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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay’s Food & Wine Festival returns March 3 and runs through April 29, hosting events every Saturday and Sunday. The festival is included with any Annual Pass, Fun Card or daily admission to the park.

During the festival, guests will have the opportunity to sample delectable cuisines paired with a selection of 65+ wines, 50+ craft brews and specialty cocktails. There’ll be 13 culinary cabins, along with favorites like mango shrimp ceviche and beef brisket on a spiced corn waffle. The Savory Tavern will feature fried frog legs with bacon corn fritters, while the Artisan Eats will be serving up dish duck fat truffle fries. Or, your clients can opt for the tostones rellenos de pollo at Comfort Kitchen, or lobster tart with leeks and Swiss cheese at the Light Fare Canteen.

Guests can elevate the Food and Wine Festival experience even more by sipping a carefully curated selection of fine bourbons and new tequila tastings.

Complementing the culinary delights is a long list of concert headliners, including The Fray, Flo Rida, Cole Swindell, Boyz II Men, Olga Tanon, TLC, Hank Williams Jr., and Kaleo, among others.

Your clients can choose from two exclusive VIP concert upgrades at the festival, which include priority seating and a 5-item sampler lanyard. Additionally, guests can purchase of 5-, 10- and 12-item sampler lanyards to tailor the experience to any taste bud. Food and beverage is not included with park admission and is available for an additional fee.

For more information, visit buschgardens.com/tampa/events/food-and-wine-festival.