April Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival
A world of taste awaits at the annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival with a delicious menu and drinks as dynamic and unique as the park’s thrilling roller coaster collection. Guests can sip & savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats before finding their new favorite brew or cocktail. Park guests can explore a variety of flavors while enjoying a diverse concert lineup, including acts for all tastes. Food and beverage is not included with park admission and is available for an extra fee. Guests must be 21 years of age or older to consume alcoholic beverages.
March 9 to May 19
Sip & savor all-new culinary delights
Treat your taste buds with delicious dishes to pair with wines, craft brews and cocktails. Discover countless combinations of food and drink selections with all-new culinary delights.
Dates: March 9 to May 19
Hours: Food & Beverage locations are open on Saturdays and Sundays from 12 pm - Park Close.
Price: Free with park admission
Visit website for all details: 2024 Food and Wine Festival | Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
*Event dates, details, and menu subject to change and/or cancellation without prior notice.
1. South Africa Food
Bobotie - Ground Beef with flavors of Turmeric and Curry, 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.
REINVENTED - Lemon Meringue Pie - Lemon Meringue Pie is a dessert pie consisting of a pastry base filled with Lemon Curd and topped with Meringue.
2. South Africa Wine and Spirits
WINES - many
3. Argentina
REINVENTED - Beef Chimichurri - Tender Beef laying on Smashed Sweet Plantains and Glazed with a Spicy, Vinegar and Fresh Herb.
RETURNING FAVORITE - Chicken Empanada - Chicken and Cheese wrapped in a flaky pastry then fried golden brown, pairs well with a Smoky & Spicy Tomato Adobo Sauce.
FAN FAVORITEMango FlanA creamy Custard infused with Mango, topped with Caramel.
WINES many
4. Chile
RETURNING FAVORITE - 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.
REINVENTED - Dulce De Leche Cake - Caramel from Sweet Milk drizzled over a Light Sponge Cake topped with Whipped Cream.
WINES many
5. New Zealand
REINVENTED FAVORITE - Kiwi Marinated Grilled Lamb - New Zealand Lamb marinated in Kiwi Puree, Herbs and Spices then Char Grilled, served with Sweet Carrot Puree.
NEW - New Zealand Green Lip Mussels - Harvested off the coast of New Zealand these Plump and Sweet Mussels prepared in Wine, Butter, Garlic Broth, served with Focaccia Toast.
NEW - Strawberry Lamington Cake soaked with Strawberry Jam and Topped with Coconut.
WINES - many
6. Australia
REINVENTED - Watermelon Salad - Inspired from the Chinchilla Melon festival in Queensland, A Salad composed of Sweet Watermelon, Shiraz Vinaigrette and Arugula topped with Pickled Onions.
NEW - Green Curry Chicken Pie - Ausie Favorite Asian pot pie with Ginger, Bamboo Shoots, Chicken, Green Curry and Basil Aromatics served in a Flaky Pastry Shell.
NEW - 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.
WINES - many
7. Canada
NEW - Hot Smoked Salmon Sandwich - Cherry and Oak Smoked Salmon served with a Spicy Maple Syrup Cole Slaw encased in a Brioche Bun.
NEW - 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.
NEW - 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
8. Spain
REINVENTED - Albondigas - Pork and Beef Meatball roasted, Simmered in a Spicy Tomato Sauce Enhanced with Chipotle Peppers.
RETURNING FAVORITE - 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.
RETURNING FAVORITE - Churros - Fan Tossed in Cinnamon Sugar and Drizzled with Salted Caramel.
WINES - many
9. France
NEW - Cassoulet - Slow Cooked White Beans, Vegetables and Cured Bacon, Finished with Fresh Herbs. Derived its name from the cooking pot it is prepared in.
NEW VEGAN – VEG Ratatouille - French Provencal dish of Stewed Vegetables – Peppers, Onions, Eggplant, Zucchini, Squash, Garlic and Tomatoes.
NEW - Vanilla Cream Puff - Light and Airy French Choux Pastry filled with Vanilla Cream.
WINES many
10. Italy
NEW VEGAN - Puttanesca Fusilli - Traditional Naples dish, Kalamata Olives, Capers and Tomato Simmered with Herbs, served over Spiral Pasta.
NEW - Chicken Marsala - Pan Seared Chicken and Sautéed Mushrooms, Deglazed with Marsala Wine, served on a bed of Braised Spinach and Onions.
NEW - Chocolate Chip Cannoli - Traditional Pastry Shell filled with Ricotta Cheese and Chocolate Chips – Essence of Orange
WINES many
12. USA
NEW - Lobster Roll - A New England Favorite – Chilled Poached Lobster tossed in Mayonnaise, Dill, Shaved Celery, served on a soft potato roll.
NEW - Crab Cakes - Jumbo Lump Crab, Mayonnaise, Mustard and Old Bay Seasoning, Seared to a Golden Brown, accompanied with a Mustard Sauce.
WINES - many
13. USA – Creamery
RETURNING FAVORITE - Strawberry Shortcake - Local Grown Florida Strawberries with Yellow Sponge Cake and Whipped Cream.
RETURNING FAVORITE - Apple Pie a La Mode - Washington State Apples baked in a Tart Shell, topped with Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream.
14. Old World Wines
New World Wines Flight
