Food & Wine VIP Tour

All active Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Pass Members of any tier are welcome to join us for this exclusive event. Children under five may attend as well when you register here for a FREE 2020 Preschool Card.

Not valid for Fun Card and Friends and Family Ambassador Passes.

4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Select Food & Wine Festival cabins will be open starting at 4:00 p.m. and will be open until 9:00 p.m. General Park Close is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. with Pass Members welcome to stay and enjoy the Preview Event until 9:00 p.m.

Yes! Pass Members can arrive and will be allowed through turnstiles up until 9:00 p.m.

8:00 p.m. Join us on Gwazi Field to enjoy a special performance by the Eagles tribute band, Eaglemania.

9:00 p.m. Head out to Gwazi Field for a breath-taking fireworks display to top off your night.

Select Food & Wine cabins will be open for Pass Members starting at 4:00 p.m. including Sweet Sips, NOLA Eats, Southern Kitchen and Seasonally Inspired, Coke Fusion, The Cantina, The Butchery, Heartland. At 6:30pm, cabins including the West Coast Catch, Berry Nice and Garden Gate Cafe will be open for guests to enjoy. And at 7:00 p.m. the Festival Field plus the Wave Shack, Chef’s Corner and Hog Heaven will be available. See the full menu here.

Busch Gardens ambassadors will be available during the event to wristband all guests that present their active Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass and photo ID. The wristband will grant you entry to the Food & Wine Festival pathway starting at 4:00 p.m. Guests can also stop by Guest Services at any time that day to pick up their wristband.

As a special thank you to all active Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Pass Members of any tier, we’re offering a complimentary 1-Item Sample to use on any food, beer, wine or cocktail sample during the preview event. To redeem your sample voucher, scan your Annual Pass barcode at the Zone A Self-Service Kiosks at the front of the park to print your voucher on the day of the event.

*Park admission is required and not included. Must present active Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Annual Pass to receive entry to the preview event. Only valid at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival locations. Valid for one (1) complimentary food, beer, wine or cocktail sample during the Pass Member First Taste of Food & Wine Festival Preview Event on February 28, 2020. Offer voucher will not be accepted on any other event dates. Not valid for Bourbon, Tequila or other spirits Tastings Experiences. No refunds for unused punches. Not redeemable for cash. No cash value. No change or credit given. Voucher is nontransferable and must be surrendered upon time of redemption. Lost, damaged or stolen vouchers will not be replaced. Guest must present their own active Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Annual Pass upon redemption of voucher. Not valid for Fun Card, Preschool Card, Friends and Family Pass or Non-Florida Platinum Passes. Offer subject to availability, change or cancellation without prior notice. Please drink responsibly. Busch Gardens reserves the right to refuse service of any alcoholic beverage to any guest who is unable to provide proper identification or appears to be intoxicated. Legal Proof of Drinking age is required for all alcohol consumption. Voucher expires after 02/28/20.

Yes, Pass Members will also receive an additional complimentary 1-Item Sample starting February 29 to come back and enjoy the festival on another event day.

*Park admission is required and not included. Food & Wine Festival event included with park admission, Fun Card and Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Annual Pass. Only valid at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival locations. Valid for one (1) complimentary food, beer, wine or cocktail sample during the Food & Wine Festival. 2020 festival events dates include Feb. 29 and Mar. 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 and Apr. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26. Not valid for Bourbon, Tequila or other spirits Tastings Experiences. No refunds for unused punches. Not redeemable for cash. No cash value. No change or credit given. Voucher is nontransferable and must be surrendered upon time of redemption. Lost, damaged or stolen vouchers will not be replaced. Guest must present their own active Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Bronze, Silver, Gold or Platinum Annual Pass upon redemption of voucher. Not valid for Fun Card, Preschool Card, Friends and Family Pass or Non-Florida Platinum Passes. Offer subject to availability, change or cancellation without prior notice. Please drink responsibly. Busch Gardens reserves the right to refuse service of any alcoholic beverage to any guest who is unable to provide proper identification or appears to be intoxicated. Legal Proof of Drinking age is required for all alcohol consumption. Voucher expires after 04/26/20.

Yes! If you have not already redeemed your Pass Member $10 Busch Gardens Bucks reward for the month of February, you can stop by the Zone A Self-Service Kiosk the day of the event and redeem your reward towards any Food & Wine Festival food or drink items or upgrades.

*Busch Gardens Bucks only valid for active Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Pass Members. Offer is only valid for one redemption of $10 Busch Gardens Bucks through February 29, 2020. Pass Member must log in to their account at the Zone A Self-Service Kiosks to obtain their Busch Gardens Bucks coupon. Valid for one-time use on dining, shopping, tour reservations and select upgrades at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Guest must present his or her own active Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Bronze, Silver, Gold or Florida Platinum Pass upon redemption. Only valid on date printed. Not valid for service rentals, artisan and specialty event offerings, caricature stands, face paint, henna tattoos, hair wrap or air brush stands or games locations. No change or credit given. Not redeemable for cash. No cash value. Non-refundable and non-transferable. Lost, damaged, or stolen coupons will not be replaced.

No, Pass Member free and discounted guest tickets for friends and family are not eligible to attend the event.

All or your Pass Member discounts are available after you log in to the Pass Member Website. During the Food & Wine Festival, Silver Pass Members receive 10% off VIP Seating, Tasting Experiences and Sampler Lanyards. Gold Pass Members receive 10% off VIP Seating and 15% off Tasting Experiences and Sampler Lanyards. And Platinum Pass Members receive 10% off VIP Seating and 20% off Tasting Experiences and Sampler Lanyards. Plus, ALL Pass Members, including Bronze Pass Members, are eligible to purchase a 15-Item Sampler Lanyard for the price of a 12-Item Sampler Lanyard – just $57!

*Pass Member discount only available for active Busch Gardens Silver, Gold and Florida Platinum Pass Members. Not all Bronze Pass Members are eligible to receive a discount. Please check the terms on your Annual Pass to determine discount eligibility.

All attractions will be open until park close at 6:00 p.m. After that time, only the Food & Wine Festival cabins, gift shops, games and select shopping in the Moroccan Plaza area will be open until 9:00 p.m. Walkabout Way will close at 4:00 p.m. in preparation for your exclusive event.

Yes! Don’t miss out on a single Pass Member perk, discount or event! Take your Fun Card to any Guest Services or Zone B Ticket Window to apply a partial amount of the cost of your 2020 Fun Card to upgrade to your choice of Annual Pass.

Yes, you can rent or pickup your pre-ordered rental stroller, wheelchair or ECV at Guest Relations upon entering the park for the event.