Shipgarten

Shipgarten After Dark ft. Bianca Diamond
2025-08-23 20:00 - 2025-08-24 02:00, 2025-08-30 20:00 - 2025-08-31 02:00, 2025-09-06 20:00 - 2025-09-07 02:00, 2025-09-13 20:00 - 2025-09-14 02:00, 2025-09-20 20:00 - 2025-09-21 02:00, 2025-09-27 20:00 - 2025-09-28 02:00, 2025-10-04 20:00 - 2025-10-05 02:00, 2025-10-11 20:00 - 2025-10-12 02:00 (America/New_York) | Shipgarten, 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA, 22102
🎉 Shipgarten After Dark with Bianca Diamond – The Queen of the Night in McLean! 🎉
Join us every Saturday at Shipgarten After Dark for an unforgettable night with Bianca Diamond, one of D.C.’s most celebrated DJs. Feel the energy and dance the night away to the hottest dance, top 40s, and hip hop beats until 2 AM.
FREE ADMISSION! Come for cocktails, beer, great vibes, and one of Tysons/McLean’s best outdoor spaces. Check the dates below to catch Bianca Diamond live on the decks and don’t miss the party.

Shipgarten Showdown
2025-08-24 18:00 - 21:00
Enjoy our drink specials while you dance the night away!
Big things Y’all! All new Country Swing and Line Dance night coming to Tyson’s Corner!
Line Dance – Swing – Two Step – More
🤠 Join us Shipgarten for a night of dancing at one of the greatest venues in NoVA
🗓️ Sunday, August 24th @ 6:00 pm
Whether you’ve been dancing for years or have never stepped foot on a saw dust floor, this night is for you!

Shipgarten After Dark ft. DJ Yazdan
2025-08-29 20:00 - 2025-08-30 02:00, 2025-10-10 20:00 - 2025-10-11 02:00
Step into the night with Shipgarten After Dark! We’re bringing the heat every Friday. Get ready to dance, vibe, and party the night away as our nightclub atmosphere takes over from 8:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
No cover charge, just good vibes and great music all night long!

Labor Day Grill-Out + American Craft Beer Festival
2025-08-30 13:00 - 18:00
Come out to Shipgarten on August 30th from 1 – 6 pm for our Labor Day Grill-Out + American Craft Beer Festival. Enjoy sampling a wide variety of drinks, food, compete in festival events for prizes, or take pictures in our photo booth- there’s something for everyone! Shipgarten is 100% dog friendly, whether on-leash or in our off-leash dog park! We offer lots of treats such as Pup Cups and Kongs filled with peanut butter so the whole family can enjoy a treat.
***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. The restaurant closes at 2 AM***
EVENT SCHEDULE:
♫ 3:30 PM – 7:30 PM Live Music
♫ 8 PM – 2 AM Shipgarten After Dark ft. DJ Bianca Diamond💎
Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor to watch ALL big games!
ADDITIONALLY:
➳40+ beer & cider samples from local breweries to choose from
➳ Photo Booth with Accessories
➳ Great food
➳ Hot Drinks Menu
➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along)
➳ Outdoor Games & Activities
➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes
➳ Kids Corner with Face Painting, Moon Bounce, Crafts and more!

Micro Wrestling Federation Invades McLean, VA - Micro One!
2025-09-05 19:00 - 21:00
ABSOLUTELY NO REFUNDS: TICKETS TRANSFER TO RESCHEDULED DATE
THIS SHOW IS 21 & UP!
The Micro Wrestling Federation is a full-scale, WWE type event supported by an entire cast under five feet tall. It’s going to be pandemonium as the Micro Wrestlers body slam, bear hug, and headlock throughout an evening of nonstop action. Here is what you can expect:
Two Single Matches: Who are the toughest Micro Wrestlers? Come find out!
Micro Brawl: Body slams, suplexes, and punches to the face can take place anywhere in the venue! Get ready for up-close and personal Micro action!
Micro Rumble: The Micro superstars enter the squared circle and stand tiny toe-to-tiny toe against one another in the main event! The belt is on the line and only one Micro wrestler will leave as champion.

Shipgarten After Dark ft. Regina
2025-09-05 21:00 - 2025-09-06 02:00
Step into the night with Shipgarten After Dark! We’re bringing the heat every Friday. Get ready to dance, vibe, and party the night away as our nightclub atmosphere takes over from 9:00 PM to 2:00 AM.
No cover charge, just good vibes and great music all night long!

