Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

A world of delectable BBQ and Beer awaits at the ALL-NEW Busch Gardens Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

A world of delectable BBQ and Beer awaits at the ALL-NEW Busch Gardens Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

Raise a Glass to Flavor and Thrills this Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!

Park guests can sip delicious brews and soar on epic coasters during Bier Fest Brews & BBQ, Busch Gardens’ beer-inspired food festival.

ALL-NEW this year, Bier Fest Brews & BBQ runs Fridays through Sundays, July 25 – September 1, including Labor Day. Enjoy bold BBQ flavors, refreshing craft brews, and lively tunes in a festive atmosphere. Each weekend features a rotating selection of 30 to 40 craft beers, handpicked from over 40 breweries offering a variety of flavors and styles to explore throughout the festival!

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ is included with park admission. Food and beverage offerings available for an additional fee. Make the most of your trip by purchasing a Bier Fest Sampler ahead of time!

*Event details are subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice. Must be 21 years of age to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Proof of age with valid ID required

Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays + Labor Day

Included with Park Admission

Event Type

Beer & BBQ Festival
Event Date

July 25 - Sept. 1
Event Hours

2pm to Park Close
Event Price

Included with Park Admission

Event Details

Craft Brews, Cocktails & Bold Bites

Sip, sample, and savor your way through BierFest Brews & BBQ, featuring 75+ rotating beverages and 25+ delicious dishes. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or looking for global flavors, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

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Live Entertainment

Make a toast while tapping your toes to the sounds of live polka bands performing throughout the event!

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Coasters & Thrill Rides

Whether you’re a coaster enthusiast or want rides that are fun for the whole family, Busch Gardens Tampa is home to some of Florida's best roller coasters & thrill rides. Take on exhilarating high-speed drops, inversions and air-time from day into night with our epic coasters and more.

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Welcome to Helga’s Biergarten!

Prost to good times! Savor a variety of Bavarian-inspired bites, sip on ice-cold beers, and enjoy lively entertainment that’ll have you clapping along. Think you’ve got what it takes to lift like a champion? Don’t miss the Stein Hoist Competition, held after every musical performance. Hear the call at the start of the set and sign up, rounds for guys and gals. Come for the music, stay for the challenge, and raise your stein to victory!

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Indulge in unlimited visits and unbeatable benefits with a Busch Gardens Membership. Plus, enjoy exclusive benefits like free guest tickets, free parking, monthly rewards and more.

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Bier Fest Brews & BBQ Samplers

Save on Busch Gardens Bier Fest Brews & BBQ beverages and menu items as you mix & match your choice of five, eight, or ten samples from draft brews or cocktail samples, and the BBQ menu offerings.

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