Busch Gardens Bier Fest | Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Event Dates

Jul

–

Sep

Fri, Sat & Sun
12:00 p.m. - park close

Thrills are on Tap at Busch Gardens Bier Fest

Busch Gardens® Bier Fest is back, bringing over 200 years of Oktoberfest traditions to life among all your favorite coasters and attractions. Raise a glass with over 100+ brews tapped throughout the park. Relax and soak in the final weeks of summer in the ALL-NEW Biergarten Reserve with live entertainment, specialty brews and beer-infused bites in a laidback atmosphere. Enjoy brewery talks from local craft brewers, popular local bands and fireworks every Friday and Saturday night. Bier Fest takes place every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from July 30 through September 6.

Festival included with park admission. Food & Beverage available at an additional cost.

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.

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Brews & Bites

100+ Craft Brews

Sample brews from more than 50 different local and regional breweries. Whether you like IPAs, stouts, porters, lagers, sours or ciders, the beer selection at Bier Fest will have something to tickle your taste buds.

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NEW: Beer-Infused Bites
Pair your favorite brews with new beer-infused snacks and pub-inspired favorites, like Beer Bang Shrimp tossed in sweet and spicy chili IPA-infused garlic sauce at the Biergarten Reserve or a Pub Pretzel with Guinness pimento cheese from Grogan's Pub.

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NEW: Biergarten Reserve
Relax and soak in the final weeks of summer with cold brews, live acoustic music and beer-infused bites in a laidback atmosphere.
Brewery Talks

Meet experts from popular craft breweries and learn about brewing processes in Grogan’s Pub & the Brauhaus Craft Bier Room.

Live Entertainment

Live Local Bands

Make a toast while tapping your toes to the sounds of live local bands performing throughout the event, including Kevin Mac and Audacity Brass Band. Stay tuned for details on additional bands.
Fireworks every weekend

Top off your perfect day at Bier Fest with a brilliant fireworks display every Friday and Saturday night.
Celtic Fyre

Let your heart dance right along as fabulous music and the pure energy of Irish dance explode onstage in one of our most popular shows ever.
Das Festhaus Oom-pah Band

"Prost" to traditional German music and classical Bavarian melodies in this upbeat, instrumental performance.

Attractions & Thrill Rides

Coasters and Thrill Rides

Whether you’re a coaster enthusiast or want 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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More information about Bier Fest

Have Questions? Take a look at our frequently asked questions for our annual Bier Festival.

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Must be 21 years of age to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Proof of age with valid ID required. Draft beers rotate throughout festival and are subject to availability. Beer selections, entertainment, dates and times are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Event is included with park admission.