Beer Olympics Festival
2025-09-06 13:00 - 18:00
Join us at Shipgarten on September 6th for our Beer Olympics! We will have live music from 3:30 – 7:30, plus TONS of games and competitions. We will also be holding a special beer tasting with a wide variety guests can either buy a sample of or request a full pour of any featured beers! The festival runs from 1:00-6:00 PM on September 6th – make sure you don’t miss it!
***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 6 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM***
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!)
3:30-7:30 PM – Live Music
♫ 8:00 PM-2:00 AM – Shipgarten After Dark
Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 2 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor to watch ALL the college football! ADDITIONALLY: ➳50+ beer & cider tastings from local breweries to choose from ➳ Meet & Greet Brewery reps from Germany, Austria and Belgium ➳ Photo Booth with Accessories ➳Great food ➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along) ➳ Bratwursts, Pretzels, Wings, & Special of the Day! ➳ Outdoor Games & Activities ➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes

Mingle Mondays
2025-09-08 18:30 - 20:30
Mingle Mondays — Where Stories and Strangers Become Something More
Start your week with something different at Shipgarten.
Mingle Mondays is a free, one-hour experience designed to help you unwind, connect,and leave with more than just a drink.
Through light, interactive prompts and guided conversations, you’ll meet new people, swap real stories, and discover just how much we all have in common—without the awkward small talk.
Come solo or bring a friend. Either way, you’ll leave feeling more connected and part of something real.
🕡 When: Mondays, 6:30–7:30 PM
📍 Where: Shipgarten, Tysons – 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA
💸 Cost: Free

Shipgarten After Dark ft. Sil Samy
2025-09-12 20:00 - 2025-09-13 02:00

Shipwreck Volume 3
2025-09-13 16:00 - 23:00
Get ready for the next of Shipgarten’s Summer Series on Saturday, September 13th, starting at 4 PM!
Enjoy free entry with RSVP to this exciting 21+ event. Groove to the sounds of DJ sets!
Free parking available at 1700 Old Meadow Road, complete with a free shuttle to Shipgarten.
Plus, we’re conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from the McLean Metro Station Stop! Join us at 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA, for the ultimate Summer Day Party at ShipGarten!

Boxing Watch Party: Canelo VS Crawford
2025-09-13 20:00 - 23:30
Boxing Watch Party: Canelo VS Crawford
Join us for an exhilarating night of intense boxing action at the Boxing Watch Party! Witness this amazing event! Get ready to cheer, shout, and feel the adrenaline rush as you watch the world’s best fighters showcase their skills. The atmosphere will be electric, with fellow fight fans gathering to support their favorite athletes. Don’t miss out on this epic event! Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor to watch ALL the fight!

Showdown At Shipgarten
2025-09-14 18:00 - 22:00
Big things Y’all! All new Country Swing and Line Dance night coming to Tyson’s Corner!
Line Dance – Swing – Two Step – More
🤠 Join us Shipgarten for a night of dancing at one of the greatest venues in NoVA
🗓️ Sunday, Sep 14th @ 6:00 pm
Whether you’ve been dancing for years or have never stepped foot on a saw dust floor, this night is for you!
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Beginner lessons
7:00 pm – close – Social Dancing

Oktoberfest German Kickoff
2025-09-20 13:00 - 18:00
Join us on Saturday, September 20th, for the official “tapping of the keg” flown all the way from Germany to kickoff Oktoberfest with us at Shipgarten! We will have a fantastic selection of over 50 biers from Germany, Belgium, Austria, and the US for everyone to enjoy. Representatives from several breweries will join us to showcase their biers!
***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 8 PM. Samples available from 3-7 PM Restaurant closes at 2 AM***
BAVARIAN GAMES SCHEDULE:
1:15 PM Oktoberfest Kickoff Ceremonial Ribbon Cutting
1:20 PM – “Tapping of the Keg”- MYSTERY TAPPER
2:00 PM Pretzel Toss (First Team to Catch 3 Pretzels on stick WIns $25 Gift Card)
3:00 PM Stein to Stein Pour (Most Coordinated Team to Fill The Stein Wins $25 Gift Card!)
4:00PM Keg Curling (Most Reps of an Empty Keg in 1 Minute Wins $25 Gift Card!)
5:00PM Stein Hoisting (Longest Endurance Holding a Filled Stein Wins $25 Gift Card!)
♫ 3:30 to 7:30pm: Live Music by Jason Hibler
8:00 PM Costume Contest ($100 gift card Most Authentic, $50 gift card Best Couple, and $25 gift card for Funniest)
♫ 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM Oktoberfest After Party with DJ Bianca Diamond

