A world of delectable BBQ and Beer awaits at the ALL-NEW Busch Gardens Bier Fest Brews & BBQ

Raise a Glass to Flavor and Thrills at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!

Park guests can sip delicious brews and soar on epic coasters during Bier Fest Brews & BBQ, Busch Gardens’ beer-inspired food festival.

ALL-NEW this year, Bier Fest Brews & BBQ runs Fridays through Sundays, July 25 – September 1, including Labor Day. Enjoy bold BBQ flavors, refreshing craft brews, and lively tunes in a festive atmosphere. Each weekend features a rotating selection of 30 to 40 craft beers, handpicked from over 40 breweries offering a variety of flavors and styles to explore throughout the festival!

Bier Fest Brews & BBQ is included with park admission. Food and beverage offerings available for an additional fee.

Craft Brews, Cocktails & Bold Bites

Sip, sample, and savor your way through BierFest Brews & BBQ, featuring 75+ rotating beverages and 25+ delicious dishes. Whether you're a craft beer enthusiast or looking for global flavors, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Live Entertainment

Make a toast while tapping your toes to the sounds of live polka bands performing throughout the event!

Live Music

Classic Polka Vibes and Ice-Cold Brews

There’s nothing better than lively polka music and craft beer at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Join us at Helga's Biergarten, where the DeLeon Polka Band sets the mood every weekend. Dance, relax, and soak in the festive spirit as you sip, savor, and celebrate summer

The DeLeon Oktoberfest Band has been bringing the spirit of Oktoberfest to audiences across the Southeast and beyond for over 30 years. Spanning three generations of accordion players, the DeLeon Family delivers an authentic and energetic celebration of Bavarian culture—blending the traditional sounds of a classic "oom-pah" Polka band with the lively atmosphere of a modern festival.

Led by accordionist Alex DeLeon, the band features a vibrant lineup of accordion, trumpet, drums, cowbells, and even the iconic alphorn—bringing the full sound and spectacle of Oktoberfest to life. From German beer halls to major festivals, the DeLeon Band performs timeless Bavarian sing-alongs, high-energy polkas, and contemporary Oktoberfest favorites that get every crowd clapping, dancing, and raising a stein.

The DeLeon Oktoberfest Band invites you to sing, dance, and celebrate the timeless traditions of Oktoberfest—filled with music, laughter, and Gemütlichkeit. Prost!

Coasters and Thrill Rides

Whether you’re a coaster enthusiast or want rides that are fun for the whole family, Busch Gardens Tampa is home to some of Florida's best roller coasters & thrill rides. Take on exhilarating high-speed drops, inversions and air-time from day into night with our epic coasters and more.

Brews and Bite

Sip & Savor Our Largest Selection of Drinks & Dishes Ever!

Sip, sample, and savor your way through Bier Fest Brews & BBQ, Busch Gardens’ bold celebration of flavor. Featuring over 75 rotating beverages and over 25 globally inspired dishes, there’s something for every palate whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or simply craving bold new tastes.

From ice-cold brews and signature cocktails to savory bites and sweet treats, the festival brings together local favorites and international flair. Treat yourself to a rotating selection of 30 to 40 beverage options each weekend from more than 40 breweries featuring IPAs, sours, ciders, and more.

The best way to sample it all? Grab a Bier Fest Sampler and taste your way through the event!

Event Price
Included with Park Admission

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