Country and classic rock concerts. Sizzlin’ and delicious BBQ for top local restaurants. Sampling tents and beer gardens. It all adds up to another year of Bands, Brew & BBQ at SeaWorld Orlando.

The popular annual event runs Saturdays and Sundays over the course of four weekends, Feb. 11-12, 18-19, 25-26 and March 3-4, 2012.

In addition to all the regularly scheduled fun and adventure at SeaWorld, this special event offers up rocking concerts from some of the top musical artists in country and rock. The theme park also partners with Orlando area restaurants to provide a rich and varied array of BBQ and grilled foods, plus a thirst-quenching beer garden featuring nearly 50 craft beers from nearly 20 different domestic and international breweries.

This year’s musical artists include:

• Sat, Feb. 11:      Foreigner
• Sun, Feb. 12:    Gary Allan
• Sat, Feb. 18:     Trace Adkins
• Sun, Feb. 19:    Kenny Rogers
• Sat, Feb. 25:     Doobie Brothers
• Sun, Feb. 26:    Ronnie Dunn
• Sat, Mar. 3:       Sara Evans
• Sun, Mar, 4:      Scotty McCreery

SeaWorld Announces Concert Lineup for Bands, Brew & BBQ

The holiday season is only just beginning at Orlando’s theme parks, but the fun just keeps on coming in 2012, as well.

SeaWorld Orlando recently announced the musical acts for its 2012 edition of the park’s popular Bands, Brew & BBQ Fest. 

The event, which takes place over four weekends in February and March, features eight live concerts ranging from 1970s rock to the best in country.

2012 Bands, Brew & BBQ Performers:

Feb. 11: Foreigner

Feb. 12: Gary Allan

Feb. 18: Trace Adkins

Feb. 19: Kenny Rogers

Feb. 25: Doobie Brothers

Feb. 26: Ronnie Dunn

March 3: Sara Evans

March 4: Scotty McCreery (reigning “American Idol”)

All concerts are included in regular SeaWorld Orlando park admission. For additional details visit http://www.seaworldorlando.com/.

Another weekend of fun lies ahead in Orlando.At Universal Studios, the Summer Concert Series takes center stage again on Saturday night with a live concert featuring Third Eye Blind at 9 p.m.

The music also rolls on at Disney’s Epcot where the annual Sounds Like Summer concert series features Stayin’ Alive, a Tribute to the Bee Gees tonight and Slippery When Wet - The Ultimate Bon Jovi Tribute on Saturday. Concerts are scheduled for 5:45, 7 and 8:15 p.m. both evenings.

Meanwhile, at SeaWorld Orlando, guests can stay late as the park’s Summer  Nights at SeaWorld keeps the park open til 10 pm from now through August 14. The Summer Nights fun includes the popular shows Shamu Rocks, Sea Lions Tonite and Reflections, a fireworks and fountains grand finale. There’s also the new Summer Nights Central, a family gathering and party area that stretches along the pathway to Bayside Stadium at opens at 6 pm nightly.

Those interested in next week’s music can get an early start on the weekend with the Thursday, June 30 appearance of Psychedelic Furs at Velvet Sessions, the monthly rock and roll party at Universal’s Hard Rock Hotel.

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SeaWorld’s Halloween Spooktacular

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Trick or Treat! Kids of all ages can catch the Halloween spirit by joining the pumpkin fishes, friendly sea witches, sea fairies and more than 30 other fanciful sea creatures during SeaWorld Orlando’s annual Halloween Spooktacular celebration. With more 2 million pieces of sweet treats being distributed, there will be plenty of goodies for everyone!

As an added treat, you can use your Spooktacular map to search for hidden treasures and sweets at more than a dozen different stations throughout the park.

Sesame Street fans will be delighted by The Count and other Sesame Street residents at Count Von Count’s Spooktacular character breakfast. Sing and dance along to the Halloween beats while enjoying a delicious breakfast buffet!

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