Get Ready to Grill and Thrill at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s All-New Bourbon & BBQ Festival

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Heats Up Summer with New Bourbon & BBQ Event

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is firing up the grills and uncorking the spirits with its brand new Bourbon & BBQ event, happening every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from July 19th through September 2nd, including Labor Day!

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This all-new, park-admission-included event promises a tantalizing journey for both BBQ enthusiasts and bourbon connoisseurs. Guests can indulge in over 12 new BBQ-inspired dishes and over 25 handcrafted cocktails, including 12 new concoctions.

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Savor the Smoke

The BBQ menu features an array of new offerings, including:

• Glazed Pulled Turkey with a Cherry Coke® BBQ sauce
• Fall-off-the-bone Smoked Pork Ribs in a Coca-Cola® BBQ sauce
• Bourbon-brined Lamb Ribs with mustard BBQ sauce
• Smoked Heirloom Tomato Salad with aged balsamic glaze
• Apple Brined Pulled Pork with a sweet & spicy bourbon BBQ sauce

Raise a Glass

Over 25 beverages are available, including:

• Blackberry Smash with Buffalo Trace Bourbon
• Traveller Lemonade with Traveller Whiskey
• Corazon Margarita aged in Blanton’s Bourbon Barrels (exclusive to Busch Gardens)
• Hibiscus Vodka Mule

Upgrade Your Experience

For an even deeper dive, consider the Treetop Bourbon Tasting, a guided experience featuring Buffalo Trace Distillery on Saturdays and Jack Daniel’s Distillery on Sundays. The St. Augustine Distillery Tasting offers a selection of delectable spirits!

More Than Just Food and Drinks!

Bourbon & BBQ isn’t just about delicious eats and drinks. The festival extends into the evening with live music on the Coke Stage featuring up-and-coming local artists like Luna and the Warriors and K-Luv & the United Funk Foundation. But the fun doesn’t stop there! Head outside the festival area for a full day of family-friendly activities. Get up close with over 200 amazing animal species at the zoo, and cap off your adventure with a ride on some of Florida’s most thrilling coasters, including the high-flying Serengeti Flyer and the year’s hottest new ride, Phoenix Rising!

Become a Pass Member and Savor the Savings

The Bourbon & BBQ event is included with park admission, but for the best value, consider becoming a Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Annual Pass Member. Annual Passes start at less than $15 per month and come with a variety of benefits, including free parking, free guest tickets, exclusive events, and more!

For tickets, full menus and more information on this boozy bbq event, click here! We’ll see you there!

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