ADDITIONALLY
➳ Meet and Greet Brewery Reps from Germany, Belgium, Austria & the US and get some BIER-ducation from them. Throughout the day each rep will talk about the history, flavor and process fo the biers they are pouring
➳ Various beers to sample from local and international breweries
➳ Photo Booth with Accessories for you and your pup(s)!
➳Great food including German style BBQ
➳German mulled wine & cocktails
➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along)
➳ Lawn Games & Activities including ladder toss, cornhole, connect 4, giant chess & checkers & MORE)
➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes
Click Here for Festival Menu
✪ Featured Breweries ✪
PAULANER
Paulaner Brauerei Oktoberfest Märzen / Original Münchner Märzen
Märzen ⁄ 5.8% ABV ⁄ 20 IBU ⁄ Munich, Bayern
An amber beer style that was developed over 200 years ago to celebrate the original Oktoberfest. The Märzen name comes from “March beer” because it was historically brewed in March to be at peak flavor for the Oktoberfest celebration. Today this style is available year-round in the US due to popular demand.
Paulaner Brauerei Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier / Hefe-Weizen / Weissbier
Wheat Beer – Hefeweizen ⁄ 5.5% ABV ⁄ 16 IBU ⁄ Munich, Bayern
The No. 1 Hefe-Weißbier in Germany and one of the world’s favourites. Naturally cloudy and shining silky gold in the glass under a really strong head of foam. At the first mouthful this Weißbier classic has a mild aroma of banana. Finer palates detect a trace of mango and pineapple and the balance between sweet and bitter. Beer connoisseurs appreciate the fine note of yeast and the mild but sparkling mix of aromas. It is a typical beergarden beer, which brings people together all over the world.
Paulaner Brauerei Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier
Festbier ⁄ 6% ABV ⁄ Munich, Bayern
Ever since 1818 we have brewed our bottom-fermented Oktoberfest Bier during Oktoberfest – Germany’s favourite Oktoberfest beer and a true institution in Munich. The glass is full of October sunshine, strong and golden. The perfect balance of a light taste of hops and a strong note of malt. A feast of a beer, which always goes down well. This beer is only brewed for the Oktoberfest. That’s where it belongs, along with all the fun of the fair like the Ferris wheel and roasted almonds.The fact that we can brew this beer every year for the Oktoberfest is an honour and a pleasure. We belong to the 6 breweries, which have the exclusive permission to supply their beer at the largest folk festival in the world where we serve over a million litres in our beer tents – brought to your table by waitresses who easily carry ten 1 litre beer mugs (Mass) at once. A distinguishing feature from other festival beers is the particular harmony of balance between the sweeter taste of malt and that of the hops. The initial mild taste followed by a stronger note, invites you to take a second taste. By tradition it is also slightly stronger than a normal Lager, but the high grade of fermentation makes it particularly easy to drink. Friends of a good beer like to take the time to savour their beer, ideally with a typical beer tent snack like smoked mackerel or radish with bread and chives and mini meatballs.
Paulaner Brauerei Paulaner Pils / Münchner Pils
Pilsner – German ⁄ 4.8% ABV ⁄ 31 IBU ⁄ Munich, Bayern ⁄ 3.40
Paulaner has brought back a classic Germany pilsner, that delivers a clean, crisp taste. Our Bavarian brewers are particularly experienced in crafting classic Pilsner biers and ready to fill the growing demand for lighter, more refreshing products.
ALLEGHAUER-BRASS
Allgäuer Brauhaus Oberdorfer Festbier
Festbier ⁄ 5.4% ABV ⁄ Kempten (Allgäu), Bayern
Features a malty flavor with bread dough and soft sweetness, alongside a medium bitterness. It has a lightly toasty character and a clean, crisp, and well-attenuated finish, often with hints of floral or herbal hops.
Radeberger Gruppe Radeberger Pilsner
Pilsner – German ⁄ 4.8% ABV ⁄ 33 IBU ⁄ Frankfurt am Main, Hessen ⁄
Crowned the official drink by King Friedrich August III of Saxony, Radeberger, a pilsner style beer brewed near Dresden, is characterized by its dazzling and refreshing taste and has long been enjoyed by German nobility.
Radeberger Gruppe Clausthaler IPA
Non-Alcoholic – IPA ⁄ 0.5% ABV ⁄ Frankfurt am Main, Hessen
The new dry hopped Clausthaler IPA is the latest addition in the long tradition of great tasting brews from Clausthaler – The German pioneer of non-alcoholic beers. Cascade Hops and the dry-hopping brewing method make Clausthaler IPA a crisp full bodied brew with straightforward hoppy character. The result: A deep golden, unfiltered masterpiece – The German way of IPA.
DELIRIUM
Delirium – Huyghe Delirium Tremens
Belgian Strong Golden Ale ⁄ 8.5% ABV ⁄ 24 IBU ⁄ Melle, Vlaams Gewest
The allusion to pink elephants and the choice of names is not due to chance. With a particular character, the unique taste results from triple fermentation and the use of three different yeast strains. Sweet, biscuit malt backbone, supported by pleasant warmth and spice, finishes well rounded, floral, and dry.
Color and Sight:
Pale blond, the fine and regular sparkle creates a nice, stable foam head.
Scent:
Slightly malty, heavy touch of alcohol, spicy.
Taste:
A good shot of alcohol ignites in the mouth, as it were, which really warms the tongue and palate. The taste is also characterized by its roundness. The finish is strong, long and dry bitter.
Delirium – Huyghe Delirium Red
Fruit Beer ⁄ 8% ABV ⁄ 10 IBU ⁄ Melle, Vlaams Gewest
Colour and sight: Deep dark red colour, with a light pink, compact and lacing head.
Scent: Soft fruity aroma, with hints of almond and mildly sour cherries.
Flavour: Sweet and fruity, with a nice balance between sweet and sour. An excellent dessert beer.
VIRGINIA BEER CO.
The Virginia Beer Co. (VBC) Free Verse
IPA – New England ⁄ 6.8% ABV ⁄ Williamsburg, VA
– Tropical, Hazy, Juicy –
This juicy, tropical, and hazy IPA expresses itself without limitation thanks to copious helpings of Azacca and Chinook Hops.
CAN NOTE! Some naturally occurring sediment is normal and expected.
The Virginia Beer Co. (VBC) Prost!
Altbier – Traditional ⁄ 5% ABV ⁄ Williamsburg, VA
This German-style Altbier is malty, traditional, & autumnal. Our recipe is a nod to the Rhineland roots of the style: a top-fermented, copper-coloured “Oktoberfest Ale”. Warming hints of dark chocolate & freshly browned bread blend with spicy aromas meant to inspire the feeling of the fall biergarten season. Prost!
We will also be serving samples of all our regular draft beers from Tysons Biergarten and RollBär
History of Oktoberfest:
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival. Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a folk festival running from mid or late September into October (this year it officially starts in Munich on September 21st), with more than 6 million people from around the world in attendance every year. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds (Theresienwiese). Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810.
Kronprinz (Crown Prince) Ludwig (1786-1868), later King Ludwig I (reign: 1825-1848), married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the royal event. The fields were named Theresienwiese (“Theresa’s Meadow”) in honour of the Crown Princess, and have kept that name ever since, although the locals have since abbreviated the name simply to the “Wiesn”. Horse races, in the tradition of the 15th century Scharlachrennen (Scarlet Race at Karlstor), were held on October 17 to honor the newlyweds. Every year since this tradition has been repeated and is now called “Oktoberfest”.
PARKING: 1700 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102.
Parking is conveniently located five minutes away by foot and we offer a completely free, pet friendly, and complimentary Shuttle Bus service that runs on a continuous loop to and from the venue and parking lot! Another alternative is a $20 valet service.
We are also conveniently located steps away from the McLean Metro Station.
Uber Drop Off: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102

