Sip, Savor and Soar at Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival
Flavors are in full bloom this spring as Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival returns, Explore over 150 international flavors at eighteen themed food and beverage locations throughout the park, including NEW menus inspired by Poland and China. With over 80 NEW specialty menu options, and exclusive wine and liquor tastings, every visit offers a new adventure for culinary explorers. Embrace your taste for thrills on The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge when it opens this spring. Then enjoy NEW live entertainment, award-winning shows, and world-class attractions as you journey through Virginia’s largest spring food and wine festival, only at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park.

Thrills and Attractions
Soar through the sky on one of our 10 iconic roller coasters or spin & fly on fan-favorite thrill rides. Plus, embrace your taste for thrills on The Big Bad Wolf: The Wolf’s Revenge, opening this spring.

Local Live Music:
Enjoy live music and entertainment at France Plaza stage.

Schedule Of Events:

April 26, 2025
Tyler Meacham
Whether dance floors are open or closed, pop music retains its power to move us, distilling complex emotional experiences into art that resonates the moment it hits our ears. That immediacy is a hallmark of songs by Richmond, Virginia’s indie songstress Tyler Meacham.?Blurring the lines of genre, Tyler’s gift lies in connecting intimately with her listeners through relatable lyrics and resonant vocals. On her debut album, 'Into the Fray,' she doesn’t shy away from sharing her deepest vulnerabilities over a broad musical backdrop of synth-soaked pop, tenacious guitars, and raw acoustic roots. For Meacham, music is a means for creating a sense of belonging and understanding. In her own words, "I hope people hear these songs and maybe feel a little less alone, a little less lost in whatever life has presented them with."?As her artistic journey continues to unfold, Tyler Meacham remains a beacon of honesty and authenticity, a resolute artist unafraid to delve into her innermost depths and bring her audience along for the ride.

April 27, 2025
Mango Thieves
Mango Thieves is a Richmond based acoustic duo bursting with talent and personality. Consisting of singer/guitarist/percussionist Brittany O’Neill and singer/guitarist/pianist Hunter Pease, Mango Thieves plays a seamless blend of Pop, R&B, and Rock.

May 3 and 4, 2025

Cinder Cat
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Cinder Cat unites the searing grit of alt rock with the flair of modern pop to birth smoldering tracks on both the stage and the virtual music space. Frontwoman Cat Nightengale, a fire spinner, Muay Thai kickboxer, Filipino stick fighter, and Peace Corp volunteer, first met David Prestosa at a martial arts and crafts date night at his partner’s home in Ashland, Virginia. After connecting over David’s collection of stringed instruments and Afro-Cuban hand percussion, they recorded sessions that fused Cat’s poetry with David’s electric bass. Cat soon drafted Jeff Hartman, guitarist from her previous band Bass Mint, into their craft. After bonding over punk rock online, Jeff then recruited Ruben Hernandez, Navy Seabee Vet and former house drummer at Mi Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Midlothian, Virginia into their tribe. Together, they forge lyrical themes of rising from the ashes into incendiary eclectic vibes.

Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Busch Gardens
Event Included With Park Admission
Live Entertainment – Let The Beautiful Melodies From A Live Acoustic Guitarist Serenade And Set The Tone For A Weekend Full Of Festive Flair.
Animal Ambassador Encounters – Meet With Our Zoological Department Accompanied By A Few Of Our Amazing Animal Ambassadors In Their Care During Special Animal Ambassador Encounters Specifically Curated For This Weekend.
Delicious Cuisine – Savor New And Classic Tastes As Part Of Our Food & Wine Festival And Sip On A Variety Of Flavored Margaritas.

May 10, 2025
Drew Dunbar
Drew Dunbar is a multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter based in Richmond, VA. He has traveled across the country playing for every kind of audience from county fairs to breweries to weddings to churches to dive bars to a stranger’s 60th birthday party in their backyard next to a cheese fondue station?(that last one is a little too specific to be a lie, don’t you think). Drew pairs eclectic musical stylings, performing classic soul, pop, rock, and country music, with fantastic and fun stage energy that is sure to entertain and engage audiences of all ages and tastes. He?sings all the hits that you forgot you knew and works as hard as he can to keep everybody smiling and dancing!

