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| Das Festhaus, home of the perpetual Oktoberfest. |
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.
• Ready, Set, GROW! (April 19 – 20, April 26 – 27)
A gardener's paradise! Sponsored by Sta-Green, these interactive gardening weekends include workshops, demonstrations, tips and tricks from top area landscapers. Guests can be a part of the grand opening celebration of a new landscaping shop, The Garden Gate, in the England section.
• Glory at the Gardens (May 4, 11 & 18)
A dozen Christian groups, including Third Day, Mark Schultz and Natalie Grant, will perform at the Bush Gardens Williamsburg contemporary Christian concert series. Here's the schedule:
Sunday, May 4 - Third Day, Matthew West
Sunday, May 11 - Natalie Grant, Jimmy Needham, Monk & Eagle, Mark Schultz, Big Daddy Wave
Sunday, May 18 - Thousand Foot Krutch, Pillar, Building 429, This Beautiful Republic
• Wild Days with Jack Hanna, Julie Scardina and Ginny Busch (May 31 – June 1, June 7 – 8)
Interact with animals from Busch Gardens and SeaWorld parks and meet popular animal experts. Learn simple but important ways to protect wild animals and their habitats. This is your chance to get up close to penguins, alligators, Amazon frogs, and other wild creatures.
• 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!
• Summer Nights Concert Series (July 19 – 20, 26 – 27, Aug. 2 – 3, 9 – 10, 16 – 17)
It's back! This popular summer concert series returns with performances in the park's Festhaus Park, located in Germany. Schedule: July 19-20 - Rick Springfield; July 26-27 - Grand Funk Railroad; August 2-3 - Charlie Daniels Band; August 9-10 - The Guess Who; August 16-17 - Peter Frampton.
• Sock Hop Nights (Aug. 23 – 24, Aug. 30 – 31)
Stroll back to the time when rock and roll was king, with Chubby Checker, the King of Twist (first weekend) and The Four Tops (second weekend), who's hits have included "Baby, I Need Your Loving," and "I Can't Help Myself." At the Royal Palace Theater.
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| Do you dare brave the Curse of DarKastle during Howl-O-Scream? |
• Bud & BBQ (Sept. 6-7 & 13-14)
Just the ticket for those who love cold beer, barbecue, and great music. Food and beverage are available for an additional charge. Musicians: Sept. 6-7 - Aaron Tippin; Sept. 13-14 - Josh Gracin.
• Howl-o-Scream (Weekends, Sept, 19-Oct. 26)
Howl-O-Scream will celebrate its 10th 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.
Check Out This Great Package Deal for 2008
Bush Gardens Williamsburg is offering a fantastic new deal for 2008:
Williamsburg Bounce Ticket -
$123.50 for adults; $102.50 kids 6-17; Under 6 = free
Experience the best that Williamsburg has to offer. Start your day at Busch Gardens Europe then bounce over to Colonial Williamsburg. Visit as many times as you’d like during your stay, even in the same day. Bonus: When you visit between May 10th and September 7th you can visit Water Country USA at no additional charge.
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.
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