Shipgarten After Dark ft. DJ Maskell
2025-09-26 20:00 - 2025-09-27 02:00

Dogtoberfest
2025-09-27 13:00 - 20:00
Continue the Oktoberfest fun with your furry friends! Join us for: Dogtoberfest! Bring your family, friends, along with your pup(s) and join us on Saturday, September 27th for cold bier, delicious food and events going on throughout the day for all ages!
***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 8 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM***
EVENT SCHEDULE
3:00 PM Doggy Games in Our Off-Leash Dog Park (Biggest, Smallest, Best Dressed, Best Trick – $25 Gift Card to Owners and Free Pup Cup to Winning Dogs!)
3:00 PM Dog & Owner Relay Race in Our Off-Leash Dog Park (Quickest through a Hula Hoop, up and down a slide, and catching a treat – $25 Gift Card to Fastest Time!)
4:00 PM Hot Dog Eating Contest (Fastest to Eat 5 Glizzys Wins $25 Gift Card!)
5:00 PM Doggy Costume Contest Oktoberfest Style ($25 gift card to the Wiener!)
5:30 PM Stein Hoisting (Longest Endurance Holding a Filled Stein Wins $25 Gift Card!)
4:30 – 7:30 PM Live Music
8:00 PM – 2:00 AM Oktoberfest After Party with Bianca Diamond
“Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 2 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor Projectors to watch ALL the football games Including four games at once.”
ADDITIONALLY
➳ Meet and Greet Brewery Reps from Germany, Belgium, Austria & the US and get some BIER-ducation from them. Throughout the day each rep will talk about the history, flavor and process fo the biers they are pouring
➳ Various beers to sample from local and international breweries
➳ Photo Booth with Accessories for you and your pup(s)!
➳Great food including German style BBQ
➳German mulled wine & cocktails
➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along)
➳ Lawn Games & Activities including ladder toss, cornhole, connect 4, giant chess & checkers & MORE)
➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes
Click here for Festival Menu
✪ Featured Breweries ✪
ALLEGHAUER-BRASS
Allgäuer Brauhaus Oberdorfer Festbier
Festbier ⁄ 5.4% ABV ⁄ Kempten (Allgäu), Bayern
Features a malty flavor with bread dough and soft sweetness, alongside a medium bitterness. It has a lightly toasty character and a clean, crisp, and well-attenuated finish, often with hints of floral or herbal hops.
Radeberger Gruppe Radeberger Pilsner
Pilsner – German ⁄ 4.8% ABV ⁄ 33 IBU ⁄ Frankfurt am Main, Hessen ⁄
Crowned the official drink by King Friedrich August III of Saxony, Radeberger, a pilsner style beer brewed near Dresden, is characterized by its dazzling and refreshing taste and has long been enjoyed by German nobility.
Radeberger Gruppe Clausthaler IPA
Non-Alcoholic – IPA ⁄ 0.5% ABV ⁄ Frankfurt am Main, Hessen
The new dry hopped Clausthaler IPA is the latest addition in the long tradition of great tasting brews from Clausthaler – The German pioneer of non-alcoholic beers. Cascade Hops and the dry-hopping brewing method make Clausthaler IPA a crisp full bodied brew with straightforward hoppy character. The result: A deep golden, unfiltered masterpiece – The German way of IPA.
COMMONWEALTH BREWERY
Commonwealth Oktoberfest
Märzen / 5.1% ABV / 25 IBU / 153 CAL / Virginia Beach, VA /
A super crushable, smooth, lightly malt forward lager is the perfect beer for fall
Commonwealth Papi Chulo
IPA – New England / 6.5% ABV / 56 IBU / 195 CAL / Virginia Beach, VA /
Big, round, all the hops monster of fruit and dank herbs. Hazy, unfiltered, huge body and balanced bitterness.
ONE FAMILY BREWING
One Family Speedo Optional
IPA – New England / 7.2% ABV / 25 IBU / 216 CAL / Lovettsville, VA /
Time to break out the Speedo! Hope it fits! The aromas of peach, orange and melon from the Citra and Mosaic hops create a vibrant and refreshing profile. The addition of Orange Blossom Honey adds a sweet and floral touch. Enhancing the overall balance of this tropical IPA.
One Family I Have A Small Wiener
Lager – Helles / 5.1% ABV / 153 CAL / Lovettsville, VA /
Embrace it. Don’t be shy or embarrassed. Traditional German style Lager, has a slight biscuit notes and a more round flavor profile compared to a pilsner.
One Family Wienerfest
Märzen / 6.5% ABV / 25 IBU / 195 CAL / Lovettsville, VA /
Nice balance, nice hop bite, making it nice easy drinkable Marzen for Oktoberfest. Winslow loves a good party!
We will also be serving samples of all our regular draft beers from Tysons Biergarten and RollBär
Sample tickets available for $3/ticket. Each sample is a 3oz pour. 3 tickets gets you a full 16oz beer. Samples available all day at all bars.
Sample card available for $25 with 10 samples and free swag.
History of Oktoberfest:
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival. Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a folk festival running from mid or late September into October (this year it officially starts in Munich on September 21st), with more than 6 million people from around the world in attendance every year. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds (Theresienwiese). Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810.
Kronprinz (Crown Prince) Ludwig (1786-1868), later King Ludwig I (reign: 1825-1848), married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the royal event. The fields were named Theresienwiese (“Theresa’s Meadow”) in honour of the Crown Princess, and have kept that name ever since, although the locals have since abbreviated the name simply to the “Wiesn”. Horse races, in the tradition of the 15th century Scharlachrennen (Scarlet Race at Karlstor), were held on October 17 to honor the newlyweds. Every year since this tradition has been repeated and is now called “Oktoberfest”.
PARKING: 1700 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102.
Parking is conveniently located five minutes away by foot and we offer a completely free, pet friendly, and complimentary Shuttle Bus service that runs on a continuous loop to and from the venue and parking lot! Another alternative is a $20 valet service.
We are also conveniently located steps away from the McLean Metro Station.
Uber Drop Off: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102

