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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.
• Bud and BBQ (Weekends in May)
Just the ticket for those who love cold beer, barbecue, and great music. Food and beverage are available for an additional charge.
May 9 and 10 - .38 Special<
b>May 16 & 17 - Oak Ridge Boys
• Sock Hop Nights (May 23 & 24 and 30 and 31)
A blast from the past! Celebrate the golden oldies of rock n'roll with music legend Frankie Avalon and The Lettermen.
• Glory at the Gardens (Sundays in June)
Ten Christian groups, including Third Day, the Newsboys, and Mercy Me, will perform at the Bush Gardens Williamsburg contemporary Christian concert series. Here's the schedule:
Sunday, June 7 - Mercy Me, Sanctus Real, Stellar Kart
Sunday, June 14 - Third Day, Need to Breathe, Revive
Sunday, June 21 - Newsboys, KJ-52, Decemberadio, SevenGlory
Sunday, June 28 - Toby Mac, Brandon Heath, Mandisa
• 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!
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| Do you dare brave the Curse of DarKastle during Howl-O-Scream? |
• Summer Nights Concert Series (July 25 & 26, Aug. 8 & 9)
It's back! This popular summer concert series returns with performances in the park's Festhaus Park, located in Germany. Schedule: July 25-26 - Little River Band; August 8-9 - Loverboy. More to come!
• Howl-o-Scream (Weekends, end of Sept - end of Oct - exact dates to come!)
Howl-O-Scream will celebrate its 11th 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! New for 2009!
Bush Gardens Williamsburg is offering a event for 2009: Chrismas Town! For the first time in its 34-year history, you'll be able to visit the park as millions of shimmering lights transform it into a winter wonderland.
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).
While they don't specify which rides will be open, I'll assume that means a "yes" for indoor rides and certain coasters, and a "no" for 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 November 27, 2009. It will be open nightly December 18-27 (except for Christmas Day).
Admission is $19.95 per ticket. One-Pass and 2-Pass holders get a 50% discount.
I'll post more info as it becomes available!
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 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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