Kings Island will be hosting some creative new food themed events for 2015. Not only will guests be able to enjoy the second year of the Banshee roller coaster, enjoy the famous blue ice cream, sip on coffee at the Midwest’s largest Starbucks, and see desserts made right in front of their eyes, but also visit on select dates to enjoy these new events.

Banshee Brew Festival

This event, featuring craft brews, will take place June 12-13, 2015.

Breweries will offer a wide selection of craft beers, plus an all-you-can-eat meal, live entertainment and more! Guests participating in the Banshee Brew Festival will receive an event lanyard, sampling from each vendor, two drink tickets for full-size beers, and a Banshee Brew pilsner glass.

Scheduled Breweries Include:

– Alltech Lexington Brewing and Distilling Co. (Lexington, KY)
– Christian Morelein Brewery (Cincinnati, OH)
– Ei8ht Ball Brewing (Newport, KY)
– Ghoose Island Beer Co. (Chicago, IL)
– Jackie O’s Brewery (Athens, OH)
– Kona Brewing Company (Kailua-Kona, HI)
– Listermann Brewing (Cincinnati, OH)
– MadTree Brewing (Cincinnati, OH)
– Old Firehouse Brewery (Williamsburg, OH)
– Revolution Brewing (Chicago, IL)
– Rivertown Brewing Company (Cincinnati, OH)
– Rhinegeist (Cincinnati, OH)
– Shock Top Brewing Co. (St. Louis, MO)
– SweetWater Brewing Company (Atlanta, GA)
– Thirsty Dog Brewing Company (Akron, OH)
– Triple Digit Brewing Company (Cincinnati, OH)
– Urban Artifact (Cincinnati, OH)
– Weidmann’s Brewing Co. (Newport, KY)
– West Sixth Brewing (Lexington, KY)
– Widmer Bros. Brewing (Portland, OR)
– Yuengling (Pottsville, PA)

Each Banshee Brew Festival ticket includes:

– 15 (5 oz.) beer samples
– Two food tickets, each good for one of the below entrees
– One souvenir mug

Menu Options Include:

– Grilled Italian sausage with roasted peppers and onions, served with homemade cheese tort
– Polish sausage served with a side of German potato salad with crisp bacon toppings
– Chicago-style hot dog served with a side of seasoned potato chips
– Beer-battered fish served with chips and traditional tartar sauce
– Mesquite grilled jumbo chicken wings served with fresh-cut celery and carrots
– Pierogi sautéed with bacon and onions served with chive sour cream
– Smoked pork or chicken served over a cornbread muffin and a side of house-made coleslaw

The Banshee Brew Fest costs $29.99 per person and separate admission to the park is required. Guests without tickets or a season pass can purchase a combo ticket for $59.99 per person.

Food Truck Festival

The park’s inaugural Food Truck Festival will take place July 18-19, 2015 and feature local food trucks from the Greater Cincinnati area, offering park guests a unique culinary experience.

Read more about the Kings Island Food Truck Festival.

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