Taylor Swift Album Release Party
2025-10-03 20:00 - 2025-10-04 02:00
Taylor Swift Album Release Party at Shipgarten
Friday, October 3 • 8:00 PM–2:00 AM • 21+
Calling all Swifties! We’re turning Shipgarten into a glittery wonderland for a Taylor-filled night of music, games, and themed sips.
What’s happening
• “You Belong With Me” Voting Station: Cast your vote for Taylor’s most iconic ex—bragging rights included.
• Taylor Swift Bingo: Mark the moments, win fun swag.
• Swiftie Drink Menu: Limited-time cocktails inspired by every era.
• Look-Alike Contest (11:30 PM): Dress in your best Taylor fit—prizes for the top doppelgängers.
• Friendship Bracelet Bar: Trade and make bracelets all night long.
Good to know
• Location: 7581 Colshire Dr, McLean, VA 22102
• Free Parking: 1700 Old Meadow Rd
• Free entry (21+ with valid ID)
Grab your crew, pick your era, and meet us on the dance floor.
Not affiliated with or endorsed by Taylor Swift or TAS Rights Management.

Shipgarten After Dark ft. DJ EPX
2025-10-03 21:00 - 2025-10-04 02:00

Oktoberfest American Kickoff: Beer Olympics
2025-10-04 13:00 - 20:00
Join us at Shipgarten on October 4th for our Beer Olympics! We will have live music from 3:30 – 7:30, plus TONS of games and competitions. We will also be holding a special beer tasting with a wide variety guests can either buy a sample of or request a full pour of any featured beers! The festival runs from 1:00-8:00 PM on October 4th – make sure you don’t miss it!
***Shipgarten opens at 11 AM & the festival runs from 1 PM until 8 PM. Restaurant closes at 2 AM***
🔥 EVENT SCHEDULE 🔥
⚡ 2:00 PM – Cornhole Tournament 🥇 $50 Gift Card to the Winning Team!
⚡ 3:00 PM – Keg Curling 🥈 $25 Gift Card to the person who does the most reps in 1 min!
⚡ 4:00 PM – Water Pong Tournament 🥇 $50 Gift Card to the Winning Team!
⚡ 5:00 PM – Stein Hoisting 🥈 $25 Gift Card to the person with the longest endurance!
⚡ 6:00PM – Relay Race (21+ ONLY)

