BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium - ECPv6.6.4.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://mote.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T120000 DTSTAMP:20240925T052842 CREATED:20240903T195005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240903T195005Z UID:10000147-1728126000-1728129600@mote.org SUMMARY:Dip Netting in the Bay DESCRIPTION:Splash into Sarasota Bay and join Mote for some fun outdoor exploration! Participants will use dip nets to explore the nearshore seagrass beds and learn about the plants and animals that call the Bay home. This program is family-friendly and fun for participants of all ages. \nWho: All ages (ALL participants\, adults or children\, must register)\nFee: $15 per person\nWhen: 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. \nAquarium admission is not included. URL:https://mote.org/event/dip-netting-in-the-bay/2024-10-05/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium,Education ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2016-07-15_Closup-of-dip-net-child-touching-fish-during-Mote__AquaKidsFieldSampling_20160715_101.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241005T220000 DTSTAMP:20240925T052842 CREATED:20240430T211718Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240916T180129Z UID:10000016-1728154800-1728165600@mote.org SUMMARY:Sharktoberfest 2024 DESCRIPTION:Tickets\nRaise a glass with Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium during Sharktoberfest\, a craft beer festival in the Aquarium after hours. \nThe event—on Saturday\, October 5\, from 7 to 10 p.m.*—will feature local and regional breweries that will provide samples of their staple selections alongside unique\, seasonal brews. \nPURCHASE TICKETS $55\nPURCHASE VIP TICKETS $125\nBECOME A SPONSOR \n*Rain or shine event\n*Must be age 21 or older to attend \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n  \nJoin Us\nPlease contact Danielle Dwyer at Ddwyer@mote.org or 941-388-4441 ext. 131 for questions about sponsorships. \n\n \n General Admission Tickets\, 7 p.m. | $55\n \n \n \n \n \n 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.\n \n \n \n \n VIP Tasting Tickets\, 5-7 p.m. | $125\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\nA limited number of tickets are available for a private tasting experience that will be held at Mote — in the New Pass Room\, on Saturday\, October 5\, 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.\n\n\nVIP 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). \n \n \n \n \n Tiger Shark Sponsorship | $500\n \n \n \n \n \n \nName and link on event website and Facebook event page\nTwo complimentary general admission tickets and sample glasses\n\n \n \n \n \n Hammerhead Sponsorship | $1\,000\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpportunity to participate as a vendor\nLogo (or name) on all event print collateral*\nLogo (or name) and link on event website and Facebook event page\nTwo complimentary general admission tickets and sample glasses\n\n*Sponsorship must be secured prior to print deadline in order to be included in program & other collateral. \n \n \n \n \n Great White Sponsorship | $2\,500\n \n \n \n \n \n \nOpportunity to participate as a vendor\nLogo (or name) on staff shirts\, beer list & map\nLogo (or name) on all event print collateral*\nLogo (or name) and link on event website and Facebook event page\nRecognition in event press release*\nSix complimentary general admission tickets and sample glasses\n\n*Sponsorship must be secured prior to print deadline in order to be included in program & other collateral. \n \n \n \n \n Megalodon Presenting Sponsorship | $5\,000\n \n \n \n \n \n \nNaming rights “Sharktoberfest presented by _____”\nOpportunity to participate as a vendor\nLogo (or name) on staff shirts\, beer list & map*\nLogo (or name) on all event print collateral*\nLogo (or name) and link on event website and Facebook event page\nRecognition in event press release*\nBanner placement at registration\nSix complimentary VIP tickets and sample glasses\n\n*Sponsorship must be secured prior to print deadline in order to be included in program & other collateral. \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n  \nThank You to Our Sponsors\nGreat White Sponsor\n \nTiger Shark Sponsor\nDon and Susan Featherman \nPhotobooth Sponsor\n \nEvent Details\n\n \n Main Event Participating Breweries\n \n \n \n \n \n \n… and more to be announced soon!\n \n \n \n \n Main Event Food Vendors \n \n \n \n \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n Merchandise Vendors\n \n \n \n \n \n Mote Gift Shop – The Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Gift Shop will be open during Sharktoberfest!  \nOther Vendors: \n \n \n  \n \n \n \n \n Entertainment\n \n \n \n \n \n Kettle of Fish \nAkiko Face Painting \nCirque Vertigo \n \n \n \n \n Frequently Asked Questions\n \n \n \n \n \n Do I need to bring my ticket to the event?\nPlease print your ticket confirmation email\, save your tickets to your mobile wallet or bring a digital copy of your ticket confirmation email to be guaranteed entry to Sharktoberfest. If you have misplaced your ticket(s)\, please email guestservices@mote.org  for support. \nWhat time should I arrive?