The 2016 Worlds of Fun Barbecue & Brew Festival is back for the second year in a row. The huge success of the 2015 BBQ & Brew Fest at Worlds of Fun means that this years event will take place three weekends.

April 22-24, 2016 (6:00-10:00 pm)
April 29-May 1, 2016 (1:00-9:00 pm)
May 6-8, 2016 (1:00-6:00 pm)

Prices are $59.99 (park admission + event) when purchased in advance online, $25 for those already with admission to the park but want to partake in the Barbecue & Brew Festival, and only $20 for Gold and Platinum season passholders. Newly announced, Gold & Platinum Passholder perks include one free station, which includes two samples of beer and one sample of chef created BBQ!

The 2016 participating breweries and beer selections are as follows.

Bur Oak (Columbia, MO)
Big Tree IPA
Boone County Brown
Seasonal
Trial Bender Wheat

Cinder Block (North Kansas City, MO)
Block IPA
Northtown Native
Pavers Porter
Weathered Wit

Defiance (Hays, KS)
Gutch English Style Mild Ale
Origami Spaceship Saison
Thrasher IPA
Willy Nilly Golden Ale

KC Bier (Kansas City, MO)
Dunkel
Hefeweizen
Hellis
Weisenbock

Nebraska (Papillion, NE)
Cardinal Pale Ale
EOS Hefeweizen
Fathead Barley Wine Ale
India Pale Ale

Tallgrass (Manhattan, KS)
8-Bit Pale Ale
Song Bird Saison
Top Rope IPA
Vanilla Bean Buffalo Sweat

Look for Executive Chef Kevin Williams to once again create some great unique offerings that you will only find at this event. Menu items include the following:

Grilled Shrimp
BBQ Chicken and Waffles
Smoked BBQ Pork
Smoked Ribs
BBQ Spiced Chicken Wings
Bananas Foster

Cover photo ©Worlds of Fun

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