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Sundays at Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay, sample nearly 100 craft beers, savor barbecue and enjoy live music by some of the biggest names in rock and classic rock. 

Artists for 2013 include John Kay & Steppenwolf, Barenaked Ladies, The Doobie Brothers and The Goo Goo Dolls.

Bands, Brew & BBQ starts February 10 and runs each Sunday through March 3, 2013. 

Grab a 2013 Busch Gardens Fun Card to experience each weekend of Bands, Brew & BBQ event and visit Busch Gardens throughout 2013.

Our 2013 lineup includes sizzling live performances:

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John Kay & Steppenwolf Barenaked Ladies
February 10 February 17
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The Doobie Brothers The Goo Goo Dolls
February 24 March 3

Concerts start at 5 p.m., with Gwazi® Park opening to guests at 3 p.m. Artist lineup subject to change.

Rock to it all with a 2013 Fun Card. See the entire 2013 artist lineup and enjoy Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay throughout 2013.

This year’s Beer Festival will showcase more than 100 imported, domestic and craft beers.

Select brews are available at each of the tents along the Bands, Brew and BBQ pathway, as well as in Gwazi® Park. But for those looking to sample several of the specialty brews, unlimited sampling is available from noon to 5:30 p.m. every Sunday with a Beer Festival Wristband.

Wristbands are $30 per person (ages 21+), or 2 for $50 for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay® Pass Members, and also include sampling privileges at the Desert Grill® restaurant, Crown Colony® pub and Zambia Smokehouse.

1) MICHELOB
- Rolling Rock
- Landshark
- Amberbock
- Michelob Ultra Pomegrante
- Michelob Ultra Light Cider
2) ANHEUSER-BUSCH
- Budweiser
- Budweiser Black Crown
- Bud Light Platinum
- Bud Light Lime- A- Rita
3) SHOCK TOP
- Shock Top
- Shock Top Lemon Shandy
- Shock Top Honey Apple Crisp
- Shock Top Raspberry
- Shock Top White IPA
4) INBEV
- Stella Artois
- Leffe
- Leffe Brun
- Hoegaarden
- Becks
- Becks Sapphire
- Boddingtons
- Bass
5) CROWN IMPORTS
- Corona Light
- Negra Modelo
- Modelo Especial
- Pacifico
6) N.AMERICAN BREWS
- Labatt Blue
- Labatt Light
- Seagrams
- Medalla Light
- Cayman Jack Margarita
- American Vintage Hard Tea
7) EUROPEAN BREWS
- Tennants
- Krombacher
- Krombacher Dark
- Staropramen
- Somersby Cider
8) VICTORY BREWING CO
- Hop Devil
- Headwaters
- Yakima Glory
9) BLUE POINT BREWING
- Toasted Lager
- Hoptical Illusion
- Rastafa Rye
- White IPA
- Spring Fling
10) SOUTHERN TIER
- Hop Sun
- 422 Pale Wheat
- Harvest
- Krampus
- Phin & Matt’s
11) US BEVERAGE
- Estrella Damm
- Estrella Damm Daura
12) MAGIC HAT
- #9
- Heart of Darkness
- Pistil
- Encore
13) COLD STORAGE
- Florida Ave Ale
- Florida Ave IPA
- Florida Ave Blue
- Copperhead
- Betchy Brown
14) TAMPA BAY BREWING
- Old Elephant Foot IPA
- Midnight Crossing Black IPA
- One Night Stand
- Wild Warthog Weizen
15) PENSACOLA BAY
- Lighthouse Porter
- 1845 Pilsner
- De Luna
- Lil Napolean
- Riptide Amber
- Raspberry Berliner Weisse
16) BIG STORM BREWING
- Wave Maker Amber
- Palm Bender Pale Ale *TBD
- Arcus IPA *TBD
17) FROGHAIR
- Froghair Blonde Ale
18) GREEN FLASH BREWING CO.
- West Coast IPA
- Hop Head Red
- Rayon Vert
- Double Stout
19) REDHOOK
- Longhammer IPA
- Mudslinger
- Winterhook
- Audible Ale
20) KONA BREWING CO.
- Longboard
- Firerock
- Big Wave
- Koko Brown
21) WIDMER BROTHERS
- Hefeweizen
- Columbia Common
- O’Ryely IPA
- Pitch Black
22) OMISSION
- Lager
- Pale Ale
23) SWEETWATER BREWING
- 420
- IPA
- Blue
- LowRyder
- Dank Tank “The Gimp” *TBD
24) STEVEN’S POINT
- Pale Ale
- White
- Oktoberfest
- St. Benedicts
25) GORDON BIERSCH
- Marzen
- Hefeweizen
- IPB Selekt
- FestBier
26) VERMONT CIDER
- Woodchuck Amber
- Woodchuck Winter
- Woodchuck Fall
- Woodchuck Spring
27) CAPITAL BREWING
- Supper Club
- Hop Cream
- Oktoberfest
- Autumnal Fire
- Blonde Dopplebock
28) GOOSE ISLAND BEER CO.
- 312
- Honkers Ale
- IPA
- Mild Winter
29) MACTARNAHANS
- Spine Tinger
- Full Bloom
30) BOLD CITY BREWING
- *TBD

Beer selections are subject to change.

Each weekend different chefs will be cooking up their specialties.

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Outback Kojaks
  • Bloomin’ Onion®
  • Baby Back Ribs
  • Grilled Chicken on the Barbie
  • Steakhouse Short Rib Nachos
  • Aussie Cheese Fries
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  • Hot Smoked Georgia Sausage
  • Ribs
  • Chicken
  • Pulled Pork
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    Smokey Bones Smokin’ Busch Gardens BBQ
  • Smoked Wings
  • Hand-Pulled Pork Sandwich
  • Ribs
  • Grilled Chicken Salad
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  • Smokehouse Slow Smoked Brisket Sandwich
  • Grilled Chicken Skewers
  • Grilled Bratwurst on a Pretzel Bun
  • Loaded Tator Tots
  • Fresh Butter Dipped Grilled Corn on the Cob
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    Penguin Pretzels
    “Soft Baked Pretzels...With a Twist”

    Guests can reserve the best seat in house for their favorite acts with the Bands, Brew & BBQ VIP and PREMIUM VIP tickets.

    VIP

    Reserve the best seat in house for your favorite acts. The VIP ticket is $34.99 per person and includes priority reserved seating at center stage plus an entrée platter and non-alcoholic beverage at any festival tent location OR an entrée, one side salad, side dish or dessert, and a regular-sized non-alcoholic beverage from any Busch Gardens® Tampa Bay restaurant.

    PREMIUM VIP

    Reserve the best seat in house for your favorite act PLUS sample more than 100 imported, domestic and craft beers. The Premium VIP ticket is $59.99 per person and includes priority reserved seating at center stage, unlimited sampling with a Beer Festival Wristband*, plus an entrée platter and non-alcoholic beverage at any festival tent location OR an entrée, one side salad, side dish or dessert, and a regular-sized non-alcoholic beverage from any Busch Gardens restaurant. *Must show valid proof of legal drinking age.

    Tickets

    Tickets are available online, at the front gate or by calling 1-888-800-5447.