Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Unveils Bold Flavors, New Features and Chart-Topping Music Artists for the Food, Wine & Garden Festival
Press Release from Busch Gardens Tampa Bay:
TAMPA Fl. (March 5, 2026) – A world of taste awaits at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay during the Food, Wine & Garden Festival. Guests can sip and savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats while experiencing the park’s collection of world-class thrills. New for 2026, visitors will encounter garden elements inspired by animals, including topiaries and plant sculptures. Plus, guests will enjoy 20 live concert performances, all included with park admission. The Food, Wine & Garden Festival returns Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays starting March 6 through May 10, 2026.
Sip and Savor Worldly Flavors
The festival features bold new flavors and returning favorites, paired with a robust lineup of wines, craft brews and cocktails. Guests can savor all-new dishes like the Red Wine-Braised Short Rib and Herb-Crusted Lamb Steak. Additional offerings include the fan-favorite Cajun Lobster Roll and the Smoked Chicken & White Cheddar Mac & Cheese. Visitors will indulge in sweet treats, including Mini Bananas Foster Crepes and a Mixed Berry Tart. With more than 65 menu items to choose from, every bite and sip is a delicious new adventure.
The best way to experience the Food, Wine & Garden Festival is with a Sampler Lanyard. Starting at just $65.00, the lanyard is redeemable at various locations, offering both convenience and great value. Plus, Pass Members can enjoy an exclusive offer with additional items for the same price. Sampler Lanyards can be purchased online or in-park at festival cabins.
Headlining Concerts for Every Taste
The revamped Food, Wine & Garden festival pairs live entertainment with culinary creations. Country powerhouse Walker Hayes, best known for his single “Fancy Like,” kicks off the festival on March 7, with full-length concerts continuing every weekend through May 9. The full lineup includes:
Food, Wine & Garden Festival
Mar. 7 | Walker Hayes
Mar. 8 | Puddle of Mudd
Mar. 14 | P.O.D.
Mar. 15 | Grupo Mania
Mar. 21 | Skillet
Mar. 22 | Robin Thicke
Mar. 27 | Warren G
Mar. 28 | Dylan Scott
Mar. 29 | Kansas
Apr. 4 | Nick Carter
Apr. 10 | The Band Perry
Apr. 11 | El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico
Apr. 12 | Smash Mouth
Apr. 18 | Flo Rida
Apr. 19 | Air Supply
Apr. 24 | Bowling For Soup
Apr. 25 | Surprise Artist To Be Announced Soon
May. 2 | Bow Wow & Ying Yang Twins
May 3 | Taking Back Sunday
May 9 | Pop 2000 with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera & LFO
Concerts are included with park admission but visitors who want the best seats in the house can purchase VIP seating for each act. Additional information can be found here.
Best Way to Experience Concerts at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
For guests that want to indulge every weekend and all throughout the year, the Busch Gardens Annual Pass is designed to give guests flexibility with four tiers, each one allowing guests to choose the benefits that best fit their lifestyle. Annual Passes start at just $15.00 per month with no down payment and 0% APR.
From unlimited visits and seasonal event access to exclusive freebies and savings, Pass Members can expect:
FREE guest tickets to share the fun with friends and family
FREE parking and discounts on food, beverage, and merchandise (select tiers)
FREE Busch Bucks to spend in park
Be among the first to experience the all-new Lion & Hyena Ridge when it opens this spring
Discounts on one-of-a-kind animal encounters, VIP Tours, and Youth Summer Camps
For more information on the Food, Wine & Garden Festival and Annual Pass, visit BuschGardens.com/Tampa and follow Busch Gardens on social media at @BuschGardens.
About Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure, offering 300 acres of fascinating attractions based on exotic explorations around the world. Busch Gardens is a unique blend of thrilling rides, an AZA accredited zoo with over 16,000 animals representing more than 200 species, and exciting seasonal events all year providing unrivaled experiences for guests of every age. For more information, visit BuschGardensTampa.com. Busch Gardens is owned by United Parks & Resorts, Inc. (NYSE: PRKS), a leading theme park and entertainment company providing experiences that matter and inspiring guests to protect animals and the wild wonders of our world.