The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival has begun and it has all the fun you won’t want to miss out on! I had a chance to sneak out with my best friend for a night at Busch Gardens to see all they have to offer. We were able to try great food, enjoy a fantastic concert, and even end the night with fireworks. This Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Guide will have everything you need to make the most of the event. 

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival Guide

We received 2 tickets and 2 food lanyards to facilitate this post. However, all opinions are 100% our own. 

This event will run on the weekends only. Please note that rides will close early for this event. 

Index

Food Options
Food Pricing
Concerts
Fireworks 

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2020 Food Map

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2020 Food Options 

* Make sure to read below for information about the samplers to save money on trying multiple options. 

(6) Nola Eats 

• NEW! Red Beans & Rice with Sausage
• Chicken Gumbo – Creole Flavored Stew with Chicken and Andouille Sausage over Rice
• Bananas Foster Cheesecake – Sweet and smooth Banana Cheesecake made with Infused Bananas and a Rum Caramel Sauce and Whipped Cream

(7) Sweet Sips 

• NEW! Handmade Cannoli – Italian pastry, filled with handmade Cannoli Cream, Chocolate Chips and Pistachios
• NEW! Hummingbird Cupcake – Traditional Southern Cupcake with Pineapple, Banana and Nuts

(8) Southern Kitchen 

• Southern Fried Chicken & Biscuit with Bourbon Blackberry Jam
• NEW! Blackened Catfish – Pan-Seared Blackened Catfish served over Sweet Corn Pudding
• Shrimp & Grits – Shrimp Sautéed in Seasoned Butter, Over Southern Style Cheese Grits

(9)Wave Shack

• NEW! Shrimp Bacon Fritters – fluffy Fritters fried to a Golden Brown with Key Lime Aioli
• NEW! Fried Clams – Crispy and tender Fried Clams with Tangy Yuzu Remoulade
• NEW! Key Lime Pie Waffle Cone

(10) Chef’s Corner 

• NEW! Pork Belly Taco – Crispy Pork Belly, Kimchi Slaw and Mango Salsa
• NEW! Arroz con Pollo – Sautéed Adobo-Seasoned Chicken with Sofrito, Avocado and Platanutres
• NEW! Pork Tenderloin with Champagne Watercress Sauce – Seared Pork Tenderloin with a velvety Champagne Watercress Sauce

(14) Hog Heaven 

• NEW! Kung Pao Ribs – Slow Roasted Ribs, tossed in Kung Pao Sauce
• NEW! Charred Brussels Sprouts – With a Warm Bacon Vinaigrette
• NEW! Maple Bacon Cinnamon Roll – Soft, sweet Cinnamon Roll with crispy and sweet Crumbled Bacon and topped with Maple Cream
• NEW! “Boujee” Bacon – Applewood Smoked Bacon brushed with a Maple Season Blend

(17) West Coach Catch

• Baja Fish Tacos – Beer Battered Fish topped with Citrus Slaw, Crema Fresca and Cotija Cheese
• NEW! Shrimp Salad Stuffed Avocado – Avocado filled with Seasoned Shrimp, Red Onions, Celery, Peppers and Cilantro-Lime Aioli
• NEW! Sesame Crusted Tuna – Wakame Salad with Sweet Thai Chili and topped with Peach Sauce and Crispy Wonton

(18) Berry Nice 

• NEW! Strawberry Shortcake Sundae – Vanilla Ice Cream served with Pound Cake and fresh Strawberries in glaze
• NEW! Strawberry Shortcake Thrill Shake – Strawberry Shake topped with Pound Cake, Strawberry Sauce, Whipped Cream and a fresh Strawberry

(19) Heartland 

• Homemade Bacon Mac & Cheese – Four-Cheese Sauce topped with Bacon
• Bison Slider – With a sweet and spicy Bacon Onion Jam
• Griddled Cheese Cake Handheld – Griddled Pound Cake with Cream Cheese Filling and topped with Raspberry Coulis

(20) The Butchery 

•  NEW! Hand Carved Espresso-Rubbed Beef Tenderloin
  served over White Truffle Mash
• Artisan Fries cooked in Duck Fat with Parmesan and White Truffle Aioli
•  NEW! Achiote-Rubbed Pork Tenderloin with  Sweet Plantain Mash and Chimchurri

