{"id":179948,"date":"2026-03-05T23:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T23:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/179948\/"},"modified":"2026-03-05T23:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T23:10:07","slug":"20-concerts-new-topiaries-headline-spring-festival-at-busch-gardens-tampa-bay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/179948\/","title":{"rendered":"20 concerts, new topiaries headline spring festival at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay"},"content":{"rendered":"

TAMPA, Fla. \u2013 Tastes, tunes, and topiaries are on tap this spring at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Running March 6 through May 10, the Food, Wine & Garden Festival includes more than 65 menu items, wines, craft brews, and cocktails paired with the park\u2019s rides and animal experiences.<\/p>\n

Over 65 menu items are available at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food, Wine & Garden Festival. (United Parks & Resorts)<\/p>\n

New for 2026 are garden elements inspired by animals, including topiaries and plant sculptures designed to complement the park\u2019s habitats. Guests can sample new dishes such as red wine-braised short rib and herb-crusted lamb steak alongside returning favorites like Cajun lobster roll and smoked chicken and white cheddar mac and cheese.<\/p>\n

Twenty live concerts are also included with park admission: <\/p>\n

Mar. 7 | Walker Hayes<\/p>\n

Mar. 8 | Puddle of Mudd<\/p>\n

Mar. 14 | P.O.D.<\/p>\n

Mar. 15 | Grupo Mania<\/p>\n

Mar. 21 | Skillet<\/p>\n

Mar. 22 | Robin Thicke<\/p>\n

Mar. 27 | Warren G<\/p>\n

Mar. 28 | Dylan Scott<\/p>\n

Mar. 29 | Kansas<\/p>\n

Apr. 4 | Nick Carter<\/p>\n

Apr. 10 | The Band Perry<\/p>\n

Apr. 11 | El Gran Combo de Puerto Rico<\/p>\n

Apr. 12 | Smash Mouth<\/p>\n

Apr. 18 | Flo Rida<\/p>\n

Apr. 19 | Air Supply<\/p>\n

Apr. 24 | Bowling For Soup<\/p>\n

Apr. 25 | Surprise Artist To Be Announced Soon<\/p>\n

May. 2 | Bow Wow & Ying Yang Twins<\/p>\n

May 3 | Taking Back Sunday<\/p>\n

May 9 | Pop 2000 with Chris Kirkpatrick of *NSYNC, O-Town, Ryan Cabrera & LFO<\/p>\n

VIP seating will be available for purchase for those who want reserved views. <\/p>\n

The festival also offers sampler lanyards starting at $65 and annual passes beginning at $15 per month with no down payment.<\/p>\n

For more information, click here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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