Food And Wine Festival Returns To Busch Gardens Tampa

Updated: Mar 16, 2022

Here at Gotta Go Orlando we love our theme park festivals, and we're delighted its almost time for the annual Food and Wine Festival to return to Busch Gardens Tampa. This popular event returns again for 2022 with its longest run yet, starting on March 11 and running all the way through May 22.

This year’s Food and Wine Festival includes over 90 chef and mixologist food and drink items inspired by cultures from around the world.

Plus returning this year is the ever popular weekend concert series, 2022 sees an amazing 22 concerts over 11 weekends.

Admission to the Food and Wine Festival, including the concerts are included with regular park admission, although VIP seating for the concerts is available at an additional cost.

New this year, guests can indulge in savory bites like Hawaiian BBQ pork with coconut jasmine rice and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos elote street corn. Complimenting your meal are signature cocktails like the Iron Gwazi Fizz or frozen watermelon margaritas, a selection of more than 40 wines and beers – this year’s menu offers an endless variety of flavors to sip and savor. The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival also includes non-alcoholic beverages such as the new Gwazi snow cones with unique flavors like black raspberry and cotton candy.

As in previous years, sampler lanyards will be available for purchase in 10 and 15 punch increments. We definitely recommend purchasing a lanyard as you can get a lot of eats and treats for your money. We would suggest using your punches for the higher priced menu items and using cash for non-alcoholic beverages to get the most value out of your sampler lanyard.

Oh and the icing on the Food and Wine Festivals cake is that on the day the festival opens, March 11, Iron Gwazi, the parks newest roller coaster officially opens!

Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival Booths

Tempt your taste buds like never before with more than 20 NEW delicious dishes to pair with wines, craft brews and cocktail.

Food & Wine Festival Culinary Cabins are open on event dates from 12:00 p.m. - Park Close

Let’s take a quick look at what each food and beverage booth will offer:

Coaster Cocktails

Iron Gwazi Fizz – Hendrick’s Gin, Lavender, Lemonade, Grenadine, Blue Curacao, Soda
Hybrid Heat – Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Fire, Disaronno, Coca-Cola
The 91° Drop – Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Melon Liqueur, Triple Sec, Lemonade

Napa Nook

Dark Chocolate Truffle Tart – Wild Raspberries, Whipped Topping
Ca’ Momi Chardonnay
Oberon Merlot
Scattered Peaks Cabernet Sauvignon
Chardon Brut
Mumm Sparkling Rose

Seasonally Inspired

Impossible Mini Avocado Slider – With Smashed Avocado, Roasted Garlic Aioli on a Brioche Bun
Sour Orange Glazed Burnt Ends Pork Belly Bites – With Sweet Plantains, Toasted Sesame & Scallions
Toasted Coconut Lemon Cheesecake Mousse with Mint & Blueberries

Southern Kitchen

Braised Rib Slider – Served on a Jalapeno Cheddar Corn Muffin with Jack Daniels Whiskey Brown Sugar BBQ Sauce, B&B Pickles, & Fried Onions
Cajun Garlic Shrimp & Grits – With Smoked Cheddar & Tasso Ham
Bavarian Fruit Punch Trifle – With Vanilla Cake, Banana Pudding, Pineapple, Wild Cherries, Toasted Coconut and Whipped Topping

Vino Vidi Vici

La Perlina Moscato
Borgo Scopeto Chianti
Allegrini Valpolicella
Peroni Italian Beer

All American Eats

Game Time!!! Mini Bison Cheeseburger – With Wild Blackberry Preserve, Pinot Noir Caramelized Onions & Midnight Blue
Creamy Lobster White Cheddar KRAFT Mac ‘n’ Cheese – With Lobster Bisque & Lobster
24K Double Chocolate Whoopie Pie – Marshmallow Cream, Chocolate Drizzle, Chocolate Pearls

Springs Creamery

Brownie Fundae!!! – With Madagascar Vanilla Ice Cream, Chocolate Fudge, Caramel, Whipped Topping, Shaved Chocolate & Macerated Cherries
Chocolate Cookie Waffle Cone – With Oreo Cookie Crumbs, Chocolate Drizzle, Sprinkles & Whipped Topping
Sangria Float – With Madagascar Vanilla Ice Cream, Club Soda, Brandy Cherries & Edible Flowers

West Coast Catch

Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Elote Street Corn – with Avocado Lime Crema, Tajin & Cotija
Harvest Chipotle BBQ Shrimp Tacos – with Creamy Ranch Slaw, Pipian Sauce & Cotija
Orange Flan

Pepin Garden (Garden Gate Cafe)

Bud Light
Corona
Michelob Ultra
Estrella Damm
TBBC Reef Donkey APA
3 Daughters Beach Blonde Ale
Piña Colada – Flor De Caña Rum, Coconut Créme, Pineapple
Strawberry Daiquiri – Flor De Cana Rum, Fresh Strawberries
Tampa Vice – Flor De Caña Rum, Blend of Piña Colada & Daiquiri
Frozen Watermelon Margarita – Milagro Tequila, Watermelon, Lime
Frozen Stingray – Tito’s Handmade Texas Vodka, Melon Liqueur, Pineapple, Coconut, Lime

Tastings

Bourbons:

Elijah Craig
Angels Envy
Horse Solider
Ammunition

Wine Flight:

Ca’Momi Chardonnay
Notorious Pink Grenache Rose
Intercept Pinot Noir
3 Finger Jack Rum Barrel Aged Red Blend

Xcursions Cupcakes

Black Berry Pinot Noir
Orange Creamsicle
Strawberry Short Cake
Havana (Guava & Cream Cheese)

NOLA Sweets

Bourbon Pecan Pie – With Sea Salt Caramel Drizzle & Whipped Topping
Banana Foster Beignets – With Bourbon Chocolate Sauce & Whipped Topping (we LOVED this offering during the Mardi Gras event and glad to see it stick around for Food and Wine)

Hurricanes

Frozen Traditional Hurricane
Iced Traditional Hurricane
Mango Passionfruit Hurricane

NOLA Eats

Beer Battered Shrimp Po’Boy – With Lettuce & Lemon Cajun Remoulade
Buffalo Chicken Po’boy – With Lettuce, Blue Cheese & Ranch Dressing
Jockamo Juicy IPA
Smoked Bloody Mary

Yuengling Butcher

Urban Duck Fries – With Duck Confit, Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Herbs & Roasted Garlic Aioli
New Hawaiian BBQ Pulled Pork – With Coconut Jasmine Rice, Pineapple Serrano Relish & Cilantro
Yuengling beer
Yuengling Flight Light Lager

Gwazi Field Spirits

Puffin Punch – Tito’s Vodka, Watermelon Juice, Lavender Syrup, Lime
Monkey Around – Monkey Shoulder Whiskey, Amaretto, Coconut Cream, Pineapple & Orange Juices
Honey Bee Hurricane – Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Passion Fruit Puree, Monin Hibiscus syrup, Lemon
Montu Margarita – Milagro Tequila, Monin Blueberry Syrup, Pineapple Juice, Citrus Sour
Lion’s Lemonade – Hendrick’s Gin, Lemonade, Sparkling Water

Busch Gardens Food and Wine Festival Entertainment

This year’s concert lineup features acts ranging from nostalgic bands to national headliners – there’s a little something for all musical tastes! Let’s take a look at who will be performing.