Busch Gardens announces 2008 special events

By NICOLE PAITSEL

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February 19, 2008

Third Day, Natalie Grant and Peter Frampton are a few of the performers who are scheduled to play at Busch Gardens Europe this season, park organizers announced today.

The theme-park opens on March 21. Here is a list of special events.

April 19-20 and April 26-27. Ready, Set, Grow! The interactive gardening weekends feature workshops, demonstrations and tips from local experts. This year, a new landscaping shop, "The Garden Gate," opens in the England section of the park.

May 4, May 11 and May 18. Busch Gardens hosts a contemporary Christian concert series annually. This year, twelve artists including Third Day, Mark Schultz and Natalie Grant will perform.

May 31-June 1 and June 7-8. Wild Days with Jack Hanna, Julie Scardina and Ginny Busch. The popular animal experts let guests interact with animals from Busch Gardens and SeaWorld parks.

July 19-20, July 26-27, Aug. 2-3, Aug. 9-10 and Aug. 16-17. The annual Summer Nights concert series returns this year and will feature Peter Frampton, The Charlie Daniels Band and Rick Springfield, among others.

Aug. 23-24 and Aug. 30-31. Sock Hop Nights. Chubby Checker will perform at the first of the themed weekends, and The Four Tops will sing their classics the following weekend.

Virginia residents can purchase the Busch Gardens Fun Card for $56.95 and receive unlimited admission to the park through Sept. 1 and admission to the park's special events.

For more information about the Fun Card and the park, visit www.buschgardens.com/va or call 800-343-7946.

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