Where: The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore
Baltimore
MD
21217
United States
OktoBEARfest View Ticket Options
Fri., Oct. 10, 6:00 - 10:00pm Sat., Oct. 11, 1:00 - 6:00pm Fall-flavored beer sampling returns to the Zoo with two ways to celebrate! Kick off the weekend with a lively Friday night at OktoBEAR-Eve—an exclusive 21+ event featuring seasonal brews, festive vibes, and wild encounters (leave the cubs at home for this one). Or, join us Saturday for the beloved OktoBEARfest tradition, with unlimited sampling of 60+ seasonal brews, plus wine, seltzer, and cider. Enjoy live music, local vendors, and, of course, all-day admission to the Zoo.
What to Expect: Unlimited sampling: Beer, wine, cider, and seltzer samplings of 40+ flavors An adults-only (21+) evening visit: Leave the cubs at home and enjoy the rare thrill of roaming the Zoo after hours Access to live music, food & vendors: 2 live bands, plus artisan and food vendors Charm City Trivia: Taking place during the festival at 6:30, 7:30, and 8:30 Stein hoisting competition presented by Boston Beer: Women 6:45, Men 7:15 Scheduled animal enrichment: Enjoy an elephant watermelon smash and more while sipping on an exclusively paired drink Please note: Due to evening hours, we cannot guarantee that animals will be viewable aside from scheduled enrichment
Animal Enrichment Schedule: On Friday, enjoy scheduled animal enrichment throughout the evening.
5:15: Animal Ambassador Meet & Greet in Zoo Central (Super Sipper exclusive) 6:00: Chimp Keeper Chat in Chimpanzee Forest 7:00: African Watering Hole Keeper Chat 7:45: Slender-Snouted Crocodile Keeper Chat in Chimpanzee Forest
What to Expect: All-day admission to the Zoo: Your chance to visit the animals! The Zoo is open from 10AM – 5PM. Unlimited sampling: Beer, wine, cider, and seltzer samplings of 60+ flavors Access to live music, food & vendors: 2 live bands, plus dozens of artisan and food vendors Charm City Trivia: Taking place during the festival (Waterfowl Pavilion) at 2:00, 3:00, & 4:00 Stein hoisting competition presented by Boston Beer: Women 3:00, Kids 3:15, Men 4:30 Watering Hole Pairings: On Saturday, enjoy scheduled animal activities while sipping on an exclusively paired drink at our “watering holes.”
2:00 – Grizzly bear enrichment pairing 3:00 – Elephant pumpkin smash pairing 4:00 – Chimp enrichment pairing WANT TO SKIP THE LINE? Donate your old cell phone, small electronic devices, or give a $20 cash donation to the Zoo at the event entrance!
All proceeds benefit animal care and conservation!