Sip, Savor and Soar at Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival
Flavors are in full bloom this spring as Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival returns on Thursdays through Sundays from April 25 – June 9, plus Memorial Day. Explore over 150 international flavors at eighteen themed food and beverage locations throughout the park, including NEW menus inspired by Africa and Turkey. With over 85 NEW specialty menu options, and exclusive wine and liquor tastings, every visit offers a new adventure for culinary explorers. Embrace your taste for thrills on the reimagined Loch Ness Monster®: The Legend Lives On when it opens this May. Then enjoy NEW live entertainment, award-winning shows, and world-class attractions as you journey through Virginia’s largest spring food and wine festival, only at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park.
CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO AT BUSCH GARDENS EVENT INCLUDED WITH PARK ADMISSION
MAY 4 - 5
- LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Let the beautiful meadolies from a live acoustic guitarist serenade and set the tone for a weekend full of festive flair.
- ANIMAL AMBASSADOR PRESENTATION – Meet with our Zoological department accompanied by a few of our amazing Animal Ambassadors in their care during special Animal Ambassador Presentations specifically curated for this weekend.
- DELICIOUS CUISINE – Savor new and classic tastes as part of our Food & Wine Festival including the new Shredded Beef and BBQ Pork Tacos. Then, sip on the new Prickly Pear Margarita.
Embark on a culinary adventure from cork to fork with over 150 international flavors as you indulge at Food & Wine Festival locations. From Virginia to Africa, the festival will take guests on a savory, sweet and scrumptious trip across the globe.
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Specialty Scotch & Wine Tastings
Enjoy sampling various specialty spirits during expert-led tasting experiences throughout the park, including Scotch, Bourbon, and American Whisky at the all-new Highland Sips & Wine at La Belle Wine Bar, Emerald Isle Gifts, Bella Casa, La Belle Maison, and German Gifts.
Live Local Music & Entertainment
From acoustic solo performances to a six-piece band, special musical guests will be taking the France Plaza and Prost! Patio stage each weekend during the Food & Wine Festival.