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Food & Wine Festival is Here!

April 23, 2025

The flowers are in full bloom, and so are the vibrant and delicious flavors at Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s highly anticipated Food & Wine Festival! This exciting event is the perfect opportunity to explore a variety of new menu items and returning favorites, each offering international flavors and refreshing drinks, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the world’s most beautiful theme park. Whether you're a foodie eager to try new tastes or looking for a fun day out with friends and family, this festival has something for everyone. Come indulge in a culinary adventure, sip on unique beverages, and make unforgettable memories with your loved ones! Read on for some of our can’t miss dishes:

 

Fan-favorite! Apple Crisp, Located at Virginia

Apple Crisp

Kick off your culinary adventure right at home with an apple crisp, topped with an oatmeal walnut crumble & bacon jam.

 

New! Brown Butter Bourbon Blondie, Located at Highland Spirits

Highland Spirits

Check out this new delight made with Jim Beam® Bourbon Whiskey and walnuts at Highland Spirits, across from the Highland Stables.

 

 

Fan-favorite! Peri Peri Chicken, Located at Africa

Peri Peri Chicken

Next up, indulge in a delicious grilled chicken skewer inspired by Mozambique and served with chili garlic sauce & coconut rice, available across from Pot O’ Gold.

 

 

New! Chilled Mango Margarita, Located at Margaritas

Chilled Mango Margarita

Refresh with a chilled mango margarita made with Juarez Silver Tequila at Margaritas right past Wolf Haven.

 

 

New! Tidewater White Sauce & Chips, Located at Mexico

Mexico
Try a Virginia favorite with this delicious white sauce and crispy tortilla chips available near Lorikeet Glen.

 

 

New! Jamaican Me Smile, Located at Jamaica

Jerk Chicken Slider and Frozen Drink

Past Kinder Karussel you can find Jamaica, offering this refreshing frozen drink made with Calypso spiced rum, Malibu, coconut rum, banana liqueur, grenadine, & coconut cream! While in Jamaica be sure to also try the Jerk Chicken Slider served with mango salsa & cilantro lime slaw.

 

 

New! Big Bad Mule, Located at Barkastle

BarKastle Spirits

Celebrate the all-new The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge with this dark, delectable drink created using Jägermeister®, Titos’s® vodka, lime, and ginger.

 

 

New! Roasted Garlic Tortellini Pesto Salad, Located at Herbal Infusion

Herbal Infusions

This tasty vegetarian option can be found right next Barkastle, made with cheese tortellini, basil pesto, and roasted garlic.

 

 

Fan-favorite! Lemon Ricotta Cake, Located at Italy

Lemon Ricotta Cake

Indulge in this vegetarian-friendly Italian classic composed of lemon, ricotta, & toasted almonds.

 

Members make sure to enjoy your monthly rewards and get your complimentary Food & Wine item! Platinum members get TWO Food & Wine items. These FREE rewards are available during each festival visit. To redeem, stop by any self-service kiosk and redeem at a participating location. Plus, the best way to sip and save is with a Food & Wine Festival sampler! Mix and match your choics of 10 or 15 items and save up to 20%.

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