Overview
As if experiencing world-class coasters wasn’t enough, Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is the perfect excuse to plan a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay getaway this spring! A variety of food and music are added to the stellar lineup of offerings at Busch Gardens from March 9 through May 19 on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Fridays through Sundays between March 9 through May 19, dine on a delicious array of delicacies as you make your way through Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! From sweet cupcakes to savory poke, a world of flavor awaits you this spring at Busch Gardens!
Don’t forget your Busch Gardens Tampa Bay ticket before heading out to their Food & Wine Festival! Discounted admission is available through your pals at Orlando Informer.
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Menus
Food and beverage locations are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 PM – Park Close
South Africa Food
Bobotie
Ground Beef with flavors of Turmeric and Curry, a touch of sweetness from Raisins and Apricots, finished with a Custard, then baked
Bunny Chow
A hearty Curry Stew with Indian spices that originated in Durban, South Africa, this is considered to be street food that’s served in a hollowed-out bread bowl
Lemon Meringue Pie
Lemon Meringue Pie is a dessert pie consisting of a pastry base filled with Lemon Curd and topped with Meringue
South Africa Wine and Spirits
Wines
MAN Family Cabernet Sauvignon
Western Cape
Jam Jar Sweet Shiraz
Western Cape
Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc
Hermanus
Mulderbosch ‘Faithful Hound’ Red Blend
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region
Spirits
Martini Rox
Vanilla Vodka, Monin Pineapple, Passionfruit Juice, Citrus
The Ama-lekkerlicious
Brandy, Peach Schnaps, Cranberry Juice, Pink Lemonade
Argentina
Food
Beef Chimichurri
Tender Beef lying on Smashed Sweet Plantains and Glazed with a Spicy Vinegar and Fresh Herb
Chicken Empanada
Chicken and Cheese wrapped in a flaky pastry, then fried golden brown, pairs well with a Smoky & Spicy Tomato Adobo Sauce
Mango Flan
A creamy Custard infused with Mango, topped with Caramel
Wines
Icon Rock Chardonnay
Mendoza
New Age White Blend
San Rafael, Mendoza
Ernesto Catena Padrillos Pinot Noir
Mendoza
Achaval Ferrer Malbec
Mendoza
Chile
Food
Ceviche
Fresh White Fish, Citrus Cooked in Key Lime Juice Marinade with hints of heat from Habanero Peppers
Latin Influenced Grilled Beef
Inspired by the Spanish version of Grilled Beef and Spices on Yucca Mash enhanced with Garlic and Cilantro
Dulce De Leche Cake
Caramel from Sweet Milk drizzled over a Light Sponge Cake topped with Whipped Cream
Wines
Concha y Toro ‘Gran Reserva’ Sauvignon Blanc
Marchigue, Central Valley
Diablo Dark Red Blend
Valle del Maule, Central Valley
Papi Pink Moscato
Maule Valley
Miguel Torres Cabernet Sauvignon
Curico
New Zealand
Food
Kiwi Marinated Grilled Lamb
New Zealand Lamb marinated in Kiwi Puree, Herbs and Spices, then Char Grilled, served with Sweet Carrot Puree
New Zealand Green Lip Mussels
Harvested off the coast of New Zealand, these Plump and Sweet Mussels are prepared in Wine, Butter, and Garlic Broth and served with Focaccia Toast
Strawberry Lamington
Cake soaked with Strawberry Jam and Topped with Coconut
Wines
Craggy Range Chardonnay
Hawkes Bay
Urlar Pinot Noir
Gladstone, Wairarapa
Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc
Awatere Valley
Matua Rose
Marlborough
Australia
Food
Watermelon Salad
Inspired from the Chinchilla Melon festival in Queensland, A Salad composed of Sweet Watermelon, Shiraz Vinaigrette, and Arugula topped with Pickled Onions
Green Curry Chicken Pie
Aussie favorite Asian pot pie with Ginger, Bamboo Shoots, Chicken, Green Curry, and Basil Aromatics served in a Flaky Pastry Shell
Macadamia Nut Tart
Indigenous to Australia and Native to Northeastern New South Wales, this Nut has a Fruity Finish when toasted. encrusted in a Buttery Caramel served in a Flaky Pastry Shell
Wine
Penfold Max Chardonnay
Barossa Valley
Kings of Prohibition Chardonnay
South Eastern Australia
Greg Norman Shiraz
Limestone Coast
Gemtree ‘Dragons Blood’ Cabernet Sauvignon
McLaren Vale
Canada
Food
Hot Smoked Salmon Sandwich
Cherry and Oak Smoked Salmon served with a Spicy Maple Syrup Cole Slaw encased in a Brioche Bun
Halifax Donair
Canadian version of a Gyro – this Greek Style Beef , wrapped in Pita, Sliced Onions, Tomato, topped with Sweet Condensed Milk and Garlic Sauce
