Cedar Point to host new signature June event

Editor's note: Justin Dietz is a Register correspondent representing Fun Food Blog at cpfoodblog.com and @funfoodblog on X. This June, Cedar Point will host a new event, Barrels & Bites along the Frontier Trail, offering a selection of the region's finest beer, bourbon and wine along with specialty food pairings. The event will occur from 4 p.m. until the park closes on June 5-28, except on Tuesdays. During these operational days, guests can partake in sampling menu items, such as: • Smoked pork belly sliders with pickled onions, crispy poblano pepper straws and blue cheese crema • Mini crab cakes with apple and habanero slaw • Chocolate stout mousse cups • Flaming strawberry shortcake • Honey and herb-brined smoked wings with raspberry chardonnay reduction In addition to a wide variety of hand-crafted tastes, a host of activities and live music will heighten the festive atmosphere for the duration of the event. Guests can enjoy games of cornhole and ring toss, while local artists from Loft at 36 Eleven create handmade custom hats for purchase. The park's Leather Shop, Rock Shop, Glassblowing Store and wood carver will also highlight limited-edition, hand-crafted items, including Barrels & Bites branded merchandise. The music of Barrels & Bites sets the tone, and several local performers will provide the soundtrack to match the relaxed, shade-covered ambiance of the Frontier Trail. Guests can enjoy modern folk piano melodies, a guitar and jazz trio and more. Performances rotate throughout the duration of Barrels & Bites. Access will be included with park admission, however, tasting cards will be required to sample the food and beverages.