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Top Oktoberfest Destinations in 2024: Celebrate in Style Across Virginia and Beyond!

Oktoberfest is a cherished celebration of Bavarian culture, famous for its lively atmosphere, delicious beer, and traditional festivities. Every fall, communities come together to recreate the joy and camaraderie of this iconic festival. Whether you’re a fan of German beer, live music, or fun-filled family activities, there’s something for everyone. In this blog, we’ll explore some of the best Oktoberfest events across the DMV area to help you plan the perfect fall outing! 1. Shipgarten – McLean, VA Address: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102 Shipgarten is the ultimate destination for Oktoberfest lovers in McLean, running a 6-week festival from September 21 to October 27, 2024. It all begins with the Tapping of the Keg, a tradition flown in directly from Germany. As a beer enthusiast, you’ll revel in over 50 international beers, featuring Tysons Biergarten (TBG) as the festival’s standout with its traditional German fare: sausages, pretzels, and schnitzels.This venue caters not only to beer lovers but also to families and pet owners, with large outdoor spaces, dog parks, a playground, and four restaurants. Dive into Rollbar (Asian fusion), Salamati (Persian cuisine), and Waffles & Tacos (Mexican). Weekly Events: Admission Fee: Free entry for all Oktoberfest events and activities! Discover more about Shipgarten’s Oktoberfest events and plan your perfect weekend! 2. St. Benedict Oktoberfest – Richmond, VA Address: 300 N. Sheppard St., Richmond, VA 23221 If you’re looking for an authentic, community-driven Oktoberfest, St. Benedict’s in Richmond is a great choice. Running from September 22 to 24, 2024, this event offers traditional Bavarian fare, live German music, and fun-filled family activities. It’s a more intimate Oktoberfest, perfect for enjoying a weekend of celebration with friends and family. Free admission; food and beverages sold separately. 3. Settle Down Easy Brewing – Falls Church, VA Address: 2822 Fallfax Dr., Falls Church, VA 22042 Settle Down Easy Brewing is hosting its 6th Annual Oktoberfest on September 16, 2024, offering a cozier celebration with local craft beers, costume contests, and live music. It’s a laid-back but lively event for beer enthusiasts who want a more intimate Oktoberfest vibe. 4. Bryce Resort – Basye, VA Address: 1982 Fairway Dr., Basye, VA 22810 Celebrate Oktoberfest at Bryce Resort on September 23, 2024, amidst the stunning backdrop of the mountains. This family-friendly event offers traditional German food, craft beers, and a variety of outdoor activities perfect for all ages. Free entry; food and drinks sold separately. 5. Wunder Garten – Washington, D.C. Address: 1101 First St. NE, Washington, D.C. 20002 Wunder Garten will be celebrating its 10th Annual Oktoberfest from September 20 to October 13, 2024, in the heart of D.C. This vibrant outdoor venue offers a unique blend of traditional Bavarian festivities and a modern, urban atmosphere. Free admission; food and drinks available for purchase.

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Family Friendly Playground At Shipgarten

Come hang out at our beautiful playground!! Open seven days a week, rain or shine at 11AM. We have a state of the art jungle gym, TWO MOON BOUNCES, slides, swings, monkey bars, playhouses, life size checkers, climbing equipment & SO MUCH MORE!! Shipgarten is for the kids and we have made a special place for all kids to come and have a blast while you, parents, can relax and have a beer. It is truly the best of both worlds!!! Come see US today!!

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Come Join us over July 4th Weekend!

We have an amazing weekend lineup for you!! We are open all throughout the holiday weekend. Saturday: Come to Shipgarten for our Ice Luge, Frozen Drinks, Slushies, Shooters & Beer Festival on Saturday, July 1st! We’ll have cool and frozen drinks to beat the heat, plus 10 signature shooter flavors like Orange Thunder and Lemon Drops! Or celebrate with a red, white, and blue color scheme with Watermelon Jolly Rancher, Pineapple Upside Down Cake, and Blue Kamikaze shooters! We’ll also have live music and outdoor games for guests to enjoy the day here. ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ 12-3:30 PM – Tyler Goldstein 2 PM – Rubber Band Cup Shooting Contest 3 PM – Minute Jenga Tower Building Contest ♫ 4-7:30 PM Too Extra ♫ Live DJ (8:00 PM-2:00 AM) – DJ KHOZZ Sunday: Bring the whole family to Shipgarten for a day of fun superhero training! Captain America, Spiderman, and Wonder Woman will be here to meet kids, take pictures with them, and teach them about how they can be the most super version of themselves too! We will also have fun outdoor games, 2 moon bounces, and a full playground kids can run around! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 12 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ 12-3PM Will B 3:15 PM – ★ Live Character Performances by Captain America, Spiderman, and Wonder Woman ★ 5-7 PM Music Bingo Tuesday: Come to Shipgarten for our all day Fourth of July party! We’ll have red, white, and blue shooters, plus a variety of beer samplings! We will also have live music, outdoor games like cornhole, giant jenga, and ring toss, and a dog park and full playground with 2 moon bounces so the whole family can come and enjoy the holiday together! ***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & closes at 2 AM*** EVENT SCHEDULE: ♫ 12:30 – 3:30 PM Will B 2:00 PM- FIREWORKS 3:00 PM – Live Character Performances by The Little Mermaid, Eric & TBD 4:00 – Water Balloon Toss ♫ 4:30 – 8:00 PM Nick and Friends

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NATIONAL TAKE YOUR DOG TO WORK DAY

Bring your DOG TO WORK Day is fast approaching and we want to be apart of the fun!! We are an entirely dog friendly venue. Your dog can go anywhere you can go at our place. They can ride the shuttle with you. They can eat next to you inside the tents. They can wait with you while you order. AND we have an amazing fenced in dog park with BIG and LITTLE dog sections built in! We LOVE dogs here at Shipgarten! And to prove it, we will have an awesome special going on for June 23rd. If you come to our place with your pup on June 23rd, show the above advertisement and purchase a beer, your pup will get a FREE Pup Cup! You do not want to miss out!! Get your pup friends all together and lets celebrate our furry friends!

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NEWLY Added Happy Hour at Shipgarten!

We now have a new and improved Happy Hour at Shipgarten! Not only will be have our staple specials from 3-9PM but we have just added an EARLY BIRD SPECIAL exclusively from 3-5PM that features combo deals from our food concepts and the best part is they are all just $5 DOLLARS EACH! Ya for $5 dollars you get a beer and food COMBO. Unbeatable!! You will definitely want to clock out early for these specials. Come by our place Monday through Friday to treat yourself to a well deserved hour of happiness. Then while you’re here you can enjoy all of our weekly activities such as Trivia, KARAOKE, Live Music, DJ’s and so much more!! The fun NEVER stops here! Come check us out.

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