Food & Wine Festival

Celebrating 10 years of Virginia's Largest Spring Food & Wine Festival

New flavors
every week

Indulge in 150+ tastes including 40 new offerings

Sip, Savor and Soar at Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival

Flavors are in full bloom this spring as Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival celebrates ten years, on Thursdays through Sundays from April 27 – June 11. Explore over 150 international flavors at 16 themed food and beverage locations throughout the park, with more than 40 NEW offerings, and a rotating menu of returning favorites at the ALL-NEW Decade of Delights location. Featuring a new lineup every week, Decade of Delights pays tribute to the top tastes of the past ten years, from specialty beverages to decadent desserts.

Embrace your taste for thrills on world-class coasters, water rides and attractions like the ALL-NEW DarKoaster™, North America’s first all-indoor straddle coaster, now open! Virginia’s Largest Spring Food & Wine Festival is complete with exclusive wine and liquor tastings, ALL-NEW atmospheric entertainment, award-winning shows and specialty shopping. Every visit offers a new adventure for culinary explorers, only at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park.

Event Type Food festival

Dates April 27 to June 11

Event hours 11:30 until 30 min prior to park close

Event Price Free with park admission

Unleash Your Inner Foodie

Friends enjoying Busch Gardens Williamsburg Food & Wine Festival.

2023 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Food & Wine Festival food and drinks.

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.

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Samplers & 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.

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Food & Wine Festival Menu

Embark on a culinary adventure from cork to fork with over 150 international flavors as you indulge at Food & Wine Festival locations. From Virginia to Asia, the festival will take guests on a savory, sweet and scrumptious trip across the globe.

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NEW! Decade of Delights

With more than 40 new tastes, and a rotating weekly menu featuring returning favorites at the all-new Decade of Delights location, every visit offers a new adventure for culinary explorers.

Decade of Delights menu

Mojo Shrimp at the Busch Gardens Williamsburg Food & Wine Festival.

Specialty Scotch & Wine Tastings

Enjoy sampling various specialty spirits during expert-led tasting experiences throughout the park, including Scotch Whisky at Tweedside Gifts & Wine at Bella Casa, La belle Maison and German Gifts.

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

Live Local Music & Entertainment

From acoustic solo performances to a six-piece band, special musical guests will be taking the France Plaza stage each weekend during the Food & Wine Festival.

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Amity Duo performing at the Busch Gardens Williamsburg Food & Wine Festival.

Thrills & Attractions

Soar through the sky on one of our 10 iconic roller coasters or spin & fly on fan-favorite thrills rides. Plus, embrace your taste for thrills on the ALL-NEW DarKoaster™, North America’s first all-indoor straddle coaster, opening spring.

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Ride DarKoaster™ during Busch Gardens Williamsburg Summer Nights.

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.