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Mar 3, 2023

All the food and wine coming to this years Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival!

We are only days away from the start of this year's annual Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival and all the yummy food and wine has been revealed for this years festival!

Quite literally, a world of taste awaits at the 2023 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Food & Wine Festival which takes place from March 10 until May 21.

This year guests can sip and savor their way through flavorful eats and mouthwatering treats before finding their new favorite brew or cocktail, sounds great, we're in!!

All New Food & Wine Menu

This year treat your taste buds with delicious dishes to pair with wines, craft brews and cocktails. Discover countless combinations of food and drink selections with returning fan-favorites and all-new culinary delights.

Food & Beverage locations are open on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 12 p.m. - Park Close.

1. Wines of the Americas

Cono Sur Sauvignon Blanc (Chile)
Raeburn Chardonnay (Russian River Valley)
Pam's Unoaked Chardonnay (Sonoma)
Juggernaut Pinot Noir (Russian River Valley)
Natura Carmenere (Chile)
Alexander Valley Cabernet (Sonoma)
Bodega Norton Malbec BS (Argentina)
McManis Petite Sirah (California)
Rabble Zinfandel (California)
St. Hubert Red Blend "The Stag" (Paso Robles)
Domaine Bousquet Red Blend (Argentina)

2. Trek through Africa

Vegetable Samosa with Peppadew-Tomato Chutney (Vegan, Vegetarian)A flakey pastry filled with spiced potatoes, onions and peas served with the sweetness and subtle heat of the peppadew-tomato chutney
African Vegetable Curry & Naan Bread (Vegetarian)Hearty vegetable stew: zucchini, yellow squash, cauliflower, red bell peppers, tomato, peas and onion

3. Vineyard Marketplace

Home décor, artisan crafts, and souvenirsMake your trip to Food & Wine memorable with a souvenir.

4. Cocktails

Craft Standard Ultra Premium Cocktails
Dark & StormySpiced Rum, Craft Standard Mule Mix
Serengeti Flyer PunchBlanco Tequila, Bacardi Coconut Rum, Melon Liqueur, Craft Standard Mojito Mix
Aperol LomaAperol, Craft Standard Paloma Mix
Sake SmashJunmai Sake, Mandarin Vodka, Craft Standard Paloma Mix
Twisted LemonadeRaspberry Vodka, Craft Standard Pink Lemonade Mix

5. Artisan Treasures

Home décor, artisan crafts, and souvenirsMake your trip to Food & Wine memorable with a souvenir.

6. Twisted Egg Rolls

Buffalo Chicken Egg Rollwith Ranch Dipping Sauce
Philly Cheese Steak Egg Rollwith Spicy Ketchup

7. Moroccan Market

Berbere Spiced Chicken BatboutChicken seasoned with paprika, fenugreek, garlic, allspice, ginger, chilis, coriander, cinnamon, and black pepper served on a Moroccan style pita bread
Moroccan Couscous with Roasted Vegetables (Vegan, Vegetarian)Tiny toasted pasta balls cooked in vegetable broth with roasted vegetables: carrots, parsnip, turnip, beets, garlic, cumin, coriander, cardamom, fresh cilantro

8. Greek Isles

Stuffed Grape Leaves with Tzatziki Sauce (Gluten Free)A cold dish made with a mixture of cooked rice, ground beef, herbs, and spices, all wrapped in a grape leaf served with a Greek yogurt sauce made with cucumbers and garlic
Lamb Lollipop with a Mint Demi-glaze (Gluten Free)Pan-seared, seasoned with Mediterranean spice and herbs. Reduction of beef and lamb stock infused with fresh mint
Baklava (contains nuts)Layered pastry dessert made of filo pastry, filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with honey

9. Dessert & Sweet Wines

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards Southern Red (Florida)
Dogajolo Carpinto Rosso (Italy)
Chocolate & Port Bar
Massolino Moscato D’Asti (Germany)
Valckenberg Gewurztraminer (Germany)
Massolino Moscato D’Asti (Piedmont)
Island Grove Wine Company, Blueberry Moscato (Florida)

10. European Delight

Pierogies & Peas (Vegetarian)Potato filled dumpling garnished with peas and caramelized onion puree
Mushroom Ravioli with Truffle Cream Sauce (Vegetarian)A variety of wild mushrooms with ricotta cheese, garlic and shallots filled inside pasta, a creamy mushroom sauce with the essence of black truffle
TiramisuCoffee and Rum dipped Savoiardi cookies layered with a delicately sweetened mixture of eggs and sweet mascarpone cheese dusted with cocoa powder

