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OktoBEARfest 2019

Sat., Oct. 19, 12:00 - 5:00pm

New – Sip and Stroll Through The Zoo!

Unlimited fall-flavored beer sampling is coming back to the Zoo for the 8th year. NEW this year – a few beer tents beyond the pavilion area. Sip and stroll among the animals inside the Zoo! Join us for OktoBEARfest 2019 featuring unlimited sampling of 50+ seasonal brews, live music and local food & fare from vendors and artisans. It’s your chance to be part of this wildly popular fall festival fundraiser! Don’t miss out. Tickets sell quickly and you’ll need to act fast to get the lowest price.

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Designated Drivers and Children 2 and Over

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Use your membership number in the coupon code area to save $10 on each and every ticket you purchase.

Sampling Tickets

21 and Older

Each sampling ticket includes

Unlimited beer & wine sampling — sample from more than 50+ fall-flavored beers
Commemorative sampling glass — featuring 2019 OktoBEARfest logo
Access to live music, food & vendors — 2 live bands, plus dozens of artisan and food vendors
All day admission to the Zoo — your chance to experience the animals including our growing polar bear sisters. The Zoo is open 10:00am – 4pm* on the day of Oktobearfest.

*While the rest of the Zoo will close at its regular time of 4pm, Waterfowl will be open until 5pm

Super Sipper (VIP)

21 and Older

Each super sipper ticket includes

Be a VIP — Only Super Sippers receive a larger, 16oz. commemorative mug for maximum sampling during the event. All-day Zoo admission and access to live music, food & vendors are also included in this special VIP package.
Express Entry — VIP Super Sippers enter via a special Express Entry Line.
Guaranteed to sell out quickly — Very limited quantities of VIP tickets are available for each event day.

Non-Sampling Tickets

Designated Drivers and Children 2 and Over

Purchase non-sampling tickets for any designated drivers and for all children ages 2 and over.
Children under 2 are admitted free to the event and do not require a ticket.
These tickets include access to the event area and all-day admission to the Zoo.

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Brews

More than 50 Beers on Tap

Live Performances

Saturday, October 19, 2019

12:30PM

HotMess

2:30PM

Kilmaine Saints

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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 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.

Would you like to be a sponsor of OktoBEARfest 2019? Email us at events@marylandzoo.org for sponsorship and vendor opportunities.

Interested in volunteering at this year’s OktoBEARfest? We need help with check-in, beer pouring & more! Click here to sign up.

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New – Sip and Stroll Through The Zoo!

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