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OktoBEARfest

Presented by Chase

Sat., Oct. 22, 1:00 - 6:00pm

Sun., Oct. 23, 1:00 - 6:00pm

It’s the 10th anniversary of OktoBEARfest! Celebrate with unlimited fall-flavored beer sampling featuring 50+ seasonal brews. Plus, enjoy live music, food, and fare from local vendors and artisans. It’s your chance to be part of this wildly popular fall fundraiser. Don’t miss out! Tickets sell quickly and you’ll need to act fast to get the lowest price.

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Trivia presented by Charm City Trivia

2:00, 3:00, 4:00 at Waterfowl Pavilion
Winners receive Zoo prizes and pride

Stein Hoisting Competition

3:00 (Women)
4:30 (Men)
Sign up during the event at the Main Stage

Every dollar raised goes directly towards advancing the Zoo’s mission.

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Tickets

Designated Drivers and Children 2 and Over

$30

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Sampling Tickets

21 and Older

Ticket Includes:

Unlimited beer sampling — sample from more than 50 fall-flavored beers
Commemorative sampling cup — featuring 2022 OktoBEARfest design
All-day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals. The Zoo is open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.*
Access to live music, food & vendors — 2 live bands, plus dozens of artisan and food vendors
The warm & fuzzy feeling of knowing that you’re supporting the Zoo!

*The Zoo will close at 5pm, event area open until 6pm

Super Sipper (VIP)

21 and Older

Ticket Includes:

Early Entry — VIP Super Sippers can enter the event 1 hour early at 12:00 PM.
Unlimited beer sampling — sample from more than 50 fall-flavored beers
VIP sampling cup — Only Super Sippers receive a larger, 16oz. souvenir tasting cup for maximum sampling during the event.
All-day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals. The Zoo is open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.*
Access to live music, food & vendors — 2 live bands, plus dozens of artisan and food vendors
Guaranteed to sell out quickly — Very limited quantities of VIP tickets are available for each event day.
The warm & fuzzy feeling of knowing that you’re supporting the Zoo!

*The Zoo will close at 5pm, event area open until 6pm

Non-Sampling Tickets

Designated Drivers and Children 2 and Over

Ticket Includes:

All-day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals. The Zoo is open 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.*
Access to live music, food & vendors — 2 live bands, plus dozens of artisan and food vendors
The warm & fuzzy feeling of knowing that you’re supporting the Zoo!

*The Zoo will close at 5pm, event area open until 6pm

Tickets Available Soon

Brews

More than 50 Beers on Tap

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Live Performances

Saturday, October 22, 2022

1:30PM

Poehemia

3:30PM

Bad w/ Names

Sunday, October 23, 2022

1:30PM

Charm City Junction

3:30PM

Guitar Gabby x TxLips

Would you like to be a sponsor of OktoBEARfest 2022? Email us at events@marylandzoo.org for sponsorship and vendor opportunities.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with this fun event. Volunteers must be 18 and over to volunteer and 21 and over to pour alcohol. Contact volunteers@marylandzoo.org to register.

Thanks To You!

Every dollar raised from OktoBEARfest goes directly to advancing the Zoo’s mission. By purchasing a ticket, you’re helping support Zoo operations, animal care, exhibits, education programs and wildlife conservation. The Maryland Zoo is a nonprofit organization that relies on your support. Attending OktoBEARfest presented by Chase is just one way you can help. To learn more about ways to donate and how you can make even more of an impact, visit our donation page.

Partners

In consideration for entrance to the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore (“Zoo”) the ticket bearer assumes the risk of, and agrees to release, discharge and hold the Zoo harmless from any and all liability arising from injury or death, property damage or other loss experienced by a Zoo visitor. This release and waiver extends to all claims of every kind of nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown. The bearer of this ticket grants the Zoo the right to film/videotape/photograph bearer on Zoo property for any purpose without payment or consideration therefore. Admission fees are non-refundable.

Today at the Zoo

OktoBEARfest

Presented by Chase

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Every dollar raised goes directly towards advancing the Zoo’s mission.

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