<figure id="attachment_14768" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-14768" style="width: 1392px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Experience-Guide-Logo.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Experience-Guide-Logo.jpg" alt="2018 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Experience Guide Logo" width="1392" height="1569" class="size-full wp-image-14768" /></a><figcaption id="caption-attachment-14768" class="wp-caption-text">©Carowinds</figcaption></figure>
<p>This will be our third year attending the special food events at Carowinds, and they continue to get better and better each season. Carowinds has announced a new event for 2018, the Great Carolina Fest. </p>
<p>Running daily June 9-24, 2018, the Great Carolina Fest will offer not only a food festival type event, but also for the first time opens up the park to new limited time menu options that are available for <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/park-food-guides/carowinds-dining-guide/">Carowinds dining plan members</a>! </p>
<p>The new Great Carolina Fest promises more photo opportunities and specialty menu items, though this season with a little twist. While in the past there had been a push to consolidate and create more of a festival atmosphere in front of Harmony Hall, the Great Carolina Fest will be spread out around the park and includes existing food locations. </p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/180530-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Photo-Op-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/180530-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Photo-Op-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180530 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Photo Op ©Butch Bennett" width="1365" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14770" /></a></p>
<h2>2018 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Tasting Card Menu</h2>
<p>Guests can purchase a special $25 tasting card that gets them 6 mix or match samples from the tasting booths spread out around Celebration Plaza (in front of Harmony Hall). Booths are open 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. </p>
<p><strong>Banana Bread Pudding with Crispy Cheesecake Bites</strong> (Near Carolina Sky Tower)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Banana-Bread-Pudding-Fried-Cheesecake-Bites-©Coaster-Crew.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Banana-Bread-Pudding-Fried-Cheesecake-Bites-©Coaster-Crew.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Banana Bread Pudding Fried Cheesecake Bites ©Coaster Crew" width="768" height="839" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14957" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Bourbon Peach Pie</strong> (Near Carolina Sky Tower)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Bourbon-Peach-Pie-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Bourbon-Peach-Pie-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Bourbon Peach Pie ©Butch Bennett" width="1365" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14958" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Roasted Corn with Pimento Cheese and Feathered Cheddar</strong> (By Victory Lane)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Roasted-Corn-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Roasted-Corn-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Roasted Corn ©Butch Bennett" width="979" height="722" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14959" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Bacon Wrapped Quail</strong> (In front of <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-harmony-hall/">Harmony Hall</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Bacon-Wrapped-Quail-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Bacon-Wrapped-Quail-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Bacon Wrapped Quail ©Butch Bennett" width="1365" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14960" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Shrimp &#038; Grits</strong> (In front of <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-harmony-hall/">Harmony Hall</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Shrimp-Grits-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Shrimp-Grits-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Frog Legs ©Butch Bennett" width="1365" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14953" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Pulled Pork Spring Rolls</strong> (In front of <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-harmony-hall/">Harmony Hall</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Pulled-Pork-Spring-Roll-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Pulled-Pork-Spring-Roll-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Pulled Pork Spring Roll ©Butch Bennett" width="1152" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14961" /></a></p>
<p>On June 20, 2018, Carowinds also added the following additions to the Great Carolina Fest Tasting Card menu options.</p>
<p><strong>Chicken and Waffles</strong> (Near Carolina Sky Tower)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180621-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Chicken-Waffles-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180621-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Chicken-Waffles-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180621 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Chicken Waffles ©Butch Bennett" width="1620" height="1080" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15240" /></a></p>
<p><strong>BBQ Sliders</strong> (In front of <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-harmony-hall/">Harmony Hall</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180621-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-BBQ-Slider-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180621-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-BBQ-Slider-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180621 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest BBQ Slider ©Butch Bennett" width="1427" height="1080" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15241" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Shrimp Tacos</strong> (In front of <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-harmony-hall/">Harmony Hall</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180621-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Shrimp-Taco-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180621-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Shrimp-Taco-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180621 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Shrimp Taco ©Butch Bennett" width="1194" height="1080" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15242" /></a></p>
<h2>2018 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Menu</h2>
<p>If you have a <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/2018-carowinds-dining-plans/">2018 Carowinds dining plan</a>, you are going to be see the number of specialty menu items you will be able to redeem for during the Great Carolina Fest! So lets get started. </p>
