TAMPA, Fla. — Busch Gardens Tampa Bay fans can expect a slice of Bavaria to return to the park as it celebrates the 2023 Bier Fest, a news release explains.
The annual event will take place every Friday, Saturday and Sunday from July 21 through Sept. 4, including Labor Day.
With this year marking the sixth run of the Oktoberfest-inspired festivities, Bier Fest will be returning for its longest event run with 15 newly created menu items inspired by classic German flavors and 60 brews from regions near and far.
"This popular event, included with park admission and now in its sixth consecutive year, allows guests to sip, sample and savor classic German flavors while enjoying tunes from rising local artists," park officials explain in the release.
For all the foodies wanting to check out new concoctions, the menu for this year's Bier Fest might have something you're looking for, including:
- Bierwurst with Pickled Red Cabbage on a Pretzel Roll
- Braised Pork Shank
- Bratwurst on a Pretzel Roll with Spicy Mustard
- Chicken Schnitzel with Brown Butter Spätzle
- Currywurst
- Egg Noodle Kugel
- German Potato Salad
- Goulash
- Kielbasa and Sauerkraut
- Savory Onion Pie
- Cupcakes (German Chocolate, Black Forrest, Gingerbread, Caramel Popcorn)
- Dark Beer Donut
Anyone craving a nice cold beverage to chase the food with can choose from lagers, ales and hefeweizens to non-beer options such as ciders, sours, bourbons and wines.
Featured new items include:
- 3 Daughters Raspberry Lemonade (Cider)
- Marker 48 Red Right Return (Red Ale)
- Samuel Adams Oktoberfest (Marzen)
- Terrapin Hopsecutioner (IPA)
- Wicked Weed – Strawberry Kiwi Burst (Session Sour)
The Bier Fest is included with park admission.
"Beyond the festival area, guests can enjoy family-friendly activities, up-close encounters with amazing animals and top-off a day of festive fun with Florida’s most thrilling rides including the all-new Serengeti Flyer and the award-winning hybrid coaster, Iron Gwazi," the release read in part.
Click here to read more about the 2023 Bier Fest.
