Flavors are in full bloom this spring as Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival returns on Thursdays through Sundays from April 25 – June 9, plus Memorial Day. Explore over 150 international flavors at eighteen themed food and beverage locations throughout the park, including NEW menus inspired by Africa and Turkey. With over 85 NEW specialty menu options, and exclusive wine and liquor tastings, every visit offers a new adventure for culinary explorers. Embrace your taste for thrills on the reimagined Loch Ness Monster®: The Legend Lives On when it opens this May. Then enjoy NEW live entertainment, award-winning shows, and world-class attractions as you journey through Virginia’s largest spring food and wine festival, only at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park.
Flavors are in bloom at the Food & Wine Festival featuring internationally inspired tastes & sips to savor.
Indulge in 150+ tastes including over 85 new offerings
Get the most bang for your buck and save
over 20% with a 10 or 15 item Food & Wine Festival Sampler
Sip, Savor and Soar at Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival
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EVENT TYPEFood festival
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DATESApril 25 to June 09
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EVENT HOURS11:30 until 30 min prior to park close
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EVENT PRICEFree with park admission
Unleash Your Inner Foodie
Treat Yourself to a Membership
Indulge in unlimited visits and unbeatable benefits with a Busch Gardens Membership. Plus, enjoy exclusive benefits like one free Food & Wine Festival item per visit, free guest tickets, free parking, monthly rewards and more.
Join MembershipSamplers & Upgrades
Enjoy delectable Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival cuisine as you mix & match your choice of 10 or 15 items on any Food & Wine Festival day.
Save over 20% with a Food & Wine Festival Sampler!
Special Events Calendar
CELEBRATE CINCO DE MAYO AT BUSCH GARDENS
EVENT INCLUDED WITH PARK ADMISSION
MAY 4 - 5
- LIVE ENTERTAINMENT – Let the beautiful meadolies from a live acoustic guitarist serenade and set the tone for a weekend full of festive flair.
- ANIMAL AMBASSADOR PRESENTATION – Meet with our Zoological department accompanied by a few of our amazing Animal Ambassadors in their care during special Animal Ambassador Presentations specifically curated for this weekend.
- DELICIOUS CUISINE – Savor new and classic tastes as part of our Food & Wine Festival including the new Shredded Beef and BBQ Pork Tacos. Then, sip on the new Prickly Pear Margarita.
Food & Wine Festival Menu
Specialty Scotch & Wine Tastings
Live Local Music & Entertainment
Thrills & Attractions
Food & Wine Festival at Busch Gardens Williamsburg FAQ
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.