11. Creamery

Peach Crumble & Vanilla Ice CreamA taste of home: Fresh baked peaches, lightly sweetened baked with a brown sugar crumble topping
Macaroons (Vegetarian, contains nuts)Sweet meringue based cookie with crunchy exterior and soft, nougat-like interior

12. Asian Inspired

Spicy Pork Belly with Mandarin Orange Soy Glaze (Gluten Free)Slow cooked pork belly with Asian 5 spice (star anise, fennel, Sichuan peppercorns, ginger, cinnamon), sweet, spicy and tangy glaze
Teriyaki Salmon with Coconut-Scallion Rice (Gluten Free)Teriyaki marinated salmon, slow baked and served over fluffy jasmine rice

13. Springs Taproom

Tuna PokeTuna poke is a traditional Hawaiian salad of raw tuna marinated in soy sauce, sesame oil, and onions.
Farm to Table, Sauvignon Blanc (Australia)
Farm to Table, Shiraz (Australia)
Chateau Tanunda, Red Blend Grand Barossa Valley (Australia)
Rotating Wine
7oz. Beer SampleSamuel Adams Seasonal Green Bench Postcard Pils Stella Artois Lager Keel Farms Crooked Thumb Cycle Brewing Founders All Day IPA Modelo Especial Michelob Ultra Bud Light Golden Road Brewing Mango Rotating Beer

14. Old World Wines, Flights & Snacks

Flights (4 pours each, 1.25 oz)
Flight #1Aveleda Vinho Verde Alvarinho (Portugal) Celeste Verdejo (Spain) Gabbiano Pinot Grigo (Italy) Miraval Cotes de Provence (France)
Flight #2Bouchard Aine & Fils Beaujoulais-Villages (France) Bulgariana Danubian Plain Pinot Noir (Bulgaria) Zoe Red (Greece) Scarpette Barbera Del Monferrato (Piedmont)
Flight #3Cellers Can Blau Red Blend (Spain) Castello del Trebbio Superiore (Tuscany) Villa Matilde, Aglianico Rocco Dei Leonia (Italy) L’Orangeraie Syrah (Pays d’ Oc)
Smoked Almonds
Creole Spice Snack Mix

15. Xcursions

Food & Wine Signature Cupcakes
SheiKra Cupcake
Iron Gwazi Cupcake
Cheetah Hunt Cupcake
Tigris Cupcake
*One single signature cupcake per Food & Beverage Sampler punch. Try them all with our cupcake four pack. (Four pack not included with Food & Beverage Sampler)

16. Food & Wine Marketplace

Home décor, artisan crafts, and souvenirsMake your trip to Food & Wine memorable with a souvenir.

17. Bourbon Tasting

Old Forester 1870 Original Batch
Old Forester 1897 Bottled in Bond
Old Forester 1910 Old Fine Whiskey
Old Forester 1920 Prohibition Style
*One single pour per Food & Beverage Sampler punch. Try them all with our tasting flight. (not included with Food & Beverage Sampler)

18. Latin Twist

Chimichurri Beef Skewer (Gluten Free)Tender chunks of beef marinated and topped with parsley, oregano, garlic, and red wine vinegar
Mojo Pork TacoCuban-style pork roast marinated in a sauce made with the juice of sour oranges, garlic, oregano, cumin, and olive oil served in a taco shell with shredded cabbage, and a tabasco cilantro mayo
Pina Colada TrifleVanilla cake, vanilla pudding, pineapple, coconut, whipped topping

19. Cocktails & Beer

Craft Standard Ultra Premium Cocktails
Spicy Watermelon MargaritaGhost Tequila, Watermelon Monin, Craft Standard Margarita Mix
Sparkling GreyhoundReyka Vodka and Craft Standard Paloma Mix
Spiced SangriaRed Wine, Sailor Jerry’s Spiced Rum, Craft Standard Mule Mix
Whiskey SmashJim Beam, Craft Standard Mojito Mix
Terrapin Hopseutioner IPA
Schofferhofer Grapefruit Hefeweizen Bier

20. Land & Sea

Surf & Turf (Gluten Free)Oven-roasted beef, garlic, parsley, olive oil. Garnished with butter-poached lobster meat
Watermelon SaladWith feta cheese, baby arugula, vanilla vinaigrette

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.

Food & Beverage Samplers

Select from 10, 15 or a Pass Member-exclusive 18-item sampler to enjoy entrees, desserts, beer, wine, specialty beverages and more. Starting as low as $70.

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Concerts

Plus, don't forget the amazing concerts which take place each weekend during the festival, and with a lineup including Flo-Rida, Rodney Atkins, Air Supply, Rodney Atkins, Walk The Moon and more, this year's Food & Wine Festival is going to be a highlight of the year!

Concerts are free with park admission.

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