2016 Kings Dominion Spring Bloom

Back for the second year is the 2016 Kings Dominion Spring Bloom event, which not only celebrates the return of the spring season, a new year of the park being open, but also a culinary experience that showcases some of Chef Paul Maloney’s extraordinary talents. On Saturdays and Sundays April 16 to May 15, 2016, guests can experience great food, drinks, and live entertainment while taking in the gorgeous settings of Kings Dominion.

New for this year, rather than the festival booths being spread out around International Street, they will be centrally located around the Eiffel Tower.

While Chef Paul hand selected the various countries that will be represented during the festival, they often opened the voting up on social media to see which country the guests would like to see added. We were extremely happy to see Ireland was the chosen selection and were intrigued to see what Chef Paul could come up with for menu items.

Spring Bloom will not only take advantage of local sourced products, but is continuing the tradition of pairing up with beer and wine producers to showcase some of their talents as well. So let’s take a look at what food options are in store.

All tastings are $5 each ($4 for season passholders). Drinks are $3 for a sample and $8 for a full. You can also purchase a combo ticket containing 4 Food and 4 Beverage tastings for $25.
(1)= Gluten Free
(2)= Vegetarian

Ireland Food

Irish Banger and Spinach Buttered Mashed Potatoes, Legend Porter Onion Gravy Topped with Crispy Onions

Loaded “Irish Nachos” (1)(2)

Irish Coffee and Chocolate Trifle (2)

Beverages: “Legend Porter” from Legend Brewing Company and “Rad Red” from James River Wine Cellars

Switzerland Food

Charcuterie and Cheese Offering with Seasonal Marmalade, Fruit and Crostini

Swiss Mac and Cheese with Diced Bacon and Smoked Gouda

Swiss Waffle with Fresh Glazed Strawberries, Whipped Cream and Chocolate Sauce (2)

Beverages: “Slingshot KOLSCH” from Center of the Universe Brewing in Ashland, VA. and “Jam Jar 2015” (sweet wine) from South Africa

Germany Food

Black Forest Ham and Havarti on a Pretzel Bun with Apple Butter, Whole Grain Mustard, Sliced Cucumber and Green Leaf Lettuce. Served with a Side of Purple Cabbage and Apple Slaw.

German Style Potato Salad served with Fresh Fried Kettle Chips (1)

German Apple Sticky Bun Bread Pudding with Pilsner Caramel Sauce (2)