Foodie's Guide to Grand Carnivale at Carowinds
Ashlyn Pecchio
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Grand Carnivale returns to Carowinds on Saturday, June 24. Celebrate the world on a grand scale at Grand Carnivale, a larger-than-life international festival with extravagant sights, pulsing rhythms, delicious international food, a spectacular parade, block parties and fun traditions from around the globe.
Take a culinary trip around the world with samples of more than a dozen delicious creations from five different countries. In 2023, guests will be able to taste food from China, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain. Each country offers sweets and savories plus alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.
International Cuisine
China
Bang-Bang Chicken - Skewered chicken tossed in a spicy peanut sauce with scallions.
Mongolian Beef - Double cooked beef in ginger-soy sauce with carrots and scallions served over rice.
Sesame Balls - Dough filled with raspberry paste, dusted with sesame seeds and lightly fried.
France
Crepe Champignon - Thinly griddled crepe filled with a wild mushroom sauce, gruyere, cheese, shallots and herbs de Provence.
Croque Monsieur - Toasted brioche sandwich with hardwood smoked pit ham, bechamel sauce, brie cheese and fresh thyme.
Pain Au Chocolate - Chocolate wrapped in flaky dough and dusted with powdered sugar.
Germany
Sauerbraten Slider - Slow-roasted, marinated beef on buttered slider buns with gingersnap sauce, red cabbage, tomato and pickle.
Apfelstrudel - Traditional apple dessert in buttery pastry with powdered sugar and whipped cream.
Pretzel Bites - Baked pretzel bites served with a bock-style beer cheese sauce.
Italy
Panzerotti- Golden brown dough filled with provolone, ricotta, spinach, tomato and fresh basil served with Marinara.
Caprese Fresca - Traditional salad from Capri with fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil and balsamic glaze, served with pita chips.
Krapfen di Carnevale - Berry and cream filled doughnut dusted with powdered sugar.
Spain
Paella - Classic saffron rice with shrimp, chicken, sausage, garlic, onions, peppers, tomatoes and peas.
Vegetable Empanada - Potatoes, butternut squash and cheese in fried pastries, served with saffron and garlic mayonnaise.
Natillas de Leche - Vanilla custard infused with lemon and dusted with cinnamon.
Carnivale Concoctions
To complement the delicious international food, a worldwide variety of scrumptious flavors and enchanting aromas, guests can enjoy signature beverages. Each signature cocktail, or mocktail, served in a collectible Grand Carnivale pilsner, is inspired by flavors from across the globe.
Signature Cocktails
Carnivale Cocktail - Tropical flavors paired with passion fruit and cherry combined with white wine to create this event's signature cocktail.
Raspberry Beret - Hints of lavender, lemon and lemongrass combined with sweet red wine and Minute Maid® lemonade and topped with an edible violet bloom.
Orange Blossom - A thirst-quenching cocktail with a herbal spin featuring white wine paired with flavors of orange, lemon and cherry.
Peach Bellini Spritzer - A refreshing take on this Italian classic with Prosecco sparking wine, peach puree and citrus garnished with a Chianti-soaked peach.
Sangria - A Spanish classic, sparkling and refreshingly fruity with a red wine base, infused with seasonal fruit.
Signature Mocktails
Grand Carnivale at Carowinds features two event-exclusive signature mocktails.
Very Berry Party Punch - A refreshing blend of summer wild berries and Minute Maid® lemonade topped off with Sprite® and garnished with a fresh strawberry and raspberries.
Triple Glitter Jam - A glistening, shimmering combination of wildberry, blueberry and raspberry flavors with Minute Maid® lemonade and garnished with glittered raspberry jam.
Get the Best Value with a Tasting Card
While Grand Carnivale is a worldwide block party, it is also a worldwide food festival. Foodies will rejoice at the wide variety of scrumptious flavors and enchanting aromas. Make sure to purchase a Grand Carnivale Tasting Card so you can sample exquisite tastes from around the world.
Individual tastes are available at each country’s location, but a Grand Carnivale Tasting Card offers the best value. Tasting Cards are available in six-taste or ten-taste options. Guests can save up to $35 when they purchase the ten-taste option.
