Virginia's Largest Craft Beer & BBQ Festival

Toast to summer’s end at the ALL-NEW Busch Gardens® Bier Fest Brews & BBQ, Virginia’s largest craft beer & BBQ festival. Treat yourself to over 80 craft brews & cocktails from 52 breweries, including 30 local Virginia favorites, and indulge in 25 ALL-NEW specialty BBQ dishes across the park. Sip, savor and save on your favorite summer brews, specialty cocktails, and fresh BBQ fare with the Bier Fest Brews & BBQ Sampler. Each weekend features a rotating lineup of must-see local bands. Thrills are on tap with world-class rides, including the newly reimagined Loch Ness Monster®: The Legend Lives On, along with captivating shows and animal encounters. Experience the perfect blend of classic Oktoberfest charm and Virginia’s top beer & BBQ event, every Friday through Sunday plus Labor Day from August 16 through September 2, only at the World's Most Beautiful Theme Park.

 


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

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Included with Park Admission

  1. EVENT TYPE
    Beer & BBQ Festival
  2. DATES
    August 16 to September 2
  3. EVENT HOURS
    12pm until 30 min prior to park close
  4. Event Price
    Included with Park Admission
Friends enjoying brews in front of Alpengeist during Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.
Cheese Curds served with a chipotle ranch
Homemade cornbread muffin served with honey butter
Fill your steins and toast to the end of summer at Bier Fest
Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Bier Fest at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ Samplers

Save over 15% on Busch Gardens Bier Fest Brews & BBQ beverages and menu items as you mix & match your choice of TEN samples from 10 oz. draft brews or 7 oz. cocktail samples, and the all-new BBQ menu offerings.

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Event Details

Friends enjoying sips and samples of brews from 81 different breweries throughout the event, including 34 Virginia Breweries at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Bier Fest.

80+ Craft Brews & Specialty Cocktails

Sip and sample brews from over 50 different breweries throughout the event, including 30 Virginia Breweries. Whether you like IPAs, stouts, porters, lagers, sours or ciders, the beer selection at Bier Fest Brews & BBQ features something for every taste.

Participating locations:

  • Grogan’s Pub – Ireland
  • Grogan’s Grill – Ireland
  • Trapper's Smokehouse Show Grill – New France
  • Willkommenhaus– Germany
  • Das Edelweiss – Germany
  • BarKastle Spirits – Oktoberfest
  • OktoberTaps – Oktoberfest
  • Brauhaus Craft Bier Room – Oktoberfest
  • Festa Italia Grill Cart - Festa Italia
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BBQ Chicken Slider at Busch Gardens Williamsburg Bier Fest

ALL-NEW BBQ Inspired Menu

Treat your taste buds with our NEW BBQ-inspired menu! This year, we're bringing a bold twist to your favorite brews with an array of mouthwatering dishes. Savor the zing of Honey Sriracha BBQ Chicken Wings, enjoy the smoky goodness of BBQ Bacon Ranch Dip, and discover even more delicious surprises throughout the event.
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Live Local Bands

Taking place on Das Festhaus stage, make a toast while tapping your toes to the sounds of live local bands performing throughout the event!
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 Loch Ness Monster: the Legend Lives On

Coasters & Thrill Rides

Whether you’re a coaster enthusiast or in search of rides that are fun for the whole family, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is home to some of Virginia’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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