Adults Festival

Experience the ultimate pairing of beer, wine, and chocolate at Shipgarten’s Oktoberfest on October 26th! Enjoy a unique day of tastings, competitions, and entertainment. Sample over 50 different beers and ciders, and find your perfect chocolate or candy match. Event Schedule: Adult Trick or Treat Stations: All Day 2:30 PM: Marshmallow into Stein Toss 3:00 PM: Candy Chopstick Challenge 4:00 PM: Keg Curling Competition 5:00 PM: Stein Hoisting Contest Live Music: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM Shipgarten After Dark: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM, featuring Bier-O-Ween Dance Party with $500 in prizes Additional Highlights: Hot Spiked and Non-Alcoholic Apple Cider Meet & Greet with Brewery Reps Photo Booth, Dog-Friendly Activities Great Food, Outdoor Games, and Kids Corner Parking and Transportation: Free parking and shuttle service at 1700 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102. $20 valet service available. Steps away from the McLean Metro Station. Uber Drop Off: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102.

Celebrate Halloween at Shipgarten’s Bier-O-Ween on October 26th! Join us for a spooky night filled with live music, a costume contest, and special themed beer. Trick-or-treating for adults starts at 6:00 PM, followed by DJ Khozz spinning hits from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM. At midnight, enter our $500 Costume Contest for a chance to win cash and prizes. Highlights: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM: Adult Trick-or-Treating 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM: DJ Khozz Live Performance Midnight: $500 Costume Contest 1st Place: $300 Cash 2nd Place: $150 Gift Card 3rd Place: $50 Gift Card Additional Highlights: Special Halloween beer brewed in collaboration with a local brewery Great food, including bratwursts, pretzels, and wings Dog-friendly environment with treats available