Virginia's Biggest Craft Beer & BBQ Celebration is back at Busch Gardens !
Raise a glass to summer's end at Busch Gardens' Bier Fest Brews & BBQ, Virginia's largest craft beer and BBQ festival. Immerse yourself in a world of flavor with over 80 craft brews and specialty cocktails from 60 participating breweries, including 39 local Virginia favorites. Indulge in 38 unique BBQ dishes spread across the park.
Sip, savor, and save with the Bier Fest Brews & BBQ Sampler, perfect for enjoying your favorite summer brews, cocktails, refreshers, and fresh BBQ fare. Beyond the bites and brews, thrills are on tap with world-class rides like the ALL-NEW Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, captivating shows, and engaging animal encounters.
Experience the ultimate fusion of classic Oktoberfest charm and Virginia's premier beer and BBQ event. Join us every Friday through Sunday, plus Labor Day, from August 1 to September 1, only at the World's Most Beautiful Theme Park.
80+ Craft Brews & Specialty Cocktails
Sip and sample brews from 60 different breweries throughout the event, including 39 Virginia Breweries. Whether you like IPAs, stouts, porters, lagers, sours or ciders, the beer selection at Bier Fest Brews & BBQ features something for every taste.
Participating locations:
- NEW! Pigs in a Kilt – Scotland
- Grogan’s Pub – Ireland
- Grogan’s Grill – Ireland
- Trapper's Smokehouse Show Grill – New France
- Willkommenhaus– Germany
- Das Edelweiss – Germany
- BarKastle Spirits – Oktoberfest
- OktoberTaps – Oktoberfest
- Brauhaus Craft Bier Room – Oktoberfest
- Festa Italia Grill Cart - Festa Italia

NEW Menu for 2025

Treat your taste buds with our BBQ-inspired menu! This year, we're bringing a bold twist to your favorite brews with an array of mouthwatering dishes. Savor the zing of Honey Sriracha BBQ Chicken Wings, enjoy the smoky goodness of BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip, and discover even more delicious surprises throughout the event.
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Sip & Savor Over 100 Specialty Menu Items
Pigs in a Kilt
Grogan’s Grill
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