Special Events and Seasonal Celebrations | Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Events for Every Season

You'll always find something fun going on at Busch Gardens. From flavorful food festivals to dazzling Christmas lights, there is always a reason to visit with exciting events for every season. The best part? Many are included free with park admission. All are included with Membership.

Special Event Lineup

Download & print the Park Schedule and Specials Event Lineup and plan your next visit to Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

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2025 Events

Food & Wine Festival

Thursday - Sunday, April 24 - June 22

Flavors are in bloom at the Food & Wine Festival featuring internationally inspired tastes & sips to savor.

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Busch Gardens Concert Series

Select Saturdays, May 3 - Aug. 2

Experience an epic summer of live music at the Busch Gardens® Concert Series.

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Food & Wine Run at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5K

May 4, 2025

Sip, savor and sprint through the world's most beautiful theme park during the inaugural Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 5K.

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ASL Saturday

On the third Saturday of every month, guests can enjoy seamless access to Busch Gardens’ popular shows and attractions with live ASL interpreters. Our commitment to accessibility ensures all guests can enjoy Busch Gardens world-class entertainment.

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Summer of Wonder

Daily, June 27 - July 31

Explore a summer full of wonder and immerse yourself in the thrills of art, music, culinary delights, and world-class fun.

Military Appreciation Week

June 30 - July 6

Enjoy family-friendly fun, patriotic décor, nightly fireworks and more for Military Appreciation Week.

Busch Gardens Pride

Sunday, July 27

Pride Day returns with a celebration of inclusivity featuring sensational family-friendly entertainment by LGBTQ+ stars, specialty merchandise, a vendor fair and more on Sunday, July 27.

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

Friday - Sunday + Labor Day, Aug. 1 - Sept. 1

Sip and savor seasonal brew offerings and new beer-inspired recipes at Bier Fest.

Howl-O-Scream

Select Nights, Sept. 5 - Nov. 2

Take on terrifying haunts and thrills as the sun goes down at this frightfully fun event.

Halloween Spooktacular

Saturday & Sunday, Sept. 20 - Nov. 2

Celebrate Halloween with your favorite Sesame Street® Friends with Trick-or-Treating and more!

Fiends Frenzy 5k

Sunday, September 28, 2025

Gather your horde of ghastly ghouls for the Busch Gardens Fiends Frenzy 5k!

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Christmas Town

Select Dates, Nov. 14 - Jan. 4, 2026

Celebrate the holidays with millions of twinkling lights, festive shows, and holiday-inspired culinary delights.

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