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OktoBEARfest

Presented by Chase

Sat., Oct. 23 - Sun., Oct. 24 1:00 - 6:00pm

Dust off your lederhosen! Fall-flavored beer sampling is coming back to the Zoo for the 9th year. Join us for OktoBEARfest 2021 featuring unlimited sampling of 50+ seasonal brews. Plus, enjoy live music and German-inspired food & fare from local vendors and artisans. It’s your chance to be part of this wildly popular fall festival! Don’t miss out. Tickets sell quickly and you’ll need to act fast to get the lowest price.

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Beer List

Music Lineup

Merch Designs

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

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Tickets

Under 21 and Designated Drivers

$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 2021 OktoBEARfest design
All-day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals. The Zoo is open 10:00am – 4pm.*
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 its regular time of 4pm, event area open until 6pm

Super Sipper (VIP)

21 and Older

Ticket Includes:

Early Entry — VIP Super Sippers can enter the event 30 minutes early at 12:30 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 10:00am – 4pm.*
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 its regular time of 4pm, event area open until 6pm

Non-Sampling Tickets

Under 21 and Designated Drivers

Ticket Includes:

All-day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals. The Zoo is open 10:00am – 4pm.*
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 its regular time of 4pm, event area open until 6pm

Tickets Available Soon

Brews

More than 50 Beers on Tap

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Live Performances

Saturday, October 23, 2021

1:30PM

Nelly's Echo

3:30PM

Tickle Me Emo

Sunday, October 24, 2021

1:30PM

Reverend Smackmaster and the Congregation of Funk

3:30PM

Kilmaine Saints

2021 OktoBEARfest Merch

Would you like to be a sponsor of OktoBEARfest presented by Chase 2021? 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, click here.

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.

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