Saturday 10/17 - OktoBEARfest - Maryland Zoo Hampden 1PM

all-flavored beer sampling returns to the Zoo 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 30+ flavors

• Live Bands

• All-day admission to the Zoo: Your chance to visit the animals! The Zoo is open from 10AM – 5PM.

• Volo Sports drinking fun Flicup Games

• 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

ZOO MEMBERS! Enter your membership number in the "discount" code at checkout to receive $5 off each and every ticket type thanks to our friends at CFG Bank.

Watering Hole Pairings:

On Saturday, enjoy scheduled animal activities while sipping on an exclusively paired drink at our “watering holes” presented by T. Rowe Price. (While supplies last)

• 2:00 – Giraffe pairing with Caesar's Kolsch from Checkerspot Brewery

• 3:00 – Elephant pumpkin smash pairing presented by American Design and Build

• 4:00 – Grizzly bear enrichment pairing

Tiger's Eye Collective Tattooing:

A little ink to remember the unforgettable fun and memories made at OktoBEARfest! Stop by Penguin Coast and make your Zoo memories permanent with a one-of-a-kind tattoo.

Seatings are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and pre-registration at Penguin Coast is required to help manage demand and wait times. Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Saturday 10/17 from 12-5pm.

• Last guest gets the 4:30pm slot.