May 17, 2025
NovaKane
Come out and experience NovaKane, Arlington's ultimate sonic thrill! This dynamic cover band packs a punch with a playlist spanning classic rock, nostalgic party hits, and hip hop mashups, infusing each performance with an irresistible attitude that will keep you dancing and singing along all night!

May 18, 2025
Melissa Quinn Fox
Country/Americana songstress Melissa Quinn Fox is known best for her story-driven songs, unique vocal tone, and captivating live performances. Since releasing her first single give it a try in 2021, Melissa has been featured on national and international radio, while playing over 150 live shows each year.

May 24, 2025
Lane Rice
Lane Rice is a seasoned songwriter, musician, and artist from Newport News, Virginia.

May 31, 2025
Daughter
Daughter?is an up and coming pop singer, songwriter from Virginia, USA. From her bedroom to the stage,?daughter?brings her real life experiences and stories to new audiences in hopes of reaching and relating to millions. Her passion for music has been developing since she was performing at just six years old to now, as she works full time writing, recording and sharing her original music.?

June 7, 2025
Clayton Perry
Clayton Perry is a Williamsburg, VA based guitarist and singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Ocean City, MD, he began playing gigs in local bars and restaurants during the summers between college. His beach roots lend a fun, laid-back tone to his solo acoustic sets, where he blends smooth vocals over looped percussion and guitar and adds tasteful licks to keep things interesting. Over the years, he has amassed over 1 million streams across popular streaming platforms, and has performed around the East Coast at breweries, wineries, weddings and more. Playing songs from every genre and generation, as well as original tunes, you're sure to enjoy listening to Clayton Perry do his thing.

June 8, 2025
The Newport Grooves
A dynamic music group from Virginia, blending alternative rock and pop hits that span the decades.

June 14, 2025
Kids Table
Indie pop band based out of Washington D.C. ?

June 15, 2025
Rob Oliver & The Attractors

Rob Oliver & The Attractors are an electric trio that perform with a dynamic sensibility heavily influenced by their individual love of different musical genres, coming together to create their own unique sound. Rob has been writing and performing music for over 25 years anywhere from intimate acoustic settings to festival shows. Playing original music or his favorite familiar songs, backed by his favorite musicians or performing solo acoustic, the music always comes first.

June 21, 2025
Cinder Cat
Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Cinder Cat unites the searing grit of alt rock with the flair of modern pop to birth smoldering tracks on both the stage and the virtual music space. Frontwoman Cat Nightengale, a fire spinner, Muay Thai kickboxer, Filipino stick fighter, and Peace Corp volunteer, first met David Prestosa at a martial arts and crafts date night at his partner’s home in Ashland, Virginia. After connecting over David’s collection of stringed instruments and Afro-Cuban hand percussion, they recorded sessions that fused Cat’s poetry with David’s electric bass. Cat soon drafted Jeff Hartman, guitarist from her previous band Bass Mint, into their craft. After bonding over punk rock online, Jeff then recruited Ruben Hernandez, Navy Seabee Vet and former house drummer at Mi Hacienda Mexican Restaurant in Midlothian, Virginia into their tribe. Together, they forge lyrical themes of rising from the ashes into incendiary eclectic vibes.

June 22, 2025
Mango Thieves
Mango Thieves is a Richmond based acoustic duo bursting with talent and personality. Consisting of singer/guitarist/percussionist Brittany O’Neill and singer/guitarist/pianist Hunter Pease, Mango Thieves plays a seamless blend of Pop, R&B, and Rock.

Date: April 24 – June 22, 2025

Time: 11:30 until 30 min prior to park close

Location: Busch Gardens, 1 Busch Gardens Blvd. Williamsburg, VA 23185

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