Oktoberfest American Kickoff: Beer Olympics at Shipgarten

Oktoberfest American Kickoff: Beer Olympics 🍺🏆

German tradition meets American competition.

Get ready to raise your stein, rally your team and compete at Shipgarten’s Oktoberfest American Kickoff: Beer Olympics on Saturday, October 3.

We’re mixing classic Oktoberfest energy with American-style games for an afternoon packed with Beer Olympics, German & American beer, live music, competitions, food and festival fun.

Bring your crew, pick your team and come ready to compete.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026
⏰ 1–6 PM
📍 Shipgarten | McLean, VA
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

🏆 Beer Olympics Schedule

🌽 2 PM — Cornhole Tournament
Winning team receives a $50 Shipgarten Gift Card.

🧱 3 PM — Minute Jenga Tower Building

🍺 3:30 PM — Ceremonial Keg Tap
Join us as we tap the keg and officially kick off the celebration.

🎯 4 PM — Marshmallow to Stein Toss
Winning team receives a $25 Shipgarten Gift Card.

🎶 4:30–7:30 PM — Live Music

💪 5:30 PM — Stein Hoisting Competition
Longest endurance wins a $25 Shipgarten Gift Card.

🍺 All Day — German & American Beer

🍻 Come for the Competition. Stay for the Party.

Grab your crew and compete across a lineup of Oktoberfest-inspired games while enjoying beer, music and the Shipgarten atmosphere.

Expect:

🍺 German & American beer
🏆 Beer Olympics competitions
💪 Stein hoisting
🌽 Cornhole
🧱 Giant Jenga
🎶 Live music
🔥 Outdoor Grill Station
🍺 Beer Rep Meet & Greet
🛍️ Local Vendors

Come thirsty. Come competitive. Come ready to celebrate.

📍 Event Details

Saturday, October 3, 2026
1–6 PM

Shipgarten
7581 Colshire Dr
McLean, VA 22102

🚗 Free Parking: 1651 Old Meadow Rd
🎟️ FREE ENTRY

Build your team. Raise your stein. Go for Beer Olympics glory. 🍺🏆

Meet. Eat. Drink. Repeat.