BANDS, BREW AND BBQ GETS FUNKY FOR ITS THIRD WEEKEND

The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters Move the Body and Soul at Busch Gardens

TAMPA, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2011) —The Commodores and The Pointer Sisters will mix it up at Bands, Brew and BBQ at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay on Sunday, Feb. 27. These two groovy groups will take guests back with their chart-topping tunes. The Commodores are best known for their timeless dance-floor hits and ballads including “Brick House” and “Three Times a Lady,” and The Pointer Sisters are known for turning up the heat with spirited songs like “Fire” and “I’m So Excited.”

Continuing every Sunday through March 6, Busch Gardens guests can jam out to award-winning country and classic rock artists, while indulging in savory BBQ from local favorite restaurants and refreshing specialty and craft beers at the all-new Festival Beer Garden.

This year, Busch Gardens introduces the Festival Beer Garden with more than 50 specialty and craft beers. Guests wanting unlimited access to all 14 beer tents can purchase a Beer Festival Wristband for $25, which includes a five-ounce souvenir pilsner to use for unlimited sampling. The Festival Beer Garden opens at noon each day of the festival.

Kick your experience up a notch by purchasing the Bands, Brew and BBQ VIP Ticket to reserve the best seat in the house for your favorite acts. For only $27.95 guests get priority seating at center stage and a meal is included.

Sound like too much excitement to pack into one day? Make sure you experience all this event has to offer with a 2011 Fun Card, so you can pay for a day and play all year.
You won’t want to miss all the sizzling hot artists in this year’s lineup, perfectly paired with amazing animal encounters and world-class thrill rides that you can only experience at Busch Gardens, including the new one-of-a-kind multiple launch coaster, Cheetah Hunt, opening in late spring.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit BuschGardens.com