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
bullet - 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
bullet - 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
