Sharktoberfest

Raise a glass with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium during Sharktoberfest, a craft beer festival in the Aquarium after hours, featuring local and regional breweries. Main Event: $55 The event—on Saturday, January 18, from 7 to 10 p.m.—will feature local and regional breweries that will provide samples of their staple selections alongside unique, seasonal brews. Each guest will receive a commemorative tasting glass for sampling. Sharktoberfest guests will enjoy Mote Aquarium with live entertainment, food stations, merchandise vendors and special experiences provided by Mote’s Education department. General Admission includes access to Mote Aquarium, beer sampling, and event entertainment. Additional purchase opportunities include event merchandise from local craft vendors and the Mote gift store, a selection of food and cuisine by Deep Sea Diner and Michael’s on East, and a cash bar with limited cocktails, wine, and beer available to purchase. VIP Tasting: $125 A limited number of tickets are available for a private tasting experience that will be held at Mote — in the New Pass Room, on Saturday, January 18, from 5 to 7 p.m. — prior to the start of Sharktoberfest. Guests for this VIP Tasting Event, presented by 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop, will sample six selections from local brewers as well as a curated menu of light bites from Pier 22. Guests will enjoy a guided tasting experience where representatives from each brewery will provide insight into the creation of each brew. At the completion of the VIP Tasting experience, guests will enter the Aquarium for the start of the Sharktoberfest Main Event. VIP tickets include access to both the VIP Tasting (held prior to the main event) and the Sharktoberfest Main Event (Includes access to Mote Aquarium, beer sampling, and event entertainment. Additional purchase opportunities include event merchandise from local craft vendors and the Mote gift store, a selection of food and cuisine by Deep Sea Diner and Michael’s on East, and a cash bar with limited cocktails, wine, and beer available to purchase). *Rain or shine event *Must be age 21 or older to attend