Summer Wine’d Down Brings Delicious New Flavors To Holiday World

Just when you thought that Holiday World & Splashin' Safari could not get any better, they go and add a new culinary experience with lots of new food and drink pairings.

Taste Your Way Through the Holidays

If you're anything like me, obsessed with Holiday World & Splashin’ Safari, you’re going to love what’s cooking this August. The park just dropped the official tasting menu for its Summer Wine’d Down Culinary Festival, and it’s packed with bold flavors, sweet treats, and creative twists on fan favorites.

Trust me, you don’t want to miss this enchanting experience. This beloved event, inspired by the classic story “The Polar Express” by Chris Van Allsburg, always sells out quickly every year. But

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The festival runs daily from August 4–17, then weekends only from August 21–September 13. And yes, it’s included with your regular park admission!

30 New Bites You Can Only Get During the Festival

Holiday World is going all in with 30 limited-time menu items, each crafted to pair perfectly with your summer ride-and-slide adventure. You’ll find everything from savory sliders to summery sips, sweet desserts, and even a festive charcuterie box.

Here are just a few standout snacks on the tasting menu:

• Monster Mash – Goblin Burger (Found at Goblin Burgers): Crispy fries + garlic cheese curds + bacon onion marmalade + jalapeños. Yes, please.
• Starry & Stripes Fizz – Lemon Shake Ups (Sugarplum Scoop Shoppe): Starry soda meets strawberry purée and gummy “Freedom Rings.” Fun in a cup!
• Charcuterie Box (Santa’s Merry Marketplace): Salami, cheese, crackers, grapes, and more for a classy mid-coaster nosh.
• Broccoli Cheese Bread Bowl (Plymouth Rock Café): Creamy, cozy comfort in a crispy bread bowl.
• Pina Colada Funnel Cake (Bahari Snacks): Topped with coconut, pineapple, whipped cream, and powdered sugar. This is what summer tastes like.

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