Rock & Brews Casino in northern Oklahoma is advancing a major expansion project that includes a 25,000 sq. ft. entertainment center and a 21-space, full-service RV park, with construction efforts underway on both fronts.
Ground was broken on the project in May, and approximately 30 construction workers are currently on site.
Site work on the R&B Live entertainment center started in late July, with completion projected for August 2027. The RV park, which began construction first and sits about 100 yards southeast of the casino, is on track for completion in October 2026.
“We knew when we broke ground in May that this expansion would represent an important next chapter for Rock & Brews Casino,” said Bruce McClure, GM of Rock & Brews Casino. “Now, with crews actively working on both projects, guests can begin to see that next chapter taking shape.”
“R&B Live and the RV park will give us new opportunities to welcome visitors, grow our entertainment offerings, and continue building Rock & Brews Casino as a regional destination,” he added.
R&B Live will include a 1,000-seat venue built for live performances and large-scale events such as concerts, comedy shows, boxing, MMA, game shows and trade shows, along with private and tribal gatherings.
The center will also house a bistro-style bar, an open gathering space, a VIP-style private dining room and a retail store selling Rock & Roll merchandise under the Rock & Brews name.
“The new expansion is a significant milestone for Kaw Nation,” said Kaw Nation Chair Kim Jenkins. “It represents more than just a building. It is an important capital investment in the future of our people, our culture and the continued growth of Kaw Nation. Not only will the event center bring crowd-pleasing concerts and a wide variety of events, but it will also be a place to host our cultural gatherings, rain or shine.”
“The addition of the RV park will open the door for guests to stay, experience, and truly see what we have to offer. Together, these developments will bring new energy to our guests while enhancing the overall atmosphere of our property. This investment is about more than today; it is about building a strengthened foundation for tomorrow. By creating opportunities for economic growth, cultural connection and community involvement, we are helping ensure a better future for generations to come,” Jenkins added.
The RV park will offer full hookups for water, sewer and electricity, plus a 1,200 sq. ft. clubhouse with restrooms, showers and a self-service laundry facility.
The project follows the casino’s boondocking program, which provides complimentary, app-based overnight stays for RV travelers without hookup services; participation in that program led directly to plans for a permanent RV destination along the I-35 corridor.
“The response to our boondocking program showed us the demand was there,” said Bill Schutte, President of Kaw Gaming Inc. “The new RV park gives us the opportunity to better serve travelers along I-35 while introducing more guests to Rock & Brews Casino and the Kaw Nation. Seeing construction now underway across the expansion is an exciting step toward bringing that vision to life.”