Busch Garden's annual concert series, beer festival, and barbecue gathering, Bands, Brews, and BBQ will return in February of 2013 with performances from an assortment of rock n' roll greats including the Goo Goo Dolls, Barenaked Ladies, the Doobie Brothers, and John Kay with Steppenwolf.

But, the concerts are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to all the great things you can do at Bands, Brews, and BBQ.  In addition, Busch Gardens will play host to a huge beer festival showcasing more than 80 imported, domestic and craft beers as well as legendary barbecue cooked up by a different great chef each week.

John Kay & Steppenwolf will kick things off on Sunday, February 10 followed by Barenaked Ladies on February 17, The Doobie Brothers on February 24, and the Goo Goo Dolls on March 3.  Each of the weekly concerts throughout February are included with the price of admission to Busch Gardens.

If you'd like to enjoy an unlimted sampling of beers, a beer fest wristband is $30 for one ($50 for two) and is good from noon to 5:30 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday during Bands, Brews, and BBQ.

Guests can also purchase a Bands, Brews, and BBQ VIP ticket for an additional $29.99 which will get you priority reserved seating plus an entrée platter and non-alcoholic beverage at any festival tent location OR an entrée, one side salad, side dish or dessert, and a regular-sized non-alcoholic beverage from any of Busch Gardens’ restaurants.

Sound fun?  2013 Busch Gardens Fun Cards are only $85.  For tickets and more information, head over to the official Bands, Brews, and BBQ page.