3 Legged Race
Stein to Stein Pour Race
Keg Roll
Sack Race & More!

🎶 4:30–7:30 PM – Live Music by Scott Erickson
🌙 8:00 PM–2:00 AM – Oktoberfest After Dark Party with Bianca Diamond 🎉 (Silent Disco Headphones for music at 10PM)
🤼‍♂️ 10:00PM – UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 Watch Party (SOUND ON)

ADDITIONALLY
➳ Meet and Greet Brewery Reps from Germany, Belgium, Austria & the US and get some BIER-ducation from them. Throughout the day each rep will talk about the history, flavor and process fo the biers they are pouring
➳ Various beers to sample from local and international breweries
➳ Photo Booth with Accessories for you and your pup(s)!
➳Great food including German style BBQ
➳German mulled wine & cocktails
➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along)
➳ Lawn Games & Activities including ladder toss, cornhole, connect 4, giant chess & checkers & MORE)
➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes
Click here for Festival Menu
✪ Featured Breweries ✪
LOST RHINO
Lost Rhino Hammer Down
Lager – Helles ⁄ 5.1% ABV ⁄ 25 IBU ⁄ Ashburn, VA
Hammer Down is a tribute to traditional German-Style Helles Lagers. Like most lagers of its kind, Hammer Down showcases a pleasant harmony of malty sweetness and a subtle floral hop profile. Combining spicy German hop varietals and a soft, biscuity, malt character produces a wonderfully full-bodied and balanced flavor with a mild bitterness.
Lost Rhino Homebuilder Hefeweizen
Wheat Beer – Hefeweizen ⁄ Ashburn, VA ⁄
Specialty beer for the Brambleton Brewfest
Lost Rhino RhinO’fest
Märzen ⁄ 5.5% ABV ⁄ 21 IBU ⁄ Ashburn, VA
A beer designed for the funfair of traditional German culture (which wouldn’t be complete without beer). Our Märzen is an excellent companion to Autumn’s first chill with its full body, malty flavors and a clean, dry finish. Malty, smooth, and toasty amber lager.
VIRGINIA BEER COMPANY
The Virginia Beer Co. (VBC) Free Verse
IPA – New England ⁄ 6.8% ABV ⁄ Williamsburg, VA
– Tropical, Hazy, Juicy –This juicy, tropical, and hazy IPA expresses itself without limitation thanks to copious helpings of Azacca and Chinook Hops.
The Virginia Beer Co. (VBC) Prost!
Altbier – Traditional ⁄ 5% ABV ⁄ Williamsburg, VA
This German-style Altbier is malty, traditional, & autumnal. Our recipe is a nod to the Rhineland roots of the style: a top-fermented, copper-coloured “Oktoberfest Ale”. Warming hints of dark chocolate & freshly browned bread blend with spicy aromas meant to inspire the feeling of the fall biergarten season. Prost!
DELIRIUM
Delirium – Huyghe Delirium Red
Fruit Beer ⁄ 8% ABV ⁄ 10 IBU ⁄ Melle, Vlaams Gewest
Colour and sight: Deep dark red colour, with a light pink, compact and lacing head. Scent: Soft fruity aroma, with hints of almond and mildly sour cherries. Flavour: Sweet and fruity, with a nice balance between sweet and sour. An excellent dessert beer.
Delirium – Huyghe Delirium Tremens
Belgian Strong Golden Ale ⁄ 8.5% ABV ⁄ 24 IBU ⁄ Melle, Vlaams Gewest
The allusion to pink elephants and the choice of names is not due to chance. With a particular character, the unique taste results from triple fermentation and the use of three different yeast strains. Sweet, biscuit malt backbone, supported by pleasant warmth and spice, finishes well rounded, floral, and dry. Color and Sight: Pale blond, the fine and regular sparkle creates a nice, stable foam head. Scent: Slightly malty, heavy touch of alcohol, spicy. Taste: A good shot of alcohol ignites in the mouth, as it were, which really warms the tongue and palate. The taste is also characterized by its roundness. The finish is strong, long and dry bitter.
TUCHER
Tucher Bräu Tucher Festbier
Festbier ⁄ 5.8% ABV ⁄ Fürth, Bayern
Tucher Bräu Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen
Wheat Beer – Hefeweizen ⁄ 5.2% ABV ⁄ 13 IBU ⁄ Fürth, Bayern
A traditional, high fermented Bavarian yeast beer specialty with an accentuated wheat beer flavour and high vitamin B contents. Natural yeast cloudiness due to top fermentation. A sparkling refreshing and thirstquenching product!
We will also be serving samples of all our regular draft beers from Tysons Biergarten and RollBär
Sample tickets available for $3/ticket. Each sample is a 3oz pour. 3 tickets gets you a full 16oz beer. Samples available all day at all bars.
Sample card available for $25 with 10 samples and free swag.
History of Oktoberfest:
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival. Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a folk festival running from mid or late September into October (this year it officially starts in Munich on September 21st), with more than 6 million people from around the world in attendance every year. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds (Theresienwiese). Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810.
Kronprinz (Crown Prince) Ludwig (1786-1868), later King Ludwig I (reign: 1825-1848), married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the royal event. The fields were named Theresienwiese (“Theresa’s Meadow”) in honour of the Crown Princess, and have kept that name ever since, although the locals have since abbreviated the name simply to the “Wiesn”. Horse races, in the tradition of the 15th century Scharlachrennen (Scarlet Race at Karlstor), were held on October 17 to honor the newlyweds. Every year since this tradition has been repeated and is now called “Oktoberfest”.
PARKING: 1700 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102.
Parking is conveniently located five minutes away by foot and we offer a completely free, pet friendly, and complimentary Shuttle Bus service that runs on a continuous loop to and from the venue and parking lot! Another alternative is a $20 valet service.
We are also conveniently located steps away from the McLean Metro Station.
Uber Drop Off: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102

UFC 320: Ankalaev vs Pereira 2 Watch Party
2025-10-04 20:00 - 23:30
Join us for an exhilarating night of intense MMA action at the UFC 320 Watch Party. Witness this card featuring a plethora of experienced and talented fighters! October 4th at 8:00PM!
Get ready to cheer, shout, and feel the adrenaline rush as you watch the world’s best fighters showcase their skills. The atmosphere will be electric, with fellow fight fans gathering to support their favorite athletes. Don’t miss out on this epic event!
Shipgarten offers 2-155″ TV Walls, 8 TVs, 3 outdoor projectors & 3 indoor to watch ALL the fights!
Featured Fights:
Light Heavyweight Title Fight Magomed Ankalaev vs Alex Pereira 2
Bantamweight Title Fight: Merab Dvalishvili vs Corey Sandhagen
Light Heavyweight: Jiri Procházka vs Khalil Rountree Jr.
Featherweight: Josh Emmet vs Youssef Zalal
Middleweight: Abus Magomedov vs Joe Pfyer

Oktoberfest Bier, Wine, & Chocolate Fondue Festival
2025-10-11 13:00 - 20:00
All ages welcome to a full day of Oktoberfest fun at Shipgarten! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🎉
Hours

⏰ Open: 11:00 AM
📅 Festival: 1:00 – 8:00 PM
🌙 Restaurant: open till 2:00 AM

Today’s Perk
🆓🫕 Free fondue dip with each sample purchase
🏆 Competitions (each wins a
$25 Gift Card)

🕑 2:00 PM — Pie Eating Contest
Fastest to clear a plate of whipped cream wins!
🕒 3:00 PM — Marshmallow-to-Stein Toss
Most marshmallows caught wins!
🕓 4:00 PM — Candy Chopstick Challenge
Most M&M’s placed in cups with chopsticks wins!
🕔 5:00 PM — Stein Hoisting
Longest hold of a filled stein wins!

🎶 Entertainment

🎸 Live Music by David Andrew Smith: 4:30 – 7:30 PM
💿 Oktoberfest After Dark w/ Bianca Diamond: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM (party vibes!)

