Make Father’s Day the Best Day Yet!

Celebrate the dad in your life with an unforgettable afternoon at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay! Treat Dad to Lunch + Beer, presented by Best Day Brewing, and enjoy a day filled with bold flavors, cool brews, and family fun. From 12–2pm, enjoy specially priced cocktails, wine, and beer at Springs Taproom!

Kick things off with a delicious lunch buffet paired with a refreshing non-alcoholic craft beer—full flavor, zero compromise—from Best Day Brewing. Included with your lunch reservation, is a day of unlimited mini golf at Gwazi Event Pavilion, perfect for some friendly competition with Dad.

Check back soon to reserve your spot for our Father’s Day Lunch!

Father's Day Lunch

Start time: 12pm, check in starts 15 mins prior to reservation time.

Lunch Menu: 12 – 2PM at Springs Taproom

Wild Berry Salad

Mixed greens, fresh berries, feta cheese, dried cranberries, pickled onions, candied pecans, and honey-lime vinaigrette

Baked Truffle Triple Mac & Cheese

Charred Garlic Broccolini

Loaded Potato Bar

Sour cream, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, and green onions

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders

Chipotle Blackberry BBQ St. Louis Ribs

Smoked Peaches BBQ Chicken Quarters

Chef’s Choice Dessert Shooters

One beverage of choice – beer, wine, signature cocktail, soda or bottled water

Disclaimer: Reservations are required for lunch. Park admission is required and not included.
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Tee Up with Dad This Father’s Day

Join the fun with a round of Mini Golf with Dad! 9-holes of Mini Golf will be available on Saturday & Sunday at Gwazi Pavilion from 11:00AM – 7:00PM. One round of golf for $10 per group of four (4) guests!

Driving Range Challenge

Don’t forget to stop by the driving range at the Festival Pathway near the Gwazi Pavilion. From 11:00AM – 7:00PM test your swing at the inflatable driving range.

Bring your A-game and your best Dad jokes! It’s going to be a hole-in-one kind of day at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay!
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Sports Fan Fest

Join us as we bring the spirit of Tampa Bay’s professional sports to life! Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love the energy of game day, this is your chance to show your pride for our hometown sports teams. Each day, representatives from some of Tampa Bay’s favorite sports teams will be at Busch Gardens from 12 – 6 PM giving out special surprises!

  • Tampa Bay Rays – Saturday & Sunday in Gwazi Plaza
  • USF Bulls – Saturday in Cheetah Hunt Plaza
  • Tampa Bay Lightning – Sunday in Cheetah Hunt Plaza


  • Don’t miss out on a chance to celebrate your favorite sports team with dad and the whole family!