Williamsburg, Virginia
July 31 - September 7, 2026
Burp Fest is bringing its legendary burping contest to Busch Gardens Bier Fest in Williamsburg! Think you've got what it takes? Step up and prove it.
Bring the thunder! Our decibel meter doesn't lie. Let out your most earth-shaking belch and see if you can claim the crown.
It's not about power — it's about endurance. How long can you keep it going? The clock is ticking.
Take home the Burp Fest trophy and eternal bragging rights.
Your legendary performance featured across all Burp Fest socials.
Exclusive festival merchandise only winners receive.
How to enter: Show up at the Burp Fest booth at Busch Gardens Bier Fest and sign up on the spot. Or get notified in advance so you're ready to go!
Busch Gardens Bier Fest is billed as Virginia's largest craft beer and BBQ festival, running weekends from late July through Labor Day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg. First launched in 2015, the event features more than 100 beers on tap from 60 breweries, including 39 Virginia hometown favorites. The festival includes 80+ craft brews and specialty cocktails, 38 BBQ-inspired bites, live local bands each weekend, and traditional German food.
The event is included with regular park admission or membership — beer sampling requires an additional purchase for guests 21+ with valid ID. Special experiences include the Rhine River "Brews Cruise" and nightly fireworks. The 2026 edition runs July 31 through September 7 on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Labor Day.
Busch Gardens Bier Fest debuted in late 2015 as a modest four-day event spanning just two consecutive weekends. The festival drew on Busch Gardens Williamsburg's deep ties to European theming — the park features sections modeled after Germany, England, France, Scotland, Ireland, and Italy — making a beer and food festival a natural fit.
The event grew rapidly, expanding from a brief weekend affair into a multi-week summer tradition that now spans from late July through Labor Day. Busch Gardens leveraged its theme park infrastructure to create an experience that combines craft beer with rides, shows, and family entertainment — setting it apart from standalone beer festivals. The emphasis on Virginia breweries (39 of the 60 participating are Virginia-based) reflects the state's booming craft beer scene, while the BBQ-inspired food menu adds a distinctly American flavor to the German-themed celebration.
Founded
2015
Organizer
Busch Gardens Williamsburg (SeaWorld Entertainment)
Breweries
60
Beers
100+
Tier
Major Regional
July 31 - September 7, 2026
Status: confirmed
2025: August 1 - September 1, 2025
~6 weeks (Fri-Sun + Labor Day)
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Williamsburg, Virginia
60 breweries
100+ beers to try
Find our booth at Busch Gardens Bier Fest and compete in the Loudest Burp and Longest Burp championships!
Busch Gardens Bier Fest 2026 takes place July 31 - September 7, 2026 at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Busch Gardens Bier Fest is held at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
General admission tickets to Busch Gardens Bier Fest are Included with park admission; beer sampling requires additional purchase. Check the official website for VIP and other ticket options.
Yes! Burp Fest will be at Busch Gardens Bier Fest with our legendary burping contest. Compete in the Loudest Burp Championship and the Longest Burp Championship for trophies, social media fame, and exclusive merch.
Burp Fest is the world's premier competitive burping organization. We bring our burping contests to beer festivals across America, giving attendees the chance to compete for glory, trophies, and social media fame.
Just show up at the Burp Fest booth at Busch Gardens Bier Fest! You can also sign up on our website to get notified about contest times and details.
We're always looking for new beer festivals to bring the burping contest to. Get in touch!
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