Sharktoberfest 2023

October 14, 2023 7:00 pm — 10:00 pm

PURCHASE VIP TICKETS

PURCHASE MAIN EVENT TICKETS

Raise a glass with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium during Sharktoberfest, a craft beer festival in the Aquarium after hours sponsored by Gold Cost Eagle Distributing.

The event 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 and a branded gift bag. Sharktoberfest guests will experience Mote Aquarium as they never have before, enjoying live entertainment, food stations, merchandise vendors and special experiences provided by Mote’s Education department. 

A limited number of VIP Tasting tickets are available for a private tasting experience that will be held at Mote (in the New Pass Room) prior to the start of Sharktoberfest. Presented by 99 Bottles Taproom & Bottle Shop, the VIP Tasting will feature six sample selections from local brewers. A curated menu of light bites will be paired with each brew. 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 Sharktoberfest.

*Rain or shine event

*Must be age 21 or older to attend.

DETAILED EVENT INFORMATION

VIP TASTING
$125
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
New Pass Room
1599 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, Florida 34236

VIP Tasting Tickets nclude access to both the VIP Tasting held prior to the main event and Sharktoberfest (access to Mote Aquarium, beer sampling and event entertainment).
Additional purchase opportunities: event merchandise, food and cash bar (with limited cocktails, wine and beer available to purchase.)

MAIN EVENT
$55
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Mote Aquarium
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, Florida 34236

General Admission includes access to Mote Aquarium, beer sampling and event entertainment.
Additional purchase opportunities: event merchandise, food and cash bar (with limited cocktails, wine and beer available to purchase.)

Tickets will be available to Mote Members starting August 7, 2023 and to the general public starting August 12, 2023. Need a Mote Membership? Visit mote.org/membership