OktoBEARfest
presented by Alaska Airlines
Saturday, October 5, 2024
Cheers to Conservation
Get ready for a “beary” good time this October!
Ever wonder what it’s like to wander around Woodland Park Zoo, engaging with beautiful and exotic animals with no kids in sight while enjoying your favorite NW brews and ciders? We are thrilled to introduce a reimagined Brew at the Zoo... OktoBEARfest!
Join us on Saturday, October 5, 2024 for a brand-new all-day event that goes from 1:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. At this exclusive 21+ event guests can enjoy the entire zoo while sampling brews and ciders from more than 50 Northwest breweries and cider houses!
In addition to (practically private!) zoo access, OktoBEARfest will also feature a “beer hall” on the north meadow as well as games and guest activities, ambassador animal programming, special keeper talks, a bevy of food trucks, tastings beyond brews and so much more. KEXP DJs will be providing the vibes.
All money raised supports conservation projects both locally and globally. Cheers to conservation! #SavingWildlife
EVENT DETAILS
You must be 21 years or older and have a valid ID to attend. No refunds.
$135 Conservation Partner
(plus service fees)
$90 Wildlife Warrior
(plus service fees)
$70 The BEAR Essentials
(plus service fees)
$50 Designated Driver
(plus service fees)
Conservation Partner Tickets Include
- VIP Benefits (see list below)
- Admission to the zoo
- Entry at 1:30 p.m.
- 20 tasting tickets
- Commemorative glass
- OktoBEARfest branded tote bag
- Keeper talks
Wildlife Warrior Tickets Include
- Admission to the zoo
- Entry at 2:30 p.m.
- 15 tasting tickets
- Commemorative glass
- Ambassador animal encounters
- Keeper talks
The BEAR Essentials Tickets Include
- Admission to the zoo
- Entry at 3:30 p.m.
- 10 tasting tickets
- Ambassador animal encounters
- Keeper talks
Designated Driver Tickets Include
- Admission to the zoo
- Entry at any time
- Unlimited soda
- Ambassador animal encounters
- Keeper talks
VIP Locations
Only available for Conservation Partner ticket holders
- Beech Grove & Picnic Shelter
- Exclusive ambassador animal experiences per location at 2:00 p.m.
- Extra amenities like fire pits and Adirondack chairs
Schedule of Events
Keeper Talks and More!
2:00 p.m. Brown Bear
2:00 p.m. Flamingo
2:30 p.m. Penguin
2:30 p.m. Red Panda
2:30 p.m. Rhino
2:30 p.m. Sloth Bear
3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mobile Zoo across from North Meadow
3:30 p.m. Trivia in Zoomazium
3:30 p.m. Brown Bear
3:30 p.m. Sloth Bear
4:00 p.m. Trivia in Zoomazium
4:30 p.m. Lynx
4:30 p.m. Mobile Zoo across from North Meadow
5:30 p.m. Brown Bear
6:00 p.m. Trivia in Zoomazium
Presentations in Zoomazium
Wild Lands, Water and Beer
presented by Washington Wild
2:00 p.m.
Hear from the director of Washington Wild’s Brewshed Alliance and how protecting nearly 3 million acres of designated Wilderness throughout Washington State lends to the creation of some of the best craft beers in the world.
Fall Hikes in the North Cascades
presented by Washington Trails Association and Woodland Park Zoo
3:30 p.m. & 5:00 p.m.
Hear from a hiking expert about where to find the most magical autumn hikes in the north central part of our state, as well as some tips on hiking safely in bear country.
PARTICIPATING BREWERIES
2 Towns Ciderhouse
Anacortes Brewery
Aslan Brewing Seattle
Bainbridge Brewing
Barley POP! Brewing
Beardslee
Beyla Brewing
Bickersons Brewhouse
Big Time Brewery & Alehouse
Bosk Brew Works
Boundary Bay Brewery
Channel Marker Cider
Diamond Knot Brewing Company
Dry Humor Cider Co.
Fast Fashion Brewing
Figurehead Brewing Company
Flying Bike Cooperative Brewery
Ghostfish Brewing Company
GloryBucha Kombucha
Hildegard Ferments & Botanicals
Ironhorse Brewing
Jellyfish Brewing Company
Ladd & Lass Brewing
Logan Brewing Company
Lucky Envelope
Magnuson Brewery
Maritime Pacific Brewing Co.
Matchless Brewing
Métier Brewing Company
Mr. B's Meadery
Obec Brewing
Offset Ciderworks
Pear UP Cider
Pelican Brewing Company
Pinball Cider
Postdoc Brewing
Project 9 Brewing Co.
Ravenna Brewing Co.
Republic of Cider
Reuben's Brews
San Juan Seltzer
Silver City Brewery
Slightly Furry Beverage Company
Slippery Pig Brewery
Soundbite Cider
Stoup Brewing
St-Lô Cider
Thorntail Hard Agave
Tieton Cider Works
Top Down Brewing Co.
Urban Family
Watts Brewing Company
Wheelie Pop Brewing
Woodinville Cider Works
Sponsors