Philadelphia, PA – The Philadelphia Zoo is excited to bring back its signature fall beer festival, OktoBEARfest, on Saturday, September 16, from 7:00-10:00 pm.

This adults-only event will take place at the Zoo’s Peacock Pavilion. It will feature authentic Oktoberfest beers on tap, stein-holding and pretzel-eating competitions (with prizes!), live performances by local DJs and Polkadelphia, plus more than 100 fresh seasonal beers and ciders from dozens of breweries. Food trucks, including BYZ. Empire, Deke's BBQ, Wokworks, Bonjour Creperie, The Munchy Machine, Bacon on a Stick, and more will also be onsite for guests to enjoy delicious, sweet, savory street food. 

OktoBEARfest tickets
are available exclusively through philadelphiazoo.org. The event is limited to those 21 or older with valid identification only. For more information about OktoBEARfest or other events at the Philadelphia Zoo, please visit www.philadelphiazoo.org or call 215-243-1100.