Brew at the Zoo Nashville Beer Festival 2024

This one-of-a-kind event gives you the best of both worlds: beer and animals

Dates: June 14, 2024

Step into the wild world of Brew at the Zoo at Nashville Zoo! This special after-hours event invites beer fans to enjoy a night with animals, live music, tasty local food trucks, and lots of craft beers. It's a fun mix of great brews and interesting animals, perfect for everyone who loves both.

Fest activities

Anticipate more than 60 craft breweries, alongside 10+ food trucks, offering a curated array of wines, ciders, seltzers, and hard sodas. Explore the diverse food trucks and dining options available for purchase, discover select animal habitats open for viewing (closing times may vary), and enjoy live music sprinkled along a stroll.

Tickets & Parking

Tickets for Brew at the Zoo offer two options: general admission for $85 and conservation champion for $105. Both ticket types grant access to the festival, with general admission entry starting at 7:30 pm and conservation champion ticket holders enjoying early entry at 6:30 pm. Prices are valid until June 7, with week-of prices increasing by $5 for all ticket types, including designated driver tickets. Ticket sales begin on Wednesday, May 1, around 10 am.

Free parking is available at Nashville Zoo from 6 pm onwards. However, to avoid towing, vehicles should leave the Zoo between 6 am and 10 am the next day.

Animals

Within the sprawling expanse of Nashville Zoo, animal inhabitants hail from all corners of the globe. Here, you'll encounter over 3,700 animals, representing a vibrant mosaic of over 350 distinct species. Prepare to catch glimpses of tigers, giraffes, meerkats, flamingoes, ostriches, zebras, and many more.

Rules & Restrictions

Before heading out, keep in mind that this event is only for those who are 21 and older. Weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited. Smoking, including vaping, is permitted only in designated areas as indicated on the festival map. Attendees are advised against bringing bags or backpacks, although small purses are permitted. Additionally, outside food or beverages are not allowed, although water will be provided, and empty reusable water bottles are permitted.