Extended for One More Weekend - Best of Food & Wine Festival

Tempt your taste buds for one additional weekend with the Best of Food & Wine Festival featuring 7 hand-picked tasting locations. Sip & savor Thursday, June 16 - Sunday, June 19 as you enjoy fan-favorite flavors from across the globe. From the Snag on the Barbie found at the ALL-NEW Australia tasting location, to Hawaii’s infamous Tuna Poke, there’s something for every food-lover’s palate. Additionally, raise your glasses to this added weekend with specialty food & beverages found at the Jamaica, Japan, Korea, Italy, and Island Freeze tasting locations.

The Best of Food & Wine is made complete with specialty wine and liquor tastings, live music, entertainment, and world-class shows. Plus, Embrace your taste for thrills on the all-new Pantheon, the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, now open!

Event Menu

Embark on a culinary adventure from cork to fork with over 25 international flavors - including 8 ALL-NEW dishes and beverages. From Hawaii to Asia, the festival will take guests on a savory, sweet and scrumptious culinary trip around the world.

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Lamb Chop

Specialty Wine & Liquor Tastings

Enjoy sampling various specialty spirits during expert-led tasting experiences throughout the park, including Scotch Whisky & Bourbon at Acadia Traders and Wine at La Belle.

Busch Gardens Employee serving a small glass of liquor for a specialty tasting.

Cheers to Free Beer all Summer Long

Now - August 14, Members & Annual Pass Holders over the age of 21 can enjoy one complimentary 7 oz. beer per day at Grogan’s Grill in Ireland. Plus, the toasts continue with two 7 oz. 50 cent beers for all guests 21+. Busch Gardens encourages all to drink responsibly. 

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Free beer offer valid for active Busch Gardens & Annual Pass Holders ages 21+. Members & Annual Pass holders must show valid Membership in order to redeem. 50 cent beer offer is valid for a max of two 7 oz beer for guests 21+. Proper photo identification with date of birth and physical description is required for all guests ordering alcoholic beverages. Damaged IDs such as those with peeled lamination, cracked corners or faded photos cannot be accepted. Offer valid only from June 17 – Aug 14, 2022, from 11am – 8pm at Busch Gardens’ Grogan’s Grill. Busch Gardens reserves the right to modify promotional benefits & offerings without notice. Please drink responsibly.

Summer Celebration

An ALL-NEW Summer Celebration turns up the fun at Busch Gardens Williamsburg! Immerse yourself in electrifying entertainment from day to night, Daily June 17 - August 14.

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Pantheon Roller Coaster

Thrills & Attractions

Soar through the sky on one of our iconic roller coasters or spin & fly on fan-favorite thrills rides. Plus. embrace your taste for thrills on the all-new Pantheon, the world’s fastest multi-launch coaster, now open!

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Guests riding Pantheon
  • Tacos and Margarita
  • Loukoumades
  • Frozen drinks outside the Brazil kiosk
  • Frozen Basil and Mint Caipirinha with Churrasco Steak
Variety of food & beverages from the Food & Wine Festival Tacos and Margarita Loukoumades Frozen drinks outside the Brazil kiosk Frozen Basil and Mint Caipirinha with Churrasco Steak

  • Food and beverages are available for an additional fee. Menus, locations, dates and times are subject to change and/or cancellation without notice. Must be 21 years of age to purchase or consume alcoholic beverages. Proof of age with valid ID required. Event is included with park admission.

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