TAMPA, Fla. \u2014 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is bringing back its Oktoberfest-inspired Bier Fest Brews & BBQ with a new menu featuring flavors from around the world.<\/p>\n
The festival will take place Saturdays and Sundays, plus Labor Day, through Sept. 7 and is included with regular park admission.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s event features a new international-inspired food lineup, including brisket burnt end stuffed potato balls, bourbon pineapple and pork skewers, gochujang grilled lamb chops and sticky pork pops with brown sugar Sriracha barbecue sauce.<\/p>\n
Other offerings include pork bao buns, Thai chili peanut butter and jelly glazed pork wings, Nashville hot street corn, smoked duck sliders and smoked honey chipotle chicken sliders.<\/p>\n
Guests can also choose from more than 60 beverages, including beers, ciders, sours, wines and moonshine. New selections include drinks from Florida breweries such as 3 Daughters Brewing, South Beach Brewing Company, Florida Avenue Brewing and Wild Rover Brewing.<\/p>\n
Food and drink samplers start at $40 for five items, with an eight-item option also available. Annual Pass Members can purchase an exclusive 10-item sampler for the price of an eight-item sampler.<\/p>\n
Guests must be 21 or older to consume alcoholic beverages.<\/p>\n
Beyond the food and drinks, the festival includes live music at Helga\u2019s Bier Garten and Oktoberfest-inspired games.<\/p>\n
Busch Gardens said its Wild Skies Drone Show will also continue on select dates during the festival.<\/p>\n
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