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What is Virginia Catholic Day at Busch Gardens? 
We invite families, youth ministries, and young adult groups from around the Diocese to Busch Gardens for a day of funand fellowship. The day includes admission to the park, Sunday Vigil Mass, and dinner as a Diocese. 


What is the schedule of the day (Saturday, October 1, 2022)? 
10:00 am Busch Gardens opens, pick-up tickets near the front entrance 
12:00 pm Ticket pickup ends 
3:30 pm Celebration of Sunday Vigil Mass at Abbey Stone Theatre at Busch Gardens 
5:30 pm Diocesan all-you-can eat dinner buffet at the Black Forest Pavilion opens 
6:30 pm Diocesan dinner buffet closes 
11:00 pm Busch Gardens closes (note: Howl-O-Scream event starts at 6:00 pm) 


Who should attend the Virginia Catholic Day? 
This event is open to all youth, families, and young adults from around the Diocese. You can register as either a group, afamily or an individual. 


What are some of the logistics for me to be aware of?
 • All ticket purchases will be made online through our online registration system. 
• All tickets will be picked up onsite on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Busch Gardens at the tram drop off location.• All individuals who purchase tickets for the all-you-can-eat dinner will have a wrist band. The wrist band will getindividuals into the all-you-can eat dinner.
 • Howl-O-Scream begins around 6:00 pm and may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. 
• The all-you-can eat buffet dinner. There will be vegetarian and gluten free options available for people whorequest those in the online registration system. 


What are the costs? 
There are three options available to all individuals this year to choose from which include: 
1. All-inclusive ($63.79 per individual): Includes admission to the park (including Howl-O-Scream), Sunday VigilMass, and All-You-Can Eat Dinner Buffet 
2. Single-Day Admission Ticket ($46 per individual): Includes admission to the park (including Howl-O-Scream)and Sunday Vigil Mass 
3. All-You Can Eat Dinner Buffet ONLY ($17.79 per individual): Includes Sunday Vigil Mass, and All-You-CanEat Dinner Buffet

Sacred Heart will provide transportation for high school and middle school youth and adult volunteers.

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