\nDoors will open for the main event at 7:00pm. We suggest arriving a little early to avoid heavy traffic and lines for check in. \nCan I show up late?\nYes\, check in will remain open throughout the duration of the event. \nDo you allow re-entry?\nWe will not allow re-entry to the event for safety and security purposes. \nWill the event be canceled if it rains?\nNo! Sharktoberfest will take place at Mote Aquarium which consists of indoor aquarium exhibits and covered\, outdoor aquarium exhibits. Rain will not affect the event and you should plan to attend\, rain or shine. \nWhere should I park?\nAmple parking is available in the Main Aquarium parking lot at 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway Sarasota FL 34236. Additional overflow parking is available at Ken Thompson Park (including the boat ramp and City Island park.) We strongly encourage carpooling or using a rideshare service if you plan to consume alcohol during the event. Do not drink and drive.  \nWhat should I wear?\nSharktoberfest attire is casual and comfortable. \nWhat is included with my ticket purchase?\n-General Admission includes access to Mote Aquarium\, beer sampling and event entertainment. Additional purchase opportunities: event merchandise\, food vendors and cash bar (with limited cocktails\, wine and beer available to purchase.) \n-VIP Tasting Tickets include access to the two-hour VIP tasting from 5 to 7pm. VIP Tasting Tickets also include access to Sharktoberfest from 7 to 10pm (access to Mote Aquarium\, beer sampling and event entertainment. Additional purchase opportunities: event merchandise\, food vendors and cash bar with limited cocktails\, wine and beer available to purchase.) \nCan I purchase a discounted ticket if I don’t plan to sample the beer?\nWe do not offer a discounted ticket. All guests must purchase a General Admission ticket for access to Sharktoberfest. \nCan I attend if I am under 21 or may I buy a ticket for someone under 21?\nSharktoberfest is a 21 and up event and a valid photo ID will be required for entry. \nWhat is there to do at Sharktoberfest?\nAll exhibits in the Main Aquarium will be open during Sharktoberfest. You can also shop our merchandise vendors\, including the Mote Gift Shop. Food vendors will be stationed around the Aquarium with selections for purchase. Entertainment will include live music and hands-on educational activities. \nWill there be seating available at Sharktoberfest?\nYes\, limited seating will be available on a first come first served basis. There is no reserved seating for Sharktoberfest. Seating options include benches and small tables. \nCan I bring my dog or other pet?\nMote will allow entry to service dogs as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines. Pets are prohibited. \nAre there restrooms?\nYes\, Mote Aquarium restrooms will be available for the duration of the event. \nAre there hotels nearby?\nYes\, please click here for more details: \nCan we bring food and beverage into the festival?\nNo\, only food and beverages provided by approved vendors are allowed into Mote Aquarium during Sharktoberfest (water is allowed). \nIs the festival accessible for guests with disabilities?\nSeveral manual wheelchairs are available for free at Mote Aquarium on a first come\, first served basis. Mote has been designated an Autism Friendly Business by CARD at University of South Florida\, and our Aquarium offers a free\, downloadable Sensory Guide to help you prepare for your visit. Also\, a limited number of sensory-friendly backpacks are available for check-out (with ID exchange) at the front desk. \nIs there an ATM?\nNo. The closest ATM is located at St. Armand’s Circle. \nWhat items are prohibited to bring into the Aquarium?\nThe following items are not permitted on Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium grounds for the safety of our animals and guests: Cigarettes\, Cigars and E-Cigarettes (in all buildings except in designated outdoor areas)\, weapons or firearms per Florida Statutes Section 790.06(12) {firearms are not allowed at events with alcohol provisions}\, any hazardous items or materials\, balloons\, plastic straws\, food and beverages not provided by approved vendors (water and baby food/formula is allowed)\, or any other items deemed to be a safety hazard or that may be used to engage in prohibited activities. \nHow do I stay up to date on Sharktoberfest announcements?\nPlease RSVP to the Facebook Event Page to be informed of event updates! \nI have a question that wasn’t answered here\, now what?\nPlease email events@mote.org to submit any additional questions you have. URL:https://mote.org/event/sharktoberfest/ LOCATION:Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium\, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway\, Sarasota\, FL\, 34236\, United States CATEGORIES:At the Aquarium ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://mote.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Sharktoberfest202023-9-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR