Busch Gardens St. Patrick’s Day Celebration – March 12-17, 2026
Busch Gardens St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Busch Gardens® St. Patrick’s Day Celebration will come alive with special entertainment, delicious Irish-themed food, and beverages, plus thrilling roller coasters and attractions to mark the special holiday, March 12-17, 2026 (closed Tuesday, March 16).
It is also Member Appreciation Weekend, enjoy with exclusive offers and perks.
- Discounted guest tickets, only $39.99
- Celtic Fyre Member-Exclusive performance and VIP experience on March 13
- Early ride time in Festa Italia on March 14 and 15
- FREE Killarney Village 25th Anniversary Pin, while supplies last
- St. Patrick’s Day FREE beer, for Members 21+
For a limited-time, visitors can buy a Busch Gardens Fun Card or Membership and Get Water Country USA Free.
Event Highlights:
Celtic Fyre® – Six-time winner of the #1 Amusement Park Entertainment by USA Today, this fan-favorite iconic performance explores the Celtic tradition of storytelling through the universal language of dance.
Rides: Wondering what rides you will ride? Here is a link to each ride, if it is open and the thrill level so you can plan everyone in your family’s day.
Delicious! Culinary and Beverages – Guests can embark on a flavor-filled journey of NEW and returning Irish-themed fare and a variety of specialty brews, adding to the spirit of the event!
- Guinness® Mousse
- Shamrock Mudslide
- St. Patrick’s Day Cupcake
- St. Patrick’s Day Kettle Corn
- Shamrock Pretzel
- Green & Specialty Beers
Ireland Village is Celebrating 25 years – There’s something for everyone in Killarney! Help celebrate 25 years of the iconic Ireland village!
For the Kids – younger guests can join in the fun as they join in the St. Patrick’s Day Celebration fun with the Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt! Let the luck of the Irish be your guide as you look high and low in search of all nine leprechauns hiding throughout the park. Simply grab a clue sheet at the Welcome Center to begin your quest for these clever fellows who seem to have a real knack for finding the best hiding spots.
Local Irish Dance Schools – Support Virginia’s Irish Dance Schools as they show off their amazing local talent on Saturdays and Sundays in the Abbey Stone Theatre.
Here is our video of our fun trip there on opening weekend for St. Patrick’s Day 2021!
We are always following discount options for Busch Gardens tickets so check our Busch Gardens Discount page if you don’t have a member pass.
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