BUSCH GARDENS ANNOUNCES BIG THRILLS AND BIG NAMES FOR 2011 EVENTS

Guests Can Pay For a Day, Come Back All Year
For Exciting Entertainment and Non-Stop Thrills

TAMPA, Fla. (Dec. 21, 2008) – Big names in country, Latin, contemporary Christian and classic rock, plus a NEW extreme sports series and Florida’s first triple launch coaster are coming to Busch Gardens Tampa Bay in 2011. It’s the biggest lineup yet with country and classic rock legends at Bands, Brew & BBQ, Viva La Música’s chart-topping salsa and meringue, a new breed of speed on Cheetah Hunt, Glory at the Gardens’ contemporary Christian music and Ramp Jam – a brand-new event featuring BMX, skateboarding and in-line skating by some of the sport’s top athletes.

Can’t decide which event to attend?  With a 2011 Fun Card, you can pay for a day and come back all year to catch them all! It’s the best value for again-and-again access to all of the amazing animal encounters, world-class thrill rides, exciting big-name entertainment and family adventure Busch Gardens has to offer.

NEW! A New Breed of Speed is Coming in Spring 2011
Busch Gardens’ new mega-attraction brings guests face-to-face with the world’s fastest land animals, then invites them to race across the Serengeti on Cheetah Hunt – a one-of-a-kind launch coaster.

Memorable Music Gets Your Toes Tapping at Real Music
The Real Music Concert Series presents notable names from music’s most memorable eras. From sock-hop era idols to swingin’ big bands, the lineup features something for everyone:
Jan. 19–22       THE TERRY MYERS ORCHESTRA with THE SWING SISTERS
Jan. 26–29      THE TOMMY DORSEY ORCHESTRA
Jan. 2–5        DEBBIE REYNOLDS
Jan. 9–12        PAUL REVERE AND THE RAIDERS
Feb.16–19        THE VENTURES
Feb. 23–26       HERMAN’S HERMITS starring PETER NOONE
March 2–5        THE 5TH DIMENSION
March 9–12       THE OSMOND BROTHERS
March 16–19      TONY ORLANDO
March 23–26      CHARO


Blazing BBQ and Award-Winning Musicians Cook Up Band Brew & BBQ
Bands, Brew & BBQ offers four weekends of smokin’ hot fun. Enjoy sizzling live performances from award-winning country and classic rock artists, sample dozens of  craft and international beers and fire up your taste buds with food from your favorite local restaurants as well our own famous, blazing barbecue.

Sundays at Busch Gardens
Feb. 13 Blondie
Feb. 20 Joan Jett &
        The Blackhearts
Feb. 27 The Commodores &
        The Pointer Sisters
March 6 Travis Tritt &
        The Charlie Daniels Band

Saturdays at SeaWorld
Feb. 12  Huey Lewis & The News
Feb. 19  Willie Nelson
Feb. 26  REO Speedwagon
March 5 Josh Turner

Get on Your Feet for Viva La Música
Join the fiesta every weekend, March 13 through April 2, when Grammy and Latin Grammy-award winning acts perform salsa, merengue, reggaeton and more for Viva La Música.

Sundays Busch Gardens
March 13        Elvis Crespo
March 20        Jose Alberto “El Canario”
March 27        Angel Y Khris
April 3 Ismael Miranda

Saturdays at SeaWorld
March 12         Chino Y Nacho
March 19        Manny Manuel
March 26        Jerry Rivera
April 2         Edniya Nazario

NEW! Pro Athletes Amp Up at Ramp Jam
This April, the ASA Action Sports World Tour amps up the excitement at Busch Gardens with the world’s best pro skateboarders, BMX riders and inline skaters shreddin’ a 14’ tall half-pipe. Live local bands, great food, the latest surf and skate gear complete the festival April 9-10 and 16-17.

Glory at the Gardens Brings Music and Fellowship
Top acts in contemporary Christian, Gospel and Christian rock take the stage at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay select dates in May for Glory at the Gardens – a festival full of music and fellowship. Stay tuned for artist reveals and more details.

The 2011 Busch Gardens Fun Card is valid from the date of purchase through Dec. 31, 2011 and is available at the Busch Gardens’ front gate, online or by calling (888) 800-5447. Event dates, times and artists are subject to change. Performances are included with any daily admission or annual pass. Visit BuschGardens.com for more information.