Cedar Point’s NEW Barrels & Bites Festival is the Foodie Event We’ve Been Waiting For

If you were sad when Frontier Festival disappeared, Cedar Point just answered our prayers.

Cedar Point has announced Barrels & Bites, an all-new signature food and drink festival happening June 5–28 along the beautiful Frontier Trail.

This scenic pathway transforms into a relaxed foodie paradise packed with craft drinks, gourmet food booths, live music, and interactive activities — and honestly, it feels like the spiritual successor to Frontier Festival.

🍴 What Makes Barrels & Bites Special?

This isn’t typical theme park food.

Cedar Point’s culinary team is going upscale with chef-inspired dishes and premium drink pairings featuring:

✔️ Craft beer flights

✔️ Select bourbons

✔️ Regional wines

✔️ Gourmet small plates

It’s designed for guests who want to slow down, relax in the shade, and enjoy amazing flavors between rides.

🍽️ Featured Food Locations & Must-Try Items

🪵 Trail Tavern

• Smoked pork belly sliders

• Mini crab cakes with sweet heat slaw

• Chocolate stout mousse cups

🥕 Wild Turnip

• Braised short rib ragout over crispy gnocchi

• Cheesecake bites with honey-roasted fruit

🏰 Fort Sandusky

• Flaming strawberry shortcake (yes, flaming 🔥)

• Smoked wings with raspberry chardonnay glaze

🚂 Whistle Stop

• Smoked chicken flatbread pizza

• Aged cheeses with chocolate & dried fruit

• Chocolate-covered strawberries

🍷 Drinks & Pairings

Most event booths will offer:

🍺 Beer flights

🥃 Bourbon tastings

🍷 Local wine selections

Perfect for date nights, adult friend groups, and parents enjoying a night out while the kids ride coasters.

🎶 Atmosphere & Entertainment

Barrels & Bites isn’t just about food — it’s about vibes.

Guests will enjoy:

🎵 Live local music (folk piano, jazz trios, acoustic sets)

🎯 Cornhole & ring toss games

🎨 Live artisan crafts

🧢 Custom handmade hats

🛍️ Limited-edition merchandise

It all takes place under the shaded trees of Frontier Trail, making it one of the most relaxing areas in the park.

📅 Event Details

🗓 Dates: June 5–28

⏰ Time: 4 PM – Park Close (Closed Tuesdays)

🎟 Cost: Included with park admission

🍽 Tastings available for an extra fee

🎡 Why This Matters

For longtime Cedar Point fans, this feels like the return of something we’ve truly missed.

Frontier Festival was a fan-favorite because it gave us:

• Unique food

• Relaxing atmosphere

• Live entertainment

• A reason to slow down

Barrels & Bites brings that same energy back — just with a more refined foodie twist.

And honestly? We are HERE FOR IT.

🎥 We’ll be covering Barrels & Bites opening weekend on Kerneycation — including food reviews, atmosphere, and whether it lives up to Frontier Festival.

Stay tuned!