<p><strong>Frog Legs &#038; Fries</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/park-food-guides/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-fair-fries/">County Fair Fries</a>)<em>(Dining Plan accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Frog-Legs-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Frog-Legs-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Frog Legs ©Butch Bennett" width="925" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14944" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Fried Green Tomato, Bacon and Swiss Sandwich</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-wings-restaurant/">Wings</a>)<em>(Dining Plan accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Fried-Green-Tomato-Bacon-and-Swiss-Sandwich-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Fried-Green-Tomato-Bacon-and-Swiss-Sandwich-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Fried Green Tomato, Bacon and Swiss Sandwich ©Butch Bennett" width="1365" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14942" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Southern Peach Funnel Cake</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-funnel-cake-emporium/">Funnel Cake Emporium</a>, <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-worlds-greatest-funnel-cakes/">South Gate Funnel Cake</a>, <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/park-food-guides/carowinds-dining-guide/county-fair-funnel-cakes/">County Fair Funnel Cake</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Southern-Peach-Funnel-Cake-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Southern-Peach-Funnel-Cake-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Southern Peach Funnel Cake ©Butch Bennett" width="1128" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14965" /></a></p>
<p><strong>BBQ Bird Dog</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/park-food-guides/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-fry-shack/">Fry Shack</a>)<em>(Dining Plan accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-BBQ-Bird-Dog-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-BBQ-Bird-Dog-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest BBQ Bird Dog ©Butch Bennett" width="1092" height="1079" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14941" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Green Tomato BLT Salad</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-harmony-hall/">Harmony Hall</a>)<em>(Dining Plan accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Green-Tomato-BLT-Salad-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Green-Tomato-BLT-Salad-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Green Tomato BLT Salad ©Butch Bennett" width="1131" height="1080" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14955" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Sweet Tea BBQ or Roasted Tomato Jam on Turkey Leg</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/park-food-guides/carowinds-dining-guide/intimidator-jumbo-grilled-hotdogs/">Intimidator Kiosk</a>)<em>(Dining Plan accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Sweet-Tea-Turkey-Leg-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Sweet-Tea-Turkey-Leg-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Sweet Tea Turkey Leg ©Butch Bennett" width="952" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14962" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Neese Sausage Carolina Pizza</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-papa-luigis-pizza/">Papa Luigi&#8217;s</a>)<em>(Dining Plan accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Neese-Sausage-Carolina-Pizza-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Neese-Sausage-Carolina-Pizza-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Neese Sausage Carolina Pizza ©Butch Bennett" width="1463" height="846" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14966" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Pimento Cheese Burger</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-juke-box-diner/">Jukebox Diner</a>)<em>(Dining Plan accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Pimento-Cheese-Burger-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Pimento-Cheese-Burger-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Pimento Cheese Burger ©Butch Bennett" width="1152" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14963" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Pimento Cheese Fries</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/park-food-guides/carowinds-dining-guide/sharkys/">Sharky&#8217;s</a>)</p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180615-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Pimento-Cheese-Fries-©Butch-Bennett-1.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180615-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Pimento-Cheese-Fries-©Butch-Bennett-1.jpg" alt="" width="1365" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15214" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Carolina Steam Shrimp and Clam Pot</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/park-food-guides/carowinds-dining-guide/harbor-house/">Harbor House</a>)<em>(Dining Plan accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Carolina-Steam-Shrimp-and-Clam-Pot-©Butch-Bennett.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/180609-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Carolina-Steam-Shrimp-and-Clam-Pot-©Butch-Bennett.jpg" alt="180609 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Carolina Steam Shrimp and Clam Pot ©Butch Bennett" width="1200" height="800" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-14939" /></a></p>
<p><strong>Coastal Carolina Fish Burrito</strong> (<a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/park-food-guides/carowinds-dining-guide/carowinds-burrito-cafe/">Burrito Cafe</a>)<em>(Dining Plan accepted)</em></p>
<p><a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180615-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Coastal-Carolina-Fish-Burrito-©Butch-Bennett-1.jpg"><img src="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/180615-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Coastal-Carolina-Fish-Burrito-©Butch-Bennett-1.jpg" alt="180615 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest Coastal Carolina Fish Burrito ©Butch Bennett (1)" width="878" height="768" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-15212" /></a></p>
<p>You can now download an easy to use experience guide for the <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/2018-Carowinds-Great-Carolina-Fest-Experience-Guide.pdf">2018 Carowinds Great Carolina Fest</a> which includes a map where all of the menu options are available.</p>
<p>For reference, here is a rundown of previous special food events at Carowinds.</p>
<p>Taste of the Carolinas lasted three seasons: <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/carowinds-taste-carolinas/">2015</a>, <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/review-2016-carowinds-taste-of-the-carolinas/">2016</a> and <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/2017-carowinds-taste-carolinas/">2017</a>.</p>
<p>In <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/2015-carowinds-bands-brews-and-bbq/">2015</a> and 2016, we had the <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/2016-carowinds-bands-brews-bbq/">Carowinds Bands, Brews and BBQ</a>.</p>
<p>In 2016, we also had the <a href="http://cpfoodblog.com/2016-carowinds-brewfest/">Carowinds Brewfest</a>.</p>
<p>If you try the new Great Carolina Fest menu items, please let us know below in the comments your thoughts.</p>
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