Bier Fest is Back

Give three cheers, Busch Gardens Bier Fest is back! Over 200 years of Oktoberfest traditions are waiting for you and your favorite pals amongst your very favorite roller coasters. If you’re looking for an event that will bring friends together and close out the summer with a bang, this is probably it! 

With over 100 different beers on tap, live entertainment (including fireworks) and tasty snacks available, you’re sure to make amazing memories一and couldn’t we all use some of those? 

Bier Fest takes place every Friday, Saturday & Sunday from July 30 through September 6, and it’s right down the road from your home-away-from-home at King’s Creek..

Craft Beers and Snacks

Ready for some brews and bites? Over 50 local, regional and international breweries are offering their best IPAs, stouts, porters, lagers, sours and ciders. Pair your favorite with a beer-infused snack, and you’re good to go. You can also meet experts from popular craft breweries at Grogan’s Pub and the Brauhaus Craft Bier Room to learn more about the brewing process while you sip a cold one. 

Live Entertainment

Nothing makes an event complete like live entertainment. Five local bands will perform throughout the event, including Kevin Mac and Audacity Brass Band. You can also hear the incredible sounds of Irish dance music in one of Busch Gardens’s most popular shows ever, Celtic Fyre. And you can’t miss raising a glass to “prost” to traditional German music and Bavarian melodies with the Oom-Pah Band at Das Festhaus. On Fridays and Saturdays, expect spectacular fireworks displays to round out the evening.

Coasters and Thrill Rides

Whether you’re a coaster enthusiast or want rides that are fun for the whole family, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is home to some of Virginia’s best roller coasters & thrill rides. Take on exhilarating high-speed drops, inversions and air-time from day into night with our epic coasters and more. Click here to see the full list! 

If you have more questions, go here for a list of FAQs, or get your tickets here today!

Happy toasting!