Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival

Written By Zachary Reyes

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival 2025: A Global Culinary Adventure

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay's annual Food & Wine Festival is back, running weekends from March 7 to May 18, 2025. This vibrant event offers guests a chance to embark on a culinary journey with over 85 globally inspired dishes, complemented by a diverse selection of wines, craft brews, and cocktails. Held Fridays through Sundays from 12 p.m. to park close, the festival is included with park admission, though food and beverages are available for an additional fee. Main Street Magic+3Busch Gardens+3Busch Gardens+3Sunny 106.3+3Busch Gardens+3Busch Gardens+3

🌍 Global Flavors Await

The 2025 festival introduces new culinary cabins featuring bold flavors from the Caribbean and India, alongside returning favorites from South America and Europe. Highlights include:Sunny 106.3+1Main Street Magic+1

  • Smoked Jerk Chicken with Caribbean Rice

  • Butter Chicken with Basmati Rice

  • Rum-Infused Bananas with Vanilla Ice Cream

  • Crepes and other decadent desserts

These dishes can be paired with a variety of beverages, including wines, craft brews, and cocktails. For those looking to sample multiple offerings, the Sip & Savor Sampler Lanyard is available, offering 10, 15, or 18-item options at a discounted rate. Sunny 106.3+3Busch Gardens+3Busch Gardens+3

🎶 Live Concert Series

The festival's entertainment lineup features 26 chart-topping acts spanning genres from pop and rock to Latin and country. All concerts are free with park admission and take place at the Festival Field Stage, located behind the Iron Gwazi roller coaster. Notable performances include:Busch Gardens+1Busch Gardens+1Busch Gardens+1Busch Gardens+1

  • Montgomery Gentry Featuring Eddie Montgomery – March 7

  • Flo Rida – March 15

  • Luis Fonsi – March 22

  • The Commodores – March 23

  • Robin Thicke – May 4

  • Grand Funk Railroad – May 10

For an enhanced experience, VIP seating packages are available, offering exclusive seating, a complimentary beverage, and access to a private VIP bar. Busch Gardens+1Busch Gardens+1

📍 Plan Your Visit

The Food & Wine Festival is concentrated in and around the Festival Pathway, Festival Field, and Bird Gardens area. Guests can explore a variety of food and beverage cabins, each offering unique international flavors. The event is included with park admission, though food and beverages are available for an additional fee. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Busch Gardens+2Busch Gardens+2Busch Gardens+2

🎟️ Tickets & Packages

While the festival is included with park admission, guests can enhance their experience with the Food & Wine Festival Sampler Lanyard, which offers discounts on food and beverage items. Prices start at $70 for a 10-item sampler, with larger samplers available for greater savings. Additionally, VIP concert seating packages are available for an enhanced viewing experience. Busch Gardens+2Busch Gardens+2Busch Gardens+2Busch Gardens+1Busch Gardens+1

For more information and to plan your visit, visit the official Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival page: Busch Gardens

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