(24) The Cantina

• NEW! Short Rib & Cheddar Tostadas – Tender Braised Short Rib with Peppers, Onions, Fresh Pico and Sour Cream
• NEW! Grilled Shrimp Elote – Shaved off the Cob, Fire-Roasted Street Corn, Lime Shrimp, Spicy Crema and Cheese
• NEW! Pork Tamale – Soft “Masa”, Perfectly Seasoned Pork, Salsa Roja, Crema and Cotija Cheese

(26) Coke Fusion 

• Cherry Coke® Pulled Pork Slider – Slow-Braised BBQ Pulled Pork, Fried Onions and Slider Bun
• Sticky Coke® Wings – Fried Chicken Wings, Tossed in a Sticky Coke® Sauce
• Coke® Infused Chocolate Cupcake – Topped with Pop Rocks™ Candy

(29) Seasonally Inspired

• Impossible™ Slider with Fresh Pico de Gallo and Guacamole
• Charcuterie Salad Roasted Tomatoes, Country Olives, Cured Meats & Cheeses
• NEW! Avocado Toast – Thick-Cut Ciabatta Bread with Fresh Smashed Avocado, Red Radishes, Green Onions and Marinated Tomatoes

(31) Garden Gate Cafe 

• NEW! Grilled Skirt Steak Flatbread – Fresh Chimichurri Pesto
• NEW! Fig and Cheese Flatbread – Fig Preserves, Baby Arugula, Caramelized Onions, Goat, and Mozzarella Cheese
• NEW! Caprese Salad – Baby Heirloom Tomatoes with Bocconcini Cheese, Basil, Balsamic Glaze, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

See alcohol options in the event guide. 

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2020 Food Pricing

Pricing will vary depending on the booth. However, the average is around $6-$8 per item. 

You can also go with the tasting lanyard. Here are your options with those. 

5 Item Sampler – $32 
8 Item Sampler – $42
12 Item Sampler – $57 (Best overall value!) 

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2020 Concert Options 

There are some fantastic shows planned this year that you won’t want to miss out on! 

• February 29: Collective Soul
• March 1: The Commodores
• March 7: Chase Bryant & Danielle Bradbery
• March 8: Rachel Platten
• March 14: Ezra Ray Hart
• March 15: THREE DOG NIGHT
• March 21: LOCASH
• March 22: Fitz & The Tantrums
• March 28: Home Free
• March 29: Taking Back Sunday
• April 4: Third Eye Blind
• April 5: KC & The Sunshine Band
• April 11: 38 Special
• April 12: Micah Tyler & Austin French
• April 18: Lee Brice
• April 19: Clint Black
• April 25: El Gran Combo
• April 26: Toad the Wet Sprocket & The Verve Pipe

Concert Seating Options 

VIP 1 – $39.99 

Go VIP with reserved seating in Section 1 of the concert field, plus receive a 5-item sampler lanyard valid at any Food & Wine Festival location.

• Seating in section 1 closest to the stage
• Receive an easy and convenient 5-item Sampler lanyard
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• Enjoy a private bar experience and entrance to the seating area

VIP 2 – $34.99 

Go VIP with reserved seating in Section 2 of the concert field, plus receive a 5-item sampler lanyard valid at any Food & Wine Festival location.

• Section 2 Seating
• Receive an easy and convenient 5-item Sampler lanyard
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• Enjoy a private bar experience and entrance to the seating area

*** With the 5 item sampler costing $32 you are really only paying an additional $2 or $7 for these added benefits! This really is a great value and gives you the ability to enjoy the food without missing out on the show you want most. 

Don’t miss the fireworks! 

After the concert, there will be a fireworks show. You will be able to turn around and enjoy the show from your concert seat. There isn’t a bad seat in the field for this show. You really can enjoy it no matter where you are in the Gwazi field. 

What’s coming next? 

April 4 & 5 as well as December 5th & 6th – Guy Harvey 
May 2-17th – Saturdays & Sundays – Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekend
Jack Hanna Weekend – May 30th & 31st 
Busch Gardens Summer Nights – May 29th – August 16th
Bier Fest – August 22 – September 27th 
Howl-O-Scream – September 18th – November 1st
Safari of Fun Kids’ Weekend – October 3rd – November 1st
Busch Gardens Christmas Town – November 14th – January 3rd