Adults Festival

Celebrate one of winter’s sweetest days at Shipgarten on January 31st at 1PM with a cozy, chocolate-filled afternoon! ❄️✨ We’re serving up a festive Hot Chocolate Bar complete with all the fixings, perfect for kids, adults, and anyone who loves a warm cup of comfort. Whether you like your cocoa classic, extra chocolatey, or piled high with toppings, this is the ultimate way to warm up and treat yourself. Pair your hot chocolate with Shipgarten’s food and drink offerings and settle in for a relaxed winter hangout. 🍫 What to Expect: •    Build-your-own hot chocolate bar •    Cozy winter vibes & heated outdoor areas •    Family-friendly fun •    Full bar, craft beer & food options available EVENT SCHEDULE: 3:00 PM Minute Jenga Tower Building Contest 4:15 PM Candy Chopstick Challenge 5:30 PM Whipped Cream Pie Eating Contest 📍 Shipgarten 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102 🅿️ Free Parking: 1700 Old Meadow Rd 🎟 Free Entry Bring your friends, bring the kids, and sip something sweet — it’s National Hot Chocolate Day! ☕🍫✨

Celebrate puppy love at Shipgarten’s I Love My Dog Festival! 🐶💖 Bring your four-legged best friend and join us for an afternoon dedicated to dogs, their humans, and all things tail-waggingly fun. Expect a lively, dog-friendly atmosphere with plenty of space to play, mingle, and snap adorable photos. Enjoy great food and drinks while your pup soaks up the love in our outdoor biergarten and off-leash dog park. Whether you’re showing off your pup’s style, making new furry friends, or just enjoying a laid-back Saturday together, this is the ultimate dog-lover hangout. 📅 Saturday, February 7th ⏰ 1 PM 📍 Shipgarten – McLean, VA 🚗 Free parking 🐾 Dog-friendly | Free entry EVENT SCHEDULE: 3:00 PM Doggy Games Smallest Dog ($25 to winner, based on audience vote!) Biggest Dog ($25 gift card to winner, based on audience vote!) Best Trick ($25 gift card to winner, based on audience vote!) 3:30 PM Dog & Owner Relay Race ($25 gift card to fastest time!) 4 :00 PM Best Dressed Dog ($25 to winner, based on audience vote!) Grab the leash, bring your pup, and come celebrate the unconditional love we all share with our dogs! 💕🐕‍🦺

Love On Tap: Couples Game Show at ShipGarten 💕🍺 Love is in the air… and on tap. Join us at ShipGarten for Love On Tap, a Valentine’s-themed festival night featuring couple's crafts, festive drinks, and plenty of chances to flirt, laugh, and sip your way through the evening. Whether you’re coupled up, flying solo, or somewhere in between — this party is for you. Come dressed to match your relationship status: ❤️ Red for couples 🤍 White for singles 💗 Pink if it’s complicated Expect Valentine’s vibes, themed cocktails & beers, playful competition, and a crowd ready to celebrate love in all forms. Grab your loved ones to make special crafts for each other, enjoy specialty drinks, and soak in the ultimate anti-boring Valentine’s experience. Grab your date, your friends, or your confidence — and meet us in the garden. Love has never tasted so good. 🍹💘

🎉🥂 Shipgarten 4 Year Anniversary Celebration 🍻 Four years. Countless memories. One epic celebration. Join us as we celebrate 4 incredible years of Shipgarten — the drinks, the music, the community, and all the unforgettable nights we’ve shared together. We’re going all out for this milestone with a full day (and night) of specials, entertainment, and anniversary-only surprises. 🎊 What to Expect: 🍺 Exclusive anniversary drink specials🎶 Live DJ / entertainment🎁 Giveaways & special surprises🍾 High-energy party atmosphere🔥 Shipgarten After Dark vibes to close it out Whether you’ve been rocking with us since day one or just discovered your new favorite spot, this celebration is for YOU. Come raise a glass, bring your crew, and help us make year four our biggest party yet. Here’s to the memories — and many more to come 🥂

Raise a glass — it’s National Margarita Day! 🍹🍋 Join us at Shipgarten for a refreshing celebration dedicated to everyone’s favorite tequila cocktail. Sip on perfectly mixed margaritas while enjoying the lively atmosphere of our outdoor biergarten. Whether you like yours classic, tart, or on the rocks, there’s no better way to celebrate than with good drinks, great company, and laid-back vibes. 📅 Saturday, February 21st ⏰ 1 PM 📍 Shipgarten – McLean, VA 🚗 Free parking 🍹 Free entry EVENT SCHEDULE: 3:00 PM Minute Jenga Tower Building Challenge 🧱 4:00 PM Stein Hoisting 5:00 PM Blow Your Shot Salt the rim, grab your crew, and let’s toast to margaritas all day long! 🌵✨

Get ready to compete, cheer, and chug at Shipgarten’s Beer Olympics! 🍺🔥 Gather your crew and take part in a day of friendly competition, cold beers, and epic bragging rights. Teams will face off in classic beer-centric challenges designed to test skill, speed, and teamwork. Whether you’re competing for glory or just watching the action with a drink in hand, the energy will be high and the vibes unbeatable. Expect great beer, crowd hype, and a full-throttle afternoon at Northern Virginia’s ultimate biergarten. 📅 Saturday, February 28th ⏰ 1 PM 📍 Shipgarten – McLean, VA 🚗 Free parking 🍻 Free entry EVENT SCHEDULE:  2:00 Cornhole Tournament (Bracket-style, Winning Team Wins $50 Gift Card!) 3:00 Keg Curling (Most Reps of an Empty Keg in 1 Minute Wins $25 Gift Card!) 4:00 Water Pong Tournament (Bracket-style, Winning Team Wins $50 Gift Card!) 5:00 Stein Hoisting (Longest Endurance Holding a Filled Stein Wins $25 Gift Card!) Think you’ve got what it takes? Grab your friends and let the games begin. 🏆🔥