Timbits
Light and Fluffy Donuts, Maple Whipped Cream
Cocktails
Cranberry Royale
Vodka, Prosecco, Crème De Cassis, Monin Cranberry, Citrus Juice
Hard Strawberry Lemonade
Vodka, Monin Strawberry, Pink Lemonade
Beers
Molson
La Batts Blue
Wines
Chateau des Charmes Ice Wine
St. Davis
Spain
Food
Albondigas
Pork and Beef Meatball roasted, Simmered in a Spicy Tomato Sauce Enhanced with Chipotle Peppers
Chicken Saffron Rice
Brazilian Staple – Chicken and Rice infused with a Saffron Broth, Red Bell Pepper, Tomato, Onion and Finished with White Wine and Garlic
Churros Fan
Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar and Drizzled with Salted Caramel
Wines
Marques de Caceres Rioja Crianza
Rioja
O Fillo Da Condesa Albarino
Rias Baixas, Galici
Raventos Blanc de Blancs Brut
Sant Sadurni d’Anoia
Juan Gil Monastrell Mourvedre
Jumilla, Castile-La Mancha/Murica
France
Food
Cassoulet
Slow Cooked White Beans, Vegetables, and Cured Bacon, Finished with Fresh Herbs. Derived its name from the cooking pot it is prepared in
Ratatouille
French Provencal dish of Stewed Vegetables – Peppers, Onions, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Garlic and Tomatoes
Vanilla Cream Puff
Light and Airy French Choux Pastry filled with Vanilla Cream
Wines
Chateau La Tuilerie Du Puy Bordeaux
Bordeaux
Guigal Cotes du Rhone Rouge
Rhone Valley
Comtesse De Malet Roquefort Bordeaux Blanc
Bordeaux
Maison Louis Jadot Macon Villages
Macon-Villages, Burgundy
Italy
Food
Puttanesca Fusilli
Traditional Naples dish, Kalamata Olives, Capers, and Tomato Simmered with Herbs, served over Spiral Pasta
Chicken Marsala
Pan Seared Chicken and Sautéed Mushrooms, Deglazed with Marsala Wine, served on a bed of Braised Spinach and Onions
Chocolate Chip Cannoli
Traditional Pastry Shell filled with Ricotta Cheese and Chocolate Chips – Essence of Orange
Wines
Borgo Scopeto Chianti Classico
Toscana
Banfi ‘Principessa’ Gavi
Cortese Di Gavi, Piemonte
Michele Chiarlo ‘Le Orme’ Barbara d ‘Asti
Barbera d ‘Asti, Piedmont
Gabbiano Pinot Grigio
Vento
USA
Food
Lobster Roll
A New England Favorite – Chilled Poached Lobster tossed in Mayonnaise, Dill, and Shaved Celery, served on a soft potato roll
Crab Cakes
Jumbo Lump Crab, Mayonnaise, Mustard, and Old Bay Seasoning, Seared to a Golden Brown, accompanied with a Mustard Sauce
Wines
Fess Parker
Santa Barbara, California
Raeburn Cabernet Sauvignon
Russian River Valley, CA
Oliver Blueberry Moscato
Indiana
Z Alexander Brown ‘Uncaged’ Red Blend
California
Cocktails
The Margarita
Tequilla, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
Whiskey Sour
Whiskey, Triple Sec, Lime Juice
Beers
Escape The Other West Coast IPA
IPA 7.2%
Channelside Cream Ale
Cream Ale
USA – Creamery
Strawberry Shortcake
Local Grown Florida Strawberries with Yellow Sponge Cake and Whipped Cream
Apple Pie a La Mode
Washington State Apples baked in a Tart Shell, topped with Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream
Old World Wines
New World Wines Flight
Miguel Torres Las Mulas Rose – Francis Coppola ‘Diamond’ Pinot Noir – Hess Maverick Ranches Cabernet Sauvignon
Old World Wines Flight
Marques de Caceres Sauvignon Blanc – Clarendale Blanc – Santa Margherita Rose
Sparkling Flight
Une Femme ‘The Betty’ – Blanc de Bleu – Castello Banfi ‘Rosa Regale’
Miguel Torres Las Mulas Rose
Curico, Chile
Francis Coppola ‘Diamond’ Pinot Noir
Monterey, California
Hess Maverick Ranches Cabernet Sauvignon
Paso Robles, California
Marques de Caceres Sauvignon Blanc
Castilla y Leon, Spain
Clarendale Blanc
Bordeaux Blanc, France
Santa Margherita Rose
Trevenezie, Veneto, Italy
Blanc de Bleu Sparkling
California
Une Femme ‘The Betty’ Sparkling
California
Castello Banfi ‘Rosa Regale’ Sparkling
Brachetto d’Acqui, Piedmont
Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Concerts
During Buch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival, eat to the beat of pop, rock, Latin, country, and contemporary bands on select dates. Concerts are held on the Festival Field and are included with park admission. Please check the park schedule for showtimes. The performance schedule is as follows:
March
9 – Goo Goo Dolls
10 – Starship ft. Mickey Thomas
17 – Sister Hazel
23 – Taking Back Sunday
April
6 – Owl City
7 – Grupo Niche
13 – Better Than Ezra with special guest Vertical Horizon
14 – Hoobastank
20 – Michael Ray
21 – Gavin DeGraw
27 – Andy Grammer
28 – Chris Lane
May
4 – Boys Like Girls
5 – 38 Special