Goo Goo Dolls, TLC, and more announced to perform at Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival 2018

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The Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival main stage at sunset, aglow with vibrant lights and a bold “Food & Wine Festival” sign, nestled among lush trees—setting an electrifying atmosphere for headlining concerts like TLC and Goo Goo Dolls.

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival returns to Tampa Bay this spring with exciting new cuisine and beverages, and today the park revealed the event’s concert headliners.

On Saturdays and Sundays from March 3 – April 29, guests can sample foods from 13 culinary cabins, including dishes like mango shrimp ceviche and beef brisket on a spiced corn waffle. The Savory Tavern features bold new eats such as fried frog legs with bacon corn fritters, while Artisan Eats offers the fan-favorite duck fat truffle fries. Pair the delectable dishes with 65+ wines, 50+ craft beers, and specialty cocktails.

In addition to the delicious food & wine offerings, the festival has a fun lineup of live entertainment. This year’s lineup includes the following:

  • Edwin McCain & Sister Hazel – March 3
  • Grupo Niche – March 4
  • The Fray – March 10
  • Southern Uprising Tour: A Southern Rock Revival with Travis Tritt, The Charlie Daniels Band, The Marshall Tucker Band, The Outlaws – March 11
  • Olga Tanon – March 17
  • Goo Goo Dolls – March 18
  • Better Than Ezra & Tonic – March 24
  • Michael Bolton – March 25
  • Boyz II Men – March 31
  • Natalie Grant – April 1
  • Hank Williams, Jr. – April 7
  • TLC – April 8
  • Bret Michaels – April 14
  • TBD – April 15
  • The All-American Rejects – April 21
  • Cole Swindell – April 22
  • Flo Rida – April 28
  • Kaleo & Bleachers – April 29

Guests can choose from two VIP concert upgrades, which include priority seating and a 5-item sampler lanyard. Festival guests can also purchase 5-, 10-, and 12-item sample lanyards.

A festive table featuring a wine bottle, glass, and gourmet plate awaits guests at Busch Gardens during the Food & Wine Festival, with a thrilling roller coaster framing the scene. Visitors soak in the vibrant park ambiance as they savor culinary delights and take in live shows from acts like the Goo Goo Dolls or TLC.

Antipasto platter featuring cheese, olives, cured meats, mozzarella balls, and toasted bread arranged on a rustic wooden board—an ideal bite to enjoy amid the vibrant sights and sounds of Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival.

A glass layered dessert crowned with caramel popcorn sits on a striped cloth, surrounded by scattered popcorn—an irresistible treat to savor during live music nights at Busch Gardens or while celebrating your favorite moments from TLC’s legendary performances.

Tender sliced meat topped with savory brown sauce, paired with a waffle and fresh microgreens, artfully arranged on a white plate—one of the flavorful creations guests can savor at Busch Gardens’ Food & Wine Festival.

Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival concert stage with excited fans packed in to see TLC and the Goo Goo Dolls perform live.

For more information on Busch Gardens Food & Wine Festival, visit the Busch Gardens website

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