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Busch Gardens 2026 Food, Wine & Garden Festival
12
Apr
Date
12 Apr (Sunday)
Time
Sun, 6 – 10 PM
Venue
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, 10165 McKinley Dr
Tampa, FL, United States
📝 Useful Information
The Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food, Wine & Garden Festival (formerly the Food & Wine Festival) is currently active, running every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from March 6 through May 10, 2026.
The 2026 season introduces several new features alongside fan favorites:
Performances typically take place on weekends at the Royal Palace Theatre.
Would you like to see a list of the specific food cabins and their menus for the 2026 festival?
Event Highlights
2026 Concert Lineup
Practical Information
•New "Garden" Elements: The festival now features wildlife-inspired garden installations, including themed topiaries and plant sculptures of animals found within the park.
•New Culinary Offerings: The menu includes over 65 items, featuring new dishes like Red Wine-Braised Short Rib and Herb-Crusted Lamb Steak, plus returning favorites like the Cajun Lobster Roll.
•Concert Series: There are 20 live concert performances scheduled throughout the event, all free with regular park admission.
•Bowling For Soup
•Taking Back Sunday
•Cost: The festival and concerts are included with park admission, but food and beverages require an extra fee.
•Sampler Lanyards: The most economical way to eat is by purchasing an 8 or 12-item sampler lanyard, starting at $65.
•Hours: Festival cabins generally open at 12:00 PM and remain open until park close.
•Upgrades: VIP concert seating is available starting at $9.99.
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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