Busch Gardens Bier Fest | Busch Gardens Williamsburg

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Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

Combining classic Oktoberfest charm with Virginia’s favorite brews and bands

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80+ Craft Brews, Specialty Cocktails & BBQ Menu Offerings

Sip and sample from 60 participating breweries and more throughout the event.

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Virginia's Largest Craft Beer & BBQ Festival

Toast to summer’s end at the Busch Gardens® Bier Fest Brews & BBQ, Virginia’s largest craft beer & BBQ festival. Treat yourself to over 80 craft brews & cocktails from 60 breweries, including 39 local Virginia favorites, and indulge in 38 specialty BBQ dishes across the park. Sip, savor and save on your favorite summer brews, specialty cocktails, refreshers and fresh BBQ fare with the Bier Fest Brews & BBQ Sampler. Thrills are on tap with world-class rides, including the ALL-New Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, 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 1 through September 1, 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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EVENT TYPE

Beer & BBQ Festival
DATES

August 1 to September 1
EVENT HOURS

12pm until 30 min prior to park close
Event Price

Included with Park Admission

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Bier Fest Brews & BBQ Samplers

Save Up to 20% on Busch Gardens Bier Fest Brews & BBQ beverages and menu items as you mix & match your choice of TEN or FIFTEEN samples from 10 oz. draft brews or 7 oz. cocktail samples, and 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 60 different breweries throughout the event, including 39 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:

NEW! Pigs in a Kilt – Scotland
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

BBQ Inspired Menu

Treat your taste buds with our 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 Entertainment

Make a toast while tapping your toes to the sounds of live entertainment throughout the event!

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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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