BATTLE CREEK, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Monday, the Binder Park Zoo (BPZ) in Battle Creek announced a hybrid event that is said to be a combination of four other events.
“Cheetah Choktoberfest de Zoo, UnCorked!” – Photo courtesy Binder Park Zoo
The mash-up event, called “Cheetah Choktoberfest de Zoo, UnCorked,” will take place over one day, Saturday October 2, in two parts.
Starting at 9 a.m., residents will have the opportunity to participate in the Cheetah Chase 5K. Participants can choose to run or walk through the zoo on a course that includes kangaroos, the dinosaurs of Zoorassic Park, giraffes and the namesake cheetahs.
Officials say prizes will be awarded to the top finishers in each age category.
However, each participant will receive a 2021 Cheetah Chase performance race shirt and post-race refreshments, including their first Bell’s beer free (for ages 21 and up).
Participants will also receive same-day admission to the zoo, all of which is included in the $50 race fee.
Those interested in joining the race can sign up at this link.
Following that event, a festival event will begin at noon and last until 6:00 p.m. Over forty guest vendors will be pouring samples of craft beer, wine, cider, mead, seltzer and coffee.
Cheetah Choktoberfest at Binder Park Zoo – photo courtesy Binder Park Zoo.
There will also be food available for purchase from La Chiva, Fox’s Pizza and FireKeeper’s food trucks and stations. The complete list of vendors and pour list is available on the zoo’s website.
Live music on the big stage begins at noon with Abbey Rose & Co., followed by Jesse Campbell at 2:00 p.m. and The Fat Animals at 4:00 p.m.
Festival tickets are purchased separately in advance at www.binderparkzoo.org.
Ticket holders receive a souvenir tasting glass, twelve drink tickets and entertainment for $50. Admission for guests under age 21 and/or designated drivers is $25.
A valid photo ID for participants age 21 and over is required at time of entry.
Other activities include a chance to win from a selection of New Belgium Brewing prizes in the Prize Raffle, including the grand prize – a New Belgium Brewing branded bike by Brooklyn Bicycle Co.
There will also be a Cornhole Tournament where first place takes home a Bell’s branded cornhole game set.
For more information about the event, to register to run, or purchase Festival tickets, visit www.binderparkzoo.org or call 269 979-1351.
Binder Park Zoo is open daily 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., including Zoorassic Park, through October 24.
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