The 5th annual Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival gets underway in Tampa Bay March 16, 2019 and runs every weekend through April 28, 2019. The festival features more new and exciting dishes than ever, plus a large selection of wines, craft brews and cocktails. Some of the biggest acts in musical entertainment will take the stage every weekend on Gwazi Field.
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Entrance to the Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival is included in the cost of admission or your Annual Pass. Food and beverage items are sold individually, or if you want to save a few bucks, you can buy an 5-item Sampling Lanyard for $29.99, an 8-item Sampling Lanyard for $39.99 or a 12-item Sampling Lanyard for $54.99. Annual Passholders can purchase a specially priced 15-item Sampling Lanyard and also receive a 10% discount on the other Sampling Lanyards.
In addition to the food and beverage offerings, concerts are held at Gwazi Field beginning at 7:00 p.m. Saturdays and 6:00 pm on Sundays, and are included with park admission.
This year’s concert schedule:
March 16 – Daughtry
March 17 – The Band Perry
March 23 – 3 Doors Down
March 24 – Blue Rodeo, Kathleen Edwards & Fred Eaglesmith Ft. Tif Ginn (4pm Start)
March 30 – Justin Moore
March 31 – El Gran Combo
April 6 – To Be Announced
April 7 – Josh Turner
April 13 – The Mighty Mighty Bosstones
April 14 – Boyz II Men
April 19 – Edwin McCain & Vertical Horizon (5:30pm Start)
April 20 – Hunter Hayes & Levi Hummon (5:30pm Start)
April 21 – Matt Kearney
April 27 – Walk off the Earth
April 29 – Foreigner
Tempt your taste buds like never before with dozens of new delectable dishes and over 100 fine wines, craft brews and featured cocktails to choose from, including:
Northern California
- Grilled Lamb Chops with 15-Year Aged Balsamic Drizzle
- Duck Fat Truffle Fries with Parmesan Aioli
- Charcuterie & Cheese Cone
![Grilled Lamb Chops from the 2019 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival](https://www.scottsanfilippo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/grilled-lamb-chops.jpeg)
![Charcuterie Cone from the 2019 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival](https://www.scottsanfilippo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/charcuterie-cone.jpeg)
Pacific Northwest
- Cedar Planked Wild Alaskan Salmon
- Bison Slider with Bacon Onion Marmalade
- Dungeness Crab Croquettes with Lemon Aioli
NOLA Eats
- Grilled Oysters topped with Creamed Spinach, Andouille Sausage & Garlic Crumb
- Chicken Gumbo
- Bananas Foster Cheesecake
Southern Cuisine
- Fried Chicken & Biscuit Slider
- Bacon & Cheddar Hushpuppies
- Fried Green Tomato Stack with Pimento Cheese & Jalapeño Jelly
The Boardwalk
- Maryland-Style Crab Cake with Mustard Sauce
- Taylor Ham Mac & Cheese
- Griddled Cheesecake with Raspberry Sauce
![Griddled Cheesecake from the 2019 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival](https://www.scottsanfilippo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/griddled-cheesecake.jpeg)
New England Tavern
- Lobster Roll
- Clam Chowder
- Blueberry Rhubarb Crisp
The Heartland
- Potato & Cheese Pierogis
- Italian Hot Beef Sandwich
- St. Louis Ribs with Kansas City BBQ Sauce
SoCal
- Baja Fish Tacos
- Blistered Shishito Peppers with Lemon Aioli
- Cheeseburger Slider with Pico de Gallo & Guacamole
Aloha Eats
- Kona Crusted Filet Mignon with Maui Onion Butter
- Kahlua Pulled Pork with Hawaiian Sweet Roll & Pineapple Agrodolce
- Pineapple Upside Down Cake
![Crusted Filet Mignon from the 2019 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival](https://www.scottsanfilippo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/crusted-filet-mignon.jpeg)
Tex Mex Cantina
- Short Rib & Cheddar Quesadilla
- Grilled Elote – Mexican Street Corn with Cotija & Lime Crema
- Chorizo Queso Fundido with Jack Cheese, Sweet Onions & Shishito Peppers
![Grilled Elote from the 2019 Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival](https://www.scottsanfilippo.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/grilled-elote.jpeg)
Tampa Tavern
- Cuban Egg Roll
- Fried Snapper Sandwich
- Key Lime Pie