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But they also offer a variety of special events and musical acts during the season. Here's the latest scoop on upcoming events during the season, details on Christmas Town, a link for military discounts, and details for finding discount tickets and tips for making your visit the best it can be.
Look below for the new summer celebration: "IllumiNights"!
Spring and Summer Events at Bush Gardens Williamsburg
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| Das Festhaus, home of the perpetual Oktoberfest. |
All Spring and Summer events are included in the cost of admission!
Note: Before you make plans to attend these events, or plan your day at Busch Gardens, be sure to check the Busch Gardens Hours & Operating Schedule to see what time the park closes on that day.
• Ramp Jam (Sundays, May 8-9, 15-16, 22-23)
Skateboarders unite! This event from the ASA Action Sports World Tour features professional skateboarders, BMX, and inline skating gurus.
• Glory in the Gardens (Sundays, June 6, 13, 20, and 27)
Top Christian groups, including Third Day and Steven Curtis-Chapman, will perform at the Bush Gardens Williamsburg contemporary Christian concert series. Here's the schedule:
Sunday, June 6 - Kirk Franklin, Kierra Sheard, Grits
Sunday, June 13 - Stephen Curtis-Chapman, Building 429, Francesca Battistelli
Sunday, June 20 - Switchfoot, The Afters, Blue Tree
Sunday, June 27 - Third Day, Britt Nicole, Jonny Diaz
• Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza (July 1-4, 9:15 pm nightly)
Celebrate our nation's birthday with Busch Gardens by day and a fantastic fireworks display by night. Best fireworks viewing spots: Italy, Germany, and of course, from the top of Griffon!
• New summer celebration: "IllumiNights"!
Now through August 22, Busch Gardens Williamsburg is hosting "IllumiNights, a night-time celebration featuring fireworks, live entertainments, and special effects throughout the park. And it's absolutely free with admission.
July 11-12 - The B-52s
July 17-18 - Creedence Clearwater Revival
July 24-25 - The Bangles
July 31-Aug. 1 - The Fixx
Aug. 7-8 - David Cook
Aug. 14-15 - Grand Funk Railroad
Aug. 21-22 - Emily Osment
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| Do you dare brave the Curse of DarKastle during Howl-O-Scream? |
• NASA Exploration Days (August 13-14)
Now you can get space training for the little ones during the park's NASA Exploration Days on August 13-14 (free with admission!). Experts from NASA's Langley Research Center will give kids astronaut training, including info on what it's like to live and work on the Space Shuttle.
• Wild Days (August 27-28)
See a variety of wild animals-- wolves, eagles, and more-- up close and personal and introduced by Bush Gardens Williamsburg animal professionals.
• Labor Day Weekend Concert (Sept 4-5)
Celebrate the end of summer with a concert by Peter Noone, of Herman's Hermits fame. Known for songs including "Something Tells Me I'm Into Something Good," Hermans Hermits sold 50 million records nationwide, so say good bye to summer with this blast from the past.
• Howl-o-Scream (Weekends, Sept. 24-Oct 31)
Howl-O-Scream will celebrate its 12th year of chills this year-- and it's still available at no extra charge! Get spooked at the haunted houses, "scare zones" and spooky shows, and learn why so many people make this a must on their Halloween list.
Christmas Town!
Last year, Bush Gardens Williamsburg offered a new even: Christmas Town! For the first time in its 34-year history, visitors were able to visit the park as millions of shimmering lights transform it into a winter wonderland. The event was well received and will continue this year as well.
Santa and roller coasters? Yes to the first, it depends to the second. Of course, Santa will make a visit each night. As for the rides, as the official website states, "Some rides and attractions are weather dependent" (and won't be open).
Depending on the weather, "Griffin" is one coaster that's open. But you'll have to forgo rides like "Escape from Pompeii" and "Roman Rapids." (No problem here: While I love getting wet on these rides in July, the thought of braving them in chilly December is just too much to bear!)
Chrismas Town will be open Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays from 4-9 pm starting the end of November. It will be open nightly December the week of Christmas (except for Christmas Day).
Admission is $19.95 per ticket. One-Pass and 2-Pass holders get a 50% discount.
Get a Military Discount
Are you an active member of the military? Anheuser-Busch has long offered a military tribute to the troops by continually renewing its "Here's to the Heroes" program. The program--offered at all Anheuser-Busch parks nationwide-- offers free admission to service members and their families. Click here for details on getting in free to BGW and other parks, plus other valuable military discounts...
How to Make the Most of Your Visit
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| Getting ready to ride the Flying Machine. |
As season pass holders, we have the inside scoop on the best of Bush Gardens Williamsburg. So we can tell you the best day of the week to visit, how to save money, which are the best shows, reviews of rides like Griffon, and other tips you need to make your family vacation getaway a blast. You'll find our important tips and recommendations by clicking on this link.
Then, there are our extensive tips on how to get the deepest discounts on tickets and season passes. Here's our exclusive discount ticket information.
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