Food, Fish, and Fun at the Aquarium’s 16th Annual Sea Fare Fundraiser

September 11, 2019

The Aquarium of the Pacific invites all foodies and friends of the fish to its annual Sea Fare event on Saturday, October 19. The Aquarium’s sixteenth annual Sea Fare fundraiser is open to the public and features open bars and samples from more than twenty local restaurants, wineries, and bakeries. Attendees will have the chance to vote for their favorite savory and sweet “Bites of the Night.”

Live and silent auctions will include dozens of items, including a trip to the south of France and a ride for two on the Goodyear blimp. In the popular “Go Fish” opportunity game every player goes home a winner. In the new Pacific Visions Art Gallery, visitors can watch local artists create ocean-inspired art, which will later be available for bidding in the auction.

Guests can also dance to the music of a live band or choose a DJ in the silent disco. The entire Aquarium will be open all night long for attendees to enjoy, with the exception of Lorikeet Forest, which closes earlier. All funds raised at Sea Fare will directly support the nonprofit Aquarium’s education, conservation, and animal care programs.

WHEN: Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

WHERE: Aquarium of the Pacific, 100 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802

COST: $150 per person (includes open bars, food and beverage samples, and Aquarium admission)

ATTIRE: Cocktail attire

SPONSORS: Sponsors include Esther S.M. Chui Chao, Gazette Newspapers, PREMIER, JBS & Associates, Russ and Avalon Hill, Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co., The Wahlberg Group, and Brush-Off.

INFO: (562) 590-3100 or visit aquariumofpacific.org/seafare

AQUARIUM: The nonprofit Aquarium of the Pacific is a community gathering place where diverse cultures and the arts are celebrated and where important challenges facing our planet are explored by scientists, policymakers, and stakeholders in search of sustainable solutions. The Aquarium is dedicated to conserving and building nature and nature’s services by building the interactions between and among peoples. Home to more than 12,000 animals, Aquarium exhibits include the new Pacific Visions wing, Ocean Science Center, Molina Animal Care Center, and the Tentacles and Ink and FROGS: Dazzling & Disappearing exhibits. Beyond its animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages, from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. Field trips for schoolchildren are offered at a heavily discounted rate, from $7 to $8.50 per student. The Aquarium offers memberships with unlimited FREE admission for 12 months, VIP Entrance, and other special benefits. Convenient parking is available for $8 with Aquarium validation.