding, and other crowd favorites. The evening concluded with a spectacular fireworks display over Lake Lewisville, providing a memorable finish to the day’s festivities.
The 2023 Brew & Que Festival continued the tradition of bringing together great food, live music, local businesses, and the Little Elm community for one of the area’s most anticipated annual events.
Featured Performers
The 2023 Brew & Que Festival featured a talented lineup of Texas musicians who kept the crowd entertained throughout the day.
Mike Ryan
Mike Ryan is a San Antonio, Texas singer-songwriter known for his smooth vocals, thoughtful songwriting, and blend of country, southern rock, and soulful rhythms. With more than 105 million streams and multiple Texas No. 1 singles, Mike Ryan has become one of the most recognizable artists on the Texas country music scene.
Blue Water Highway
Blue Water Highway is an Austin-based folk rock band recognized for its rich three-part harmonies, heartfelt songwriting, and energetic live performances. Inspired by the Texas Gulf Coast where the band members grew up, their music blends modern and traditional influences into a sound that is both fresh and timeless.
Joey Green
Texas native and Nashville recording artist Joey Green has built a loyal following with his unique blend of Americana, rock, and country music. Known for his appearance on The Voice and multiple successful Texas radio singles, Joey Green brought his signature high-energy performance to the 2023 Brew & Que Festival.