Bring your crew, raise a stein, and dip into fondue heaven. Prost! 🍻🫕
ADDITIONALLY
➳ Meet and Greet Brewery Reps from Germany, Belgium, Austria & the US and get some BIER-ducation from them. Throughout the day each rep will talk about the history, flavor and process fo the biers they are pouring
➳ Various beers to sample from local and international breweries
➳ Photo Booth with Accessories for you and your pup(s)!
➳Great food including German style BBQ
➳German mulled wine & cocktails
➳Dog Friendly (Check out our Dog menu, play in the dog park, or just bring your pup along)
➳ Lawn Games & Activities including ladder toss, cornhole, connect 4, giant chess & checkers & MORE)
➳ Giveaways, Competitions & Prizes
Click here for Festival Menu
✪ Featured Breweries ✪
PAULANER
Paulaner Brauerei Oktoberfest Märzen / Original Münchner Märzen
Märzen ⁄ 5.8% ABV ⁄ 20 IBU ⁄ Munich, Bayern
An amber beer style that was developed over 200 years ago to celebrate the original Oktoberfest. The Märzen name comes from “March beer” because it was historically brewed in March to be at peak flavor for the Oktoberfest celebration. Today this style is available year-round in the US due to popular demand.
Paulaner Brauerei Paulaner Hefe-Weißbier / Hefe-Weizen / Weissbier
Wheat Beer – Hefeweizen ⁄ 5.5% ABV ⁄ 16 IBU ⁄ Munich, Bayern
The No. 1 Hefe-Weißbier in Germany and one of the world’s favourites. Naturally cloudy and shining silky gold in the glass under a really strong head of foam. At the first mouthful this Weißbier classic has a mild aroma of banana. Finer palates detect a trace of mango and pineapple and the balance between sweet and bitter. Beer connoisseurs appreciate the fine note of yeast and the mild but sparkling mix of aromas. It is a typical beergarden beer, which brings people together all over the world.
Paulaner Brauerei Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier
Festbier ⁄ 6% ABV ⁄ Munich, Bayern
Ever since 1818 we have brewed our bottom-fermented Oktoberfest Bier during Oktoberfest – Germany’s favourite Oktoberfest beer and a true institution in Munich. The glass is full of October sunshine, strong and golden. The perfect balance of a light taste of hops and a strong note of malt. A feast of a beer, which always goes down well. This beer is only brewed for the Oktoberfest. That’s where it belongs, along with all the fun of the fair like the Ferris wheel and roasted almonds.The fact that we can brew this beer every year for the Oktoberfest is an honour and a pleasure. We belong to the 6 breweries, which have the exclusive permission to supply their beer at the largest folk festival in the world where we serve over a million litres in our beer tents – brought to your table by waitresses who easily carry ten 1 litre beer mugs (Mass) at once. A distinguishing feature from other festival beers is the particular harmony of balance between the sweeter taste of malt and that of the hops. The initial mild taste followed by a stronger note, invites you to take a second taste. By tradition it is also slightly stronger than a normal Lager, but the high grade of fermentation makes it particularly easy to drink. Friends of a good beer like to take the time to savour their beer, ideally with a typical beer tent snack like smoked mackerel or radish with bread and chives and mini meatballs.
Paulaner Brauerei Paulaner Pils / Münchner Pils
Pilsner – German ⁄ 4.8% ABV ⁄ 31 IBU ⁄ Munich, Bayern ⁄ 3.40
Paulaner has brought back a classic Germany pilsner, that delivers a clean, crisp taste. Our Bavarian brewers are particularly experienced in crafting classic Pilsner biers and ready to fill the growing demand for lighter, more refreshing products.
TUCHER
Tucher Bräu Tucher Festbier
Festbier ⁄ 5.8% ABV ⁄ Fürth, Bayern
Tucher Bräu Tucher Helles Hefe Weizen
Wheat Beer – Hefeweizen ⁄ 5.2% ABV ⁄ 13 IBU ⁄ Fürth, Bayern
A traditional, high fermented Bavarian yeast beer specialty with an accentuated wheat beer flavour and high vitamin B contents. Natural yeast cloudiness due to top fermentation. A sparkling refreshing and thirstquenching product!
We will also be serving samples of all our regular draft beers from Tysons Biergarten and RollBär
Sample tickets available for $3/ticket. Each sample is a 3oz pour. 3 tickets gets you a full 16oz beer. Samples available all day at all bars.
Sample card available for $25 with 10 samples and free swag.
History of Oktoberfest:
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival. Held annually in Munich, Bavaria, Germany, it is a folk festival running from mid or late September into October (this year it officially starts in Munich on September 21st), with more than 6 million people from around the world in attendance every year. Locally, it is often called the Wiesn, after the colloquial name for the fairgrounds (Theresienwiese). Oktoberfest is an important part of Bavarian culture, having been held since 1810.
Kronprinz (Crown Prince) Ludwig (1786-1868), later King Ludwig I (reign: 1825-1848), married Princess Therese of Saxe-Hildburghausen on October 12, 1810. The citizens of Munich were invited to attend the festivities held on the fields in front of the city gates to celebrate the royal event. The fields were named Theresienwiese (“Theresa’s Meadow”) in honour of the Crown Princess, and have kept that name ever since, although the locals have since abbreviated the name simply to the “Wiesn”. Horse races, in the tradition of the 15th century Scharlachrennen (Scarlet Race at Karlstor), were held on October 17 to honor the newlyweds. Every year since this tradition has been repeated and is now called “Oktoberfest”.
PARKING: 1700 Old Meadow Road, McLean, VA 22102.
Parking is conveniently located five minutes away by foot and we offer a completely free, pet friendly, and complimentary Shuttle Bus service that runs on a continuous loop to and from the venue and parking lot! Another alternative is a $20 valet service.
We are also conveniently located steps away from the McLean Metro Station.
Uber Drop Off: 7581 Colshire Dr., McLean, VA 22102

Showdown At Shipgarten
2025-10-12 18:00 - 22:00
Line Dance – Swing – Two Step – More
🤠 Join us Shipgarten for a night of dancing at one of the greatest venues in NoVA
🗓️ Sunday, Oct 12 @ 6:00 pm
Whether you’ve been dancing for years or have never stepped foot on a saw dust floor, this night is for you!
6:00 pm – 7:00 pm – Beginner lessons
7:00 pm – close – Social Dancing

Let's Get Shrek'd with DJ Protaxia
2025-10-17 21:00 - 2025-10-18 01:00
Step into the swamp and get ready to party like never before at Shipgarten’s Let’s Get Shrek’d!
✨ What to Expect:
• 🎶 Live DJ Set by Protaxia from 9PM–1AM keeping the swamp vibes strong
• 💚 Specialty Shrek-Themed Shooters served in magical potion bottles
• 🍪 Gingy’s Gingerbread Cookies – only 20 handmade cookies available for $10 each!
• 🎭 Best Costume Contest with a $100 Cash Prize – bring your most creative fairytale fit!
🌟 Our venue will be decked out with themed decorations, glowing lights, and everything you need for a night of ogre-sized fun.
📸 Come ready for photo ops with characters from the movie, drinks, dancing, and a fairytale rave experience you won’t forget.
