Worlds of Fun is creating some exciting food based events for 2015 which has us really excited.

First up is the Food and Wine Festival taking place in May. Now Worlds of Fun announces the inaugural Barbecue & Brew Festival!

Taking place June 13-14, 20-21, 2015, the event offers guests to try some of Executive Chef Kevin Williams barbecue paired with beer from area breweries.

Tickets are $25 and require separate admission ticket to the park. Guests must be 21 or older to participate.

Guests will receive (2) 4 oz tastings at 6 different locations.

Tasting booths will be set up at the following locations in the park: Scandinavia, Orient, Americana (2), Europa (2).

Food will be Kansas City BBQ consisting of samples including:

– KC-style Smoked Pork sandwiches with coleslaw and peach salsa
– Grilled lamb chops
– Smoked Ribs
– Grilled shrimp and black bean salad with papaya dressing
– Pineapple upside down cake

Participating breweries include the following:

KC Bier Company (Kansas City, MO)
Tallgrass Brewing Company (Manhattan, KS)
New Belgium Craft Beer (Fort Collins, CO)
Summit Brewing Company (St. Paul, MN)
Public House Brewing Company (Rolla, MO)

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