Seasonal & Holidays

Bier Fest Back Featuring New Brews And Bites

The third annual Bier Fest runs through Nov. 15 at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Raise a glass for Bier Fest at Busch Gardens now through Nov. 15.
Raise a glass for Bier Fest at Busch Gardens now through Nov. 15. (Busch Gardens)

TAMPA, FL — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is hosting the third annual Bier Fest Saturdays and Sundays through Nov. 15.

At this year’s event, guests can sip and savor seasonal brew offerings and new recipes featuring fall flavors with the comfort of knowing strict health and safety measures, limited capacity and increased open space is in place.

From local craft brews and a curated selection of wines and specialty cocktails to international delights and unique snacks and meals, guests can explore 16 Bier Fest cabins spread out across the park’s open-air festival area featuring modified food and beverage serving procedures and contact-free transaction options.

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Guests can pair their favorite brew samples with new beer-inspired dishes such as Sam Adams OctoberFest braised short ribs, New England IPA drunken shrimp tacos and Yuengling Black & Tan chocolate cupcakes.

Hearty fare is also offered at the Busch Bier Garten inside the Garden Gate Café, including new dishes like Mojo-roasted heritage pork pub chip nachos and loaded mac and cheese with creamy Budweiser cheese sauce topped with “boujee bacon” and onion strings.

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For the best value to taste a variety of food and drink offerings, guests can purchase a Bier Fest Sampler Lanyard starting at only $32.99 for a five-sample punch card. Pass members get an exclusive offer: 15 items for the same price as a 12-item sampler, or three extra samples for free.

For more details including the new menu, click here.

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