Key Takeaways:

• New Art Installations & Live Music;
  Summer of Wonder transforms Busch Gardens into a celebration of art, music, and seasonal flavors with special entertainment and vibrant experiences all summer long.
• New Attractions & Shows;
  Experience The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, a thrilling new family coaster, and We Are Oktoberfest, a lively, reimagined German celebration show.
• Free Beer & Tasty Summer Eats;
  Cheers to summer with daily free beer for Members, Pass Holders and Military Pass Holders and refreshing seasonal treats—from funnel cakes to gourmet corn dogs and signature cocktails.
• Extended Park Fun with Coasters After Dark;
  Enjoy your favorite rides under the stars during Coasters After Dark, a limited-time event with lower crowds and late-night thrills.

 

Summer is in full swing at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park! From gourmet eats and live entertainment to epic thrills, there’s something for every foodie, theater lover, and adrenaline junkie in the family. Read on for six reasons Busch Gardens Williamsburg belongs on your summer bucket list!

 

Summer of Wonder is Back

 

Experience Busch Gardens like never before during Summer of Wonder! Wander through immersive art installations across the park’s European villages, enjoy live music and tribute bands on select nights, and fuel your fun with exclusive summer eats and drinks. Cap it all off with fireworks every Saturday, plus July 3 - 5.

 

 

NEW! We Are Oktoberfest

Step into the spirit of Bavaria with our newly refreshed German show We Are Oktoberfest—complete with a lively Burgermeister host, authentic live music, traditional folk dances, and plenty of audience fun. Raise your steins, sing along to beloved Bavarian melodies, and be part of a jubilant golden anniversary celebration. Prost!

 

 

The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge

Unleash your wild side on Busch Gardens’ all-new family-friendly inverted coaster! As eerie howls echo and screams fill the air, you’ll tear through over 2,500 feet of track at speeds up to 40 mph, racing through the shadowy streets of a long-forgotten Bavarian village. Get ready to become the wolf.

 

 

FREE Beer All Summer Long

Members, Annual Pass Holders, and Military Pass Holders (21+ with valid I.D.) can cool off with a complimentary 7oz. ice-cold beer each day at Willkommenhaus in Germany.
 But the celebration doesn’t stop there—guests 21+ can enjoy two 7oz. beers for just 50¢ each, daily! With rotating taps all summer long, there’s always a new flavor to toast through August 11. *

 

 

Summer Treats & Specialty Drinks

Craving something sweet or savory? Our NEW summer menu has you covered!
 Treat yourself to mouthwatering favorites like Homemade Corn Dogs and Bacon Jalapeño Fries at Pigs in a Kilt, then satisfy your sweet tooth with a Blueberry Cheesecake Funnel Cake from Three Rivers Snacks. Adults 21+ can also enjoy refreshing seasonal cocktails—or opt for a non-alcoholic sip that’s just as tasty and Instagram-worthy!

 

 

Coasters After Dark

Experience your favorite coasters after dark during an exclusive, crowd-free evening in Oktoberfest. Ride under the stars and soak up the laid-back summer vibes with extra park time and a one-of-a-kind nighttime atmosphere.